Planning your next vacation to Bermuda? You'll find that by the time you're done reading, your trip agenda will be full of much more than just beaches. Wildlife, culture and history are a plenty here, and you won't want to miss out on some of these excursions.

Most beaches are open to the public, but there are a few private beaches around Bermuda that quieter families or couples will ...

Planning your next vacation to Bermuda? You'll find that by the time you're done reading, your trip agenda will be full of much more than just beaches. Wildlife, culture and history are a plenty here, and you won't want to miss out on some of these excursions.

Most beaches are open to the public, but there are a few private beaches around Bermuda that quieter families or couples will enjoy. Most resorts offer guests their own private stretches of beach for a more relaxing experience.

Some of the most unusual wildlife is also found in Bermuda. Over 350 different bird species, 650 species of fish and other unique animals can be found on the islands. Dolphins, tree frogs and sea turtles are an exciting find for kids, as well as wildlife enthusiasts.

For the history buffs in your travel party, Bermuda is Great Britain's oldest colony. There are shipwrecks, colonial sites and plenty of historic activities to experience. The town of St. George is known for its old homes and churches. Hamilton was also incorporated in 1793 and has a bounty of antiquity for visitors to explore.

And of course, the water sports in Bermuda are supreme. Go boating in the Atlantic Ocean and catch some fish or watch for dolphins. Surfing is also wildly popular here, specifically around Horseshoe Bay Beach, Bouncer Beach or Tucker's Town and Castle Island. Landlubbers or green thumbs will enjoy Somers Garden, or the world-renown golf courses of Bermuda.