Bonaire, together with Aruba and Curaçao, forms a group referred to as the ABC Islands of the Leeward Antilles
. The name Bonaire is thought to have originally come from the Caiquetio word 'Bonay'. The early Spanish and Dutch modified its spelling to Bojnaj and also Bonaire, which means "Good Air". Bonaire was part of the Netherlands Antilles until the country's dissolution on 10 October 2010,
when the island (including Klein Bonaire) became a special municipality within the country of the Netherlands. Bonaire's economy is mainly based on tourism. The island caters mainly to scuba divers and snorkelers, as there are few sandy beaches, while the surrounding reefs are easily accessible from the shore. Bonaire is world renowned for its excellent scuba diving
and is consistently rated among the best diving locations in the world. Bonaire's license plates carry the logo
Divers Paradise (in English). Bonaire is also consistently recognized as one of the best destinations for snorkeling
. Wind surfers also make a strong group of island tourists, as the east side of the island (facing the Caribbean Sea) has the large waves and wind gusts needed for windsurfing. Lac Bay, in the south east, is shallow, yet windy, and hence is considered an excellent place for intermediate sailors to improve their skills. Tourism infrastructure in Bonaire is contemporary and based on time-share resorts.
A huge thanks to dear Pat who keeps surprising me with awesome cards! He went on a cruise to the Caribbean and had a great time. Pat, thanks so much for my 1st card sent from Bonaire! :)
Bonaire, together with Aruba and Curaçao, forms a group referred to as the ABC Islands of the Leeward Antilles. The name Bonaire is thought to have originally come from the Caiquetio word 'Bonay'. The early Spanish and Dutch modified its spelling to Bojnaj and also Bonaire, which means "Good Air". Bonaire was part of the Netherlands Antilles until the country's dissolution on 10 October 2010, when the island (including Klein Bonaire) became a special municipality within the country of the Netherlands. Bonaire's economy is mainly based on tourism. The island caters mainly to scuba divers and snorkelers, as there are few sandy beaches, while the surrounding reefs are easily accessible from the shore. Bonaire is world renowned for its excellent scuba diving and is consistently rated among the best diving locations in the world. Bonaire's license plates carry the logo Divers Paradise (in English). Bonaire is also consistently recognized as one of the best destinations for snorkeling. Wind surfers also make a strong group of island tourists, as the east side of the island (facing the Caribbean Sea) has the large waves and wind gusts needed for windsurfing. Lac Bay, in the south east, is shallow, yet windy, and hence is considered an excellent place for intermediate sailors to improve their skills. Tourism infrastructure in Bonaire is contemporary and based on time-share resorts.
A huge thanks to dear Pat who keeps surprising me with awesome cards! He went on a cruise to the Caribbean and had a great time. Pat, thanks so much for my 1st card sent from Bonaire! :)
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