Urban Views is excited to add a weekly travel feature to our news site.
In keeping with our tradition of bringing positive news and information to our community, the travel articles will help many expand their knowledge of the possibilities for “regular folks” to become world travelers.
Tillie and Joe James of Tillie James Travel LLC will take us on our weekly excursions. We’ve been entertained in their home for civic events and know of their community involvement in their beloved Caroline County. They are solid citizens. Their “about us” story shows and shares the passion that they have for travel. Take a moment and get to know Tillie and Joe before diving into the Bermuda article. It’s a double-feature that we combined to launch our new relationship.
Tillie and Joe James
A full life is one spent traveling the world with those who you love. Some ask, how does being owners of a business that provides luxurious travel options for clients add value to our lives? The answer to this question is centered around wanting others to experience an awesome travel experience. Building the itinerary to make this happen is what we do at Tillie James Travel. Helping to fulfill a dream of going on a safari in Africa, taking a journey on a camel to see pyramids, seeing a glacier in Alaska or river cruising down some of the most beautiful rivers in the world is a passion that we have.
We love sharing with others the knowledge, experiences and expertise that a lifetime of travel has given us. Some of the best moments and memories of our lives were experienced while traveling. We all have a bucket-list of places and things we would like to do and accomplish. We’re interested in helping people visualize wonderful vacations and travel, then helping them make those dreams and aspirations come to life. We have a strong desire to share this wealth of knowledge about destinations and travel experiences that we developed during our military life, professional life and while traveling with our family.
Helping to create memories that will last a lifetime is what we do. Do you have a group of family members, friends or colleagues who you would like to travel with? Well, customizing group travel for like-minded individuals is our specialty. Help us help you fulfill all your travel requirements domestically or internationally to some of the most exotic places in the world. Contact us and we will help you in the transition from ‘I would like to go there’ to ‘I’ve been there and I’ve done that!
Most travelers aren’t aware of all their available travel options. We research, plan and book their travel options based on their travel style so they can return home rejuvenated and renewed.
Bermuda: Abundant Sunshine and Warm Sea Breezes
Situated 600 miles off the coast of the United States, Bermuda Island is a territory of the United Kingdom located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It has an alias of The Somers Isles since it was here the ship of English Sir George Somers, called the Sea Ventures, was shipwrecked. That explains why most of its beaches are named after its crews.
The Bermuda Island is ordinarily referred to as only one land, but in fact it consists of 138 smaller islands surrounded by water. Bermuda is a small island with a total area of 58.8 square kilometers (27.7 square miles). It has an abundant and beautiful environment that has been the reason behind their rich economy.
Hamilton is the capital of the Bermuda Island. This year marks the 204th anniversary of the City of Hamilton as the capital of Bermuda. The official language is English even if the majority of the population are of the black race. The government is presently ruled by Queen Elizabeth II who has an executive authority exercised through the governor, John Rankin. He was appointed by Her Majesty. United Kingdom has full responsibility and authority over any changes in the constitution.
Being under the United Kingdom, Bermuda’s defense is taken care of by the United Kingdom and not by Bermuda’s own government. It was known long before that Bermuda is accountable for maintaining militia for the protection of the colony. Bermuda became the primary Royal Navy headquarter and dockyard in the 
Western Atlantic. Due to its strategic location in the Atlantic during WWII, the United States signed a 99 year lease-lend land agreement with the United Kingdom in 1941 for a naval and air base there of 2.2 square miles.
Bermuda Island is surrounded by some of the most beautiful waters in the world. Whitewashed stone cottages, beautiful beaches, cricket matches, proper gentlemen in jacket, ties, and shorts, are some of the labels that go with Bermuda Island. Contrary to the common conception that the island is in the Caribbean, it is a tropical island conveniently located outside the Caribbean on the western Atlantic Ocean, five hundred eighty nautical miles east of North Carolina.
Bermuda Island is such a perfect location as a getaway, that most tourists would visit the island to escape the harsh winters here in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Bermuda Island has a unique and enjoyable climate because of its location being farther north than many popular vacation spots. While it is true that there is never a bad time to visit Bermuda, knowing more about the weather variations of the island can help visitors decide which season they would like to take their vacation.
Bermuda Island is truly an astonishing experience for seekers of breathtaking beaches, thrilling activities, great accommodations, and beautiful people. Let Bermuda Island be your next destination stop.
Seven minutes to escape
Joe meeting with a Perry Golf representative discussing golf options in Bermuda
We continued our visit to Bermuda by playing a round of golf at some of the world’s most fantastic golf courses. We’ve traveled to Bermuda twice and had a fun-filled time on both visits. Add this incredible destination to your bucket list! Ready to pack your bags?
Bermuda has one of the most incredible backdrops in the world when it comes to getting a few rounds of Bermuda golf. Imagine walking on a Bermuda golf course on the eighteenth hole overlooking the waves breaking onto the white sand stretched beaches.
There are both private and public Bermuda golf courses to choose from on the island. The public Bermuda golf courses are open to all tourists visiting the island.
Many of the best Bermuda golf courses challenge getting a tee time on, especially during high seasons. Tillie James Travel can assist you with booking reservations in advance before your arrival.
Belmont Hills Golf Club was designed in 2002 by renowned golf course architect Algie M. Pulley, Jr. It is part of Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa. This world-class course features 6,100 yards of strategically laid out bunkers, multi-tiered greens, and slender fairways.
The fairways have hundreds of trees that were planted to define and shape them. The 17th and 18th holes, in particular, are among the finest finishing holes in the game.
Golf Digest ranked the Port Royal golf course among the world’s best public golf courses. Port Royal, recently renovated, features 18 championship holes over 6,842 yards, the longest and most picturesque course in Bermuda. Legendary golf architect Robert Trent Jones combined undulating terrain and dramatic oceanside cliffs to create an unforgettable golf experience.
The 16th hole is a 235-yard crescent-shaped beauty with nothing but the Atlantic Ocean between the tee and the pin.
Ocean View Golf Club’s fascinating history dates back to before World War II.
The golf course has earned a four-star Golf Digest rating. You will be enticed with 18 different tee positions and may consider playing the course twice. It takes seven minutes to escape from busy Hamilton City to arrive at Ocean View’s first tee.
Bermuda golf courses are a combination of relaxation, fun, thrill, and challenge, which will satisfy every golfer’s needs.
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