Destination Weddings and Honeymoons

A visit to Bonaire is really a visit to its surrounding waters. The Bonaire National Marine Park, which encompasses the entire coastline down to a depth of 200 feet, boasts countless dive sites, many reachable from shore, and more than 70 sites with boat moorings. Bonaire and satellite Klein Bonaire together are one of the most popular dive destinations in the world due to the variety of sea life and ideal diving conditions with dependable 100-foot-plus visibility. Shore diving is the order of the day, every day, and as you drive around the island you'll regularly see scuba enthusiasts traipsing in and out of the water at dive site entry points marked by yellow-painted stones.

If you've had enough of Bonaire's relaxed pace, venture to Lac Bay on the eastern shore to watch world-class wind surfers rocket across the shallows where annual pro competitions are held. You may even want to take a lesson yourself.

Although Bonaire is not known for hopping nightlife, there are many excellent award-winning restaurants representing cuisines from around the world. Be sure to try several on your next trip.

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

• Visiting the forlorn slave huts at Rode Pan
• Learning to wind surf at Sorobon Lac Bay
• Night diving at Kralendijk's Town Pier
• Picnicking among the birds at Washington-Slagbaai National Park
• Dancing and drinking at Karel's