Traveling without a passport

Well no visa or passport if you are Bermudian! Yes, yesterday’s post was all about how to get prepared if you plan to leave a 21-square-mile island called Bermuda.

Today it’s about experiencing something new here.

But Robyn, you say, there is nothing left to do on this island. I have been to the beaches. I have been to the bars. What else is there to do?

Well how about celebrating some of the amazing artists our beautiful island has to offer? Why not celebrate them in the old capital of this country?

Well that is what the Old Towne Market on Sundays in St. George’s is all about! Running along the cobblestoned streets are stalls filled with the beautiful workings of some of Bermuda’s most talented artists. There is everything from the traditional banana leaf dolls to the new silver packets of the Capri Sun drink containers turned into bags.

Want to see what you are in for before you go between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. tomorrow? Check out these photos below:

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And don’t think there isn’t food! Donuts, tea, the yummy fillings of traditional cakes, brownies and fudge will keep you more than filled while you shop for you holidays!

So what are you waiting for? Well if you’re in New York, Boston, London, you need to get on the next cheapest flights and Jet Blue has had some great ones.

You in Bermuda….you need to get on your motorbike or in your car and enjoy a Sunday afternoon meandering through your history!

$10 Flights? Sweet…better? Bermuda straight to Africa!

Yeah yeah so Jet Blue is offering $10 flights. Too bad they only last for a day and to get to Boston (cause that’s what I’m trying to do) it’s actually $19. I know who can complain? But it’s still not $10.

What I think is more exciting and has been overlooked for these discount fares that almost no one will be able to use because you have to leave tomorrow is the partnership Jet Blue has struck with South African Airlines.

Yep! Now through SAA’s website it will be possible starting in two days, to book a flight from Bermuda to various cities in the Southern part of the African continent.

According to Jet Blue’s website: “Effective May 12, 2010, customers will be able to purchase a single itinerary for travel on flights of both carriers in one simple transaction, enjoying easy connecting service between all JetBlue cities and 40 cities in the South African Airways network via JFK. Tickets can be purchased by visiting South African Airways’ website at http://www.flysaa.com, calling SAA Reservations at 1-800-722-9675, or through a travel agent.”

How cool is that?! I think this is my calling. I told you I’d find something to be excited about. Maybe Africa is the next destination!!