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About Nan
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Nan fields questions about Bermuda from a tourist's point of view. Expertise includes Bermuda on a budget, places to snorkel and why, staying safe, planning a trip, where to stay to maximize the experience, the Civil War connection, and much more. Additional resource referrals are often provided.

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After a rain-soaked week back in the late '80s, Nan declared that Bermuda would become her destination of choice - rain or no rain. Since then, she has visited this Atlantic Ocean beauty nearly every year. She gladly shares her experiences with others. Ask a question today!

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Nan is a freelance commercial writer whose work has appeared in daily, weekly and monthly print and electronic publications. She frequently authors web content and writes original features for a variety of clients.

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Nan is a communications veteran with more than 25 years of experience in public relations, advertising and marketing.

   

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Christmas in Bermuda!11/7/2009
  Q: My husband and I are planning our vacation to Bermuda, we will be there over the Christmas and New ...
  A: I'm jealous! I'd love to visit Bermuda over the Christmas holiday. I have to admit that I'm no ...
snorkling10/25/2009
  Q: Where are a few good places to snorkel in Bermuda. We are coming on a cruse ship and bring our own ...
  A: Bermuda is a great place to snorkel. I don't know when you're planning your cruise, but I assume ...
Places to stay on a budget9/20/2009
  Q: We are looking for a place to stay in Jan 2010. What are good places near Hamilton? Dates are 14-18 ...
  A: I'd recommend Salt Kettle House. Here's why: it's location is ideal. Hamilton is a short ferry ...
Sailing/cruising from Bermuda to Cape Cod area9/9/2009
  Q: Greetings - I am writing a short story set during prohibition in the US and am wondering how many ...
  A: As a writer myself, I'm fascinated by your question Katrah. (Though it's a rare day when I write ...
Bermuda Cedar (Juniperus bermudiana8/31/2009
  Q: My wife & I were recently in Bermuda and loved everything about it! I'm very interested in the ...
  A: After a quick Internet search, I have to say that I found nothing to direct you to a source of the ...
Water Temp in Oct.8/21/2009
  Q: What is the water temperature on average the last week in October? Is it warm enough to ...
  A: I love this question because I love to send people to the www.bermudaweather.bm website. You can ...
Proper attire for October Business/Pleasure Trip8/2/2009
  Q: We are looking forward to our first visit to Bermuda but feel we need some advice on what to pack. ...
  A: To learn more about Bermuda's weather, including air and water temperatures during the time of your ...
Shops in Bermuda7/9/2009
  Q: Nan, Someone told me that the shops in Hamilton and Naval Dockyard close-up early. The cruise we ...
  A: Most Bermuda shops close around 5:00 Monday through Saturday (of course, some may vary, but not by ...
Family of 11 Cruising to Bermuda6/16/2009
  Q: "Our family will be arriving in Bermuda on the explorer of the seas 7-11-09 at 8am. We were at the ...
  A: My next trip to Bermuda is scheduled for July, so I haven't personally verified the snorkel ...
Family of 11 Cruising to Bermuda6/15/2009
  Q: "Our family will be arriving in Bermuda on the explorer of the seas 7-11-09 at 8am. We were at the ...
  A: I know you and your family will really enjoy your visit next month. I assume you're referring to the ...
bermuda taxi6/14/2009
  Q: I will be cruising to Bermuda with sons 14 & 15. Docking at King's Wharf and taxi to Horseshoe ...
  A: Since I don't know how long you'll be in Bermuda, I'd recommend that you stick to your Horseshoe Bay ...
Best way to beaches from RND5/24/2009
  Q: I will be going to Bermuda in August Via a cruise line that will be docking at the Naval dockyard. ...
  A: To define "the best" beach in Bermuda is a tough thing to do. I'd prefer to approach your question ...
wheelchair accessibility5/15/2009
  Q: We are considering a Bermuda cruise w/ Royal Carrib. and are concerned about the wheelchair access ...
  A: For the most accurate and comprehensive Bermuda accessibility information, please visit this ...
Elbow Beach Resort/Bermuda4/22/2009
  Q: We are interested in Elbow Beach Resort, as per our travel agent's suggestion. I was wondering if ...
  A: You know, Kim, reviews are simply personal opinions. If I were you, I'd go for it and see for ...
Prices3/26/2009
  Q: How much should I expect to pay to take a taxi for two to 9 mile beach, Hamilton, St. George? What ...
  A: I've had no negative experience with Bermuda buses, ferries or taxis. Bermudians, as most folks ...
Bermuda Food & Fun Budget3/17/2009
  Q: Going to Bermuda May 6-16, 2009. Staying in a pool house on Wreck road. What is a realistic budget ...
  A: Wreck Road is near one of my favorite places to swim - West Whale Bay. Absolutely beautiful! And ...
Glass Beaches2/26/2009
  Q: We are docking at King's Wharf, are there any beaches with glass near there? Any other shouldn't ...
  A: There's a thread here at All Experts about glass beaches. Let me know if you can't find it. From ...
Bermua rum cake1/28/2009
  Q: Do you know any good recipes for Bermuda rum cake? We love the ones sold at the Royal Naval ...
  A: I just checked my copy of "What's Cooking in Bermuda" by Betsy Ross (printed by: The Island Press ...
travel with babies1/21/2009
  Q: We are considering Bermuda for an April trip with our 10 month old twins. We are not at all resort ...
  A: Meghan, as I said earlier, this is an excellent question and I'm not at all sure that I can answer ...
Bermuda with baby12/1/2008
  Q: Nan, My wife and I would like to go to Bermuda at the end of March. We will be traveling with our 1 ...
  A: My very first visit to Bermuda back in the '80s was at the end of April and we swam, snorkeled and ...
weather and hotel10/29/2008
  Q: I am planning to travel to Bermuda Thanksgiving week. How is the weather that time of the year? Also ...
  A: Aren't you lucky? I'd love to spend Thanksgiving at the Southampton Princess! Wonderful south shore ...
living in bermuda9/30/2008
  Q: i have been offered an opportunity to work for the bermuda government. i am having a difficult time ...
  A: Congratulations on your job offer Donald. I would think that the Bermuda Government would assist ...
wEATHER9/18/2008
  Q: I"m thinking of taking a cruise in July. Some one said that it is very hot and humid at that time of ...
  A: That depends on what you call "hot and humid." For the last five or six years or so, my visits to ...
shells?9/17/2008
  Q: I was hoping you could tell me the best beach to look for shells in Bermuda. We will be traveling ...
  A: To be honest, Bermuda isn't what I would call a shell destination. I love shelling and have found ...
Honeymoon trip to bermuda9/8/2008
  Q: We are planning to visit Bermuda during our honeymoon trip from October 27 to the 9th of November. ...
  A: This is your honeymoon! For heaven's sake - don't get frustrated! I just love the ...
BERMUDA IN OCTOBER8/20/2008
  Q: EVEN THOUGH I HAVE TRAVELED TO BERMUDA CRUSING, AND THIS WILL BE MY THIRD TIME, I HAVE NEVER BEEN ...
  A: I know you'll have a wonderful time in Bermuda this October. For the most comprehensive weather ...
Sea Glass8/12/2008
  Q: I recently returned from Bermuda and was wondering if you knew why there was so much sea glass ...
  A: Sorry to say that you've got me stumped for an answer to your question! Isn't "sea glass" glass ...
bermuda this weekend...help!8/5/2008
  Q: my friend and i are considering a trip to bermuda this weekend - aug. 8th-10th - so he can get his ...
  A: If I had a quick weekend in Bermuda I'd stay in/near Hamilton for the 1.) view, and 2.) easy access ...
October visit by NCL7/7/2008
  Q: I will be traveling with 28 senior citizens in October and will dock in St. George. Do I call and ...
  A: I'm sure yours is not the first senior citizen group to visit Bermuda so senior friendly service ...
Bermuda beaches7/3/2008
  Q: Our family of 11, 4 children ages 3-11, is cruising to Bermuda in August. We dock at King's Wharf. ...
  A: You can certainly carry chairs and umbrellas to the beaches of Bermuda and you can get to/from ...
going to Bermuda6/27/2008
  Q: My husband and I have a trip planned next week for Bermuda. We're staying at the Grotto Bay resort ...
  A: Yours is the type of question I love! So let's get started on some answers. You're staying at a ...
one day stay6/10/2008
  Q: We are arriving Saturday sorry for not including that. I have one other question, would it be in our ...
  A: A pass might be just the ticket for you and your family. A one day transportation pass at $12.00 ...
Hurricane's6/8/2008
  Q: Is August a bad time to visit Bermuda on a cruise?
  A: Weather questions are always tough because no one has a crystal ball - including me. Here's the ...
one day stay6/5/2008
  Q: Our ship is docking at Kings Wharf from 8 am - 5 pm. We have a family of 9 going including a 18 ...
  A: While you don't mention which day of the week you'll be in Dockyard, I believe it's possible for you ...
horsebackriding5/17/2008
  Q: we will be in kings wharf for two days .we would love to go horseback riding. we will need info, ...
  A: Below you'll find information about Spicelands Riding Centre, Bermuda's source for oceanside group ...
Graduation Trip4/16/2008
  Q: Hey! I am graduating this May from high school and me and a couple of friends wanted to take a trip ...
  A: Congratulations on your graduation Alison! Bermuda is a simply beautiful place to celebrate just ...
holiday next march4/12/2008
  Q: We would like to take our family (6 of us) to Bermuda U.S.A early next march. Could you tell us what ...
  A: To see what Bermuda weather is like in March, visit the website www.bermudaweather.bm. There you ...
Bermuda Land Excursions4/9/2008
  Q: I will be taking a cruise to Bermuda in early June. I happen to like the excursions offered by the ...
  A: I've cut and pasted below one of my answers to a similar question about a year ago about Blue Flag ...
bermuda in May4/9/2008
  Q: I am cruising to Bermuda in mid May for my 25th anniversary. I will be in Kings Wharf for 2 days. ...
  A: What a beautiful place to celebrate your anniversary! Congratulations in advance! With 2 days in ...
Elbow Beach, Bermuda3/30/2008
  Q: My mother and I are taking a cruise on May 4, 2008. We are docking for one day in Hamilton and two ...
  A: You're right on with your plan. If I had three days in Bermuda, as you outline in your query, I'd ...
Bermuda3/8/2008
  Q: I want to take my family to bermuda this summer and my 13 year old wants to bring a friend so there ...
  A: When I received your query, I did some quick research and found that Elbow Beach is now a Mandarin ...
Bermuda3/6/2008
  Q: I want to take my family to bermuda this summer and my 13 year old wants to bring a friend so there ...
  A: The short answers to your questions are: July and The Elbow Beach Hotel. Here's a longer version ...
Van tour of Bermuda2/7/2008
  Q: We are 6 senior adults that will arrive on a cruise ship at Kings Wharf, Bermuda on May 1, 2008 at ...
  A: Greetings Ken, A taxi tour is a great way to see all that Bermuda has to offer. They can be hired ...
Bermuda this May1/26/2008
  Q: a friend and I want to have a short getaway before our college graduation in coldcold Boston. So ...
  A: Greetings! I have to say that I can't comment on the online reviews of Sound View Cottage in ...
Bermuda this May1/25/2008
  Q: a friend and I want to have a short getaway before our college graduation in coldcold Boston. So ...
  A: Yaah! Good for you! Cheap flights make me happy. Affordable accommodations make me happy too. ...
Bermuda in March1/2/2008
  Q: Nan, Three of us (adults) are planning on visiting Bermuda from Mar 7 - 16. We're looking for ...
  A: Well now. It's nice to know you're adventurers! Great! Then you'll love the guest house ...
boat rentals10/10/2007
  Q: We will be cruising to Bermuda in early November and would like to snorkel from off shore. We ...
  A: Boy do I love to rent little Boston Whalers in Bermuda! I can't recommend this type of fun enough. ...
vacation to bermuda for$1500 to $20009/29/2007
  Q: By your description, it sounds like you might be able to help. I would live in Northern NJ near ...
  A: Yes. You can enjoy a short stay in Bermuda at the top end of your budget if you start now to find ...
Bermuda in October?9/24/2007
  Q: I am trying to plan a trip to Bermuda from Oct 23-30 for either 2 or 4 people. I am from Florida and ...
  A: Lots of Bermudians enjoy water sports year round. But you might find the water temps a bit chilly ...
Cottages/Apartments9/10/2007
  Q: in Oct of 2008, my wife and I are thinking about taking our honeymoon to Bermuda. I have been doing ...
  A: A five-minute or so ride into Hamilton narrows your choices considerably. Quite considerably. Two ...
Cottages/Apartments9/10/2007
  Q: in Oct of 2008, my wife and I are thinking about taking our honeymoon to Bermuda. I have been doing ...
  A: Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! Bermuda is a wonderful place to celebrate your new life ...
guest house8/23/2007
  Q: The guest house you mentioned where you've stayed the last 7 visits, may I have the name? ANSWER: ...
  A: I was referring to Sound View Cottage - our home away from home. Since that March 19 post, however, ...
guest house8/20/2007
  Q: The guest house you mentioned where you've stayed the last 7 visits, may I have the name?
  A: I'm happy to share the name of "Sound View Cottage" in Southampton owned by Barbara and Eldon ...
Private tour8/15/2007
  Q: We are traveling to Bermuda. Four of us in our group. One is handicapped. We are trying to arrange ...
  A: The folks at Byways Bermuda have counseled you well. The number of cars in Bermuda is limited to ...
Bermuda in June8/9/2007
  Q: Nan - we are two families who have been friends for a lifetime with teenage children graduating ...
  A: Here's a follow-up to your inquiry about rentals for next June. There are many options for vacation ...
dining8/2/2007
  Q: Someone mentions the booklet "Dining out in Bermuda" for about $5.00. Where can that be purchased? ...
  A: Having just returned home from one of my many visits to Bermuda, I must say that I'm not familiar ...
one day cruise stop6/17/2007
  Q: Together with wife and friends we will be docking at West End as part of a 9 day cruise in early ...
  A: According to the 2005/06 "Destination Bermuda" guide, taxis can be hired by the hour, day or mile (a ...
one day cruise stop6/14/2007
  Q: Together with wife and friends we will be docking at West End as part of a 9 day cruise in early ...
  A: What a great question. If I had only a short amount of time to enjoy Bermuda, I'd have to ask ...
Marriage in Bermuda6/1/2007
  Q: We are hoping to get married in Bermuda this October! First, we would like to make it legal in the ...
  A: Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! I have to say that I am NO EXPERT in this subject, but I ...
bermuda5/18/2007
  Q: i live in england and i am thinking of visiting a friend living in bermuda. i will be staying with ...
  A: Lucky you! You have a friend to stay with in Bermuda! This will save you hotel money so you can ...
Money5/14/2007
  Q: Nan, WILL I need Bermuda currency at any point during my week stay?
  A: If you're travelling with US currency, then no. You won't need Bermuda currency at all, but you'll ...
shoes in Bermuda5/9/2007
  Q: Nan, Ive been reading a lot about the dress attire in Bermuda but I have not seen mention regarding ...
  A: What an interesting question! I, too, like to streamline my shoes when travelling. Isn't a pain? ...
Family Vacation in Bermuda4/24/2007
  Q: I'd really like to take my family to Bermuda. There are five of us. My husband and I have three ...
  A: First, a note of apology. I've been having such e-mail/computer/server trouble this week. I've ...
Kids in Bermuda4/10/2007
  Q: I am on a Costa cruise April 22-29, arriving in Bermuda on April 25th and be there for 3 days. I ...
  A: Well, you're certainly going to the right place! Snorkeling is great in Bermuda. Several places ...
Bermuda on a Budget3/19/2007
  Q: know any places where two person can stay paying under $1000.00? We know Bermuda is expensive, but ...
  A: I was so excited that I could recommend a great place for the two of you for 16 nights at around ...
weather in early May3/5/2007
  Q: 2007??? Should I pack a few sweaters for evening walks??
  A: My first trip to Bermuda back in the early '80's was the end of April. To celebrate my husband's ...
Bermuda on a budget??? help me..1/16/2007
  Q: I am planning my honeymoon for July '07. Any tips for staying on a budget? Any suggestions would ...
  A: Greetings Leyla! Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. You've chosen a wonderful destination ...
Map9/26/2006
  Q: Is it possible to get a street map & area map of Warwick ? Like Dunscombe RD ? Looking for local ...
  A: Mr. Dunscombe, As I write I'm looking at a map of Bermuda (available through the Bermuda Tourism ...
charter a boat in bermuda9/10/2006
  Q: some friends and i plan to charter a boat with a crew and travel through the Bermuda triangle for a ...
  A: There are plenty of charters available in Bermuda. By the way, the "Bermuda Triangle" is a BIG ...
bermuda8/27/2006
  Q: My husband and I are thinking about cruising to Bermuda for 5 days the middle of October. My fear is ...
  A: First, congratulations! Your choice of destination is wonderful. Bermuda is an absolutely ...

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