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Sports
Wet or dry, big-ticket or practically free, activities in Bermuda get the heart racing.
 Why do so many good sports come to Bermuda? Some like to get wet, maybe snorkel or dive amongst the shipwrecks and marvel at the corals. Some come to swim with the dolphins. Some prefer to catch fish, which can weigh up to hundreds of pounds. Some just like to stroll the sea bottom wearing a helmet. Some come for the boating — paddle, sail, motor — or at least the riding. Some come to race; others to cheer. Some just enjoy a bit of waterskiing on a tranquil sound.
On the other hand, many visitors prefer to stay dry. They come to whack golf balls on courses played by the greats. They may want to join the parties that swirl around cricket games. They come to jog or bike through parks, preserves and railway trails, along beaches and ponds, and around forts and lighthouses. Or they play football, uh, soccer, um, whatever you call it; or at least cheer. Some come for the tennis — day or night, summer or winter. They even come for the rugby. Where better to play outside in November?
Six months before he lost his life on a New York City sidewalk, John Lennon set sail for Bermuda and fell in love with these islands. In fact, Bermuda's fun-in-the-sun lifestyle inspired Lennon to begin composing his iconic "Double Fantasy." It would turn out to be the last album he ever recorded.
Fred Seaman, who was Lennon's personal assistant, recalls meeting up with him a few days after he arrived in Bermuda. "The moment I saw John, I noticed a difference in him. He had lost the pallor he had acquired [in New York]. Now he was tanned and exuded health and vitality."
Bermuda tends to have that effect on visitors, especially those who appreciate the islands' balmy climate and wide array of recreational options on water and land.
"There are all sorts of things to do in Bermuda," says Derek Morris, a veteran of Bermuda's tourism and hospitality industries. "Tourists today are far more active than they used to be. They're much more into getting out and doing things."
 Picture yourself snorkelling along a multicoloured coral reef, exploring a sunken galleon on a shipwreck dive or skimming the waves in a sailboat. In our watersports section you will find in-depth information about water sports activities in Bermuda and over a dozen businesses who specialize in water-related activities, such as; boat charters — both power boats and sailboats, jet skis, parasailing, diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, Bermuda bell diving — an activity that Bermuda is famous for — even a thrilling high-speed adventure boat tour. Just use the Watersports link to learn more, including information about Dolphin Quest — one of Bermuda's most popular attractions. Also visit our Beaches section to learn about where to picnic and play on Bermuda's most popular, or, most secluded pink sand beaches.
Don't feel like getting your feet wet? That's not a problem in Bermuda. Loads of sports are played right on terra firma, too. If you crave some action but don't want to work up a sweat, take in a spectator sport. In Bermuda, you have everything from oh-so-British cricket to rough-and-tumble rugby from which to choose. In our landsports section you will find extensive information on things you can do in Bermuda on dry land.
"Only a few years ago, rugby conjured images of overgrown schoolboys who had to juggle a day job if they wished to indulge in their favourite sport," says Bermuda rugby aficionado Neil Redburn. "Now rugby's in the mainstream."
 Bermuda offers eight gorgeous golf courses on an island approximately the size of London's Heathrow Airport. That means Bermuda has more golf courses per square mile than anywhere else in the world! Your hotel can arrange tee times for you or check our Land Sports section for specifics.
Of course, you can always work out in the gym at your hotel. But why pedal a stationary bike when you can pedal a real one across one of the most beautiful island archipelagos on earth?
Bermuda also offers its visitors world-class spas. If its pampering you seek, the spas in Bermuda are some of the best you will ever experience. Each offers a multitude of healing therapies, from soothing massages and detoxifying body wraps to energy-balancing Reiki sessions and other holistic spa treatments — as well as first-rate salons.
Whether you try your hand at a new endeavour or hone your game to a fine edge, you soon discover that Bermuda makes getting physical a lot of fun. As Morris puts it, "We have that little zip that appeals to people."
Bermuda offers an incredible and diverse assortment of tours and attractions. Before you visit — make sure to look through the dozens of tours and attractions that you will want to explore when you reach the island. From underground caves to historic sites and museums - make sure to research to you can plan ahead. We welcome you to Experience Bermuda and enjoy!
Use the links at right to find your special interest and more about the Sporting Life, Attractions, Tours and Spas in Bermuda.
DID YOU KNOW? Spelunking is a sport you can enjoy in Bermuda, which has one of the highest concentrations of limestone caves in the world.
DID YOU KNOW? Bermuda waters are warm most of the year, but islanders have designated May 24 as the traditional "first swim of the year."
DID YOU KNOW? Bermuda has more golf courses per square mile than anywhere else in the world.
Relax, enjoy, save and see Bermuda by bus. A blue or pink pole indicates bus stops. If the pole is topped with blue, the bus travels from Hamilton; if the pole is topped pink, the route is toward Hamilton.
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