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The Bermudian’s Almanac: May
Our Bermuda

The Bermudian’s Almanac: May

The Floral Pageant 1930Dignitaries enjoy the first all-Bermuda Floral Pageant on April 27, 1930 beneath awnings at the old Hamilton Hotel. The parade was a regular feature during the 1930's and was revived in the early 1950's after a break during the 1940's. It continued until 1968, the year a riot broke out. Plans to bring back the parade were hampered by the shortage of flowers as more and more land was lost to development. The Bermuda Day MarathonThe Bermuda…


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Bermuda’s Caves Reimagined

After breaking down the best Beaches, Forts, and Parks, we're exploring local cave habitats and giving the scoop on which is best and why.   Accessibility - Crystal Caves The most classic Bermuda cave, attracting visitors and locals alike. The story goes…


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Places to Discover: The Unfinished Church

Rising like a ghost on the side of Government Hill Road in St. George’s is a beautiful relic called the Unfinished Church. Known locally as the “Folly of St. George’s”, it has been a centerpiece of gothic architecture and visitor…


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7 Historical Facts About St. David’s

Quiet, sleepy St. David’s is one of two large islands that make up St. George’s parish on the far eastern end of Bermuda. Long isolated, it eventually connected to Stoke’s Point in 1934 thanks to the Severn Bridge. In 1941…


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The Definitive Guide to Snorkeling In Bermuda

If you're planning on spending time beneath the surface this summer, make sure you're prepared with our guide to snorkeling. Exploring the rocks, reefs and coves that house some of Bermuda's most colorful sea-life will be all the better if…

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A Walk to Hungry Bay

Elizabeth Jones discovers the sad deterioration of the mangroves in Hungry Bay. There’s one issue my sister and I can never agree on, and that’s musical comedy. She hates it. Not for her the barbed brilliance of Cabaret or the…