Bermuda consists of a chain of some 180 coral islands and islets lying 1,046km (650 miles) off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, in the Atlantic Ocean. Its coastlines are characterised by small bays with beaches of fine pale pink coral sand and surrounding vivid blue-green waters. Inland is an abundance of subtropical plants and flowers.

Capital: Hamilton
Population: 66.000
Area: 53.3 Km²
Language: english; there is a small Portuguese population
Currency: Bermuda Dollar (BMD; BM$), at par with the US Dollar
Climate: Sub-tropical, with no wet season.   The best time to visit Bermuda is from Spring through to Autumn.
Summer temperatures prevail from May to mid October, with the warmest weather from July to September – this period is occasionally followed by high winds. Visitors should note that such high winds between 1 June and 30 November can (albeit rarely) turn into hurricanes and tropical storms.
Time: GMT – 4 (GMT – 3 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October)
Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60Hz. American (flat) two-pin plugs are standard.
Entry visas:
Travelers from the US:
- Adults A US passport or a government issued photo ID and an official copy of the birth certificate with either a raised seal or official stamp along with an official proof of passport application from the U.S. Department of State
- Children under 16 traveling with an Adult: a US passport or an official proof of passport application from the U.S. Department of State
- Children under 16 traveling alone: A US passport or a copy of their birth certificate, baptismal record or a hospital record of birth in the U.S. and their passport application status documentation
Travelers from Canada: in addition to their round- trip ticket a valid Canadian passport or birth certificate or certified copy together with photo ID (for people born outside of Canada, a Canadian Certificate of Citizenship or Canadian Permanent Resident Card)
Travelers from UK and Western Europe: Round-trip ticket to Bermuda and a valid passport of their country. All travelers must carry proof of citizenship and personal identification, such as government-issued photo ID, relevant to return to your country or for re-entry through another foreign country, as required by Bermuda Immigration authorities.

Getting there

By air: Bermuda International Airport is 15km (9 miles) from Hamilton. Transfers are available with Bee-Line Transportation and Bermuda Hosts (coaches). Taxis are also available.
Bermuda has no national airline, but British Airways operates regular flights from London Gatwick.  American Airlines flies from New York and Miami.
Approximate Flight Times: From London to Bermuda is 7 hours, and from New York is under 2 hours.
By water: Bermuda receives many visits from cruise ships during the summer months. Main ports are in the City of Hamilton, in the Town of St George and in the West End (its Royal Naval Dockyard, which was the British Royal Navy’s headquarters until 1995, has been beautifully restored as a mini-village and is currently the only location in Bermuda that can accommodate the largest of cruise ships: passengers can reach Hamilton directly by bus or ferry, and other locations by changing there).