#bermuda

#bermuda

In February 2025, a post on a popular social media account in Palmerston's name said he had come out of retirement in order to start work as feline relations consultant (semi-retired) to the new Governor of Bermuda. Announcing his death, a post on Palmerston's X account read: Palmerston, Diplocat extraordinaire, passed away peacefully on 12 February. Palmy was a special member of the Government House team in Bermuda, and a much-loved family member, it added.

Its tiny size may indicate a destination which can be rapidly explored in just one day, but slowing down to the local pace will reveal far more to see and do than one quick glance: diving the many shipwrecks scattered across the reefs, hiking through the forests of Walsingham Nature Park on your way to discover the Crystal Caves, or exploring local art galleries will all fill a day nicely.

Bermuda has a longstanding reputation for its drinking culture, particularly centered around Gosling's Black Seal rum, first created in the 1850s. This molasses-colored spirit is essential to Bermuda's signature cocktails, notably the dark n' stormy and the rum swizzle, which are staples in every local bar and restaurant.

Bermuda's culinary scene is vibrant, featuring fresh wahoo sandwiches and fine dining where wagyu meets wasabi, reflecting the island's unique flavors.

"It was one of those rare islands that was not settled until 500 odd years ago," Dr. Harris says. "That is to say, 100,000 years after we left Africa as a human species, it took until 500 years ago for Bermuda and other places to be settled by people. So, its geography has been very important to the development of its culture."},{

"Doing things in Bermuda is just effortless," Alisha says, emphasizing the ease of planning their dream wedding in a location that felt like home.