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Why you should go to Bermuda There is a man on this island called Johnny Barnes who can be seen each work-day morning at a roundabout in central Hamilton greeting the daily commuters with an enormous smile and a delirious wave. In that image, you have Bermuda. Eccentric, stunning, crowd-pleasing and - well -standing alone.

Waterway near the entrance to Hamilton harbor in Bermuda.iStock

Situated above the Caribbean, 650 miles off the coast of North Carolina, Bermuda is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it dot on the flight path. A British territory still by choice, America has also had an influence, but the island has a bright and friendly identity that is all its own. A getaway destination for over 130 years, now also a financial hub, the island - with the yellows, pinks, reds and whites of its dominant oleander and hibiscus flowers and striking grey rock - is one of the most beautiful in the world. Though there's little truth to its mythological 'triangle', year-round tourists still lose themselves on its picturesque pink-sand beaches.

Mark Twain - who could have written a character like Johnny Barnes - said of Bermuda, "You go to heaven if you want to. I'd rather stay here." The memory of this place will make your commute never the same.

Where to eat in BermudaCAFÉ LIDO It seems to be a prerequisite for Bermuda's fine dining restaurants to have an ocean view, but Café Lido's vantage point from unsheltered Elbow Beach, rather romantically, makes the ocean seem endless. The menu is seafood with a Mediterranean twist. Highlights include wahoo tartare and fresh Bermudian lobster in tomato and brandy sauce. 60 South Road, Elbow Beach Hotel, Bermuda(00 1 441 236 9884; lido.bm)

CROWN & ANCHOR BAR The Fairmont Hamilton Princess' restaurant serves warm-climate international cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. Be sure you're seated on the terrace beside the pool to enjoy twinkling lights of the harbour at night (inside the décor is a little staid). 76 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton, Bermuda(00 1 441 295 3000; fairmont.com)

OCEAN CLUB Overlooking the Fairmont Southampton's private beach, the Ocean Club serves seafood-fusion cuisine that is as fresh and light as the restaurant's white and azure-blue décor. The sushi is excellent, as is the rather heady Oceantini cocktail, which can be served in an enormous glass for two to share. 101 South Shore Road, Southampton, Bermuda(00 1 441 238 8000; fairmont.com)

THE POINT The Point is the most refined restaurant out of the Tucker's Point hotel dining collection, and serves international cuisine infused with Bermudian ingredients. Chef Serge Bottelli is a long-time island resident and the go-to chef for hosting visiting dignitaries. The walls are adorned with a mesmerising mural of 1880s seaports, acquired by hotel CEO Ed Trippe from his father's Pan Am airway headquarters. Standout dishes include a tuna, tuna, tuna! starter and a pretty sharp swordfish dish. 60 Tucker's Point Drive, Hamilton, Bermuda(00 1 441 298 4000; rosewoodhotels.com)

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