N.J. News Story Calls Bermuda “Paradise”
A story published by the Burlington County Times, a community newspaper based in New Jersey, calls Bermuda a “paradise,” exclaiming about its friendly people, beautiful climate, and less hectic “island time” in painting the island as a vacationer’s dream come true.
Leaving nothing to the imagination, the story opens by stating, “From June 29 through July 9, I had the best vacation of my life.”
“On June 29, I left Newark Airport on a 90-minute flight to Bermuda. Upon landing, the differences in the airports were obvious. At Newark, we were prodded and rushed, with the TSA agents triple-checking every little bag or personal item.
“In Bermuda, the airport was laid-back: open windows, friendly signs and tourists in floral shirts were everywhere.
“We drove past many Bermudian houses and buildings. They were brightly painted different colors, and the horizon was dotted with palm trees. The temperature was a breezy 85.
“Ah, yes, this truly seemed like paradise.
“There were touristy adventures, such as seeing the Bermuda aquarium, walking around Hamilton, and taking a cruise on a catamaran. There were adventurous adventures, like jumping off 20-foot cliffs, snorkeling, riding the equivalent of a wakeboard and driving a boat.
“The culture of Bermuda was interesting to compare to American culture. The people seem calmer and less in a hurry, and I was informed Bermudians were more likely to be late to things [“island time,” it’s called].
“One fun cultural event I saw was the dance of the Gombeys, which is a tradition going back hundreds of years. Dancers dress in colorful clothing and move in groups of 20 or 30 through the streets, followed by drummers who keep the beat.
“I wasn’t disappointed by Bermudian food, either. There is a seemingly endless list of freshly caught fish in all restaurants since, of course, Bermuda is an island.
“To those of you looking for a vacation, I highly recommend Bermuda as a travel destination. It has everything — sights, adventure, boats, great food and wonderful people!”
We’ll done to all who made this guys year. Now let’s do the same for a few 100k more!
Well – I hate autocorrect
Did he say Friendly People?
I thought we were Xenophobic?
LMFAO
The Xenophobes are only friendly if you have a return ticket.
It certainly a pleasure in reading something nice written about Bermuda for a change:-)Yes it’s true, Bermuda is somewhat a paradise
What do you mean for a change?
When is there nothing been said nice about my Beautiful home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very nice write up for Bermuda.
My Friends from the US eastern seaboard come here every year.
Here’s what they like about Bermuda
[1] The People -who we express themselves with a type of friendliness they see no where else
[2] How we talk to each other in a friendly manner
[3] Our Manners – especially how Bermudian Children say thank you,Good Afternoon,Excuse me on a regular basis.
[4] How clear and blue the Water is — check out a Beach in the Northern East Coast [LOL]
[5] How Clean the Parks are – compared to the US east Coast
[6] The Gombey – one of my friends is a musician – call it the best Beat in the World”
[7] The Codfish and Potato Breakfast – they love it with plenty of Red Sauce.
[8] the Fish Sandwiches – there favorite place’s are, Angeline’s [St. Geo.] ArtMels [St.Geo] and Seaside [ Dev ]
[9] Bermuda Seafood – sit in : Blackhorse [ St.Davids ], Wahoo’ [St.Geo]. Freeport Seafood [Dock Yard ]
[10] they say that Bermuda smells good!
[11] Gombeys Restaurant [St.Davids ] because ” the owner’ Marlon one cool guy” one of my Friends says.
[12] The Beaches – they claim that there’s nothing in the Caribbean prettier
Despite being the one of most expensive destinations to travel to we still have a thing or too over the competition.
lets make it better – lets promote all the good things we have.
I notice I didn’t see Xenophobic in your list, that’s nice to hear !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
do you work for the PLP spin doctor?
Good article and these are stories we need. I’m just glad he/she didn’t have to experience the dockyard beach shuttle nightmare.
Just maybe, Bermuda Govt. / P.L.P. can unite for once and offer the couple that had their bag snatched from out of their livery cycle basket a free (return) trip to Bermuda. One which would leave by far a better taste in their mouths from what they’re presently leaving the Island with?
What would they (PLP/Oba) get out of it? Nada so don’t expect much. Sad but that’s how politricks works here.
De milk man can do that by himself, would be good for another photo opp.
LMFAO
Why should he. We should all come together to accommodate the tourist .
Claire Conte, the author of the article, is a student at The George School, a boarding school in Pennsylvania. It sounds like a Bermudian attends the school with her and she visited Bermuda with her friend. Here is more about the author: http://www.georgeschool.org/NewsAndEvents/2013/Students%20Selected%20for%20Reality%20Panel.aspx
X-Man, You & your friends are certainly correct.
For all you people who do not regard Bermuda as a …Paradise.!Think about what is happening in Gaza…!
Who disputed that it isn’t?
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My home for 4 years when I was stationed there with the US Navy, aged 19 to 23. Been back a few times since I left in 1986. I am going back September 6th for a week long Navy reunion!