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Perseid Meteor Shower

Brightest Perseid meteor shower ever!

Brightest of all! A meteor shower is about to take place on the 12th of August, but it’s not just a regular meteor shower. Astronomers suppose that this will be the brightest meteor…

7 August 2017 - Reading time: < 1 minute
Coral Spawning Bonaire

Coral Spawning 2017

Synchronized swimming is crucial!
Scientists still don’t know how the adult corals manage to release their gametes exactly at the same time, but this “synchronized swimming” is crucial, because the gametes of most coral species have a shelf life of only a few hours.

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Twin Otter Divi Air

Great news for island hoppers!

Divi has been a nice alternative for some time, but because the airline only flew with Britten-Norman Islanders, which only can contain 8-9 people  and the fact that Divi only flew 5 to 6 times a day (only with daylight), the possibilities were limited.

11 July 2017 - Reading time: < 1 minute
Sebastians Restaurant Bonaire

Review Sebastian’s Restaurant Bonaire

Sebastian’s is for the time being, the best restaurant on the island! It is located between the ‘Laguna Marina’ the manmade lagoon, that also houses the Plaza Resort, and Kralendijk.

31 January 2017 - Reading time: < 1 minute
Traffic rules Bonaire don't mention bad roads

Traffic rules Bonaire, not very complicated!

For visitors from North America or European countries who are already used to driving on the right side of the road, driving on Bonaire might be very easy, but because the island does not yet have any traffic lights and Bonaire uses a large part of the international road signs, it is not very complicated for guests from other countries to participate in traffic here either.

5 March 2016 - Reading time: 3 minutes
Kiteboarding Bonaire sprong

Kitesurf Jump 101: How to Boost Your Airtime and Get Maximum Hangtime on Bonaire

If you’re a kiteboarding enthusiast visiting Bonaire, Sunwise Bonaire can help you find the perfect place to stay close to Atlantis Beach, a great kitesurfing location. To jump high while kiteboarding, build up speed, send your kite upwards, level out the kite and create lift, and jump off the board.

11 July 2015 - Reading time: 3 minutes
Booked For The Wrong Island

Funny Holiday Complaints: Tales of Travel Mishaps

Have you ever heard of funny holiday complaints that make you scratch your head in disbelief? Thomas Cook used to publish lists of these complaints, and they were highly entertaining. But funny complaints are not limited to big travel agencies, as even managers of vacation rentals come across the occasional gem. For instance, a couple booked an apartment on Bonaire, thinking it was a hotel with the same name on an island in the South Pacific.

20 May 2015 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Bonaire caves: wonderland beneath the surface

Bonaire has around 400 caves, some of which are accessible to visitors, but some require some climbing and crawling. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a lamp. Tour operators offer cave tours. Popular spots include Washington Slagbaai, Sabadeco and El Pueblo Villas. Cave Tours Bonaire is a must-visit for dry and wet caves. Sunwise Bonaire has villas nearby.

15 May 2015 - Reading time: 4 minutes