| A Caribbean Island Vacation to Bonaire is | | | | inches of rain which falls between October |
| perhaps not something you have ever | | | | and January, so this balmy climate explains |
| considered. For a start where is Bonaire? The | | | | why people like Bonaire as a Caribbean |
| answer is Bonaire Island is situated in the | | | | Island. |
| southern Caribbean being 50 miles north of | | | | |
| Venezuela and east of Curacao. It is a small | | | | Travellers today like to see attempts made to |
| island covering approximately 111 square | | | | preserve the environment, and Bonaire is |
| miles, being 3 to 7 miles wide and 24 miles | | | | certainly a Caribbean Island which is a |
| long. Bonaire is known as the B of ABC the | | | | pioneer in this area, and so that is one |
| other two being Aruba and Curacao her sister | | | | reason people come here for a Caribbean |
| islands in the Dutch Caribbean. | | | | Island Vacation. They know the marine |
| | | | environment will be well protected which in |
| There are people who swear that they have had | | | | turn gives excellent snorkelling and scuba |
| their best Caribbean Island Vacation here, | | | | diving experiences. This in turn makes |
| and yet this is a flat island with its | | | | Bonaire a popular, and for some divers the |
| highest point being Brandaris Hill peaking at | | | | best Caribbean Island vacation possible. |
| all of 780 feet!! | | | | |
| | | | Bonaire is also chosen by many as a repeat |
| Perhaps the descriptions of Bonaire might | | | | Caribbean Island vacation because of the |
| give you an idea of why it is a Caribbean | | | | warmth and friendliness of the local people. |
| Island well worth a visit. It's when you hear | | | | It also has the reputation of being a very |
| descriptions like 'Best Kept Secret, or | | | | laid back place, where everything is tranquil |
| Unforgettable', that might cause you to | | | | and the pace of life is almost slow to stop |
| consider Bonaire. There is no doubt if you | | | | which many people really love as a complete |
| are looking for a Caribbean Island Vacation | | | | change from the ever increasing pace of their |
| that is unhurried, unspoiled, and | | | | lives. |
| unforgettable then Bonaire could be the place | | | | |
| for you. In addition if you like to scuba | | | | Mind you there is a lively nightlife, many |
| dive, you've probably heard already about the | | | | many places to visit that will give you the |
| pristine reefs around Bonaire Island. There | | | | chance to do things and see things from |
| is another statistic which is pretty | | | | picnicking on the deserted island of Little |
| revealing, and that is the fact that over 30% | | | | Bonaire, to windsurfing. From horseriding to |
| of arrivals on Bonaire have been here before. | | | | strolling through Kralendijk the quaint |
| | | | capital of Bonaire. Then you can climb to the |
| If that isn't evidence enough to persuade you | | | | top of Brandaris Hill, visit Lourdes Grotto, |
| to consider Bonaire for your next Caribbean | | | | gamble at the island's only barefoot casino. |
| Island Vacation, then there is more. | | | | |
| | | | There is so much to do this article can only |
| The weather on Bonaire is another reason | | | | touch the surface but add to this the quality |
| people like it here. You have to remember it | | | | of the hotels and the world class restaurants |
| is only 12 degrees north of the equator, so | | | | and it's easy to see why so many people think |
| the average year round temperature is around | | | | Bonaire gives them their best Caribbean |
| 81 degrees Fahrenheit. There is about 20 | | | | Vacation of all. |