Bonaire is synonymous with world-class scuba diving, snorkeling, and flamingos... but it doesn't have much else. Are you looking for luxury accommodations? Fantastic shopping? A vibrant nightlife? Haute cuisine? Flashy casinos? Flawless fairways? Then you've got the wrong island. But if you're looking for some of the most spectacular underwater sights in all of the Caribbean alongside some great bird watching-- and a relaxed, undeveloped, and off-the-radar vacation destination-- then you've hit the jackpot.
The flamingos of Bonaire call the salinas, amongst other spots on the island, their home. Their habitat is a spectacular and sometimes over-looked feature of Bonaire-- her striking natural beauty. Washington Slagbaai National Park, laced with excellent hiking trails, is a great place to see the fantastic variety of Bonaire's flora and fauna. And for an island so small, you'll find unexpected diversity-- from arid desert-- like hillsides punctuated by little bit the bent and sparse divi divi tree to marshy mangroves.
And the birds! There are parrots and parakeets, pelicans and pink flamingos... to name a few.
Bonaire's beaches shouldn't be completely ignored. There are some choice strips of sand to enjoy. Klein Bonaire is fringed by several classic white-sanded stretches and the rose-hued shores of Bonaire's Pink Beach are an extraordinary sight. Everywhere you go, Bonaire's waters are a brilliantly crisp blue.
So, don't overlook Bonaire-- it's a delightful Caribbean hideaway. Her quiet waters hold some of the liveliest sights in the Caribbean-- don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling around.