Sandys Parish is one of the island's real beauty spots. If you're looking for a place to just wander about and get lost on a summer day, this lovely parish is well worth your time. Fort Scaur and the Royal Naval Dockyard on Ireland Island are the major attractions. If you're pressed for time, skip the Gilbert Nature Reserve and St. James' Anglican Church.

To explore this tip of the fishhook that is Bermuda, it's best to take a ferry (the fare is $4). The trip from the City of Hamilton to Watford Bridge takes 45 minutes, and you can take your bike on board free (there's a $4 charge for scooters and mopeds). In addition to the above-mentioned stop on Watkins Island, ferries originating in Hamilton also stop at Cavello Bay, Somerset Bridge, Boaz Island, and the Royal Naval Dockyard. The Visitors Service Bureau is at the Royal Naval Dockyard (tel. 441/234-3824), across from the ferry terminal. From May to October, hours are Monday to Friday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm (closed Sat); off-season hours are Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 2pm and Sunday from 11am to 3pm.