Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
September 6
is
Bonaire Day
, a national holiday and island-wide cele-
bration hosted each year by one of the island's six neighborhoods.
Annual Events
June
The
Dive Into Adventure Bonaire
(formerly Bonaire Dive Festival),
sponsored by the US-based Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) and Rodale's
Scuba Diving Magazine
, has become the island's most important dive
event. The week-long festival focuses on conservation of the world's coral
reefs and marine ecosystems and educates divers and snorkelers about
their conservation responsibilities. The event also features eco-adventure
events and is popular with nature lovers from around the world.
October
The
Bonaire International Sailing Regatta
features sailboats from
the micro class, guided from shore, to huge yachts and trimarans. After the
races, everyone heads to happy hour, followed by nightly music and
entertainment.
TOURIST INFO:
For exact dates and information
about this year's festivals and special events, con-
tact
Tourism Corporation Bonaire
,
800-266-
2473 (in the US) or 717-8322 (on Bonaire);
www.infobonaire.com.
Getting to Bonaire
By Air
If you arrive by air, you will land on
Flamingo Interna-
tional Airport's
8,100-foot-long runway. The small, modern
airport (the airport code is BON) is on the west coast, about
five minutes by car from the capital, Kralendijk. Contact the
airport at
717-5600.
You'll find an ATM and car rental offices at the arrival terminal. Maps and
tourist information are available outside the baggage claim area, and
taxis meet all flights.
Several carriers serve the island, and the number and frequency of flights
is increasing. In addition, charter flights are sometimes available, so
check with vacation wholesalers and certified travel agents who specialize
in the Caribbean, then double-check their quotes with a bit of Internet
research before you decide how to travel. With some investigation, you can
uncover great deals, especially during the off-season.
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