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Bonaire in 100 photos – Koningsdam

The MS Koningsdam sails to Bonaire, a destination beloved for its beautiful nature, tranquility and outstanding snorkeling and diving sites. The port of Kralendijk welcomes many cruise ships annually and is located in the heart of the city. Which makes it an ideal base for visitors to explore the island.

28 August 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – longest tree

The longest tree on Bonaire, surrounded by local legends and admired for its length, is a symbol of the island’s pristine beauty and tells a story of resilience and survival despite harsh climatic conditions.

15 August 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – Local fishermen

On Bonaire, local fishermen employ fishing methods rooted in generations-old traditions. To provide the community with fresh fish. Their practices contribute to both preserving their way of life and enriching tourism by sharing their knowledge and traditions.

6 August 2020 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Free travel from Aruba to Bonaire suspended

As per today, 6 Augusts 2020, Aruba is seen as a high-risk country for Bonaire. People who are currently still traveling to Bonaire from a high-risk country, such as Aruba, must be quarantined for 14 days at home.

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Emergency measures prolonged

The emergency measures that were in force since July 14, to determine who is welcome on Bonaire and which guests are still seen as too great a risk, are prolonged until September 1

2 August 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – Lora parrot

Bonaire is home to the Lora parrot, essential for biodiversity due to their seed-dispersing diet. The island protects this species with programs that include the community and tourists. Thanks to the efforts of all, there is hope for the Lora’s survival.

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Bonaire in 100 photos – Lighthouse

Bonaire’s Willemstoren, built in 1837 and named after King William I, is the island’s oldest lighthouse and plays a crucial role in maritime navigation. It serves as a historical symbol of the connection between Bonaire and the Netherlands and is a popular tourist destination.

20 July 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute
Casa Coco Bonaire

Casa Coco Bonaire in the cinemas!

A Rotterdam-based boarding house owner on Bonaire, played by Joke Bruijs, who has been staying on the island regularly in real life for many years, finds her childhood love again, when he visits ‘Dushi Boneiru’ with a group of friends for a vacation.

15 July 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute
Coronavirus Update Bonaire

Aruba opens borders for the USA, what does that mean for Bonaire?

With Aruba allowing guests from the United States to come to the island, it goes without saying that Bonaire has checked its admission policy for the consequences of this decision. The USA is not one of the low-risk countries from which travelers can come to Bonaire at the moment.

9 July 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – klein Bonaire

Klein Bonaire is an uninhabited, protected 6-square-mile paradise known for its pristine beaches and rich marine life. Part of the Bonaire National Marine Park, it offers excellent snorkeling and diving amid corals and sea turtles, and is easily accessible by boat from Bonaire.

4 July 2020 - Reading time: 2 minutes
Free Cancellation New Lockdown

FREE cancellation in case of new lockdown!

In consultation with our homeowner clients, we offer our guests, if the airspace of Bonaire closes again for aircraft from the country where the guest comes from, to opt for cancellation of the accommodation free of charge, or for rescheduling the dates.

26 June 2020 - Reading time: 6 minutes
Coronavirus Update Bonaire

It’s final: Bonaire will partially reopen on July 1!

Today the final decision to slowly open Bonaire to tourists again, was announced by Governor Rijna. According to Rijna, Bonaire now has sufficient testing and care capacity to cope with a possible outbreak.

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Bonaire in 100 photos – Junior Tecla

Junior Tecla from Bonaire is an inspiration. His story shows how active he is, encouraging young people and the local community. Together with his “Vibenation” band, he creates new music especially known in the Netherlands Antilles.

23 June 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute
Grotten op Bonaire

What to do on Bonaire: 10 best tips!

Discover Bonaire beyond diving and snorkeling with activities like cave tours, landsailing, mini-golf, beach clubs, hiking, kayaking through mangroves, exploring Lac Bay, wakeboarding, photo safaris, and renting motorboats for trips to Klein Bonaire. Enjoy a diverse vacation experience on this beautiful island.

22 June 2020 - Reading time: 5 minutes
Caribische Keuken Bonaire

The friendly Antillean cuisine with lots of comfort food

In our article about our favorite snack on Bonaire, the “pastechi,” we touched on Jurino Ignacio of the website Antilliaans-Eten.nl (Antillean Cuisine) and author of five Antillean cookbooks.The Dutch Parool picked up…

21 June 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute
TUI fly to Bonaire again

Free COVID-19 test with TUI fly!

TUI fly, like KLM, will be resuming its service to Bonaire! TUI is offering a free mandatory COVID-19 test to all travelers until August 31. This includes those who only have an airline ticket and individual accommodations arranged through Sunwise Bonaire.

20 June 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute
Food Bank Bonaire

Special projects in ‘corona time’

When the island went into lockdown due to the corona virus, this was a major setback for a lot of families who depend on tourism. The good thing is that a lot of people on the island decided to work together and help.

18 June 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – Pelican

Bonaire’s pelicans are common along the coastal areas, in the mangroves and near the salt pans. This spectacular bird makes for a fun sight with its fishing.

13 June 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute
Coronavirus Update

These ‘corona rules’ should keep our guests safe

Now that Bonaire is being opened up to tourists again, we hereby present the broad outline of the protocols that we have drawn up in recent months.

10 June 2020 - Reading time: 2 minutes
Coronavirus Update Bonaire

Airspace Bonaire (partially) reopened!

Governor Rijna announced today, among other things, that the airspace of Bonaire will be (partly) reopened!

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Veilig vliegen coronacrisis

RIVM experts: ‘Small chance of someone infecting an entire plane’

Binnenkort mogen toeristen vanuit Nederland, waarschijnlijk weer met het vliegtuig naar Bonaire. Zolang mensen met symptomen daar eerlijk over zijn en thuisblijven, zijn de wetenschappers van het RIVM niet bang dat vliegtuigpassagiers elkaar op grote schaal zullen infecteren.

8 June 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute
Coronavirus Update

Maybe to Curaçao again from July 1!

The airport of Curaçao will probably be reopened to holiday travelers from the Netherlands, on July 1.

7 June 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Bonaire in 100 photos – Lora

Parrots on Bonaire are called Loras. These colorful birds can be found all over the island and are known for their bright green feathers and long sharp beaks.

4 June 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute
Coronavirus Update Bonaire

Traveling from the Netherlands to Bonaire again!

Travel advice for Dutch people to Bonaire, among other places and countries, will be adjusted from orange to yellow, unless the corona virus is not yet sufficiently controlled or unless countries do not yet welcome Dutch tourists or impose quarantine upon arrival.

3 June 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute
Pastechi Bonaire

Our favorite ‘snack’ from Bonaire

We think that you must not miss this delicacy when you’re on Bonaire! A lot of local people eat this ‘snack’ as breakfast or lunch. At some of the popular selling points you have to be there before 11am, or they will already be sold out!

1 June 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute