Warwick Academy
Saltus grammar school, and the bermuda high school for girls are some of the few private high schools located on the island.
Bermudians have been successful in implementing policies devoted to making sure that the native-born population is included in economic prosperity and professional opportunities instead of foreign workers. Laws are in place to encourage the hiring of qualified Bermudians and to building a future in which it is the rule, rather than the exception, for native-born Bermudians to be professionally trained and promoted and for young Bermudians to see a future in which they can hold places of leadership and progress within their own country.
Many Caribbean nations have faced the challenge of rising "emergency" emigration as native-born populations are being shut out of upper-level professional opportunities through the importation of foreign workers. This is a practice which many see as a reversal of hard-won struggles against the racial discrimination and slavery-born caste systems of the past and has resulted in striking decreases in the quality of life for these nations and the rise of widespread social problems.
Because of its small population, economic prosperity and early response, Bermuda has been able to comparatively stem the tide of such problems and maintain a higher standard of living for all of its people, rather than cultivate a pervasive racial caste system of tourists and foreign workers, served and entertained by native-born blacks who provide 'color and culture' but without an equal footing in society.
Bermuda College
Stonington av, south rd, paget, 441-236-9000, (http://www.bercol.bm). bermuda's lone college.
Swim
Horseshoe Bay Beach
Southampton parish. beautiful pink sand beach bordered by rocky areas suitable for snorkeling. probably the most photographed and most popular bermudian beach. be aware that it may be crowded with cruise ship tourists, whose number one stop is often this beach. the surf can get rough at times here. there are bathroom facilities, beach rentals, and food concessions. lifeguards in summer. be sure to look for the impressive sea caves and tunnels.
Elbow Beach
Tribe road #4, paget parish. another beautiful pink sand beach between coral beach, elbow beach and coco reef hotels.
Tobacco Bay
St. george parish. a boulder-sheltered, shallow, warm-water beach which can become quite crowded with cruise ship passengers. can be reached on foot from st. george square or shuttles are readily available. another walk will take you to nearby fort st. catherine. rest rooms, food concession, beach rentals.
John Smith's Bay Beach
Hamilton parish. nice pink sand beach. summer lifeguards. usually a mobile food concession.
Snorkel Park
Royal naval dockyard, phone: 234-6989. a limestone tunnel through the keep's wall puts you on the beachfront for snorkeling or water sports. this is often a popular stop for passengers coming off the cruise ships and reluctant to leave the dockyard area.
Go to one of Bermuda's lovely pink sandy beaches:
Achilles Bay / St. Catherine's Bay
Northeastern st. george parish. can be reached on foot from st. george square or shuttles are readily available. adjacent to fort st. catherine. rest rooms, food concession nearby, beach rentals.
Clearwater Beach / Turtle Beach / Turtle Bay / Long Bay / Well Bay / Soldier Bay
In st. david's near the eastern end of the airport runway. located on former us air base lands used for nasa tracking station at cooper's island. rest rooms, food concession and bar. children's playground. lifeguards during the summer months.
Shelly Bay
North shore road, hamilton parish. lots of shallow water and a large playground make this great choice for families with small kids. not far from flatts village and the bermuda aquarium, museum and zoo. restrooms, beach rentals, food concession.
Chaplin Bay / Stonehole Bay / Warwick Long Bay
South road, warwick parish. warwick long bay is a very large beach. it's less popular than the other large beaches due to its relatively steep sand slope, and strong undercurrent. chaplin and stonehole bays, along with the accompanying jonson's cove, are pristine, picture postcard settings. they are made up of small and medium sized sandy inlets.
Golf
Ocean View Golf Course
Devonshire parish on northern shore.
Belmont Hills Golf Course
Warwick parish east.
Riddell's Bay Golf and Country Club
Warwick parish west.
Port Royal Golf Course
Southampton parish west.
Bermuda Golf Academy and Driving Range
Southampton parish west.
Bermuda has many golf courses and driving ranges spread out along its length.
St. George Golf Course
St. george parish, north of the town of st. george.
Tuckers Point Golf Course / Mid Ocean Golf Course
St. george parish, near tucker's town.
Horizons Golf Course
Paget parish south-west. 9 holes
Fairmount Southampton Princess Golf Course
Southampton parish east.
Explore
Gates Fort
St. george parish east guarding town cut channel entrance
St. David's Battery
St. george parish east
Fort St. Catherine
St. george parish north has displays and dioramas and replica crown jewels
Fort Hamilton
Pembroke parish overlooking the city of hamilton
Fort Scaur
Sandys parish overlooking the waters of the great sound
Martello Tower / Ferry Island Fort
St. george parish west at ferry reach
Alexandra Battery
St. george parish east
King's Castle / Devonshire Redoubt / Landward Fort
St. george parish south on castle island, accessed via boat
Fort George
St. george parish overlooking the town of st. george
Whale Bay Battery
Southampton parish west.
Bermuda Railway Trail
The bed of the former Bermuda Railway which was dismantled in 1948 after 17 years of service. Many sections still exist as a public walking trail stretching from St. George Town in the east end, through Pembroke Parish near the City of Hamilton and on toward Somerset Village in the west end. Many station houses, trestle footings and railway ties can be found. It offers spectacular views of the island and waters along its length.
Bermuda Forts
Bermuda has many examples of large fortifications and smaller batteries spread throughout the island which were built between 1612 after first settlement and manned until 1957. For its small size the island had approximately 100 fortifications built. Many have been restored, primarily the larger ones, and are open to the public with dioramas and displays. Many have their original cannons in place. Some lie on outlying islands and islets and can only be accessed via boat, or have been incorporated into private properties and resorts. Some of those which can be accessed are:
The Keep at the Dockyard
Sandys parish within the maritime museum