If you don't live in Sandys, you might only know it for its cricket club that competes against the rival, St. George, every summer in Cup Match, but it has much more to offer. 1. Daniel’s Head Daniel’s Head is a beautiful and secluded beach at the west end of the island. Green turtles graze in the abundant sea grass here, and they are relatively docile compared to populations of turtles elsewhere on the island. They seem to have…
Culture
Our Bermuda
A History of Whaling in Bermuda
Whaling in Bermuda began in the 17th century, and, research reveals, it was an altogether improvised affair. In true Bermuda spirit, a historian notes “boat crews were treated to rum punch at the end of the day, regardless of whether…
July 12, 2019
Our Bermuda
Into the Ocean: John Smith’s Bay
A local wag often explains to tourists that he knew the John Smith after whom this beach is named because, he says, they lived next door to each other. Since the relevant Captain John Smith was a famous seventeenth-century explorer…
July 12, 2019
Our Bermuda
Rites of Passage for Every Bermudian
There are certain things that bind together all Bermudians. This little island is a unique community, precipitating a very specific culture. Take a look at our list of rites of passage most of us have experienced. Putting a Penny…
July 11, 2019
Cup Match 2019
Cricket 101
The History of Cup Match There is nothing like Cup Match in Bermuda. Nothing like it in the world. Nowhere else in the cricketing world, not England where the great game was invented nor in the cricket-crazy Caribbean does a…
July 10, 2019
Cup Match 2019
This Year’s Match
Cup Match is renowned for being Bermuda's most fun, festive and celebrated sporting event and national holiday. This year's match will mark the 117th time that Somerset and St. George's have met on the cricket pitch to bowl and bat…
July 10, 2019
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