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Experts May Have Uncovered the Mystery Behind the Bermuda Triangle

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An upcoming Science Channel documentary claims to have uncovered the cause behind the Bermuda Triangle’s propensity for shipwrecks, downed planes, and vanished aviation pioneers. So what’s to blame? Aliens, an ancient curse, or an Illuminati conspiracy? It turns out that the likely culprit is clouds. According to meteorologists, the Bermuda Triangle sees an unusual amount of hexagonal-shaped clouds that can be up to 50 miles across that cause localized high winds. These winds may explain so many vessels have met an unfortunate end within the million square miles of open sea between Bermuda, Florida, and Puerto Rico.

However, some experts aren’t so sure that the mystery is solved. NBC meteorologist Kevin Corriveau saying that the hexagonal cloud shapes in Bermuda are “not the cloud signature of what a microburst looks like.”

For more on this story visit The Telegraph.

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Bermuda’s Top 13 Experiences

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From pink beaches to unique lodgings, Bermuda offers terrific experiences that should be on every traveler’s list. Here are Fodor’s top picks for a memorable trip.

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St. George’s

In Bermuda’s 400-year-old settlement you can step into 
St. Peter’s, an Anglican church completed in 1612, and wander alleys lined with traditional shops, pubs, and cottages.

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Boating

There are 120 tiny islands scattered around Bermuda’s shores. Rent your own boat or charter one for a scenic tour of the surrounding coves, lagoons, and islets.

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Unique Lodgings

No high-rises here, just elegant beachfront resorts and inland sanctuaries. Choose among cottage colonies, cliff-top apartments, and family-run guesthouses.

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Cup Match

A spirited two-day celebration, the annual Cup Match Cricket Festival is the highlight of Bermuda’s summer calendar, with plenty of Bermudian food and music.

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Beaches

There will be pink. Bermuda’s famous beaches dazzle vacationers with scenic spots to swim, play, and relax. Deep-blue waters carve limestone rock formations into secluded coves, and crescents of pink strands are lapped by gentle surf.

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Snorkeling and Scuba

The superior water clarity here affords divers and snorkelers technicolor views of coral and marine life, underwater caves, and shallow wrecks.

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Crystal Caves

Easy-to-explore Crystal Caves is an impressive underground passage with long stalactites and thin limestone straws above and stalagmites in clear emerald pools below.

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Shopping

High-end, fashionable retail dominates the island’s shopping scene. No sales tax provides a bit of savings for a vacation splurge on quality clothing, jewelry, and more.

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The Railway Trail

Escape Bermuda’s busy streets on a dedicated bike path free of cars. It spans the island end-to-end, overlooking rocky coastlines and passing through green countryside.

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Ocean-View Golf

On courses designed by the world’s best golf architects, pros and high-handicappers alike are treated to sweeping ocean vistas and landscaping with spectacular blooms.

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Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo

BAMZ brings Bermuda’s undersea habitat up close with a towering 140,000-gallon tank. Also on display is area wildlife, including more than 300 birds, reptiles, and mammals.

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Royal Navy Dockyard

Formerly a British military stronghold, the Dockyard is a tourist area with fascinating museums, forts, water activities, and great shops and eateries.

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Getting a Gosling’s

Two must-have Bermudian cocktails, the Rum Swizzle and the Dark ’n Stormy, share a secret weapon: Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, loved by locals since 1806.

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How to Explore Bermuda Without a Car

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One thing that many travelers visiting Bermuda may not realize is that, unless you’re a resident, it’s illegal to rent a car. Yes, you read that right. Only Bermudians are allowed to get behind the wheel (the government cites safety and congestion as two reasons). Luckily, there are numerous ways to see this scenic island nation without getting behind the wheel.

By motor scooter

Scooter

Perhaps the most popular way for residents and tourists alike to get around the 22-mile, hook-shaped island is on a motor scooter. There are a number of rental companies around Bermuda that lease mopeds by the day or week, but one of the places with the largest selection of makes and models to choose from is Oleander Cycles, which has five locations island-wide. Another rental company is Elbow Beach Cycles. Both outfitters offer one- and two-seater scooters, as well as bicycles. But before you strap on a helmet, remember this: Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory, meaning you have to drive on the left-hand side of the road, not the right.

By boat

Boat

The aquamarine waters surrounding the island should be reason enough to draw you in, and one excellent way to experience them beyond the vantage point of Bermuda’s picturesque beaches is by boat. There are numerous charter companies offering everything from fishing excursions to sunset dinner cruises to racing tournaments. One that offers all three is Sanctuary Marine, a 53-foot yacht equipped with air conditioning, satellite radio, restrooms, and more. If a need for speed is more your thing, try K.S. Watersports, which rents Jet Skis and does parasailing adventures.

On horseback

Horse

For a truly scenic experience, there’s no better means of transport than mounting a horse at Spicelands Riding Center and trotting along one of the island’s famous pink sand beaches. Rides are available for both beginner and experienced riders, and range in length from an hour to 90 minutes. Depending on the route, expect to meander along the Bermuda Railway Trail, a former railroad that was converted into a trail (it served as the main mode of transportation for residents beginning in 1931, when the local government banned motor vehicles), as well as a visit to Horseshoe Bay, one of the most famous beaches on the island.

By plane

Plane

While you can expect to get a spectacular view of Bermuda from your seat on the commercial airliner you arrive on, the moment is unfortunately brief. Luckily, a number of aviation companies offer scenic tours of the island. One, Blue Sky Flights, offers two-hour tours from a Cessna 172 aircraft. During the excursion, expect to fly over points of interest like reefs, the island’s capital of Hamilton, the historic town of St. George’s, and even the sites of a few shipwreks.

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