Go to Bermuda!
by Thomas and Anna Ross Lee
Bermuda, a tiny island paradise in the Atlantic was once only accessible by ship. Now it’s only a short flight from the east coast. You and your family should definitely go check it out. Since my family and I go every summer, and my sister, brother, dad and I are all Bermudian, we can tell you that Bermuda would be a great place to visit on your next vacation for so many reasons; however, three really stand out.
If you go to Bermuda, you should first check out the beaches. Bermuda's coastlines have soft, pink sand and crystal clear water for you to enjoy. The beaches are great to see by yourself or with a big party. Some of them have lots of pretty sea glass and others have amazing shells which you can take for a great souvenir, but be careful not to take the live ones! If you actually decide to live in Bermuda or visit a lot, you should get a membership to Coral Beach Club. This past summer, my family and I had a lot of fun at some of the sea glass beaches. We did arts and crafts with all the sea glass we found. You can, too!
Another reason you should come to Bermuda is because of all the outdoor activities you and your family can do. We like exploring the forts and climbing the lighthouse. Another fun thing to do is to swim with the dolphins at Dockyard. You can also rent boats and jet skis for fun in the water. A lot of the reef is great for snorkeling, so bring your snorkel gear! Besides the reef, there are a few ship wrecks you can snorkel on as well. You can also go to certain places to see the glow worms at night. You will like them because they look like sparkling fireworks in the water.
Finally, Bermuda has a historic importance that is fun to experience on your vacation. For example, if you want to have some fun then you should go to Fort Hamilton. It has an amazing view of the capital, Hamilton. All of the forts around the island were built to protect Bermuda and really show Bermuda’s history. The many ship wrecks around the island have a lot of history in them as well. You might also want to visit the town of St. George’s. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and looks kind of like Charleston, South Carolina. All of these historic places would be great to see on your vacation to Bermuda.
Even though there are lots of places you can go on vacation, you should pick Bermuda for your next one if you love beaches, outdoor activities, and history. Clearly, you should go to Bermuda on your next trip with your family. It will be a vacation you won’t forget!
