Bermuda Articles

Good News Comes Via Kabel

In Mondays column two pairs in the 2007 Bermuda Bowl reached a grand slam missing an ace. Todays deal comes from the final of the 2007 Transnational Open Teams and the final of the Bermuda Bowl.

A Grandy Flat

The late Hans Rosendorff of Perth captained the Australian Women's Team to a number of wins in the Far East Championships. Part of his formula for success was to forbid his players to bid a grand slam, no matter how clear it might be. On Board 19 from the 2007..read more

From Kazakhstan To Bermuda, The Allco Mystery Intrigues

DEEP inside the perplexing tangle of shelf companies that is the Allco Finance Group there is, perhaps unsurprisingly, a chain of subsidiaries that runs all the way from Sydney to the tax haven of Bermuda before wending its way to the low-tax haven of Singapore.

The Kazakhstan Connection Was To Be Allco's Jewel

DEEP inside the perplexing tangle of shelf companies that is the Allco Finance Group there is, perhaps unsurprisingly, a chain of subsidiaries that runs all the way from Sydney to the tax haven of Bermuda before wending its way to the low-tax haven of Singapore.

Bermuda Shorts: The Four-minute Run Chase

BERMUDAN women can't bat and can't bowl. In arguably the most inept display in the history of the game, Bermuda were bowled out for 13 before South Africa took just four balls and four minutes to win by 10 wickets in the opening game of women's World Cup qualifying at..read more

Bermuda

Vacations often mean beaches. During the summer season, one good idea is to book a flight to Bermuda and head to one of its lovely coasts. Bermuda offers some of the best beaches in the world. With pink powdery sand and clear blue waters, a Bermuda beach will surely be your choice even for a weekend getaway.

About Bermuda

The Bermuda Islands, though located in the North Atlantic Ocean, is actually an overseas territory of Great Britain. Bermuda can be found on the east coast of the United States and the south of Halifax, Nova Scotia and Canada. Also close to Bermuda are Cape Hatteras of North Carolina and Florida. When researching about Bermuda, you will find that the islands are considered the most populated and oldest of the remaining British overseas territory.

Exciting activities in Bermuda

There are at least 150 islands in Bermuda, and they are where you can have an amazing North Atlantic vacation. Of the many Bermuda beaches, the following are just a few of the top picks:

*Horseshoe Bay - It is considered as the most popular beach in Bermuda, having a long stretch of pink sand and aqua blue water. Because Horseshoe Bay is well-known, it can get crowded during the peak seasons. Nevertheless, the resort by the beach offers excellent accommodations. While at the shore in the afternoon, you will be provided a comfy beach chair so you can lounge and view the sunset. If you and your friends or family want to snorkel, gear is available for rent at the resort.

*Elbow Beach - Near this Bermuda beach is one of the famous hotels, Elbow Beach Hotel. There you can enjoy a wonderful view of the ocean and a sumptuous seaside meal. In the morning, you can snorkel in the calm waters and look at colourful corals and schools of fish. In addition, you can enjoy half of the Bermuda beach to yourself because it is reserved only for hotel guests.

*Warwick Long Bay - Just like Elbow Beach, Warwick Long Bay has an offshore reef that keeps the water calm. The pink-sand shore of Warwick Long Bay is a preference of many for jogging, walking or riding horses. With lifeguards on constant watch, vacationers can feel safe as they swim in the water.

Touring Bermuda

One of the most common ways to get around Bermuda is through a scooter. A scooter can be rented along with a helmet from Bermuda vehicle rentals. If you prefer to take public transportation, there are several ferries and buses passing by the streets. Just make sure you have coins to use as fare.

A tour guide service is useful when you are a first-timer in Bermuda. You can also enjoy your trip more on a taxi. On a taxi, you can save on travel expenses and learn about Bermuda through interesting narrations of taxi drivers. To hire a taxi, you can make an arrangement with a taxi driver. The driver can give you a whole day's tour to the best locations in Bermuda. Just pay the driver the hourly rate and some meal allowance.