Saturday
This resort wear fashion guide says Bermuda shorts are in. Oh, and lots of color too. We thought you'd like to know.
Bermuda photos
A variety of excellent photos of Bermuda are available to view online at PBase, a photo database website. Go to the site and do a search for "Bermuda". These pics by Daniel Dy are cool. Many of the photo galleries (68 of them when I searched) are of cruise trips to Bermuda. A great way to get a preview of your cruise to Bermuda.
Friday
Bermuda: fly soon and save on US Airways
US Airways Vacations travelers can save $100 per room on air/hotel inclusive vacations of seven nights or longer to Bermuda when booking online. To take advantage of these savings, travelers should use promotional code Bermuda100. Savings are valid when travel is booked online Jan. 1-31, 2005 for travel Jan. 4 through March 31, 2005. US Airways Vacations travelers can save more with the Bermuda Companion Flies Free Sale or up to a $350 Companion Air Credit to Bermuda. The Companion Flies Free Sale is available to US Airways Vacations travelers who are flying from Boston, Philadelphia and New York to Bermuda. Travelers from all other origins receive a $350 Companion Air Credit to Bermuda.
Bermuda Cruise: Cruise Critic
Cruise Critic has a fantastic, concise guide to Bermuda and Bermuda cruises. Lots of first-hand reviews. The inside story on what you'll find on the islands.
Thursday
Bermuda Cruises: Royal Caribbean news
Royal Caribbean announces its cruise news for 2005. Royal Caribbean is strengthening its Northeast lineup, with Voyager of the Seas and Grandeur of the Seas set to sail alternating five-night Bermuda and nine-night Western Caribbean itineraries from May through November 2005 from Cape Liberty (Bayonne NJ) and Baltimore respectively. In addition, the line's newest ship Jewel of the Seas returns to Boston in September 2005 to offer new 10-night Bermuda/Caribbean sailings visiting Tortola, B.V.I.; Philipsburg, St. Maarten, King's Wharf (Bermuda), and Labadee (Royal Caribbean's private destination in Hispaniola).
Bermuda: on the Travel Channel
Set your Tivo or VCR ... the Travel Channel's Exotic Islands show will have an episode about Bermuda on January 11th at 10:30 am (Eastern Time). "Host Hunter Reno explores the island's charms and secrets on a moped." Ohhhh ... secrets!
Wednesday
Bermuda Cruise: Golf packages
Golf-at-sea package cruises are growing in popularity and availability. And what better destination than Bermuda for cruises that mix a ship and the sticks? Lessons, practice areas, and shore excursions are offered on these cruises.
Bermuda: New York Times What's doing
An article from the Times about Bermuda's recovery from a hurricane. Also has all the basics on island attractions, events, where to stay, and where to eat.
Tuesday
Culinary cruises
This article about culinary cruises mentions one cruise to Bermuda from Philadelphia. Norwegian Cruise Lines has cooking classes for kids.
Take sensible precautions
After your cruise lands in Bermuda, don't forget all your usual safety precautions. Bermuda isn't a dangerous place, but there have been instances of problems late at night. Keep your head, travel in groups and go back to the ship before the bars close ... you'll be happier the next morning anyway.
Monday
Happy 500th Bermuda!
2005 is Bermuda's quincentennial ... it was discovered by Spanish captain Juan de Bermudez in 1505. A New Year bash in St. George's kicked off the year of celebration.
Fodor's free online guide to Bermuda
Fodor's offers a free online guide to visiting Bermuda. It includes reviews of sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife and shopping. There are even 12 ways to save on your next Bermuda cruise.
Bermuda background
The US Department of State background notes on Bermuda. Think of it as an "executive summary" of the island's economy, government, history and such.
