Southampton Bermuda– The complete Bermudian holiday destination

Are you thinking of a Bermudian holiday? If this is the case, the town of Southampton is an ideal location for that perfect holiday. Southampton houses some of the finest beaches seen in the entire nation of Bermuda.

Located on the south western region of the country, the natives of the place are a friendly lot and along with the warm weather, the place has all makings of a perfect holiday and a remarkable trend seen with the visitors of Southampton is that the first trip is usually followed with the second and the subsequent third trip. In short, it is very difficult for someone to keep away from this place for long.

As seen in the rest of Bermuda, the city is full of white sandy beaches and clear blue waters. The best part about some of the beaches is they are private beaches only accessible to hotel guests. However, others need not fear or feel left out as there are sandy shores available aplenty for the general public as well.

The city also possesses numerous diving opportunities out of town and one can also jump into ship wreck sites besides the waters are also home to sharks.

A famous and must visit landmark is Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse. This place is mostly full of visitors owing to the fact of the spectacular views the lighthouse offers of the entire island. The climate of the city is also fantastic even during the rainy season. The best part of the rains in this part of the world is it is very rarely seen that an entire day at the beach and resort has been ruined by the rains. It is a common sight to see that once the clouds have gone, the rain has also disappeared in no time.

One  of the biggest Southampton tourist attraction out of city limits is The Dolphin Quest, where one can swim with dolphins, so cute isn’t it.

The city’s best kept secret and undoubtedly the largest and cleanest beach and resort is at Horseshoe Bay. The shores of the beach are safe as there is adequate lifeguard presence along with a café. Let me assure you, a walk on the seashore will only help you unearth hidden coves of the area. The specialty of these bays is they are well connected to one another, besides; they are also accessible via road and sea.

Some other popular and must visit places of Southampton are Angle Beach, Bermuda Triangle Brewery, Butts Beach, Church Bay, Church Bay Beach, Desmond Fountain Exhibition, Fantasea Diving, Hidden Beach, Honeymoon Point, Horseshoe Bay Beach and Port Royal Golf Club.

You can also take part in the numerous annual events and festivals held in this part of the world. The annual Festival of the Performing Arts held during the months of mid-January to the third week of February features artists and concerts

Besides, many golfers consider Southampton a paradise owing to its lush green golf courses and breathtaking sceneries. The Fairmont Southampton Hotel is known the world over for its stunning golf course.

There are a number of restaurants as well. The more popular ones include Waterlot Inn Restaurant, Bacci, The Dining Room at Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse, Tio Pepe and Coriander Lounge.

Besides, couples choose Southampton for that once in a lifetime event; yes I’m referring to Weddings. Over the last few years, the number of weddings has steadily increased and the Fairmont in particular has seen a huge number of weddings. The weddings are usually of US nationals though, as there are many couples who cannot afford a grand wedding at their natives and hence choose Southampton in order to save costs.

Besides, beach and resort weddings are also on the rise in Southampton. Imagine walking down a sandy aisle, surrounded by a large crowd and huge noises of the sea waves in the background, sounds like a dream, doesn’t it.

Listed below are some of the questions which may be on your mind.

How do I reach Southampton?

The Bermuda International Airport in the capital city of Hamilton hosts flights from the US, UK and other prominent nations. One thing to keep in mind here is the country has the highest airport tax structure in the world; hence please don’t be shocked with the high air fare.

Besides, you can also take a cruise ship from the capital to Southampton.

Once in the country, you can hire a taxi to enjoy your trip. Still better, you should hire a moped as the area is fun and not too vast to get tired.

Where do I stay during my Southampton trip?

There are a number of places to stay in Southampton. Some of the popular landmarks are Pompano Beach Club, The Reefs, The Fairmont Southampton Princess, Elbow Beach, and Ocean Terrace.

When is the best time to visit Southampton?

Southampton can be classified as a year round destination. The place has all the ingredients required to make a perfect holiday throughout the year, even during the rainy season. However, the period from mid-June and mid-September can be classified as the peak tourist season and the hotel rates and other rates are at their peak during these months. On the other hand, the December through February months sees prices falling and some businesses even close down completely.

In conclusion, Southampton Bermuda is the place to visit. The place has all the ideals of that complete holiday destination. I can assure you and it is common known fact, your first visit will lead to the second and the subsequent third visit. In other words, you will not be able to keep away from Southampton for a long time; you will only want to come back. So, what are you waiting for, just go ahead and plan that all-important trip to Southampton.