Bermuda is a little slice of paradise only 700 miles off the coast of North Carolina. It’s a convenient retreat for those who are looking for a stately place to do nothing, if by “nothing” you mean golfing, tanning and snorkeling the day away. Favored by celebrities, politicians and power-suit players, the island has a reputation for attracting the wealthy and educated set that can be traced to its English pedigree. Bermuda’s resorts, carry on the British tradition, for even the island’s day-to-day culture embraces activities like high tea and cricket. To keep the island’s streets from turning into a parking lot, residents are allowed only one car per household; visitors can opt for rented moped or take taxis (they’re not allowed to drive or rent cars). This peaceful, traffic-free destination prompted resident Mark Twain to remark: “You can go to heaven if you want. I’d rather stay in Bermuda.” Sophistication aside, the weather hovers at a temperate 65 to 80 degrees, making it a nearby, summery getaway all year round. So book your Bermuda vacation, get yourself a pair of Bermuda shorts, and join the crew sipping dark ’n’ stormys during cocktail hour.