Luxury Bermuda Voyages

An airier version of the United Kingdom endowed with tropical flair, the Bermudan archipelago holds a surprising number of compelling attractions across its minuscule landmass. In the UNESCO World Heritage site town of St. George’s, wander cobblestone streets steeped in colonial history, perhaps pausing at the quaint 17th-century St. Peter’s Church, the oldest Anglican house of worship outside of England. Be sure to take a stroll along one of Bermuda’s renowned pink sand beaches, the result of crushed red shells mingling with sand to astonishing effect. More wonders await below ground at the Crystal and Fantasy Caves, which were carved out and shaped for millions of years, creating spectacular rock formations that surround azure underground lakes. For dramatic contrast, climb the soaring Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, Bermuda’s tallest structure and one of the world’s oldest cast iron beacons, and take in 360-degree views of the entire archipelago. At the Royal Navy Dockyard, a stately collection of 19th-century maritime buildings, you might pick up a memento of alluring Bermuda from the enticing array of shops housed within.

St. George’s, Bermuda is a historic town and UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the northern side of St. George’s Harbor. Founded in 1612 by colonists from the Virginia Company of London, St. George’s is the oldest English settlement in the New World that is still continuously inhabited. The town enjoys a rich history, serving as a center for Confederate blockade-running during the U.S. Civil War, and was the capital of Bermuda until 1815. As such, many of the buildings in the town were constructed prior to 1900, quaintly lined along cobblestone walkways with stones imported from Wales. Notable sites include St. Peter's Church, one of the oldest churches in the Western Hemisphere, the Bermuda Old State House, built in 1620, and the Old Rectory, built in 1699. Beyond these sites are galleries and boutiques, historic forts, harbor dining with beautiful views, and beaches and nature preserves—all worthy of exploration.