When it came time to vote on this year’s family vacation, Bermuda didn’t have my vote. I have never considered myself to be a beach person and I never really enjoyed tanning or going in the pool either, so I would have picked anything but an island vacation. However, we ended up going to Bermuda, and I discovered that my instincts were so wrong. I had an experience of a lifetime. These experiences have led me to believe that Bermuda is literally the most beautiful place on Earth for all of the following reasons:
1. Nice people
In my short time in Bermuda, I took a lot of taxis. Every single one of the drivers wanted to strike up a conversation or tell a story. This was a culture shock for me as I’m used to grumpy New Yorkers.
2. Life’s a rainbow
We got to Bermuda in the middle of the night, so I couldn’t appreciate the scenery on the drive from the airport to the hotel. I remember how excited I was to traverse the same road in the morning--and when the morning came, I was not disappointed. The road came to life in the sunlight. We passed the most beautiful clear blue waters, palm trees and pastel-painted homes.
3. The cars--are so cute
The streets in Bermuda are seriously unique. There are no actual highways, yet tiny pastel colored cars speed through the looping roads. I couldn’t help but think how much I would have liked to drive one.
4. The beaches--are out of this world
As I mentioned before, I would definitely not consider myself a beach person. I would actually consider myself quite the opposite. However, I must say that even I loved the beaches in Bermuda. I have never seen water so clean, blue and clear.
5. The surrounding area
Bermuda isn’t a typical island in which tourists stay in their resorts for most of their vacation( because there isn’t much else to do). All of Bermuda is beautiful. This brings me to my next point...
6. Attractions
If all you want to do on your vacation is lay on the beach, Bermuda has got you covered. However, Bermuda has all of you non-beach people out there covered as well. There is so much to see and do besides the beach--everything from shopping to spelunking.
7. Hamilton=disney
While strolling down the streets of Hamilton, I was reminded of something. I knew it looked like something I had seen before, but I couldn’t remember what. Finally, it came to me and I realized that Hamilton looks just like Disney. The buildings are so colorful and the streets are so pristine that it doesn’t even seem real.