The Crystal and Fantasy Caves are a natural wonder. Formed over millions of years, these not-to-be-missed caves feature stunning azure underground pools and incredible formations of every size and shape imaginable. The lush sub-tropical gardens, unique gift shop and popular café make a visit to Crystal and Fantasy Caves an adventure for the whole family.
Bermuda has two national drinks: the Dark n’ Stormy, made with Gosling’s Black Seal Rum and ginger beer, and the Rum Swizzle, a not-so-sweet punch originally invented at the Swizzle Inn when it opened in 1932. In those days, the Bailey's Bay dive bar was a converted 17th-century roadhouse that served potent rum drinks and Bermuda fish chowder. Nearly 90 years later not much has changed; in fact, graffiti from decades of customers is still scribbled all over the walls. Anything goes, which is why patrons are encouraged to “Swizzle Inn and Swagger Out.” It’s impossible to find a bar or restaurant in Bermuda that doesn’t serve Rum Swizzles, but you can’t leave the island without trying a taste of the original.
Horseshoe Bay is one of the most photographed (and famous) beaches in Bermuda, making it hard to score a prime spot on the sand, especially if a cruise ship is in town.
Front Street is the main thoroughfare of Bermuda's capital town, Hamilton. With colorful, colonial buildings on the north side of the street and the sparkling harbor on the south, this photo-worthy stretch is beloved by travelers. While exploring, stop into a boutique or high-end shop, sit down for lunch at one of the many restaurants or people-watch as locals head to and from their office buildings – for a truly Bermudian fashion quirk, look out for the men in their traditional Bermuda shorts and knee-length socks. When the sun sets, the area becomes a hot spot for nightlife and entertainment. Recent visitors said there's plenty to see and do on Front Street, including Goslings Rum tastings at the Birdcage, a popular cocktail bar. Past travelers also recommended heading to the area on Wednesday nights during the summer for Harbour Night, when the street closes to traffic and fills with local vendors, dancers in costumes and lots of food, drinks and music from 7 to 10 p.m.
The Royal Naval Dockyard is a picturesque way to break from the pink sand beaches. In fact, if you're visiting during Bermuda's chillier seasons, it could end up being the highlight of your trip. The site was once the principal base of the Royal Navy in the Western Atlantic Ocean, but now it's a tourist-slanted marina and cruise ship dock that's stocked with waterfront restaurants, art galleries, quaint (though overpriced) shops and a few pubs. You'll also find the National Museum of Bermuda and the kid-friendly Dolphin Quest water program here at the Keep fortress.
Intrepid is inspired by one of the hotel’s most prominent guests: Sir William Stephenson. The British intelligence agent, code name Intrepid, headed the Allied Forces’ Atlantic censorship station based out of the Hamilton Princess during the Second World War. Stephenson was close friends to world renowned author; Sir Ian Fleming – who credited Stephenson as the ‘real thing’ when asked about his inspiration behind his famous spy, James Bond. Exclusively serving dinner, Intrepid is an upscale steak, seafood and raw bar restaurant, offering a contemporary twist on the classic American grill for a refined dining experience. The restaurant is spearheaded by the hotel’s new Executive Chef de Cuisine, Antwan Ellis.