Hay Fever
Bermuda's climate is relatively favorable to hay fever sufferers. Rag-weed is non-existant, and pollens of other weeds are quickly blown out to sea.
Electricity
110 volts, 60 cycles AC.
Baby Sitters
Enquire in advance from your hotel or guest house management for sitters and other special services.
Hotel Occupancy Tax
All room rates, regardless of the meal plan chosen, will be subject to 7.25% Bermuda Government Tax, to be paid in Bermuda on check-out from your hotel.
Credit Cards
Credit cards are accepted at virtually every store, restaurant, hotel and guest house.
Hotel Check Out Time
Generally is 12 noon.
Hotel Check In Time
Generally is 3:00 p.m.
Beaches
During summer months life guards will be stationed at Horseshoe Beach and John Smith's Bay during certain hours. All other public beaches are unattended. There are no nude or semi-nude beaches in Bermuda.
Standard Time
Standard time in Bermuda is Greenwich Mean Time minus four hours.
Daylight Savings Time
Daylight savings time is in effect from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.
Tipping
In cases where the gratuity is not included in the bill, 15% is the generally accepted amount for most services. A large number of the hotels and guest houses add a percentage or set amount per person per day in lieu of tips to the accommodation bill.
