Before we boarded, we were surprised you can't register your credit card online. Glich #1. If you have a porter walking toward the back of the line offering to take your luggage, TAKE HIM UP ON IT. The entire wait was just for a porter. They remove your luggage before you enter to check in. Check in was fast/smooth. Watch the lines. We were in a long line and they opened another one, much shorter. The bon voyage party was VERY loud in the outside pool deck. I guess loud=fun! The dining rooms were fine. The 472-seat Venetian was faster, service-wise, than the 344-seat Aqua, but the Aqua had windows, while the Venetian was decorated tastefully with huge murals showing scenes of Venice. Though not hasty, service is generally prompt. The hardest part was being able to join others at a table for 6 or 8. It seemed foreign to the maitre d'.

I have been to Bermuda about 8 times, 3 by ship. I have stopped in Hamilton, St. George's and this time, Port Royal. By far, Port Royal is the least accessible by motor bike. You drive at least 7 miles before you see any scenery. Not fun. The mopeds are much faster than I remember 14 years ago and at my age (66), they were more difficult to maneuver. Getting them up on the kickstand was a challenge, too. The mopeds are also VERY EXPENSIVE. They charge $50 for one day and then add $30 for insurance. If you are renting for 3 days, the insurance is only $10 a day ($30 total), but for a one day rental, it's prohibitive.

I rented the bikes all 8 times before, but things are different now. There are more deaths and serious injuries. The mopeds I rented before went about 35 MPH tops. I pushed this to almost 45 with no problem. If you want to rent, but are a little skittish, try doing it on a Sunday when there's less traffic. Also, you can take the ferry right from Port Royal to the town of Hamilton with you moped in tow. This is not so for the ferry from Port Royal to St. George's. I hope that changes. Read more