Bermuda is a British overseas territory and with no language barriers, it’s one of the easiest destinations to travel to. Getting around is easy and you should have no trouble shopping or eating out with kids. And other than its huge choice of amazing beaches, island excursions and water sport activities, you will also find a number of children’s playgrounds and children’s parks all over Bermuda. Some beaches will have adjoining playgrounds which makes it easier to find a beach spot to please the whole family, and because Bermuda is considered to be safe and generally crime-free, it makes an ideal choice of destination in the Caribbean. There are also many kid friendly attractions across the island including the Bermuda Aquarium, Natural History Museum and Zoo, Dolphin Quest, Harbor Night Festivals (which have face painting and other activities), Spittal Pond Nature Reserve and Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve. Hartley Helmet Diving (an underwater walking tour) is also a fantastic activity for those who aren’t old enough to scuba dive and is even suitable for non-swimmers or children with special needs.

Like all Caribbean cuisine, Bermudan cuisine reflects a rich and diverse history with international influences – and seafood is king at any dinner table. Food in Bermuda is a blend of mostly British cuisine and Portuguese cuisine and some key dishes to look out for are Bermudian bean soup, cassava pie (made from cassava root), codfish with bananas, dried mullet roe (popular for breakfast), fish chowders, fish cakes, shark fritters and sweet potato pudding. Whilst the traditional Bermudan dishes are available across the island, all hotels and resorts will also offer continental menus or a choice of international restaurants, fine-dining restaurants and buffet style dining options suitable for kids.

When it comes to island tipple, be sure to try a Dark & Stormy (rum with ginger beer) or a Rum Swizzle cocktail, known as Bermuda’s national drink.

As a British Independent Overseas Territory, the island nation of Bermuda enjoys significant autonomy. It has its own elected government and its own currency, the Bermudian dollar. Bermudans are chiefly of African and European descent and their culture has taken on influences from Great Britain and North America in many ways. Bermudans drive on the left and feature Queen Elizabeth on their banknotes yet their currency is the dollar; so it’s a fusion of cultures all rolled into one. Dress is entirely distinct in Bermuda and their fashion sense can be defined by the classic Bermuda shorts, worn even for formal occasion with a shirt and tie. The Bermuda islanders also value etiquette and are very polite, greeting everyone with “Good morning” or “Good afternoon” before any other exchanges of words. It can be considered rude not to greet people before asking them a question, so make sure you say “Hello” before asking for directions!