I visited Paradise Island, where the sun always shines – it reminded me of Devon | Beach Holidays | Travel

I was allowed to think I was in the countryside of Devon as I drove left along a narrow, winding road lined with lush vegetation, red phones from the past, and post boxes marked with George V insignia. Maybe it was.

Then I rounded the curves revealing the perfect sandy beach with palm trees and crystal clear navy waters straight from the Caribbean holiday brochure.

This is Bermuda, an archipelago of 181 islands on the top of an ancient volcano in the Atlantic Ocean. There are strong cultural and historical ties to both the UK and the West Indies. It is the oldest overseas territory in Britain, with its year-round tropical climate, vibrant culture and stunning scenery making it a dream destination.

This was not the scene that greeted me on the first day of my Bermuda adventure, prompted by Hurricane Milton, 1,000 miles away in Florida, and rained by Hurricane Milton, who hit the town of St. George. . It was ingrained in the tales of shipwrecks, ram runners, slave traders and pirates. It was Bermuda's original capital until its title was awarded in 1815 at Hamilton.

Many of the old colonial buildings first settled in 1612, with the former parliamentary homes, and St. Peter, the oldest surviving Anglican church still in use outside England. Including it, they are still surviving. Despite the charm of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, heading for lunch at a nearby restaurant offering a blend of Asian and Mediterranean cuisine was a relief to escape the wind and rain. The windows are gazing at the view of Achilles Bay below.

The rains didn't last long in Bermuda, and the sun soon appeared, bringing a vibrant palette of vibrant palettes on the way overlooking the Hotel, Rosewood and Castle Harbor. A haven of modest luxury, Rosewood has an 18-hole golf course, the island's largest private beach, and you can hit its sweet spot between elegant elegance and homely informality .

There is no chocolate to be welcomed in the pillow, but a mini rum cake and a bottle of black seal rum from a local gothling. Enjoy views of the wooded slopes up to Harrington Sound, chill by the Palm Court pool, work out at the gym, or get an invigorating massage at the calm, taste spa.

Surrounded by hundreds of miles of ocean, seafood directly from catch to plates is a Bermuda staple food. A dinner at the Rosewood Beach Club featured a shared platter of wahoo carpaccios surrounded by calamari, tiger shrimp, tuna ceviche and thin slices. However, it was a more humble environment that found seafood Nirvana. If you ask the taxi driver what national food is, they will tell you it's a fish sandwich. The name Woodies approached and we were unable to negotiate the visit.

Ordered through a small serving hatch and consumed on a bench overlooking the fantastic sound. This was a complete meal of 2 inches thick between slices of raisin bread. The juicy chunks of snapper, coleslaw thrashing, small cheese and hot sauce kicks were a transcendent combination washed out with local baritt ginger beer.

In addition to the home atmosphere there was a collection of chickens – found in the wild throughout Bermuda – Beady was waiting for any bite.

Between all the meals and drinking, the charming National Museum offers an opportunity to soak up Bermuda's exotic past. Along the enormous fortress anchored at Kingsworf, this is the perfect place to learn about the heroics of the early settlers, along the enormous fortress anchored at Kingsworf, while taking in impressive views of the Royal Dockyard and cruise ships.

Many treasures recovered from the wreckage are on display, and crafts from sailors for centuries. At the heart of Bermuda is the capital Hamilton. The harbor is framed by low-rise pastel-colored buildings along Front Street, just across from the plaque marking the corners of Bermuda's triangles.

Luxury boutiques rub shoulders with souvenirs and handmade outlets, lamb shops and t-shirt vendors, but require very deep pockets beyond the smallest gifts. Speaking of abundance, you'll jump into the lobby of the Hamilton Princess Hotel, where paintings of Picasso, Warhol, Banksy and Magritte line the walls. We also had lunch and squeezed it across the road at Huckleberry at the gorgeous Rodon Hotel. Imagine a country mansion carried from the deep south of the United States where salted caramel, dark chocolate and hazelnut tarts were the stars of the show.

Bermuda is shaped like a fish hook, 21 miles long and only 1.75 miles at its widest point, making it not within walking distance of the ocean. The urge to go out into the turquoise waters is overwhelming as you drive around the island. Snorkeling trips are a great way to explore the coral reefs around Bermuda.

Our skipper, Tory of KS Watersports, six miles from the dockyard, was anchored at Blue Cut Reef. We swam through Montana, which fell in December 1863, and the constellation wreck (1943) was 30 when the shallows of tropical fish flew across the Montana bow and flew in and out of the Sanmarine submarine landscape. We swam in feet of water.

The house later in our trip was Cambridge Beach Resort on a 30-acre peninsula.

Its 87 pink cottages, four private beaches and laid back charm have been a charming visitor since 1923, and is quickly felt at home by its panoramic views, rustic characters and friendly staff. Stay here easily and leave the resort. There is a tennis court, a gym and indoor pool, a spa, a spa and some great dining options.

My personal favourite was the Sunken Harbor Club overlooking Mangrove Bay. The soundtrack of the Little Tree Frog Cole offers a cool drink and enjoy some amazing local cuisine while the sun sets over a yacht or a small boat and the heat of the day goes away. can. Away from the hotel, Blû is ideal for special occasions. A fusion of American and Italian cuisine, the menu includes amazing sushi, melted lamb shanks in the mouth, pasta, ribs and tacos, as well as desserts, a work of art.

It's elegant and classy so I have to discover the cost and wear the shame shirt provided by the bar staff. A small price to pay. Our trip ended with a relaxing tropical night of haze climbing the coast on a lazy catamaran sunset cruise…it was a free lamb swizzle.

Yes, Bermuda is expensive, but it's surprisingly beautiful, friendly, safe, and the sun is (almost) always shining.

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