Here is all the information you need to get around, including local facilities, language and currency.

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Time Zone

GMT -4 hours

Language

English is the official language of Bermuda. At the hotel, some of our international staff can also assist you in many other languages such as German, French, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu, Thai, Bahasa and Arabic.

Currency

Unit Used: Bermuda Dollar
Unit in Note: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Generally Accepted Currency: USD, BMD
Remarks: USD are widely accepted everywhere and are at par with BMD. No Bermuda Dollars are necessary. ATM's will dispense Bermuda Dollars only.

Electrical Standard

Local voltage is 110 to 120 volts AC.
Will accept UK plug adaptors and European plug adaptors.

Shopping Hours

Monday to Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed, except for Royal Naval Dockyards which are open from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday's are late night shopping on Front Street between April and October, when the shops are open until 10pm.

Banking Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed

City centre shopping area

Elbow Beach to Hamilton is just 2 miles, 5 minutes by taxi.

Hospital, 24hrs Clinic

The nearest emergency facility is the King Edward V Memorial hospital 1 mile away, 3 minutes by taxi.

Banking

Two convenient banking facilites are located around the hotel.
Bank of Bermuda located in Hamilton
Bank of Butterfield located in Hamilton

Tips on Tipping

Tipping is customary in Bermuda although not to the same extent as in America, where a tip is seen as part of the salary expectations.

A service charge is customarily added to hotel and resort bills, which covers everything from baggage handling to maid service, however if you feel it appropriate to give additional tips they are always welcome.

Most restaurants will add on a 15% service charge, this will cover all service expectations, so be sure not to double up on the tip.

Taxi drivers would expect a tip at your discretion, between 10% and 15%. Likewise airport porters would appreciate a tip of approximately a dollar a bag.

Public Holidays

Public HolidaysDate
New Year’s DayJanuary 1, 2009
Good FridayApril 10, 2009
Bermuda DayMay 25, 2009
Queen's BirthdayJune 16, 2009
Emancipation DayJuly 30, 2009
Somer's DayJuly 31, 2009
Labour DaySeptember 7, 2009
National Heroes DayPending
Remembrance DayNovember 11, 2009
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2009
Boxing DayDecember 26, 2009

Local Events

EventsDateEvents Details
Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts 2008January 15-February 23, 2008A variety of visiting performance artists. This year's acts include theatre, comedy, magic, opera, and more.
Bermuda International Race Weekend 2008January 18-20, 2008This event features the only International half Marathon and Marathon in Bermuda.
Bermuda Love Festival 2008February 15-18, 2008This February, guests from all over the world are invited to 'feel the love' with their significant others at a variety of romantic events on our island paradise.
Bermuda Gourmet GetawayFebruary 28 - March 3, 2008 
Bermuda International Film Festival 2008March 28 - April 5, 2008 
XL Bermuda Open 2008April 21 - 27, 2008 
70th Annual ExhibitionApril 17-19, 2008This is a three day event showcasing Bermuda's agriculture, livestock and history at the Botanical Gardens.
Bermuda End-To-End 2008May 3, 2008 
Newport to Bermuda Yacht Race 2008June 20-28, 2008 
Cup Match Festival 2008July 31-August 1, 2008A two-day cricket match between East and West End cricket clubs.
Bermuda Music Festival 2008October 1-4, 2008Useful Link Icon · Useful link
26th PGA Grand Slam of GolfOctober 13-15, 2008Useful Link Icon · Useful link
The 2008 World Rugby ClassicNovember 9-15, 2008Useful Link Icon · Useful link 

Please visit Bermuda Tourism Department website to view all the upcoming events in Bermuda.