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Villa in Kralendijk
Stunning Bonaire Hilltop Villa 5 bdrm + 3 pools
Sep 30 – Oct 7
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Casa at Sea
Aug 22 – 29
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NEW - 6 bedroom - Oceanfront Bonaire Beach Villa
Mar 24 – 31
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Jun 29 – Jul 6
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Kas Playa
Oct 26 – Nov 2
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With Aruba and Curacao, Bonaire makes up the ABC Islands (geddit?) that lie in the Caribbean Sea only 50 miles from the coast of South America. Unlike the majority of the Caribbean islands, they are not in the region’s hurricane belt and are in consequence dry and fairly arid, with a year-round warm and sunny climate. This, of course, is good news for vacationers seeking powder-sand beaches on which to relax, and calm waters for splashing about in. In the towns, like the capital, Kralendijk, you can wander among colorful Dutch Caribbean architecture, shop at markets for gifts to take home, such as the locally produced salt, or visit museums and old houses to learn about the colonial history of the island. But the big draw on this tropical paradise is its abundant nature, both on dry land and in the balmy blue water surrounding it.
Animal magic
Flamingos are one of the many bird species that has found protection on Bonaire. At the southern end of the island, the Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary is one of only four areas in the world where flamingos breed. Visitors aren't allowed inside, so you’ll need to take up a spot on nearby Pink Beach with a good pair of binoculars to see them. At Echo Parrot Sanctuary, on the other hand, there are weekly tours to introduce visitors to the yellow-shouldered Amazon parrot, known as the lora in the local Papiamento language. There are only around 900 of these endangered parrots left on the island, and the sanctuary works to raise awareness of problems that threaten their survival, like the poaching of chicks, and to restore the dry forest habitat that the birds need for nesting.
Donkeys, introduced by European settlers, can be found wild on the island and can cause problems for native wildlife, but working on the premise that this is hardly their fault, Dutch nationals Marina Melis and her husband Ed Koopman have set up a sanctuary that is one of the island’s most popular destinations. Kids, in particular, will love the Donkey Sanctuary Bonaire, which is home to around 500 formerly stray donkeys and where you can help feed them and go all gooey over the foals that are often to be found in residence.
Diving and doing good
Bonaire’s marine environment has not been forgotten when it comes to protecting the natural world and the creatures that call it home. The waters surrounding Bonaire and the small neighboring island of Klein Bonaire are all part of the Bonaire National Marine Park, and the island's entire coastline has been protected for more than 30 years, making this one of the Caribbean’s top diving destinations. The reefs here have been declared some of the healthiest in the region and since Bonaire is the peak of a submerged volcanic mountain, with sloping reefs only 30 feet from the shore, you don't need a boat to get out to the best spots.
To gain access to this wealth of underwater splendor you must buy a $25 nature tag, which grants you a year of unlimited diving and contributes to the maintenance of the marine park. It also includes admission to Washington Slagbaai National Park. The majority of the 86 dive sites available are accessible from shore – you’ll find them by spotting the yellow painted roadside rocks marked with the sites’ names. Popular dives include the Hilma Hooker shipwreck, Captain Don’s Reef, 1,000 Steps Beach and Alice in Wonderland, and you can expect to spot parrot fish, emperor fish, sergeant majors, candy bass, barracudas, and snappers.
One particularly worthwhile underwater adventure is provided by the Buddy Dive dive school. Divers at the school are helping scientists in a coral restoration project to protect and repopulate damaged reefs with healthy staghorn and elkhorn corals. Courses at the school allow you to get involved for as little as half a day, conducting surveys, cleaning, and removing algae and predators to help the coral stay healthy.
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