Ken's curls are gone, as are my curves, but the island remains as wonderful as we remembered it. Better still, we're pleased to report that, contrary to its posh reputation, Bermuda is affordable at last. View of Bermuda s tiny islands through a moongate. Situated about 1000 km off the coast of North Carolina, this elegant British Dependent Territory is actually a narrow chain of some 180 isles, most of them uninhabited. There's no visible poverty here - Bermudians enjoy very comfortable incomes.
Houses are picture-perfect, with sherbet facades and white limestone roofs.
Wild bougainvillea, hibiscus, oleander and morning glory perfume the air. The beaches are gorgeous, from intimate coves to long swaths of pink sand. And the wide variety of hotels and eateries suits tastes from the simple to the sublime. The secluded string of whitewashed cottages was an easy 10-minute walk from a beautiful sandy beach. She's quite popular herself, perhaps because she arranges for her guests to play the prestigious, private Mid-Ocean Golf Club.