Planning on taking advantage of one of those Bermuda vacations you’ve seen in the ad? Or maybe you just wanted to know more about this place because it is so interesting? Well, regardless of why you are looking for more information about this territory, here are some facts that are sure to fuel your curiosity even more. Actually, these Bermuda things are one of the factors that have induced people to visit the place.
By the end of this article, you’ll have a general idea of what to see, what it looks like, and what to expect once you get there for a short trip.
Fact #1 – Bermuda is one of the 3 corners that make up the infamous Bermuda Triangle. Its exact location is north of the Atlantic Ocean and about 580 miles from the eastern part of Cape Hatteras.
Fact #2: Bermuda is actually made up of 180 islands, contrary to what most people think, that it is just one big island. Some of these islands are very small and people cannot inhabit them. All in all, Bermuda has a total area of 21 square miles (large and small islands included).
Fact #3 – Of the 120 islands that made up Bermuda, only 20 are occupied and 7 of them are connected to the main island through exquisite roads and bridges.
Fact #4: If you look up Bermuda on a map, you’ll see that it’s just a point of view. However, look closely and you will see an area that is shaped like a hook.
Fact #5 – The island of Bermuda was formed after the volcanic eruption that took place many years ago at the bottom of the ocean. Therefore, it is not surprising to find that everything from the bottom of the sea to 200 feet below the highest level of the water is composed of volcanic rocks. Now, what you will see beyond the volcanic rocks to the surface of the island are limestone rocks, corals and seashells.
Fact #6 – Coral reefs growing on the ocean floor pose a danger to passing ships. In fact, most ship wrecks around Bermuda were caused by these reefs.
Fact #7 – There is no fresh water around Bermuda, so most residential homes have limestone roofs. The reason for this is to collect rainwater and then store it directly in a designated reservoir where an additional water purification process takes place.
Fact #8 – The climate in this area is perfect for Bermuda vacations because it was classified as subtropical. This means that the atmosphere is normally neither too cold nor too hot. Although rainfall is plentiful in this area, you can still enjoy eight hours of brilliant sunshine on about 315 days of the year. Bermuda does not have a specific rainy period, so the rain can come at any time.
Fact #9 – The region was divided into nine districts or parishes.
Fact #10 – The island boasts of beautiful golf courses and 34 splendid pink sand beaches with stunning scenery.
Lastly, no vacation in Bermuda would be complete without mentioning the warm locals of Bermuda. They are very accommodating, polite and friendly. In truth, the people of Bermuda are one of the factors why tourists keep coming back for unforgettable vacations.
