Customs and duties: No visa or vaccinations are needed for entry by Americans. Proof of US citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or voter's registration card, is required. A US drivers license, alone, is not sufficient for entry purposes. No special requirements, rules, or regulations apply to the passage of persons and their accompanying baggage. However, prohibitions on illicit drugs and all firearms are strictly enforced. Substantial fines and/or imprisonment are imposed for violations.

Climate and clothing: Warm-weather clothing is suitable April-November; moderately heavy clothing is needed during the frost-free but chilly winter.

Health: Few health hazards exist on Bermuda. Foodstuffs available on the island are safe. Most medications are available.

Transportation: Daily flights between Bermuda and New York are available. Good nonstop daily service also connects Bermuda with Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, Boston, Tampa, and Toronto. From April to November, cruise ships operate weekly to and from New York. On the island, buses usually operate on schedule, though they are crowded during rush hours. Taxi service is available. More than 200 drivers are "qualified tour guides," having passed a special government exam. A ferry service connects Hamilton with points across the harbor.

Telecommunications: Telephone service extends throughout the island. Long-distance service is generally rapid and efficient. Telegraph and telex services are available 24 hours. Bermuda is one time zone ahead of eastern standard time.

Tourist attractions: From the North Shore, with its bizarre rock formations, to the South Shore, with its pink and white beaches, Bermuda is picturesque. Places of tourist interest include Hamilton, with its shops and busy harbor; St. George, with its Old World lanes and fortresses; and Dockyard, with its maritime museum. Further information is available from the Bermuda Department of Tourism, Suite 201, 310 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, April 1988.