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BERMUDA

American Express The representative in the City of Hamilton, Meyer Franklin Travel,
35 Church St. (P.O. Box 510), Hamilton HM 12 ( & 441/295-4176; www.meyer-franklintravel.
bm), handles travel itineraries for the company.
Area Code The area code for all of Bermuda is 441.
Banks The main offices of Bermuda's banks are in the City of Hamilton. All banks and
their branches are open Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm. Banks are closed Saturdays,
Sundays, and public holidays. Many big hotels will cash traveler's checks, and there are
ATMs all around the island.
The HSBC of Bermuda, 6 Front St., Hamilton ( & 441/299-5959; www.hsbc.bm), has
branches on Church Street, Hamilton; on Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton; and in Somerset.
The Bank of Butterfield, 65 Front St., Hamilton ( & 441/295-1111; www.
bm.butterfieldgroup.com), has several branches, including locations in St. George and
Somerset.
The Bermuda Commercial Bank is at 43 Victoria St., Hamilton ( & 441/295-5678;
www.bermuda-bcb.com).
Business Hours Most commercial businesses are open Monday through Friday from
9am to 5pm. Retail shops are generally open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm
(or 7pm); several shops open at 9:15am. A few shops are also open in the evening, but
usually only when big cruise ships are in port.
Cellphones See “Mobile Phones,” later in this section.
Climate See “When to Go,” in chapter 2.
Crime See “Safety,” later in this section.
Currency Exchange See “Money & Costs,” below.
Customs Visitors may bring into Bermuda duty-free apparel and articles for their per-
sonal use, including sports equipment, cameras, 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of liquor, and 1 liter
of wine. Certain foodstuffs may be subject to duties. All imports may be inspected on
arrival. Visitors entering Bermuda may also claim a duty-free gift allowance.
Persons who are taking prescription medication must inform Bermuda customs offi-
cials at the point of entry. Medicines must be in labeled containers. Travelers should carry
a copy of the written prescription and a letter from the physician or pharmacist confirm-
ing the reason the medicine is prescribed.
When you're leaving Bermuda (if you're flying back to the U.S.), a customs inspector
will ask to see a copy of the incoming Bermuda form that was stamped and given to you
as you cleared Bermuda Customs. Make sure that you hold onto it and can produce it on
short notice.
For additional information on temporary admission, export and customs regulations,
and tariffs, contact Bermuda Customs at & 441/295-4816 or [e-mail], or visit
the Bermuda Customs website at www.customs.gov.bm .
Dentists For dental emergencies, call King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, 7 Point Fin-
ger Rd., Paget Parish ( & 441/236-2345; www.bermudahospitals.bm), and ask for the
emergency department. The hospital maintains lists of dentists on emergency call.
Disabled Travelers Bermuda is not a great place for persons with disabilities who
are not planning to stay on-site at a resort. Getting around the islands is a bit difficult
even for the agile, who must rely on motorbikes, bicycles, and buses. It is difficult to walk

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