Rooftops in Hamilton, Bermuda

With its 138 coral islands, shimmering aqua sea and pale pink sand, Bermuda is a stunning destination for a relaxing beach vacation.

Located in the North Atlantic Ocean about 650 miles off the East Coast of United States, Bermuda is known for its robust economy due its offshore finance industry.

Popular attractions including St Catherine's Fort and the Old Naval Dock Yard.

In Hamilton, the capital city, visitors can tour the original government buildings such as the Sessions House and the Cabinet Building.

Over in St George, the original capital city, it is easy to lose yourself in the history and beauty of a town that dates back more than three centuries.

There are numerous old forts scattered around Bermuda, harking back to the days when Bermuda needed strong defense from sea-borne attacks. Gates Fort, which traces its history back to 1620, overlooks the nearby harbor and offers tremendous ocean views. Another fort well worth visiting is Fort Scaur, which overlooks an area known as the Great Sound.

What to do in Bermuda

Bermuda's mild sub-tropical climate means visitors will find warm and comfortable temperatures year-round. It also means there are many opportunities to get out and enjoy the beauty of the island and relax on one of nearly 60 public beaches, with sand that is a beautiful shade of pale pink.

You can also snorkel or scuba dive among the coral reefs teeming with marine life, or hit the links and golf to your heart's content.

Another memorable activity is strolling through the Botanical Gardens, where you will find examples of Bermuda's incredible flora. With its wide variety of sweet and fragrant flowers, Bermuda is a natural location for creating luscious scents and is home to a very successful perfume industry. Visitors are invited to tour the perfume manufacturing plant and see first-hand how fragrances are created.

Survival guide

Accommodation in Bermuda runs the gamut from opulent, high-end luxury resorts to modest but comfortable vacation apartments, villas, and cottages. There are also extravagant spas where you can treat yourself to beauty treatments.

Relax at Jobson's Cove