Category: Bermuda

The Truth About Snorkeling in Bermuda’s Whalebone Bay (Or: Why I’m Eternally Terrified of Octopuses)

Whalebone Bay is an interesting snorkeling spot if you're staying on St. George's Island in Bermuda, whether it's day or night. Beware, though: you might just encounter a sneaky octopus or two!

Editor’s note: Let the record reflect that Whalebone Bay is an interesting snorkeling spot if you’re staying on St. George’s Island in Bermuda, and I highly encourage everyone to go. I’m just a complete scaredy-cat when it comes to slippery aquatic creatures of the night. Also, watch this awesome video that explains the correct plural form(s) of the word ‘octopus.’

I slowly shied away from the tank, my eyes darting back and forth.

“What’s wrong, huh?” my brother teased, though he already knew. The little rascal—well, big rascal, as he was younger but taller than me—had nonchalantly remarked that an octopus can climb from one tank to another, a fact I wished I could unlearn as quickly as I heard it.

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6 Things to Do in Bermuda That You Probably Never Considered

As a first-time traveler to the island of Bermuda, you may be tempted to park yourself in a beach chair, dig your toes in the sand, and stay put for an entire week. Don’t get me wrong: this British Overseas Territory has certainly earned its reputation as a top vacation spot, with those pink sand beaches and clear turquoise waters beckoning. But after visiting my brother, who studied abroad there, in October 2011, I can attest to the fact that there is so much more to Bermuda beyond its eponymous shorts and world-class golf courses. From spelunking to glow worm hunting, here are six can’t-miss things to do in Bermuda that will have you feeling more like a local.

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