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Currency
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Bermudian dollar (about equivalent to the U.S. dollar). U.S. currency and most major credit cards are widely accepted.
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Time Zone
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One hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
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Electricity
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110 volts (same as U.S.)
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Climate
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Bermuda is a semitropical island about 650 miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. The Gulf Stream moderates Bermuda's weather year-round - not too hot, not too cold. There is no rainy season, and showers, even occasional heavy ones, usually clear quickly.
April-October: Summer-like temperatures with the warmest weather in July, August and September. Even then, the temperature rarely tops 85?F.
November-March: Expect pleasant, spring-like temperatures with a daytime average of 70?F, dropping to the low 60s on cooler days.
Mid-October-December and late March-April: Can bring either spring or summer weather, so prepare for both.
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What to Wear
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Conservative dress is appropriate as Bermuda is wedded to English tradition. Bathing suits and beachwear are suitable only at the beach or pool. Bare feet are not acceptable in public. When in public, even while riding bikes or mopeds, both men and women should wear appropriate shirts. At lunchtime, casual sportswear is acceptable in restaurants. In the evening, some establishments expect men to be in a jacket and tie, ladies in a cocktail-type outfit.
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Beaches
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Most beaches are on the South Shore, but a few are on the North Shore. Some have potboiler reefs jutting out of the water. They provide additional dramatic elements to idyllic, postcard like, beach scenes. The beaches are not white or khaki but whipped cream and a delicate shade of blush pink particularly where the sand is wet. The fabled pink sand is soft and powdery, very easy on the feet!
No beaches allow nude or semi-nude sunning or swimming. Any indecent exposure is an indictable offense. All Bermuda's beaches are cleaned regularly. All local beaches and waters are public not private - from the sea and up to - but not in excess of - the high water mark or high tide point.
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Documents
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DOCUMENTS/PASSPORTS: Please refer to this site for the most current information regarding international travel: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_3013.html
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Duty-Free Allowances
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U.S. Residents are permitted to take back duty free $400 worth of merchandise after a 48-hour stay and every 31 days.
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Getting Around
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Visitors are not allowed by the Bermuda Government to rent automobiles or operate any other kind of four- or more wheeled vehicle.
Taxis are readily available. Convenient public buses and ferries are also available and three- or seven-day unlimited ferry and bus passes may be purchased. Rented mopeds, scooters, and bicycles are popular ways to see the island.
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Travel Time
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Approx. a two-hour flight from Boston, Hartford and New York.
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