Bermuda - things to know before you go

So you have decided to go to Bermuda for a holiday? Congratulations, it is a great choice to make. Prepare yourself for a mind-blowing holiday at a complete vacation destination with incredibly beautiful beaches to relax in, a wide spectrum of water sports and land activities to keep you occupied for as long as you wish to be. The world heritage site at St. George’s adds a dash of history to your tour itinerary while the Crystal and Fantasy Caves add to the wow factor. Scuba diving to explore the reefs and ships wrecks around the islands and snorkeling to see the colorful marine life, fishing and whale watching in season should be some of the items on your “Bermuda things to do” list.

Here are some interesting facts about Bermuda

1. If you area golfer, you will be pleased to know that Bermuda has more golf courses per square mile than any other country in the world.
2. Mainland Bermuda is a group of seven islands connected by bridges and there are around 130 other islands that make up the territory.
3. Distances are given in kilometers and meters.
4. Gas is called petrol and sold by the liter, not by the gallon.
5. Visitors cannot rent cars but you can rent a scooter or a moped and zip around on your own.
6. Remember to drive on the left hand side of the road and don’t get offended if you hear a car honking – it is probably a drive acknowledging a friend across the road.
7. You can also use the public transport. Buses and ferries ply to different places of interest to tourists with predictable regularity.

Pink bus stop poles indicate buses going towards Hamilton and blue poles point to buses going away from Hamilton. Tokens, tickets and cash fares in coins as well as single day passes for unlimited travel are common for buses and ferries.