Bonaire
Coral reefs, fish and sponge gardens
Take flights to Bonaire for quaint colonial towns, zesty Caribbean flavours and world-class diving in azure waters.
Things to do
Travel to Bonaire to dive in the topaz waters of Bonaire’s national marine park, necklaced with pristine coral reefs that teem with technicolour fish, turtles and rays. Underwater cameras can help you capture the moment.
Shopping
Explore the relaxed backstreets of Bonaire capital Kralendijk for one-off gifts from shell jewellery to vibrant paintings and Caribbean fashion. Dutch cheese and blue-and-white Delft ceramics are flashbacks to colonial times..
Restaurants
As the sun goes down, pick a waterfront restaurant to dine with sea views and refreshing breezes. Plump shrimp, spicy conch chowder and garlicky goat curry are local favourites on any Bonaire holiday.
Nightlife
Laid-back reggae grooves and steel bands keep the atmosphere upbeat along Kralendijk's seafront. After flights to Bonaire sip a margarita or local beer in the shadow of the brightly painted Dutch colonial houses.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Bonaire. Catch the flamboyant costumed parades and rhythmic beats of Bonaire Carnival in February, or the soulful grooves of June's Heineken Jazz Festival.
Upcoming events
- Bonaire CarnivalFeb - Mar 2012 (annual)
- Bonaire Dive Into SummerJun - Sep 2012 (annual)
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Things to do
SpotlightGoto Meer
Huge petrol storage tanks herald an unlikely top spot to view some of the island's 5000-plus flamingos in the wild. More about this item
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Handmade T-shirts, batik and crafts inspired by the sea are sold in this brightly painted building on Kaya Grandi street. More about this item
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SpotlightIt Rains Fishes
This breeze-cooled, open-sided restaurant in Kralendijk combines formal classics with tropical fare. Laid-back service from Dutch and South American denim-clad More about this item
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