Bermuda is a small British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic, about 1,070 km east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. It is not in the Caribbean — it sits well north of the Caribbean island chain — but it shares the warm, turquoise water and relaxed pace. The island chain stretches roughly 35 km from end to end and is just 3 km wide at its broadest. Everything is close together, and getting around is half the pleasure.
The territory consists of roughly 180 small islands and islets, of which about 20 are inhabited and connected by causeways and bridges. The main island is simply called the Main Island, with Hamilton — the capital — near its centre. The east end holds St. George's, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest continuously inhabited English town in the New World. The west end is dominated by the Royal Naval Dockyard, a large 19th-century fortress complex that now houses museums, craft studios, and restaurants.
Bermuda is expensive. It is one of the most expensive destinations in the Atlantic, and costs for food, accommodation, and transport reflect the island's high standard of living and its dependence on imports. Budget carefully.
