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Vintage Hotels
Our Bermuda

Vintage Hotels

With a long history of hosting visitors on our shores, Bermuda has some of the most beautiful hotels in the world and while many have been in operation for quite some time, there are some that have passed on to hotel heaven and we miss them very dearly. Here we take a stroll down memory lane and pay a visit to Bermuda's hotels of yesteryear.   [caption id="attachment_15484" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The Cascade pool at Castle Harbour Hotel[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_15468"…


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Virtual Tourist in Your Own Town: Bermuda’s Best Wrecks and Reefs

Explore Bermuda's most beautiful reefs and fascinating wrecks from the comfort of your living room. 1. Marie Celeste - South Shore</p> 2. Pollockshields - Elbow Beach, Bermuda</p> 3. Wreck Diving with Dr. Philippe Rouja and Conde Nast Traveler</p> 4. North…


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Places to Discover: Spittal Pond

Spittal Pond is Bermuda’s largest nature reserve and wildlife sanctuary, seen on contemporary maps of Bermuda as a reassuringly large green blob in Smith’s Parish. This stretch of land consists of a diverse range of habitats including a dramatic coastline,…


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Notes From Carter House: 5 Historical Facts About Thatched Roofs

In determining Bermuda's vernacular architecture, the first settlers initially took inspiration from the natural resources around them - palmetto leaves and native cedar. The first abodes constructed in Bermuda were thus, thatched roof dwellings. Here are five historical facts about…


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Bermuda’s Beaches Reimagined

Every Bermudian has their favourite beach, whether it be a secluded unnamed bay or a bustling, noisy shoreline but some beaches are better than others for very specific reasons. Here's our list of worthy beaches and why each should be…

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Vintage Visitors in Bermuda

Bermuda is another world, full of caves, ocean and forest to explore. From perching atop the lighthouse flagpole, to taking a leisurely bicycle ride around the island, we've compiled a gallery of Bermuda tourist scenes.          …