winter tourism.

The New York Times carried a full page article on the Island in its Sunday Travel supplement.

Entitled "What's Doing In Bermuda'' the story, by Enid Nemy, covered items such as Getting Around, What To See, What To Do, Events, Where to Stay, Where To Eat and Night Life.

Ms Nemy wrote: "At one time, Bermuda's busiest tourist season was winter.

Visitors, particularly the affluent, would come for a month or longer.

"Many of today's visitors still prefer the period from November to March, when the army of T-shirts thins and cashmeres move in, when beach life scales down and the temperature favours golf and tennis.

"Hotels and restaurants are not as crowded and cooler does not translate to cold.'' She mentions the 68 Degree Temperature Guarantee operated by many hotels and stores to attract winter visitors.

And she adds: "No matter what the season one of the greatest pleasures of this 21-square-mile Island is the courtesy of Bermudians.

"Virtually every hotel employee, taxi driver and sales clerk smiles and offers a greeting.'' The page shows a Policeman in the Birdcage, a picture of St. George's, the ferry terminal and a map of Bermuda.

It also gives examples of weather and costs of hotels, dinner, taxis and bike rental.

Ms Nemy recommends the Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts, the skirling ceremony (kilted pipers, drummers and dancers) and the tea and fashion show in Number One Shed.