By Amy Jorgensen
Bermuda, the oldest and most populated British territory, is comprised of 180 islands. The larger islands are connected by bridges so traveling between them is easy.
Beaches
The pink sand beaches of Bermuda include Chaplin Bay, Horseshoe Bay, Astwood Cove, Shelly Bay beach and Church Bay. Enjoy the beach itself or go scuba diving, snorkeling or swimming.
Royal Naval Dockyard
Royal Naval Dockyard was a major base of the British Royal Navy until 1951 and the largest facility of its kind outside the United Kingdom. Today, the dockyard has been transformed into a fun-filled tourist attraction housing boutiques, the Bermuda Arts Center, the Bermuda Maritime Museum and Dolphin Quest.
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo
The aquarium houses tropical marine creatures like turtles and harbor seals. The zoo is home to alligators, monkeys, flamingos and parrots. There complex is also home to the first living coral exhibit in the world.
Bermuda Botanical Gardens
The Bermuda Botanical Gardens have palmetto trees, a rose garden, a flowering hibiscus garden and an aviary, as well as orchid and cacti greenhouses.
Crystal Cave
Named for the clarity of its water, Crystal Cave offers visitors a view all the way to the bottom of the cave. Guests can see stalagmites and stalactites in the cave, as well as a fossilized tree that has grown through the cave's roof.
About the Author:
Amy Jorgensen is a freelance writer and college instructor from Indiana. In addition to freelancing, she has also taught writing, public speaking, business communication and customer service courses at two different colleges. Jorgensen holds a Bachelor of Science in English and a Master of Liberal Studies degree.
