Bermuda

Established in 1926, the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) offers at triple dose of environmental education. With a goal to "inspire appreciation and care of island environments," the aquarium serves as home to 200 species of fish and

Established in 1926, the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) offers at triple dose of environmental education. With a goal to "inspire appreciation and care of island environments," the aquarium serves as home to 200 species of fish and invertebrates. Its signature 140,000-gallon North Rock Exhibit is a living replica of a Bermudian coral reef, chock full of gazing fish, corals, barracuda, sharks and grouper. Visitors can even climb inside a clear plastic bubble to get a closer view of the reef.

Home to more than 300 birds, reptiles and mammals from oceanic islands, the zoo features habitats such as South American Aviary, home to exotic macaws and parrots; the Islands of Australia, home to wallabies, tree kangaroos, otters and mouse deer; and Islands of the Caribbean, home to golden lion tamarins, fish, birds and reptiles. The zoo is also home to a group of Caribbean pink flamingoes.

New at the attraction, the Natural History Museum was built at a cost of $1.7 million. It features exhibits on the island's geology, biodiversity and natural habitats.

The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo is available for private event rentals. Breathtaking spaces include the Aquarium Hall, featuring a beautiful backdrop of the North Rock Exhibit.

The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission is $5 for children ages 5-12 and $10 for adults. Admission for children under 5 is free.

Located just a mile from Hamilton, Bermuda's Botanical Gardens encompass 35 acres of flowers, shrubs and trees. This major island attraction features a Japanese Zen garden, 17th century-style English garden, 12th century-style Persian garden and

Located just a mile from Hamilton, Bermuda's Botanical Gardens encompass 35 acres of flowers, shrubs and trees. This major island attraction features a Japanese Zen garden, 17th century-style English garden, 12th century-style Persian garden and children's maze garden. Other notable attractions include a subtropical fruit garden, a garden for the blind, and the Bermudian-style Camden House, which serves as the official residence of Bermuda's Premier and venue for official functions.

The Botanical Gardens are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Admission is free. Complimentary tours of the gardens are offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 AM, while complimentary tours of the Camden House are offered Tuesday and Friday at noon.

Established in 1987, the Bermuda Craft Market at the Royal Naval Dockyard features the largest collection of local handmade products on the island. Here, visitors can observe and interact with 60 local artisans who sell their wares, which include

Established in 1987, the Bermuda Craft Market at the Royal Naval Dockyard features the largest collection of local handmade products on the island. Here, visitors can observe and interact with 60 local artisans who sell their wares, which include bowls, candlesticks, jewelry, dolls, painted china and sea glass, knit clothing and more.

Housed in an old warehouse and boat repair yard, the craft market is open daily, April to October, from 9:30 AM to 6 PM and daily, November to March, from 10:30 AM to 4 PM.

Housed in an 1814 Georgian-style building shared with the Bermuda Public Library, the Bermuda Historical Society Museum explores 400 years of Bermuda history. Refurbished in March 2008, the museum's extensive collection includes early Bermudian coins

Housed in an 1814 Georgian-style building shared with the Bermuda Public Library, the Bermuda Historical Society Museum explores 400 years of Bermuda history. Refurbished in March 2008, the museum's extensive collection includes early Bermudian coins and silver, fine antique cedar furniture, maps, portraits and Boer War prisoner artifacts.

Also notable are the museum's models of the shipwrecked Sea Venture, which was stranded on Bermuda's reef in 1609, bringing with it the island's first European settlers. The ship's sea chest and lodestone are also on display.

Upon special request, the museum may open for groups over the weekend. The Bermuda Historical Society Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Admission is free.

Located in the City Hall & Arts Center in Hamilton, the Bermuda National Gallery houses an impressive collection of European, African and Bermudian art. Showcasing local and international artists, as well as artwork depicting Bermuda itself, the

Located in the City Hall & Arts Center in Hamilton, the Bermuda National Gallery houses an impressive collection of European, African and Bermudian art. Showcasing local and international artists, as well as artwork depicting Bermuda itself, the museum uses sculpture, paintings and photographs to display the heart of the island's vibrant arts scene. It also boasts a collection of decorative arts, notably in its African Collection of figures, masks and royal regalia.

The gallery is available for private event rentals. The Bermuda National Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Admission is free.

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute delves into the worlds of marine biology, underwater exploration and deep ocean ecology throughout its two floors of interactive exhibits. Established in 1992, the institute was founded to promote

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute delves into the worlds of marine biology, underwater exploration and deep ocean ecology throughout its two floors of interactive exhibits. Established in 1992, the institute was founded to promote primarily through exhibitions historical and scientific research related to the ocean around Bermuda.

Revealing the secrets of the ocean, museum exhibits include Underwater Bermuda, where visitors can try on scuba gear and discover how the body reacts to extreme pressures related to deepwater. The Dive enables guests to explore a state-of-the-art submersible Nautilus X2 and even survive a giant squid attack. Or, visitors can peruse the extensive shell collection or experience a great white shark attack in the Shark Cage.

The institute is a fantastic venue for private events and meetings. Its available spaces include the 148-seat Tradewinds Auditorium; Royal Caribbean Room for 25 guests; Main Lobby for 250 guests; Harbourview Lounge for 60 guests; and stately Cable and Wireless Room, complete with a sectional boardroom table, leather chairs, built-in audio-visual equipment and panoramic views of Hamilton Harbor, for up to 25 guests.

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is $6 for children ages 6-17 and $12.50 for adults. Admission for children under 6 is free.

A tourist attraction since 1907, Crystal Cave and its sister Fantasy Cave invite visitors to get a look at Bermuda from 120 feet below ground. Formed over 30 million years ago, the Crystal Cave's collection of crystal stalactites and stalagmites

A tourist attraction since 1907, Crystal Cave and its sister Fantasy Cave invite visitors to get a look at Bermuda from 120 feet below ground. Formed over 30 million years ago, the Crystal Cave's collection of crystal stalactites and stalagmites surround a clear lake that measures 55 feet deep. The adjacent Fantasy Cave, re-opened in 2001, is a stunning spectacle of rare chandelier clusters of formations hanging from the ceiling. Its entire walls are also covered in calcite mineral deposits that resemble frozen waterfalls.

These hidden treasures are open daily from 9:30 AM to 5 PM with the last tour running at 4:30 PM. Guided tours that focus on the history and geology of the caves depart every 30 minutes. Admission to Crystal Cave alone is $8 for youths ages 12-15 and $16 for adults, while admission to both Crystal Cave and Fantasy Cave is $10 for youths and $23 for adults. Admission for children under 12 is free.

Situated on a cliff in the capital city of Hamilton, Fort Hamilton was built in the 1870s to defend Bermuda from a possible American attack. Today, visitors can wander among the cannons and gun emplacements, through the underground passageways and

Situated on a cliff in the capital city of Hamilton, Fort Hamilton was built in the 1870s to defend Bermuda from a possible American attack. Today, visitors can wander among the cannons and gun emplacements, through the underground passageways and among the gardens that lie in the 30-foot-wide dry moat that surrounds the fort. The moat gardens feature beautiful bamboo, palms, palmettos and allspice trees, while the fort affords great views of the capital and harbor.

Fort Hamilton is open daily from 9:30 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free.

The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art was opened in March 2008 as Bermuda's first purpose-built museum. The colorful, exciting attraction houses more than 1,200 pieces of traditional and contemporary Bermuda-inspired art by international and

The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art was opened in March 2008 as Bermuda's first purpose-built museum. The colorful, exciting attraction houses more than 1,200 pieces of traditional and contemporary Bermuda-inspired art by international and Bermudian artists, including Georgia O'Keeffe and Winslow Homer. Most of the art displayed in the museum examines Bermuda's landscape, people and culture.

The museum is available for private events in its Main Gallery, Mezzanine, Member's Lounge and outdoor patio. The entire museum can also be rented for large functions.

Located in the Botanical Gardens, the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is $5 per person. Children under age 12 receive free admission.

Once Great Britain's largest overseas naval facility, the Royal Naval Dockyard is a major tourist attraction, featuring shops, markets, art galleries and more. Visitors to the Dockyard can browse the shops in Clocktower Mall, admire Bermudian

Once Great Britain's largest overseas naval facility, the Royal Naval Dockyard is a major tourist attraction, featuring shops, markets, art galleries and more. Visitors to the Dockyard can browse the shops in Clocktower Mall, admire Bermudian artisans' work at the Bermuda Craft Market, or view traditional and contemporary art by local artists at the Bermuda Arts Centre. Locals and tourists alike also flock to the Dockyard Monday evenings during the summer for Destination Dockyard, an evening of music and dance.

Also at the Royal Navy Dockyard is the Bermuda Maritime Museum. Entered by crossing a bridge over a moat, the museum is located at a six-acre fort at the dockyard. This important historic site is full of Bermudian seafaring artifacts, including the restored 1856 Dockyard clock, an impressive piece with a nine-foot-long pendulum and three bells. The museum is also home to Dolphin Quest Bermuda, where visitors can partake in face-to-face, in-water and dockside dolphin encounters.

The Royal Naval Dockyard has several exciting outdoor event venues, including the 24,000-square-foot Clocktower Shopping Centre and the Northern Promenade Lawn and Clocktower Parade Lawn, which offer a combined total of over 20,000 square feet. The Bermuda Maritime Museum is also available for private functions, offering spaces for 36 to over 1,000 people.

The Bermuda Maritime Museum is open daily from 9:30 AM to 5 PM, and Dolphin Quest is open daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM; all encounters must be reserved in advance. Admission is $5 for children ages 5-15 and $10 for adults. Dolphin Quest prices vary based on experience. Hours and prices for other Royal Naval Dockyard attractions vary.

The deliciously hip Barracuda Grill is known for its contemporary Bermudian seafood and steaks. A favorite for locals and travelers, the restaurant has garnered praise such as Best New Restaurant in 2003 from the Bermuda Gold Awards.

Boasting an

The deliciously hip Barracuda Grill is known for its contemporary Bermudian seafood and steaks. A favorite for locals and travelers, the restaurant has garnered praise such as Best New Restaurant in 2003 from the Bermuda Gold Awards.

Boasting an interior rich with glowing pendant lighting, dark woods and etched glass partitions, the Barracuda Grill is elegantly whimsical. Entrees include pan-seared Bermuda rockfish with black bean maple glaze, Hunan style vegetables and sticky rice; Kobe flank steak with crab and merlot jus; and pancetta-wrapped filet mignon with beef shortrib croquette potatoes. Guests may also want to stick around for post-dinner cocktails, as the restaurant received Best Exotic Cocktail from the Bermuda Gold Awards for its ever-changing array of unique martinis, including the Black Barracuda of Goslingos Black Seal rum, Kahlua, Bailey's and espresso.

Barracuda Grill serves lunch Monday through Friday from noon to 2:30 PM. Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 to 10 PM and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 to 11 PM. Entrees range from $24 to $55.

Housed in the beautiful Mandarin Oriental hotel at Elbow Beach, Lido specializes in fresh seafood with a Mediterranean twist. The award-winning restaurant is outfitted in bright, vibrant colors, white linens and large windows overlooking the beach

Housed in the beautiful Mandarin Oriental hotel at Elbow Beach, Lido specializes in fresh seafood with a Mediterranean twist. The award-winning restaurant is outfitted in bright, vibrant colors, white linens and large windows overlooking the beach and ocean. Entrees include pan-seared prawns and scallops with green peas and fava beans; pork tenderloin filled with apricot and parma ham; and pan-roasted monkfish with sauteed calamari, grape tomatoes and zucchini.

Lido Restaurant serves breakfast daily from 7 to 11 AM and dinner nightly from 6 to 9:30 PM. Sunday brunch is available from noon to 3 PM. Entrees range from $27 to $43.

As Bermuda's landmark seafood restaurant, Lobster Pot and Boathouse Bar is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Specializing in local fresh fish, the restaurant offers a welcoming and fitting ambiance with its cedar plank walls adorned by

As Bermuda's landmark seafood restaurant, Lobster Pot and Boathouse Bar is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Specializing in local fresh fish, the restaurant offers a welcoming and fitting ambiance with its cedar plank walls adorned by fishing nets, coral branches and other maritime objects. Entrees include baked North Atlantic salmon wrapped in puff pastry with crabmeat stuffing and citrus sauce; bay scallops in white wine and cheese sauce with creamed potatoes and hollandaise glaze; and herb-crusted New Zealand lamb roasted with Dijon mustard and rosemary jus.

The Lobster Pot and Boathouse Bar is open for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM and dinner Monday through Saturday from 5:30 to 11 PM. Entrees range from $24 to $47.

Bermuda's oldest eating house, Tom Moore's Tavern was originally built in 1652 as a private home, not becoming a tavern until about 100 years ago. Now this elegant restaurant offers continental cuisine with a French flair, along with an elegant

Bermuda's oldest eating house, Tom Moore's Tavern was originally built in 1652 as a private home, not becoming a tavern until about 100 years ago. Now this elegant restaurant offers continental cuisine with a French flair, along with an elegant atmosphere. Inside, guests are ensconced in the warm glow of four fireplaces and darkened cedar walls, or they can enjoy Bermuda's cooling breezes on the 100-person terrace overlooking Walsingham Bay. Entree selections include chili-rubbed pork tenderloin with black bean salsa and lime tequila vinaigrette; chicken with tarragon goat cheese stuffing; and pan-roasted cod with Israeli couscous, fennel salad and lemon vinaigrette.

The restaurant offers private event rentals for up to 200 banquet guests or up to 300 reception guests. The outdoor terrace is available as well, weather permitting.

Tom Moore's Tavern serves dinner daily from 6:30 to 10 PM. Entrees range from $28 to $39.

Located in The Fairmont Southampton resort, the historic Waterlot Inn sits dockside on Jew's Bay and has been specializing in Bermudian fare for more than 330 years. The recipient of the AAA Four Diamond award, the Waterlot Inn matches its fare with

Located in The Fairmont Southampton resort, the historic Waterlot Inn sits dockside on Jew's Bay and has been specializing in Bermudian fare for more than 330 years. The recipient of the AAA Four Diamond award, the Waterlot Inn matches its fare with a simple, nautical-inspired decor. The restaurant's specialties include the roasted "prime rib" of veal for two with pumpkin ravioli and wild mushroom jus and the "Towering Surf and Turf Skewer" for two of lobster, beef tenderloin, shrimp and scallops.

The Waterlot Inn is open daily from 6 to 10 PM. Entrees range from $30 to $170.