Bermuda Tourism Authority: ‘Way We Live Tours’
“The Bermuda Tourism Authority has worked so hard with local stakeholders to create experiences this fall that focus on our homes, neighbourhoods and architecture,” the BTA said.
A spokesperson said, “Visitors are fascinated with the way we live out here. That’s why the Bermuda Tourism Authority has worked so hard with local stakeholders to create experiences this fall that focus on our homes, neighbourhoods and architecture.
“They began on October 3 with new architecture experiences and then later in the month include rare opportunities to go inside spectacular Bermuda houses and have conversations with the people who live there.
“Check out the list below to see what’s on offer. Most are already available to purchase online. Others will be online bookable soon.
- “Government House [Oct. 11, 10 am & 1:30 pm] – Bus ride through local neighbourhoods and then walk the halls of Government House for a taste of Bermuda’s long-standing British influence. Note: Oct 4 is the last possible day to purchase this experience.
- “Prince Alfred Terrace & Springfield House [Oct. 15, 10 am & 1:30 pm] – Experience Bermuda’s British maritime heritage and distinct architecture in one dynamic tour of west end neighbourhoods.
- “Carter House & Sandymount [Oct. 23 & 26, 10 am & 1:30 pm] – On this eye-opening tour, you’ll get insider’s access to two Bermuda homes built in the 1600s, each one spectacularly different.
- “Haunted Georgian-style Home [Oct. 23, 10 am & 1:30 pm] – In the lead-up to Halloween, prepare to be spooked as author John Cox takes you into a haunted home that has been in his family since 1802.
- “Bricks & Mortar and a Little Porter [Oct. 6, 13, 27, 2:15 pm] – Explore the distinct architecture of the Royal Naval Dockyard created painstakingly by hand two centuries ago.
- “Why are the Roofs White? [Saturdays in Oct, 2:15 pm] – Discover our 400 year-old indigenous art form in the town of St. George, Bermuda’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
“See our events calendar for more information about these events and many more.”
Real down to earth Bermudians do NOT live the way the BTA portrays to tourists,they are trying to sell a LIE
Each of these tours will try to show a balanced view of Bermudian life. For example, while the “Haunted House” tour is anchored on the story of the Cox house, the experience includes a narrated tour of diverse central parish neighbourhoods (which locals know well but visitors do not) like Verdmont Valley, Kilderry Estate and Spanish Point.
Idjit. They are trying to increase tourism not spread socialism or perpetuate the hard done by mantra many chose. Why do you give your power away so easily.
Government House really hits the ‘where ‘we’ live’ definition, 28 room mansion and 30 acres rent free.
oh be quiet. you don’t go ANYWHERE on the planet and to see average joe. you go to see history, architecture, gardens, shrines, etc.
Which areas would you wish to go to if you visited London or Paris?
Fantastic that our history and culture is being promoted for tourism, albeit pretty limited in scope. What is very disturbing is to see a complete lack of understanding of history in the statements made on the Tourism website – full of errors. Why would they ask a competent historian to proof read their materials? It simply comes across as being stupid!
Should be ”Why wouldn’t they…” in the second last sentence…
Please feel free to contact me directly with anything you spot on the BTA website that needs to be corrected.
While the site’s primary purpose is to entice visitors to out here and enrich their experience, we of course strive for accuracy in everything we do.
Click on the links and see what they are charging! $59 for ‘Haunted Georgian Style Home’. It’s not the ghosts that will frighten you.
Please bring em to my house/neighborhood. They’ll really see how the locals live.
Well then bie, why you don’t take de tourists up four two to get some weed and a fish sandwich from aunt mel’s?
That’s Art Mells
It’s Art Mels to be accurate
Don’t you mess with Art Mels fish sandwiches! Those are awesome!