BERMUDA FACTS & TRAVEL TIPS

FACTS

Official Language: English
Currency: Bermuda Dollar or U.S. Dollar
Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time
Est. Population: 63,000
Cruise Port City: Hamilton

TRAVEL TIPS

The island's tropical climate averages 75 degrees. As a result, the "dress code" is always "island casual." Anytime is a great time of the year to travel here. With the island's tropical climate, brief showers can come at any time.

Currency is the Bermuda dollar or U.S. dollar with credit cards accepted by most establishments. Bermuda is on Atlantic Standard Time. English is the official language. You can make phone calls from phone booths around the island. Get a local phone card for the best rates. The main post office is located in on Church Street in Hamilton. Post office hours are 8am-5pm (Monday to Friday) and 8am-12pm (Saturday).

Banks are open from 9am-5pm (Monday-Friday). Most stores are open 9am-5pm (Monday-Saturday). Passports are required for U.S. citizens.

For long drives in th sun, bring along bottled water. Bring sunglasses, a hat and plenty of sunscreen lotion. Electricity is the same as the U.S. Car rentals are not permitted in Bermuda.

The crime rate is less than a major metropolitan city, but visitors should use common sense when out and about.

The major holidays in the Bermuda are New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Bermuda Day, Queen's Birthday, Emancipation Day, Somers Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas, and Boxing Day. For specific dates, go to the Bermuda Department of Tourism website.