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Bonaire – a Caribbean delight
Located outside the hurricane belt, eighty-six miles east of Aruba, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire offers year-round sunshine, low annual rainfall, coral formations and the most abundant fish population in the Caribbean.
Known for scuba diving and snorkeling, it is also offs a range of eco-adventure activities from sea and mangrove kayaking to windsurfing and kite boarding.
Bonaire has been at the forefront of nature preservation and conservation and strives to be a top eco-friendly Caribbean destinations.
What's on offer
Eden Beach Resort's new spa
The new Aqua Spa and Gym at the Eden Beach Resort's new spa offersviews of the Caribbean Sea and Klein Bonaire.
The spa offers a variety of massage treatments, including sports massages.Harbour Village Concierge Dive
The Harbour Village Concierge Dive provides a full diving service including a private guide for shore diving
In addition to the Concierge Dive programme, Great Adventures Bonaire dive shop provides complimentary enriched air upgrades to all enriched air-certified divers.
The oxygen-enriched air allows divers to lengthen no-decompression limits while shortening surface intervals and reducing the risk of decompression sickness.
Piet Boon Bonaire
Piet Boon Bonaire is offering guests staying at their villas the option to purchase a pre-paid credit card to be used at the newly opened Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire.
Bonaire Landsailing Adventures
Bonaire Landsailing Adventures offers landsailing with all training is provided.
With a few laps around the course to feel the wind in the sail, guests will be in complete control.
Epic Tours Bonaire
Epic Tours Bonaire has added a new boat to its fleet with the 40 ft. catamaran MUSHI MUSHI.
The catamaran can hold up to 26 people (excluding staff), and be booked to host private tours.
Kiteboarding Bonaire
Kiteboarding Bonaire, the longest operating kitesurfing school has instructors that include pro riders from Europe, South America and South Africa.
Lessons, for all skill levels, and can be taught in Spanish, English, German, Dutch and Papiamentu.
Rancho Washikemba
Rancho Washikemba has expanded its stable of horses by adding four more Paso Fino horses named Fantastico, La Reina, Flecha and Zorro.
The Ranch offers ride and swim tours.
Dinner In A Box
Dinner In A Box delivers food from 27 well established restaurants and can be at guests' accommodations within 45 minutes of placing an order.
Caesar Finies
Bonaire has launched its first on-island social media influencer, Caesar Finies.
Born in Rincon, the island's oldest city, Caesar is well known in the windsurfing industry and will be posting daily photos/videos on his Instagram, Facebook and YouTube channel that will showcase the best spots on Bonaire and visiting tips.
Accommodation
Accommodation on the island ranges from full-service oceanfront resorts and condominiums to intimate guesthouses and small inns.
For those who prefer more luxurious accommodation, the Bonaire Villa Collection features the finest villas on Bonaire.
Getting to Bonaire
American Airlines: Miami - Bonaire
Starting in June 2018, American will fly a weekly non-stop service from Miami International Airport (MIA) every Saturday.
Delta Airlines: Atlanta - Bonaire
Delta has a weekly non-stop service from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Bonaire every Saturday and Sunday.
United Airlines: Houston - Bonaire
United has a weekly non-stop service from George Bush International Airport (IAH) every Saturday. Return flight will depart Bonaire every Sunday.
United Airlines: Newark - Bonaire
United also fly a weekly non-stop service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every Saturday.
Sunwing: Toronto - Bonaire
Sunwing fly a weekly non-stop service from Toronto (YYZ) every Sunday.