what to do in the caribbean: Charter a yacht - or take a daysail Golf in Jamaica, Barbados or the Cayman Islands Check out our Caribbean Calendar of events Take a Walking tour of historic Zona Colonial

Bermuda was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English colonists headed for Virginia. Tourism to the island to escape North American winters first developed in Victorian times, and continues to be important to the island's economy, although international business has overtaken it in recent years. Bermuda has developed into a highly successful offshore financial center.

Bermuda enjoys the highest per capita income in the world, more than 50% higher than that of the US. Its economy is primarily based on providing financial services for international business and luxury facilities for tourists. Bermuda's tourism industry derives over 80% of its visitors from the United States.

guide books

Fodor's Bermuda 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides) by Fodor's (Paperback) - Usually ships in 24 hours

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Tropical Marine Fishes: Caribbean, Gulf... by NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY (Turtleback) - Usually ships in 24 hours