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  1. Why is Bermuda sand pink?

—Bermuda’s pink sand comes from a species of red foraminifera which is a marine organism growing on the coral reefs surrounding the island. The red foraminifera breaks off into the white sand because of fish feeding on the algae growing on the coral as well as with the power of the water moving around. This red/pink organism is what makes Bermuda’s sand pink.

2.What local Bermudian dishes should I try?

—Bermuda fish chowder with a shot of sherry peppers and Gosling’s Black Seal Rum.

—A codfish and potato breakfast on Sunday.

—Cassava Pie.

—Fresh Bermuda caught fish. Shark hash. Conch fritters.

3. What drinks should I try?

—Gosling’s Dark & Stormy, Rum Swizzle, and Black & Coke. The Bermuda Triangle of Drinks!

4. What side of the road do you drive on in Bermuda?

—In Bermuda you drive on the left side of the road. Be careful not to drive onto the wrong side when entering the road!

5. Do I need to exchange my US dollars?

—No, everywhere in Bermuda uses US dollars and Bermuda dollars interchangeably. So bring your US dollars, just make sure to change back or spend all of your Bermuda dollars before leaving.

What is Bermuda’s time zone?

— 4 hours behind GMT and 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

How big is Bermuda?

—The island is 20.6 square miles – shaped like a fish hook, it is 2 miles at its widest point and 22 miles long.