Bermuda is a group of 150 volcanic islands in the North Atlantic 500 miles from North Carolina. The whole land area extends to only 20 square miles and Bermuda Island is the biggest.
Discovered by the Spanish in 1503, the island prospered with the arrival of English settlers in the early 1600’s and those cultural links exist to this day.
Bermuda is still a British dependency and the British monarch is the official head of state. However, the island is self governing and has its own parliament.
Bermuda is world famous for its ability to attract tourists, and it’s not surprising when you consider the beauty of the islands. The water is crystal clear, the sand is soft pink, the plants are light green and the sky is every shade of pastel blue.
Due to its history, the culture of Bermuda is a mixture of British formality and Caribbean
For example, while the politeness and conservatism of afternoon tea is still popular, the freedom and excitement of Gombey music and dance captures the essence of island life on Bermuda.
And while the old British values of politeness and neatness are appreciated by many of the native Bermudans, due...