Andrew Forbes selects some of the best places to check-in for a great stay in Bermuda ? from exclusive resorts; old-school private clubs; charming boutique hotels; to well-appointed homestays.
Bermuda may have been discovered in the early 16th century, but it wasn?t until a century later in 1609 that settlement began. The story goes that Admiral Sir George Somers and his vessel Sea Venture, on their way from the UK to America, ran aground on Bermuda?s island reefs ? caught in a storm that was said to inspire Shakespeare?s play The Tempest.  Once safely on land the crew built new ships, but some stayed behind to make Bermuda their home.

Jump forward a few centuries and it would seem that the island?s powers of attraction are no less enchanting. Yet these day?s it doesn?t take a storm to compel people to stay, but instead Bermuda?s glorious coral-coloured beaches, comfortable sub-tropical climate, varied cuisine and of course the excellent choice of accommodation. And thanks to the regular British Airways service from London?s Gatwick, it is totally feasible to be castaways on Bermuda for a long weekend. Rosedon Boutique Hotel
I arrived on the regular BA service from London?s Gatwick, so it was the end of day by the time I arrived at the quintessential Bermuda property of The Rosedon. The white plaster walls of this striking 19h century house were tinted a warm pink by the sunset. The evening air was filled with the ?whistling? sound of the tiny yet ubiquitous tree frogs, a...