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from above Bermuda looks like a delicate
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necklace of emeralds strung across a
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canvas but what lies beyond that
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breathtaking view is a geography unlike
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any other a dazzling fusion of islands
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coral reefs and beaches that has shaped
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not only the land but the very soul of
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this Atlantic paradise bermuda isn't
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just one island it's a constellation of
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about 138 islands and eyelets gracefully
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linked by bridges and
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causeways this archipelago forms a
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subtle fish hook shape stretching just
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over 20 m in length and barely 2 mi
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across at its widest point yet within
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this compact stretch lies an astonishing
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variety of landscapes that invite
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exploration and wonder.at the heart of
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Bermuda is its dramatic limestone
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foundation formed from ancient coral
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reefs and marine life this porous rock
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gives rise to Bermuda's iconic cliffs
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caves the island's topography is gentle
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but expressive rolling hills dotted with
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pastel homes lush gardens and palm trees
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swaying in the warm breeze surrounding
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the islands is a living fortress one of
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the northernmost coral reef systems on
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Earth these vibrant reefs not only
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protect Bermuda from the harsh Atlantic
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waves but also create a haven for
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snorkelers and divers
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beneath the waves lies a world of wonder
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where tropical fish dart through coral
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canyons and centuries old shipwrecks
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rest in ghostly silence and then of
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beaches bermuda's sands are famously
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tinged with pink thanks to microscopic
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organisms that mix with crushed coral
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horseshoe Bay perhaps the most iconic
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boasts a curve of powdery blushcoled
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sand embraced by dramatic rock
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formations but beyond the famous names
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lie hidden gems like Jobson's Cove and
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Tobacco Bay each offering a private
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slice of paradise the geography also
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plays a role in the island's unique
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weather thanks to the Gulf Stream
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Bermuda enjoys a mild subtropical
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rain showers are brief the sun is
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generous and ocean breezes keep the air
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crisp and clean ideal conditions for
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both relaxation and adventure for
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travelers understanding Bermuda's
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geography is more than academic it's
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practical magic the best way to explore
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the island is by scooter or electric
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bike weaving through coastal roads with
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stunning views around every turn kaying
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through hidden coes or sailing around
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the outer reefs offers a fresh
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perspective on the island's natural
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beauty so if you had the chance to
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explore one part of Bermuda first would
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it be the reefs beneath the beaches
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above or the islands in between
