Here's some basic information for you when it comes to travel to Bermuda...
CAPITAL
Hamilton
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
English
FLAG
MONEY
Bermuda currency began with Hogge money, named after the Island's wild hogs that
were abandoned by Spanish and Portuguese ships in the 16th century. Today, the
Bermuda dollar is pegged to the US dollar at parity an can be used interchangeably
at shops, restaurants, and hotels island-wide.
Cash machines are also widely available.
TIPPING
When a gratuity is not included in the bill, 15% is the generally accepted amount
for most services. The majority of restaurants, hotels and guest houses add a
service-charge percentage or set amount to the bill so it is always sure a good
ideal to check the bill before adding any more.
TIME
Bermuda is four hours behind GMT/UTC; thus when it's noon in Hamilton, it's 4pm
in London, 11am in New York, 8am in San Francisco, 11am in Toronto, 2am the following
day in Sydney and 4am the following day in Auckland. Daylight savings time comes
into effect the first Sunday in April thru to the last Sunday in October.
RELIGION
ELECTRICITY
WEIGHTS & MEASURES
Bermuda uses the metric system of measurements. Petrol is bought in litres and food is
weighed in kilos.
INTERNET ACCESS
You can get connected at several places in Hamilton - try Internet Lane, 22 Reid Street, M.R. Onions on ParLa Ville. In St. George's, Ocean Sails has an internet cafe.
HEALTH & SAFETY
During the summer months - May thru October - lifeguards are stationed at Horseshoe Bay, John Smith's Bay, Clearwater Beach, and Turtle Bay, daily 10am-6pm. Most other public beaches are unattended.
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If you're gonna travel abroad, make sure you are prepared... take it from us, travel insurance is an absolute must!
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