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Introduction to Hamilton
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What comes to your mind when you hear the word
Bermuda? You probably think of the Bermuda Triangle, or maybe even Bermuda
shorts. While both have their place, Bermuda really stands for picturesque
towns, lovely weather year round, and the ultimate tourist destination of the
very well to do. Most people also think that Bermuda is a beautiful island
paradise in the Caribbean, but this is, in fact, a common misconception. Bermuda
is actually in the western Atlantic Ocean, about 650 miles off the coast of
North Carolina, and under 800 miles away from New York City! Bermuda was
uninhabited until 1609. Juan de Bermudez was the first explorer to discover the
island chain and, as a result, it bears his name. Most early Spanish explorers
avoided the islands, calling them the "Islands of the Devils." But an English
ship ran aground here and discovered that Bermuda was heaven, not hell. Today,
Bermuda consists of nine parishes, with Hamilton, fairly centrally located,
amongst the nine. Visitors to Bermuda often feel that Bermuda has a quaint
English feel to it. And for good reason, since the island is a British
dependent, although it does have self-government. Officially, Queen Elizabeth II
is the head of state here. Hamilton is the capital city of Bermuda. It was named
after Henry Hamilton, the governor of Bermuda from 1788 to 1794. Hamilton was
actually Scottish, and could trace his ancestry back to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Hamilton is on the eastern end of Great Bermuda Island. It is home to some of
Bermuda's wealthiest residents, and the wealthy really know how to play!
Gorgeous golf courses, exquisite dining, and breathtaking vistas are down every
nicely manicured road, around every corner. Of course, all of this beauty comes
with a price. The cost of living in Bermuda is fantastically high, so be
prepared to spend a little more than usual. Hamilton is very tourist friendly,
with festivals and events year round. There is a good chance that whenever you
plan your vacation, you will run into some kind of celebration. |
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