Valentine’s Day is associated with the martyrdom of St. Valentine, who fought relentlessly for the cause of love and romance in the Middle Ages.
On this day, lovers express their love for each other. On Valentine’s Day people try the best of their ability, to give their Valentine the feeling that he/she plays a special role in his/her life. Make this Valentine’s Day the most memorable day for your lover by making arrangements for a trip to the Caribbean Islands, Paradise to beach lovers. Bermuda, one of the most beautiful islands of the Caribbean is bound to make your vacation in Caribbean, gratifying.
The stunning white sand beaches and the dazzling blue waters of the Bermuda would definitely add a joyous touch to your stay. Once you have landed in Bermuda, the realization dawns on you that each and every corner of this island has something to tell you and for this reason you feel the need to explore this island.
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For accommodation in Bermuda you can opt for the guesthouse, the cottages or the inns. You can also settle in for the resorts or the guest apartments.
The pink color of the beaches of Bermuda is sure to take you by surprise. Given below are the names of the few of the beaches of Bermuda, which are:
- Horseshoe Bay Beach – The pink sand and the crystal clear waters provides you with a perfect setting to have a gala time at the beach with your beloved.
- Chaplin and Stonehole Bays – These are the names of two small beaches that are adjacent to each other. Due to its small size, the beach line disappears at the time of high tide. Stonewall has drawn the attention of the people for its high coral reef wall that stretches across the beach upto the waters. A hole in the shape of an arrow, which is 10 feet in height, penetrates through the coral wall.
- John Smith's Bay – This beach, which is the home to many houses, features a long stretch of open sand. The only facility that is offered by this beach during the summer season is the presence of lifeguards.
Given here are the names of some of the sites of Bermuda that you can visit with your lover on Valentine’s Day:
- Hamilton – This hilltop port as well as the capital city of Bermuda, is the hub of many commercial buildings and it pulsates with the din and bustle of city life. The boats that pull in and out of the harbor and the Victorian buildings that speaks about the history of Hamilton, adds to the beauty of Hamilton. The places to check out in Hamilton are the Bermuda Historical Society Museum, Bermuda National Gallery Bermuda Cathedral and others.
- St George – This town, once the capital of Bermuda is one of the major tourist attractions till date. The ancient structures, the colonial buildings, the streets that takes a twist at every corner, beckon you to head to this place.
- The Bermuda National Trust Museum – Chiefly focuses on the role played by Bermuda in the U.S. Civil War and has an appeal of its own.
- St Peter’s Church (the original one) - It is one of the oldest Anglican Church that got built in the year 1612. However, this church was re-constructed in the year 1700. The mahogany alter, the timber beams, the memorials made out of marble, speaks volumes about the creative bent of mind evident in the architecture of Bermuda. It is important to mention here that the mahogany altar is the most ancient piece of furniture of this island.
- Royal Naval Dockyard – This dockyard has been built out of limestone blocks and initially it was the base of the British Navy. At the time of the World Wars this dockyard served as the North Atlantic base. It was later abandoned in the year 1951. However this building was later restituted and now it features the Bermuda Maritime Museum, Bermuda Snorkel Park, a craft market, a movie theatre and a pub.
For transport purposes, you can avail the buses that are available at frequent intervals. The other options for transport are taxis and ferries.
You can truly enjoy the Valentine vacations by going for a sailing, The other activities include bird watching, boating, fishing, a ride on horseback and golfing to mention a few. To surprise your Valentine you can also arrange for a cruise tour.
For shoppers, the best place to be is the Front Street. The shops of the Front Streets display imported Scottish woolen goods, Cashmere sweaters and Harris tweed jackets, perfumes, jewelry, timepieces, porcelain crystal and tableware. For a souvenir, you can pick up a brass nameplate/s steering wheel of an ancient ship/captain’s bells. For marketing purposes you can also make a trip to the Queen Street or the Reid Street.
The ‘Bermudiana’ products refer to the goods that are made in Bermuda, which are jewelry, timepieces, cedar wood gifts, flower plates, hand-crafted gold jewelry, miniature cottages in ceramic or limestone, handbags with cedar or mahogany handles, silk scarves, watches, traditional-line handbags with cedar and other kinds of goods.
Regarding food, it can be stated that the cassava pie along with mussle pie and pan-fried local fish topped with lemon banana sauce are simply mouth watering. You can also try out lobster dipped in drawn butter with lemon, the dried mullet roe, bean soup, banana meatloaf or banana scallops and other types of local cuisine.
On Valentine’s Day visit the pubs or the lounges or the hotel bars and get entertained by the local bands/ the contemporary bands. Learn about the other beaches and the other tourist sites of Bermuda from My Dear Valentine.
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