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Visitor Information The Department of Tourism's website, www.bermudatourism.
com, features comprehensive information broken down into user-friendly categories for
vacationers, weddings, travel agents, and media. An interactive map of the island lets vis-
itors see exactly where they'll be going on their Bermuda vacation as well as information
on weather, entry requirements, and travel packages, and it also features a state-of-the-
art booking device.
The Bermuda government offers a personalized Bermuda miniguidebook for potential
visitors. Within minutes of hanging up the phone, Internet-connected 800/BERMUDA
[237-6832] callers in the U.S. or Canada receive a personalized “weblet” that gives spe-
cific, detailed information on hotels and activities based on information supplied by the
caller. Your weblet's search engines allow you to supply personal criteria and receive a
selection of hotels and restaurants designed to appeal to your taste and pocketbook.
Special-interest buttons can be pressed for data on golf, honeymoon packages, nightlife,
and sports facilities. U.K. residents should call & 0800/883-0857 to use this service, and
residents of other countries will need to consult a travel agent in their particular area.
To speak to a travel representative, contact the Bermuda Department of Tourism, 675
Third Ave., New York, NY 10017 ( & 212/818-9800 ).
In the United Kingdom, contact the Bermuda Department of Tourism at
& 020/7096-4246.
In Bermuda, you can get answers to most of your questions at the Visitors Information
Centre locations at the Ferry Terminal, 8 Front St., City of Hamilton ( & 441/295-1480 ),
open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm; and at the Royal Naval Dockyard ( & 441/234-
3824 ), open daily 9am to 5pm.
Water Tap water is generally safe to drink.
Weather Call & 977 at any time for a forecast covering the next 24-hour period or
go to www.weather.bm. For average temperatures in Bermuda, see “When to Go,” in
chapter 2.

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