Bermuda Vacation Packages - A Perfect Design

Perfect Bermuda Vacation Packages

So how do you design an over-the-top Bermuda vacation package of a life time?

In this website, I have been writing about almost everything this gem of an island has to offer.

So if you scan through all the hundreds of pages of content this website offers along with pictures, you will surely be able to design an unforgettable vacation in Bermuda.

But that's likely to take a fairly long time, Why?

Because there are lots and lots of material all throughout this website that you need to scan, and then put all the pieces together.

So, how about a little guide that helps you with planning a perfect Bermuda vacation? Many of my friends and viewers of this website have asked me for such a guide - something that will help them to create a step by step plan.

Ariel View of Bermuda

You may like to bookmark this page as you will need to keep coming back here to go through the entire Bermuda vacation planning steps that I'll be suggesting below.

So let me start by asking you, have you yet decided for a vacation in Bermuda? Why not in any other Caribbean island? That may even be a cheaper option. Well, if you are still unsure, check this link why visit Bermuda to know what this island can offer.

And, if you like to know what is so unique and special about Bermuda that you can't get anywhere else, check this out: Bermuda specials

So, ready to design one of the dream Bermuda vacation packages?

The first step is to decide, whether you want to travel to Bermuda by cruise or air. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.

If you are coming from US, the most common travel to Bermuda is by cruise. Over 300,000 tourists visit Bermuda by cruise every year. But that doesn't mean that you got to do the same thing.

Check out this link to understand the Pros and Cons very clearly before you finalize on your mode of travel to Bermuda: Why take a cruise to Bermuda.

Your next step is now to select and book with the Airline or a Cruise line to Bermuda. This is a big step and will involve a lot of money. So it needs some research at your end. Depending on the mode (Air or Cruise) of your Bermuda travel, go through one of the following links to find out all my reviews and recommendations on air travel or cruises to Bermuda.

Bermuda travel by Air

You will know about all the airlines operating to Bermuda and schedule. Here I have also talked about Bermuda airport facilities, how to best plan your arrival or departure at Bermuda, required travel documents and so on.

Bermuda Cruises

I have extensively reviewed all the cruises that are presently operating to Bermuda from the US. You will also know about the schedules and itinerary, and about the ports in Bermuda where the cruise ships dock.

If you decide to take a cruise vacation to Bermuda, you will be staying in the cruise ship itself and won't generally need a hotel. But for the air travelers, there is one more important step - finding the right hotels in Bermuda.

For luxury stay, check 5 Star Hotels & Resorts in Bermuda for my detailed reviews of the top luxury accommodations in Bermuda. We have stayed in many of them. For budget hotels, see Cheap Bermuda Hotels for all our favorites in this category.

Booking your trip to Bermuda

So by now you have done all your research and figured out how to travel to Bermuda and which hotel to stay. Now the tricky part is how do you book your trip - the flight or the cruise and even the hotel? Click Bermuda Packages for my recommendations.

Now starts the tough part of planning - how to make best of the vacation days in Bermuda. It's tough for me because I don't know the duration of your Bermuda trip, or what you like to do during an island vacation - snorkel, do sightseeing, be on the beaches, do boating, walk the best parts of the island, shop? And what do you like to eat - Bermudian cuisine, Italian, French, Continental, Indian or all?

Hmm, I got to make some assumptions here. I am going to create several vacation itineraries from our experience.

Some of them may be for the full day, while some may be for few hours. So you should have a good selections of itineraries to choose from.

Pickup the ones that you like the most. You may also like to tweak those a little, or mix and match to make it just the perfect recipe for yourself. But, do it in a way so that you don't spend a lot of time in transit. Let me take an example:

Let's say you have just one day time in Bermuda and you are docked at Kings Wharf at the western end. Then it's better to plan your day with the attractions around dockyard and in Sandys parish, and at the most in Southampton or Warwick parishes rather than coming all the way to the eastern end at St. George. You can surely do that if you want, but that really makes sense if you have few days in hand to explore the island.

So, before I start with the Bermuda vacation itineraries, take a look at this Bermuda Parishes Map and understand how the island is laid out in terms of parishes (or counties).

One more thing, we always make use of Bermuda public transportation for getting around the island - bus, ferry, and sometime taxis. It's very easy. You can also rent scooters if you are comfortable. That will give you all the freedom you need. There is no car rental service in Bermuda.

Here are some rough estimates of the time it takes to travel between important places in Bermuda. So you need to consider this additional island travel time while planning your day.

Between Hamilton city and Kings Wharf dockyard (west end), the ferry can be a lot faster than the bus. A direct Bermuda ferry from Hamilton to the dockyard will take about 20 minutes compared to an hour by a bus. But there is no direct ferry from Hamilton city to St. George at the east end. The bus from Hamilton to St George takes little less than one hour.

Bermuda Vacation Itineraries

Following are my recommended itineraries to get the best of your Bermuda days. Pick up the ones of your choice as per your time plan. Tweak them and even mix & match if you like to have a great Bermuda vacation.

Full day - Top Bermuda beaches and Sightseeing

This is one of our favorite full day itineraries in Bermuda. You will spend some great time in two of the top Bermuda beaches, see Gibbs Hill lighthouse, Kings Wharf Dockyard and dine in some nice restaurants in the island.

Half day - Exploring Somerset Village and Sandys Bermuda

This itinerary in Sandys Bermuda and Somerset village includes visits to Somerset bridge, the beautiful village, Fort Scaur, Heydon Trust, and Mangrove Bay Beach.

Half day in West Bermuda - Beaches, Parks and Dockyard

The western Bermuda is just fabulous. Starting from the Dockyard in Sandys Ireland Island to great beaches and parks, you can make a great itinerary.

Half day - Quiet and scenic time in St George

It's a scenic walk through greenery's, beautiful golf courses, beaches, forts and so many other wonderful places. You can also plan for a short snorkel.

Half day in South Shore Park Bermuda

South Shore park in Bermuda is part of the nature reserve and has some of the spectacular beaches and coves. It connects Southampton and Warwick.

Half day exploring heritage town of St. George

This is a half day walk through the heritage town of St George and visiting the historic sites of Bermuda. You can imagine yourself back into the 17th century. If you want, you can always complete the tour using a transport or even a horse carriage.

Half day exploring Hamilton city

Hamilton is the capital of Bermuda and has some of the main attractions around the city. If you like to walk, take this self guided tour to explore sites like Bermuda National Library, Perot's post Office, City Hall and Arts Center, Victoria Park, Bermuda Cathedral, Cabinet House, Cenotaph, Hamilton fort and Spanish point. You can complete the tour using a transport or even a horse carriage if you so want.

Half day with Bermuda nature followed by BUEI visit

You can have a great half day itinerary in Bermuda by combining nature walks at Spittal pond and Paget Marsh, followed by BUEI. You have an option to combine the Hamilton City Tour in the 2nd half and make it a full day compact program.

Full Day - Bermuda Caves, Forts and lovely beaches in the east

This full day itinerary in Bermuda gives you a perfect mix of everything - top beaches, forts, caves, aquarium and great food & drinks.

If you plan to eat out, check Bermuda Restaurants where I have described the best dining options in Bermuda by location. Find the one closest to your route and plan it with your itinerary.

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