It also has a boat dock from which two of the island's five dive operators can pick up. It is only in the past few years that Bermuda has recognised that its waters are a valuable attraction for tourists. With strong environmental legislation to protect this resource running alongside research and educational programmes, Bermuda could legitimately call its entire reef system a marine park. Bermuda is 650 miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina and is made up of more than 130 islands, many linked by bridges and causeways. August can be humid, the winter months are similar to a warm British summer.
Visibility is less good in winter due to plankton.
No vaccinations necessary, excellent medical facilities, insurance essential. The only marine creature to avoid is the Portuguese man of war. Outside the summer months it can get cool in the evenings. All major credit cards widely accepted. BA flies three times a week from Gatwick - early booking is essential.