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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Tobacco Bay - lockers & Transportation Pass purchase | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Visiting July 23 - 28 and want to snorkel at Tobacco Bay, do they have locker rentals? Also, I hear ... A: Jennette, Tobacco Bay does not have locker rentals, but they do rent out snorkel equipment and ... | |
| Bermuda Beaches | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I will be cruising into Bermuda in mid July. I walk either with a cane or a walker and want to know ... A: Barbara, Most south shore beaches (the most popular) do have long steep roads to get to them. ... | |
| Bermuda for 11 | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Our family will be arriving in Bermuda on the explorer of the seas 7-11-09 at 8am. We were at the ... A: Church Bay will be much less crowded because it is a small beach that is not the best for lounging ... | |
| Bermuda for 11 | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Our family will be arriving in Bermuda on the explorer of the seas 7-11-09 at 8am. We were at the ... A: Jennifer, Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been getting my normal notification emails from ... | |
| Perfumery | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I am getting many conflicting stories about the Perfume Factory, it's closed, it's not closed, it ... A: Victoria, First of all, let me apologize for the late reply. I haven't been getting emails ... | |
| transportation | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: we will be docking at king's wharf what is the best way to get to horeshoe bay and what is the cost? ... A: Good Day Sherry, As you are docking in King's Wharf, Dockyard, you will be on the western part ... | |
| help | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: we are arriving late July Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas at Kings Wharf. My wife has ... A: This should be no problem on your vacation. At the bottom of the ramp, you go through the entrance ... | |
| annual events | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My friend and I are considering a trip to Bermuda and I was wondering if there are any special ... A: Kim, Sorry I took so long. I wrote a reply, but I guess it didn't go through. Anyway, there ... | |
| Handicap Facilities | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: My husband is disabled and uses a wheelchair, where can I take him without too much effort? We will ... A: Don't feel limited! Docking at King's Wharf is great, it's in the Royal Naval Dockyard and ... | |
| etiquette in burmuda | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: if i was to go to a persons house in burmuda is there any important etiquette rules to follow A: Sorry for the delay, I have been having email problems. There are no real differences between ... | |
| 3 month old | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: we have time share at the st georges club a nd will have a 3 month old this year . my husband says ... A: 3 months old is a delicate age, but I don't think there is anything different, health-wise, in ... | |
| Bermuda Rum Cakes | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have traveled to Bermuda a few times and absolutely love the Bermuda Rum Cakes sold ... A: I'm so glad you like the Rum Cakes, they are absolutely to die for! I have found a recipe that you ... | |
| CruiseTour vs Taxi rental | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: We are a party of six, two seniors, two adults and two kids ages 5 and 3 cruising to Bermuda the ... A: Nijsub, I do not recommend that you book a taxi tour with the ship. They always hike prices up ... | |
| Aug. cruise to Bermuda | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking about taking my family on a cruise to Bermuda leaving from NY the first week in ... A: Linda, To be perfectly honest, there may be a hurricane around that time of year. But, that ... | |
| fashion etiquette | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: Good morning Aruna. My husband and I will be visiting Bermuda in August and staying at the ... A: Laura, There is no law prohibiting short length or anything of the sort, and most women ... | |
| fishing from the shore | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: Will be in Bermuda 1st week of October. Can you recommend and area for fishing from either a dock or ... A: George, In terms of fishing, there are a few places I would recommend. Flatt's, in Smiths ... | |
| upcoming trip to Bermuda | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are going to be visiting Bermuda next week and are staying at the Grotto Bay ... A: I'm glad you had a great time, make sure to visit again! As for how our roofs work, our houses are ... | |
| Transportation Around Bermuda | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: We are a family of four traveling to Bermuda for one week in August and wonder what is the most ... A: Well the buses don't run from one end to the other, the main terminal is in Hamilton, in the middle ... | |
| Transportation Around Bermuda | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: We are a family of four traveling to Bermuda for one week in August and wonder what is the most ... A: Bryan, The best option for you would be to buy 2 adult transport passes (children under 5 are ... | |
| upcoming trip to Bermuda | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are going to be visiting Bermuda next week and are staying at the Grotto Bay ... A: Sorry it took so long to get back, I just logged in today and saw that my answer to your follow up ... | |
| upcoming trip to Bermuda | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are going to be visiting Bermuda next week and are staying at the Grotto Bay ... A: Sarah: I have outlined below some options in the categories you mentioned, plus a few other things. ... | |
| Beaches | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: We are a party of 6 arriving in Bermuda on NCL Dawn on 7/9/08. We are doing Hartley's Helmet dive as ... A: As for a few unpopulated beaches: Cooper's Island/Clearwater Beach (St. Davids) Clearwater is the ... | |
| Cottages,Villa rentals. | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: Really hope you can help. A National Squash team is looking for cottages/Villas to rent July 7th to ... A: Sorry for the delay, I've been having an email problem. But in terms of self-serving ... | |
| horseback riding and reef fishing | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: We will be visiting in early July.My daughter is 9 years old and has some horseback riding ... A: Sorry for the late reply, I haven't had proper computer access for a bit. They will most likely, if ... | |
| Accomodations | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I visited Bermuda by way of a cruise ship on our honeymoon 10 years ago, and swore ... A: Darcy, If you are on a tight budget, I would suggest you stay at a guest house/apartments. ... | |
| All Inclusive Seafood Resort | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: My family and I want to plan an All Inclusive vacation. I am looking for a beach front resort, but ... A: Ryan, As Bermuda is an island, fresh seafood is always available (although Conch is a delicacy ... | |
| buses/tickets | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: and also do we have to tell the driver to stop at horseshoe bay beach and is there a bus terminal to ... A: Karen, If you are only going to Horseshoe Bay (as round trip) I would suggest you buy tokens for ... | |
| sailing | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: we are sailing a boat from b.v.i. to canada we are going to stop in bermuda where can we ... A: Well I'm assuming you're stopping in the Hamilton Harbor? If so, the closest store is called ... | |
| Nursing job | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: i am 27 Years old, Nurse midwife with four years working experience.I would like to know what is my ... A: I believe you may have a chance of becoming a nurse at Kind Edward Hospital. It is required by law ... | |
| bermuda on a $1500-$2000 dollar budget | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: By your description, it sounds like you might be able to help. I would live in Northern NJ near ... A: I think that a vacation on that budget definitely can be done. There are a lot of smaller places, ... | |
| Hurricane season | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I wanted to know if the weather would be good either the 3rd or 4th week in Sept or is this time ... A: Hurricane season is around the time you mentioned, starting August and ending around October. ... | |
| Cottages/Apartments | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: in Oct of 2008, my wife and I are thinking about taking our honeymoon to Bermuda. I have been doing ... A: I'm sorry I misunderstood you, when you asked if they were worth the month, I assumed you wanted to ... | |
| Cottages/Apartments | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: in Oct of 2008, my wife and I are thinking about taking our honeymoon to Bermuda. I have been doing ... A: Andrew, I myself have not heard of these places in particular. The reason for this is that ... | |
| excersions | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: My husband and 2 grown kids will be docked in Hamilton 7/14-7/17. We were there last year and loved ... A: What excersions are you looking to book? I work Concierge at the Hamilton Fairmont in Bermuda, I ... | |
Aruna Dismont
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Expertise
I can answer most questions about my country. History is not so much my strong point, but if I don't know, I can always find out. I can advise about transportation, dining, tours, hotels, and everything in between. From beaches to caves, kayaks to parasailing. Ask and I shall tell!
Experience
I was born, raised, and currently live in the country. I am also a concierge at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, so my job is to inform guests about Bermuda
Education/Credentials
High School Graduate (May 06), took Gap Year to work and volunteer in Ghana, Attending Bridgewater State College in Sept 2007
Awards and Honors
Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze)
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