‘You can go to heaven if you want to, I’d rather stay in Bermuda.’ So goes the famous quote by American author Mark Twain. And it doesn’t take long upon arrival to understand why. Just 21 miles long and 1.75 miles at its widest, with year-round sunshine, stunning North Atlantic turquoise waters and dozens of world-famous pink sand beaches — I could soon imagine never wanting to leave.
Britain’s oldest overseas territory is just a seven-hour flight from London, and while traditionally it’s thought of as honeymoon territory, with plenty of water sports, historic sights and shopping on offer, it’s also ideal for families. We visited with our three kids aged 10 to 15, and they were blown away by its fairytale-like tropical beauty and incredible snorkelling.
