You’ll want to begin your Bermuda vacation at the beach, and the top pick is popular Horseshoe Bay, complete with a snack bar and adjoining Horseshoe Bay Beach has shallow, calm waters. Elbow Beach, located between two of the island’s larger resorts, has gentle waters that are good for families, but it’s also a very popular area. Less crowded options are Warwick Long Bay Beach and Jobson’s Cob Beach. Tobacco Bay in St. George’s is a prime snorkeling location. If you’d like to get off the beach and out on the water, Bermuda has a wide range of charter boat trips, including catamaran, yachts, and sailboat options.

Other island outdoor activates include golf; the Turtle Hill Golf Club and the Port Royal Golf Club are both known for their challenging courses and excellent scenery. Cycling, hiking, and bird watching, especially during the busy fall migration period, are other ways to experience the island’s beauty away from the beaches.

Families with children shouldn’t miss the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo – or BAMZ- centrally located in Hamilton. This fun center boasts of an impressive 140,000 gallon tank and the Crystal Caves, limestone caves that hold a subterranean lake and dramatic stalactites and stalagmites. Don’t miss out on Bermuda Fun Golf, a miniature golf course.

Bermuda’s top historic attractions include the National Museum of Bermuda at the Old Royal Naval Dockyard, which is filled with relics from Bermuda’s history and nautical past. Pay a visit to St. Peter’s Church and its historic cemetery, and Fort Hamilton, which has spectacular views and gardens.

Shopping is a must-do while in Bermuda. There’s no sales tax, good prices on jewelry and china, and many iconic Bermuda items, like the island’s famous knee-length shorts and wooden-handled handbags. Front Street and Reid Street in Hamilton and the Royal Dockyard area are top shopping sites.