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You can reach the place they called Bermuda in less time than it takes to finish the Sunday crossword puzzle, where ever you are in the world. You will find that most airlines offer nonstop flights to this place. If you are from North America’s east coast, you can reach in Bermuda in less than two hours.If you are coming from the United Kingdom, it will take about seven hours from London.
This striking place, Bermuda is serviced by Continental (800-231-0856), American (800-433-7300),Delta Airlines (800-221-1212),US Airways (800-428-4322),Air Canada (800-776-3000),and British Airways (0181/897-4000; 0345/222-111 outside London). It is needed that you always bring a photo ID to the airport because you will be asked to show it before you are allowed to check in.
Your planes would land at the Bermuda International Airport in St. George’s. After clearing Immigration and Customs, you can pick up tourist information at the Visitor’s service desk before heading to your hotel. Ample taxis are available at the airport to transport you to your hotel. Arrangements can also be made in advance with airport coaches (25-seat or 26-seat vans). You can not rent automobiles in Bermuda because not all visitors are allowed to. All persons (visitors and residents alike) are taxable under The Miscellaneous Taxes Act, 1976. For air passengers: $25 included in the airfare is collected in advance along with the ticket. Those in direct transit and children under 2 years are exempt. For ship passengers: $60, collected in advance by the steam ship company. Children under 2 years are exempt.
Taxis are readily available at the airport. The approximate fare (not including tip) to Hamilton is $20; to St. George’s, $10; to South Shore hotels, $25; and to the West End (Dockyard), $38. A surcharge of 25¢ is added for each piece of luggage stored in the trunk or on the roof. Fares are 25% higher between midnight and 6:00 am, and all day on Sunday and on public holidays. Depending on traffic, the driving time to Hamilton is about thirty minutes; it is about one hour to the West End.
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