Bermuda: The Jewel of the Atlantic Where Island Elegance Meets Old-World Charm

Forget everything you think you know about island getaways. Bermuda isn’t just a beach destination – it’s a private members’ club of sun, style, and surreal turquoise waters, where gentlemen still wear blazers with Bermuda shorts, and pink sand is practically a birthright.

Tucked serenely in the Atlantic, Bermuda is a siren call for the well-heeled traveller seeking refined island life without sacrificing European flair. Think cricket on Sundays, rosé at noon, and a dinner jacket with your rum swizzle.

There’s something about Bermuda. Maybe it’s the colour palette, rosé-hued beaches, bougainvillaea-framed villas, that signature aquamarine sea, or the air of polished leisure, where the day’s agenda flutters somewhere between a private yacht and an ocean-facing massage. Bermuda isn’t trying to be flashy. It’s just innately fabulous.

For the discerning traveller craving old world glamour with a tropical twist, this British isle in the Atlantic is having a moment. Here’s your definitive, impeccably styled guide to the Bermudian escape worth jetting off for.

Where to Stay:

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club

Known affectionately as “The Pink Palace,” the Hamilton Princess is where classic luxury gets a fresh gloss. A favourite since 1885, it’s now part private art museum (Warhols in the lobby, naturally), part yacht club, part spa sanctuary. 

Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa

Want a touch of nature without compromising on indulgence? Check into Grotto Bay, where you unwind in a subterranean cave spa carved from ancient limestone. Yes, a cave spa.

Rosewood Bermuda, Tucker’s Point

If Gatsby had a passport, he’d check into Rosewood Bermuda. Perched above Castle Harbour, this 200-acre estate redefines elegance. With a private beach club, four fine-dining venues, and a Greg Norman-designed golf course, this is where tasteful travellers (and the occasional discreet celebrity) hide from the world.

The Loren at Pink Beach

Effortlessly modern and achingly chic, The Loren is Bermuda’s answer to the Riviera’s Hôtel du Cap. Rooms are adorned in pale neutrals and natural textures with ocean views so cinematic they deserve their own film score. Don't miss the infinity pool that seems to spill straight into the sea—or the ultra-exclusive Seaview Suites, where your terrace becomes your personal runway for sunset aperitifs.

Rosedon Hotel, Hamilton

Prefer something boutique and classic? Rosedon is an impeccably restored colonial mansion minutes from the capital. Expect fresh flowers daily, four-poster beds, and afternoon drinks by the pool served beneath striped umbrellas. It’s the kind of place where time slows—and your pulse does too.

Where to Dine:

Intrepid at Hamilton Princess

Set in the "Pink Palace," Intrepid serves a menu that pays homage to legendary British spy Ian Fleming (who adored Bermuda). Think martini pairings, truffle risotto, and a catch-of-the-day that might just make you cancel your flight home.

Huckleberry at Rosedon

Named after Mark Twain, who wintered here with flair, Huckleberry’s cuisine blends Southern charm with local Bermudian ingredients. Dishes like rum-cured salmon or cassava cake with Gosling’s caramel are a masterclass in culinary diplomacy.

The Swizzle Inn

Legendary for a reason. The birthplace of the infamous Rum Swizzle (a deceptively strong concoction of rum, fruit juice, and mystery), The Swizzle Inn is a Bermuda rite of passage. Graffiti covers the walls, laughter pours from the patio, and yes, you’ll probably leave with a few new friends.

Wahoo’s Bistro & Patio

Tucked along the harbour in St. George’s, Wahoo’s is the unofficial HQ of fresh-off-the-boat seafood. The catch is often still flapping when it hits the kitchen. Order the blackened wahoo with Bermudian slaw and don’t skip the dark ‘n stormy. It’s local law.

Beach Club at Rosewood

Sun-drenched sophistication. Think grilled lobster, truffled avocado toast, and a wine list curated for yachtsmen and editors alike. Whether you dine under the pergola or on the sand, it’s impossibly chic.

What to Do:

Sail around the Sound

Charter a private yacht and cruise the crystal-clear waters of the Great Sound. A champagne cruises at sunset or a full-day affair with snorkelling and a private chef onboard. Because the only thing better than exploring Bermuda by boat… is never getting off one.

Horseshoe Bay Beach

If pink sand were a Pantone shade, Horseshoe Bay would be its cover star. This swooping crescent is arguably the most photogenic beach on the planet, flanked by rocky coves and lapped by sapphire waves. Bring a silk sarong, a wide-brim hat, and a good book you’ll never open.

Explore the Crystal Caves

Discovered by two teenagers in 1907 chasing a lost cricket ball, the Crystal Caves feel like nature’s chandelier showroom. Stalactites drip into impossibly clear underground lakes in this cool, otherworldly escape from the sun.

Shop Hamilton’s Front Street

Pastel colonial buildings house shops where linen meets luxury. Drop into Lili Bermuda for a bespoke island scent, or Flying Colours for preppy-meets-playful resort wear. Bermuda shorts are mandatory, naturally.

St George’s

Bermuda’s historic heart. Step into a UNESCO-listed time capsule: Georgian facades, colonial forts, and the old naval dockyard. Wander cobbled streets, sip shandy by the harbour, and dine alfresco amidst centuries-old charm.

In Bermuda, luxury isn’t loud. It’s a whisper of sea breeze through palms, of linen shirts lightly pressed, of clinking ice in a Dark 'n Stormy. Come for the beaches. Stay for the elegance. Return for the rhythm of an island that knows exactly who it is and doesn’t need to shout about it.

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