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Recommendation for realtor to find a cat-friendly apartment?

Hi all, a very close friend who does not reddit has a cat and needs an apartment for 1st December 2024. She has been struggling to find an apartment. She has even offered one landlord +$1,000 above the asking price in an unfurnished unit to consider her pet, and that person refused.

Any suggestions or realtors she can contact? She has reached out to a few but there hasn't been any real traction since I'm guessing she is off island.

Thank you so much in advance.

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2024/11/02
06:56 UTC

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The Hamilton to Royal Naval Dockyard Bermuda Ferry | by Boat

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2024/11/01
15:28 UTC

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Rights for Children of Expats into Adulthood

Hi folks

Is there any way that children of expats can retain some sort of right to reside/work in Bermuda once they become adults themselves (assuming the parents remain PRC holders throughout)?

Another way to look at this could be ... Are there alternative routes to gaining a right to reside other than through work sponsorship?

If not, it seems like this would be a big hurdle for folks wanting to put down some roots in the country (but where their children would no longer belong once they become adults). Is that perception broadly right?

Many thanks in advance

15 Comments
2024/11/01
10:50 UTC

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Visiting My Brother here on your island next week

Traveling on Sunday and he flies in on the Tuesday and I basically leave the next afternoon, wanting to know if there's any kind of takeaway fish and chip shops that night he flies in we can go to if there are any haha!

21 Comments
2024/10/31
03:20 UTC

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Hamilton, Bermuda | by Foot

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2024/10/30
15:50 UTC

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Shipping from Dublin to Bermuda

I am relocating to Bermuda. I have a few items I want to ship - home office, clothes and bedding, and a few over-the-counter kitchen appliances. The cheapest quote for shipping by sea I got is €4400. There might be some additional expenses at customs not included plus insurance. The value of the items I want to ship is less than €1700. Is it worth shipping or am I better off doing a garage sale and starting over in Bermuda? I am worried that Bermuda might be too expensive and cost me a lot more to set up but if apartments come semi-furnished it may not cost that much.My biggest expense would be home office.

17 Comments
2024/10/28
22:28 UTC

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Meet-up

Male 27! Moved to Bermuda for a few months. I would love to meet up people here and make a few friends to hang out :) I have rented a moped here, so travelling is not a problem.

5 Comments
2024/10/27
21:29 UTC

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Money exchange in Bermuda

What other ways outside of Western Union can someone from the States send money to family members in Bermy?

4 Comments
2024/10/27
01:24 UTC

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Tips and tricks!!

I’m last minute able to visit Bermuda next week. Any suggestions? Totally open to new experiences. What did you enjoy? Thanks

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2024/10/26
00:13 UTC

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Family vacation: Hamilton Princess or Cambridge Beaches?

Hi folks:

Planning to visit the island for the first time next year with my wife and kiddos (6 and 10). Timing is late April. After some research it seems like these two resorts best fit our needs and budget. Anyone out there have experience at either (or, even better, both) that can offer advice?

Open to suggestions of any properties I might have overlooked too! We are looking for:

  1. a beautiful beach within walking distance that isn’t too crowded

  2. a pool where kids can be kids that also has a nice lounging area for parents when taking a break from playing Mommy/Daddy Walrus

  3. a suite that allows for the kids to bunk in their own room (pullout sofa in a separate seating area is fine)

  4. a reasonably updated, fresh, clean room and furnishings

Any advice would be sincerely appreciated. Thanks!

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2024/10/24
14:52 UTC

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Bermudan Christmas Traditions

Hello! I have some family coming over from Bermuda (not native) along with their partner (native) for Christmas and I was just wondering what traditions/food you would normally have on Christmas eve/Christmas to surprise them?

9 Comments
2024/10/23
16:00 UTC

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$1 & $5 USD bills

Hi, I'm heading off island soon and want to get some low number USD bills. Back in the UK you can order 1s etc when ordering USD for tipping at all inclusives. Is there any way to do the same here? When I've taken cash out at the bank it was all larger bills.

4 Comments
2024/10/22
15:32 UTC

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Seizing the sunshine

The Government provides some information about solar hot water systems. I thought this description of how they're used in Barbados was interesting.

Seizing the sunshine: Barbados’ thriving solar water heater industry

6 Comments
2024/10/22
13:25 UTC

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High yield savings account?

Is there anything like this on the island?

5 Comments
2024/10/21
12:43 UTC

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Best weather site?

Knowing the weather on the island - including the winds, and tide - makes a big difference. Any opinion on where to get the best forecast?

4 Comments
2024/10/21
10:15 UTC

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Bonfire Night?

I'm coming to Bermuda in the first week of November. Is Bonfire Night an event in Bermuda?

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2024/10/20
21:10 UTC

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Bermuda Rail Trail

I'm taking a cruise to Bermuda in April. We'll be there for three days and I read that there is a rail trail. I'm looking for any information about it. The cruise line is selling bike tours but I think I'd rather rent my own bike and go off in my own. Any thoughts about this plan? Is the trail fully paved or would I need to rent a mountain bike? Are there any areas I might want to avoid? I've never been to Bermuda and am very much looking forward to it.

5 Comments
2024/10/19
21:38 UTC

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Halloween

Any adult Halloween parties/events going on in Bermuda this year?

3 Comments
2024/10/19
18:31 UTC

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Family friendly luxury hotel

Could I please get some help with a luxury hotel recommendation for a family (2 and 4 year old)? Highest priority is a very calm beach. Second priority would be ability to get to other restaurants/dining options easily.

The Loren is cheaper than St. Regis and Rosewood for our dates so would lean there if it fits out priorities.

I'm also open to the next tier of hotels (Cambridge, Grotto, Pompano, Reefs) if those would be better for a family.

15 Comments
2024/10/19
11:40 UTC

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Help with validating memories (places mostly), please.

Native here, but have not been home since 1983 and have been in the states mostly since. Born at King Edward and then lived in an apt on Bostock Hill in Paget until we moved away, and I'm trying to figure out if these memories are from this road or another relatives house or where I could have been. Or maybe I'm combining memories? I won't give last names (possibly in DM though because some of the relatives back then are no longer with us). I don't mind doxxing myself really because I'm sure a lot of people knew at least one or more of my relatives and might guess. I am not in contact with my dads side of the family anymore to ask them questions. I'm just trying to make sense of these memories and where I could have been. The memory specifically in question is being up high and looking out through flowery trees and foliage, a beach below, and across a seemingly big distance of water (Since I was young it could've seemed a larger distance than it was), and I could see cruise ships docked. I always associated this memory with my Aunt Dot and Uncle Mannys house, but my mom said that can't be because she lived one house below and over from us on a different road. I also remember catching toads in the yard with my brother and our neighbor whose first name I do remember, but again don't want to dox anyone. He was a relative of the family who lived in the apt below us. But back to this memory. Does anyone know what parish or where I could have been that would have been high up and looked across out to the docked big ships? I know what my grandparents house was called but don't recall what parish they lived in and can provide that if necessary. I'm not sure if the memory could be associated with their house or if I'm just possibly mixing memories and it's just somewhere else my mom or dad took me. I've asked my mom and she can't think of where I could have been so it's possible I was with my dad or one of his family members at the time. I'm sorry this is so vague and may not be enough to go on. Even just suggestions might help me narrow it down. I tried to look up my papas obituary, but I keep getting another gentleman who had the same name and also worked at the telephone company lol Thank you and hope everyone is well=)

10 Comments
2024/10/16
14:51 UTC

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Playgrounds in Bermuda

Ahoy all,

I'll be here in Bermuda for the next few days (on a cruise) and would like to take my toddler to a playground.

My data connection isn't great at the moment and I'm having trouble finding some. Just searching "playground" on Google Maps seems to return pretty much every park, regardless of if there's actually a playground there or not.

We'll be taking public transit from the Royal Dockyard, so something nearby a water taxi or bus stop is preferred. We don't mind a long trip.

It doesn't need to be anything fancy. Just some slides and swings and regular stuff. Bathrooms there or nearby would be a plus.

Google Maps shows a playground at Long Bay Beach in Somerset, but it's marked as closed?

Thanks!

9 Comments
2024/10/15
15:52 UTC

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Italians in Bermuda?

Ciao a tutti!

I am due to move to Bermuda in a few months and was wondering if there are any expats from Italy or Italians / Italian speakers in general or communities of this sort?

Grazie mille

Edit: also if anyone would prefer to DM me and possibly meet, I’d be happy to introduce myself in more detail!

5 Comments
2024/10/14
19:03 UTC

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Working in Emergency Department or Urgent Treatment Centre?

Are there any medical staff here who have experience of working in the Emergency Department or Urgent Treatment Centre? I’m a GP and Emergency Physician in the UK interested in locum work in the ED or UTC. I’ve been in touch with the Chief of Service, but I’d like to gain a more informal sense of what these services are like. I meet all the criteria for registration with the Bermuda Medical Council.

4 Comments
2024/10/14
13:46 UTC

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Midterm Camp

Register Today! Camp located at Rockaway SDA church in Somerset ! If you are unable to get your child to and from camp we are offering a pick up and drop off service 😊

0 Comments
2024/10/14
04:52 UTC

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Bike insurance

Hi folks,

Just got my renewal quote through from the insurer for my bike (a Honda Activia 125 - nothing fancy!)

The quote is over $400 - is this fairly typical or is it worth “shopping around”?

Cheers

5 Comments
2024/10/13
15:33 UTC

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UK to Bermuda relocation costs

Does anyone have recent experience shipping enough furniture for a 2 or 3 bedroom house from UK to Bermuda? I.e shipping costs and also potentially packing and unpacking. And if there were other relocation costs you may have incurred (besides potential import taxes)

7 Comments
2024/10/12
21:50 UTC

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Work Permit Processing Times

I'm moving to the island soon and my employer has just submitted the work permit - they seem to be quite optimistic in getting it in 2-3 weeks (they applied for the expedited one). However, looking online, I've seen longer wait times. Wondering if anyone has recently applied and how long it took!

4 Comments
2024/10/12
18:32 UTC

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