Review of Bonaire
Bonaire
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 Dive Into SummerJun - Sep 2012 (annual)
- Bonaire CarnivalFeb 2013 (annual)
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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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SpotlightIsland Fashions
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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I love this island05 Mar 12
I started diving in Bonaire 11 years ago. This last visit was my thirtieth. I am a master diver and have dived around the world. I now leave my gear in Bonaire - it ticks all my boxes. It has so much to offer the diver, the diner, the sightseer, the activity holidaymaker. Anyone who fails to return after a trip their should take up origami....Sawbones - England
Leisure, Family, Platinum
General impression 5 Hotels 4 Restaurants 4 Activities 5 Shopping 3 Going Out 3 Events 2 Average grade 3.7 Report abuseReviewer's tip
Diving. Snorkelling. Washington Slagbaai national park. The donkey sanctuary. The butterfly farm. Mangrove kayaking. Windsurfing. Kite boarding. Do I need to go on....fantastic food - fish caught that day, reall "the catch of the day".
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Relax on Bonaire24 Jan 12
If you want to relax, Bonaire is the place to be. The Island is small and the main town Kralendijk is a laid back village. It doesn't have the nightlife or shopping possibilities that the other Antilles offer, but if you come to relax, snorkel and dive this is definitely the place to be!!Anja - Netherlands
Leisure, Friends, No member
General impression 4 Hotels 3 Restaurants 4 Activities 3 Shopping 2 Going Out 3 Average grade 3.2 Report abuseReviewer's tip
Visit the island 'Klein Bonaire' and have the snorkel experience of a lifetime.
