With more and more opportunities available for senior citizens to travel and enjoy their leisure time, there has never been a better time to visit Bermuda. In fact, Bermuda has often been cited as one of the top places for senior travel. Everything, from climate to culture, seems to suit most any senior citizens out for a leisurely trip.
Starting with Bermuda’s climate, it is not totally tropical yet not continental either. As such, there is just a fine balance between the heat and cool breezes. The moderate climate that is experienced most of the time is ideal for outdoor activities.
As for the culture, it has been dubbed “senior-friendly” by many a guide book. The British reserve and politeness seem very apt for the senior traveler. More so, with the undercurrents of African and West Indian culture, a dash of color is added to the experience of a Bermudian vacation.
There is a host of senior-friendly activities in Bermuda as well. First and foremost would be the golf courses that dot the islands. For senior golf enthusiasts, world class golf can be found in Bermuda. A more active sport for seniors would be tennis. With more than 70 tennis courts to choose from, Bermuda is indeed a haven for tennis lovers. Spectator sports, anyone? Soccer and cricket are some of the best loved spectator sports in Bermuda, evidence of the European influence.
Of course, one of the main reasons – if not the main reason – people go to Bermuda is to visit the beaches. Seniors would certainly love to lounge around in the pink powdery sands of Bermuda’s beaches and take a swim in the turquoise waters of the sea.
Accommodation in Bermuda is not a problem for seniors. Most of the hotels and resorts are senior-friendly. Here is a list of recommended places to stay during your trip to Bermuda.
Grotto Bay Beach Resort
Located in Hamilton, you have access to 21 acres of property, including tennis courts, golf courses, a private beach, an underground cave, and more.
Harmony Club
Located in Paget, this small hotel is quite close to the beach and only 5 minutes from the town center of Hamilton. Facilities include a freshwater pool, a sauna, tennis courts, and a putting green.
Pompano Beach Club
Located in Southampton Parish, Pompano Beach Club’s Clubhouse and guest rooms have a marvelous ocean view. They have a freshwater heated pool and Jacuzzis. They don’t have their own golf course but they are right next to the Port Royal Golf Course and they have a clay tennis court as well.
Surf Side Beach Club
A cottage and apartment colony, Surf Side Beach Club is ideal for those who wish for a small and private space in Bermuda. It is located in Warwick and is about 5 minutes from a golf course and tennis courts.
Wyndham Bermuda Resort and Spa
One of the best luxury hotels in Bermuda, the Wyndham is located in Hamilton. It boasts of 311 rooms and 3 pink sand beaches.