British Virgin Islands


Bonaire


Tourism Corporation Bonaire BONAIRE


Size: 112 sq miles Currency: US dollar Population: 16,000 Language: Dutch, but also English, Spanish and Papiamentu Main City: Kralendijk Local Beer: Polar Beer Dish of the Day: Goat stew


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on ta bai? That means How are you?’ in Papiamentu, the native


language on Bonaire. The people of Bonaire are hospitable and love to show you their island. They’ll take you to some of the 87 offi cial dive sites, of which 54 are easily accessible from the shore. There are also 17 offi cial snorkelling sites. Thanks to the Gulf Stream in the Caribbean Sea, it is fortunate that there are more species of fi sh swimming around Bonaire than anywhere else in the Caribbean. But there’s plenty to see above the water too.


BASIS Communicatie B.V, PO Box 472, Wagenweg 252, 2000AL Haarlem, The Netherlands T: 00 31 (0) 23 543 0704 E: europe@tourismbonaire.com W: www.tourismbonaire.com


What’s New? Bonaire is the fi rst island to start a Coral Restoration Programme


Destination Highlight Bonaire is called a diver’s paradise. On the


island you’ll fi nd 87 offi cial dive sites, of which 54 are easily accessible from the shore. All shore dive sites are marked with yellow stones.


Insider Tip “Watch out for donkeys crossing the road!


Discover the mangroves – ‘the nursery of the ocean’ – while paddling through them in a kayak. Sports enthusiasts take advantage of the trade winds, especially on Lac Sorobon. For fi ve years running Bonaire has been proclaimed as the best place in the world to learn how to windsurf. Kite boarders too are discovering the opportunities the


island offers. Do you want to join them? At Atlantis you’ll fi nd a kite board school. A holiday on Bonaire is easy to combine with a trip to Aruba or Curaçao. Insel Air and local airlines connect Bonaire with other Caribbean islands and the South American countries. Bonaire is a special municipality of the Netherlands.


This is a road sign you’ll encounter on Bonaire. The island has many wild donkeys. And things don’t always work out well for them. The ‘Donkey Sanctuary’ is trying to do something about it with shelter, food and medical care. If you happen to be on Bonaire, come by for a visit!” Rolando Marin, Information Offi cer Tourism Corporation Bonaire


Caribbean Challenge Ever heard of the lora? This parrot species


is almost extinct, but can still be found on Bonaire. This year volunteers counted 650 birds. How many loras can you spot?


British Virgin Islands Tourist Board BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS


Destination Highlight Whether you’re an experienced captain or a


fi rst-time sailor, the BVIs provide the world’s greatest waters to navigate by sight. The BVIs are truly the centre of the sailing world and a sailor’s paradise, with consistent trade winds, clear blue water and sunshine every day.


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“If I want to enjoy sailing, I’ll take a holiday on a cruising boat with friends and family. The BVIs are a fantastic place to enjoy sailing – it’s straightforward and there are beautiful beaches.” Ben Ainslie, Britain’s most successful Olympic sailor


Caribbean Challenge Shoot the curl on the wave of the day.


Parrotfi sh surround your kayak as you paddle into a secluded lagoon. High winds blow all around as you drift 600 feet above water gliding in a parasail.


Size: 60 Islands Currency: US dollar Population: 28,882 Capital (Main City): Road Town Local Beer: Variety Dish of the Day: Fish and Fungi


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nown as ‘the land that time forgot’, the British Virgin Islands remains


an undeveloped haven for natural treasures. The BVIs, despite its recognition as one of the most spectacular destinations and the indisputable sailing capital of the Caribbean, presents over 60 islands, islets and cays for exploring its secrets. The BVIs are a British Overseas Territory, part of the Virgin Islands archipelago. A numinous, fl ourishing and inspiring architecture of mountaintops, volcanic islands dropped into bright turquoise sea, and pristine beaches, the destination lures adventurers, romantics and solace-seeking


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BVI House, 15 Upper Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 7PJ T: 020 7355 9585 E: info@bvi.org.uk W: www.bvitourism..co.uk


What’s New? CocoMaya: Virgin Gorda’s newest restaurant and cocktail lounge fusing elegance with relaxation


stressed business executives by offering the complete antidote to mass tourism.


A colourful aquarium of the world’s most diverse sea life, extensive coral reefs, responsible for claiming renowned wrecks, vast outback, wildlife sanctuaries sheltering endangered species and completed with untouched, uninterrupted beaches, are all experiences not to be missed.


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Whether it is discovering the natural phenomena of The Baths, the alluring Anegada’s succulent lobster feasts, diving the Indians or fi nding your own deserted island for the day, the BVIs are bountiful with Nature’s Little Secrets. The beaches in the BVIs are never busy, the streets rarely crowded and everyone - both locals and visitors alike - has time to relax.


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