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Delta Airlines to Bonaire again after COVID-19

Delta Airlines will return to Bonaire from June!

Now that the corona virus spread globally appears to be leveling and nearly all countries are easing their pandemic measures, Delta Airlines announces plans to reopen flight schedules to the Caribbean and Bonaire again! That is – of course – if Bonaire indeed will re-open its airspace again by mid-June…

19 May 2020 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Bonaire in 100 photos – Salt Pier

On the southwest side of Bonaire, near the salt pans and the large mountains of salt from Cargill, there is a large transport pier to load the salt into the ships. This salt pier is also a great dive site.

16 May 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minutes
Koraal Bonaire

Major breakthrough against coral bleaching

Much of the coral on Bonaire is in danger of disappearing, putting the economies of diving tourism locations, such as our island, in danger.

15 May 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minutes
Coronavirus Update Bonaire

Flight ban on Bonaire extended

Ministers Van Nieuwenhuizen (Infrastructure and Water Management) and De Jonge (Public Health, Welfare and Sport) have informed the House of Representatives of the extension of the flight bans to the BES islands…

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Bonaire in 100 photos – Wayaká

Washington Slagbaai’s Wayaká area hosts three different beaches, consequently named Wayaká I, II and III. Though they are different, all are great for both diving and snorkeling.

14 May 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minutes
Chogogo flamingo Bonaire

Bonaire in 100 photos – Chogogo

Bonaire is one of only four breeding grounds for the Caribbean flamingo. In the southern part of the island we find the Flamingo Sanctuary in the Pekelmeer. This reserve is strictly forbidden to humans, so the flamingos can breed here in peace.

12 May 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minutes
Coronavirus Update

On the way back?

At a press conference of the tourism minister, it became clear that Aruba focuses on reopening the external economy, from 1 July 2020.

11 May 2020 - Reading time: 2 minutes
Team Sunwise op de Red Hill

The Red Hill Hike

Bonaire is known for its beautiful underwater world, but it has more to offer than that! From pretty beaches with green palm trees to desserts with big cacti, Bonaire has is all! If you are a fan of hiking Bonaire has a lot of beautiful hikes you can discover!

8 May 2020 - Reading time: 3 minutes
Property Management Bonaire

New website and corporate identity

Today we introduce our new corporate identity and our new website!
With the new designs, Sunwise focuses on the future and for our future and current guests, we believe this means a more recognizable logo and a website that is more accessible, easier to navigate and more intuitive.

7 May 2020 - Reading time: 2 minutes
Sorobongebied Bonaire

Bonaire in 100 photos – Sorobon area

A barrier reef protects the beautiful Lac Bay on which this area, including the beach resort of the same name and the famous Hang Out Beachbar, lies and keeps the shallow waters calm.

11 February 2020 - Reading time: 2 minutes
Sea Turtle at Salt Pier

Bonaire in 100 photos – Sea Turtle

Three of the seven different sea turtle species live on Bonaire. This big headed turtle, green sea turtle and sea turtle hatch their eggs on the small sandy beaches of our beautiful island.

10 February 2020 - Reading time: 2 minutes
Malmok at Slagbaai Bonaire

Bonaire in 100 photos – Malmok

The Malmok area, in the north of the Washington Slagbaai National Park, has a long history that starts with the earliest period we know, in which Indian tribes…

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Verkeer op Bonaire

New traffic rules on Bonaire!

As of tomorrow, August 1, 2019, the amended Road Traffic Ordinance will enter into force on Bonaire. The island is getting busier, due to increasing tourism figures and the growth of the population.
So, it’s time for an adjustment of the traffic rules, because busier roads require (slightly) stricter rules.

31 July 2019 - Reading time: 4 minutes
KLM Delta Airline Schedule

New Airline Schedules Bonaire 2018-2019

Considerable expansion of possibilities! Not too long ago it could be quite complicated to get to our small island in the Caribbean Sea. The major airlines only flew occasionally to Bonaire, but luckily…

29 November 2018 - Reading time: 2 minutes
At Sea Restaurant Bonaire Review

Review restaurant At Sea Bonaire

Delicious! Just arrived on Bonaire and looking for a restaurant, with the time zone difference in our head. At Sea was the 1st restaurant we came across. We were actually a bit…

19 August 2018 - Reading time: < 1 minutes
Cuba Compagnie Bonaire Review

Review Cuba Compagnie Bonaire

A taste of Havana! For those who can not travel to Cuba here is a taste of Havana. They make a really good Mojito with Cuban rum to get you started. Great…

11 August 2018 - Reading time: < 1 minutes
Foodies Bonaire Review

Review Foodies Bonaire

Excellent lunch! Foodies is relatively new to Bonaire and is located on one of the nicer spots of the island. Nice setting combined with really good food and great service. We had…

8 August 2018 - Reading time: < 1 minutes
Vakantiewoningverhuur

How can I successfully rent out my holiday home?

To rent or not to rent? Your (second) home on Bonaire is your own little piece of paradise in a tropical location. Here you can escape from the daily worries, or just…

2 August 2018 - Reading time: 3 minutes
Electric Tribe Festival Bonaire

Electric Tribe Festival Bonaire a big succes!

Last Saturday, July 7, finally the time had come: the long-announced, first-ever festival with electronic music on Bonaire, finally opened its gates on the Kunuku Arawak site.

9 July 2018 - Reading time: < 1 minutes
Weather Bonaire

The weather Bonaire, a dull weather forecast daily

Little temperature differences and temperatures below twenty degrees C, 68F, are hardly ever measured!

18 May 2018 - Reading time: 3 minutes
Capriccio Restaurant Bonaire Review

Review Capriccio Bonaire

Always the best in Bonaire! Last week our visit was great again. The plate of anti pasti was amazing. The atmosphere and the staf is nice and the wines are great and…

29 April 2018 - Reading time: < 1 minutes
KLM verlengt service op Bonaire

KLM service to Bonaire extended

Until the summer of 2018 Tourism Corporation Bonaire and Koninklijke LuchtvaartMaatschappij (KLM) announced that its winter flight is now extended till October 23rd, 2018. KLM included in its flight itinerary, a new…

2 February 2018 - Reading time: < 1 minutes
Sunwing Schedule Bonaire

Second season Sunwing Canada confirmed!

Tot de zomer van 2018 Sunwing (not to be confused with Sunwise 🙂 ) has confirmed the second winter season 2018/2019 to Bonaire. Tourism Corporation Bonaire is in conversations with Sunwing in order…

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Twin Otter Divi Air

Divi Divi Air introduce their new Twin-Otter planes

Tot de zomer van 2018 Divi Divi Air introduced their new DHC-6 Twin-Otter aircraft on January 29th, 2018 during an official inaugural flight. The aircraft has19 seats which is still a relatively…

1 February 2018 - Reading time: < 1 minutes
WereldDealWeken KLM september 2017

They are finally there: the KLM WorldDealWeeks!

Discount on holiday rentals At the same time the KLM WereldDealWeken (WorldDealWeeks) are running and the TUIfly actions that most of the time run simultaneously, most of our holiday home owner clients…

6 September 2017 - Reading time: < 1 minutes