KINGS WHARF, BERMUDA

KING'S WHARF, BERMUDA

Delicious island food…A stroll through the quaint shops and museums…A sail on the clear waters…Gem shopping at the Arts Center and Craft Market…Snorkel and waster sport activity overload…Where in the world? King's Wharf, Bermuda.

Rich in interesting maritime history, King's Wharf, Bermuda is proud of its array of fun activities, regardless of one's age, culture, race, or field of interest. King's Wharf, Bermuda's third port, which is mostly referred to as the West End or the Royal naval Dockyard, is the port of choice for large vessels. It was basically built between 1814 and 1863 for the British Navy as a base where raids can be launched on Washington D.C. by convicts from prison ships. It also serves as a North Atlantic Base in past Word Wars. Now, it is one of the reasons for the flock of people. It gives them plenty of things to do and see.

King's Wharf, Bermuda allows one a taste of the island's good food, shopping, strolling, and endless lounging at the beach. Its galleries, craft markets, museums, and world-class gold courses, are more than enough to fill your vacation time to the brim. And if those do not quite take up all your time, try parasailing, scuba diving, or swimming with the dolphins. You can also trek up the 200 steps to get to the top of a historic lighthouse, and get acquainted with history. And where else can you hear Gregorian chants by the nuns inside a 1620 chapel? And don't forget that duty-free shopping is not unheard of here. Or that rum cake is a must to have and a wonderful gift for those back home.

Language won't be a problem in King's Wharf, Bermuda. Unless of course, you don't speak and write English. Currency is Bermuda dollar which is basically equivalent to the U.S. dollar. However, while the latter is normally accepted in most establishments, other currencies like those from Britain, Canada, and other foreign countries, are not.

King's Wharf, Bermuda offers shopping that will make you want to spend all of a year's pay in one visit. It has the best deals on U.K. imports like cashmere sweaters and Harris tweeds. As if that's all? King's Wharf, Bermuda means duty-free shopping. That is, 20 percent lesser than in the U.S. Others even get to save as much as 40. Whoa! Before you head out to buy all the cashmere and tweeds your money can buy, consider Bermuda shorts. It won't really feel like you went to Bermuda unless you have one.

One other thing, car rentals are not allowed. Sure, taxis are everywhere. But who needs one? You can always rent a scooter to get around. Well, as long as you know how to ride on one.