Comments on: Bermuda: The Impossible Budget Destination? Maybe Not!

By: Anne Devoe

Anne Devoe — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 03:07:37 +0000

In reply to Natalie. The best time to go is Mid-May into June. It will be 80's and humid with full sun. You'll be pre-tourist season and have the island to yourself other than the cruise ships. The ferries were not mentioned and they are an excellent way to reduce bus time crisscrossing the Island. I've been there 4 times and am in love with the place!

By: Stephen

Stephen — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:27:00 +0000

In reply to Nick Kochetta. The last time I was there, the speed limit throughout the island was 20mph, so you’re not going anywhere in a hurry, and wouldn’t want to. As for cycling, there are some steepish hills around if you don’t mind dismounting and walking. A beautiful island I’m looking forward to revisit some day. Henry the VIII’s was a worthy visit, as well as the entertainment at the Southampton Princess Hotel and golf course.

By: Miss Walker

Miss Walker — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 20:35:00 +0000

We know have small rental cars in Bermuda AND contrary to a comment above quite a few locals do actually swim in the winter. It’s actually a tradition to do so during the Christmas holidays. The weather is still quite warm during the day in November/December.

Look up Twizy or Rugged Rentals for more info on rental cars.

By: Victori4ever

Victori4ever — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:34:48 +0000

Love Bermuda. I would love to stay at least 6-7 days. I wonder if I could do it with flights including for under $2000 or less.

By: miriam

miriam — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:50:51 +0000

Bermuda is my favorite place in the world. I was lucky to spend there 4 days every week during 3 months that i was working in a cruise line. Since then, I dream of coming back there. I would say that a cruise can be a cheap option however not long enough 🙂 Love your blog!
Regards from Ibiza
Miriam

By: Tricia

Tricia — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 13:46:47 +0000

Matt:
There are ways to do better. I go to Bermuda all the time. Rent a place, getting VRBO for 6 for $1400/week–coming in at under $35/night per person. I take food with me. Even though Bermuda customs regulations have changed and I will be charged duty on all food, think it is still worth it. We take steaks to share with the friendly locals who help us along the way. We take cold cuts. We eat breakfast in apartment. Have lunches out (not necessarily fancy, but good-Paraquet, Art Mel’s Spicy Dicy (fish sandwich easily feeds two) and others). Dinner in apartment–those cold cuts. Drinks–chat with locals and they will get you into the local private clubs, where locals hang and the dinks are cheaper (not cheap, but def cheaper). Beach. Sun. Sand. Scooters. Perfection.

By: Tony Mazz

Tony Mazz — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:54:53 +0000

Hi Matt,

Been to Bermuda a few times and returning for the 6th time this June, I was hoping you could expand on your comments below regarding the location of the market? Where exactly is it and is it like a flea market (open air market). What day and time…etc. Thanks Tony

“There’s an ever-growing local and organic foodie scene on the island. You can find a lot of cheap fruits, vegetables, and meats at markets “

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 20:46:36 +0000

I go every year the last 2 years it has been with my 2 girls. One of my checked bags is a cooler. Packed with drinks, snacks and some food to cookout for at least 2 days. Being that my girls are little if we do eat out they share a meal most of time they don’t eat it anyway. ….lol. In the cooler you can freeze your bottled water so your food stays cold and now you have bottle water for your trip. You can take most anything just no fruits and vegetables. Once your cooler is empty you can pack all the stuff you bought to bring back…..lol

By: Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:02:41 +0000

Another money saving tip is to purchase your alcohol from your departing airport! You’ll save a lot by doing this. We rented W33 A & B, The Owners were Wonderful & Their Property is Amazing, A shirt walk to the bus, Mopeds are the way to go.

By: Brittany

Brittany — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:41:48 +0000

Bermuda is lovely. I spent my honeymoon there 10 years ago. 10 days and it cost a boat load. We stayed at Cambridge Resorts and had a fabulous time. The hotel found us a local driver who took us around the island for less than a taxi. Maybe people could find something like that through their hotel or beforehand online and do a lot of the further away beaches in one day and not need so many cabs each and every day. We loved the snorkeling and deep sea fishing here and of course, my husband wore his knee socks for dinner. There were more than a few (not cheap) restaurants that still had a dress code. The island is so lovely that you don’t have to do much to really enjoy its beauty. We want to take the kids there so now is the time for me to think about budgets and travel hacking our way there!