The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

le Another great destination is the Bermuda Maritime Museum, which explores the history of the island. Construction started in 1809, and continued for a century. The 10 acre keep, complete with citadel, arsenal and numerous gun sites dates back to the days of pirates and pathfinders. If beaches are your thing, Horseshoe Bay is the place to go. It is certainly the most famous beach in Bermuda and has been rated the eighth best beach in the world by Trip Advisor. It lies on the island’s south coast in the parish of South- hampton. The sand is extremely fine and very white in colour. Bermuda's climate gives way to some fantastic tropi- cal plants and the Bermuda Botanical Gardens is a great way to see them. The 36 acre park of flowers, shrubs and trees is a short drive from downtown Hamilton, but because the transit system in Bermuda is excellent, it will take little time to get there. If you are into golf, there are lots of courses, and the Port Royal golf course has even hosted the PGA champion- ship. During my first visit to Bermuda | fell in love with Tuckers Town Peninsula, a 3 km long stretch within the small settlement of Tucker's Town. The area contains some of the most exclusive and expensive properties in the world and is the haunt of PEAS?! rf . SY Natural Arches on Tucker's Town Peninsula before they were destroyed by a hurricane in 2003. was printed. It is a great place to pick up a few famous stamps for those who col- ct foreign millionaires, attracted to the area by its climate, sur- roundings and tax-free status. Access is restricted and it could be difficult to get in, but if you can, a visit is worthwhile. At the southem tip of the pen- insula is Natural Arches Beach which was noted for its natural rock formations and caves un- til they were largely destroyed by hurricane Fabian in 2003. The climate in Bermuda is humid subtropical, and the is- land is warmed by the nearby Gulf Stream. This makes for milder temperatures in winter, however, do not expect 30° weather in January. The aver- age temperature in February is around 20° and winds can bring it to just above freez- ing. In summer, however, the temperature hovers around 28°, making it comfortable for all types of activities. If you enjoy history, beach- es, good food and relaxation, all in a safe, ‘very British’ envi- ronment, then give Bermuda a visit. It makes for a great long weekend getaway. Follow Jonathan van Bilsen’s photographs and travel tales at www.photosNtravel.com The Rosedon Hotel is a charming, intimate, Bermudian boutique hotel. FOCUS - OCTOBER 2014 55