Their rates are super good and the people very personable. My only concern is handing over a cash deposit since they don’t take cards. My experience with Avis has been awful and I have read that the local agencies are reliable on the whole.

Any input? TIA for your advice.

We are arriving in Bonaire in December for two weeks and this is our first time to the island. We are new to snorkeling but would like to explore the island. Looking for suggestions on types of snorkel gear to buy from the U.S. especially snorkel vest and water shoes. TIA!

Hi I'm from Trinidad and Tobago, A levels education, English only Spanish I can understand not speak considering migration to any of the ABC Islands. How does the process work, what should I know before making big steps, what jobs are OK for English speakers. How easy or difficult is it to make friends and so on.

I'll be honest I have almost zero knowledge on the ABC except as a tourist destination but that's most of the Caribbean so all insight is helpful even if you think it's silly or something.

Thanks

Hi - out of the fine dining spots, which would you recommend going to first? Would ideally love to try all 3, but our time is a bit limited.

1. CHEFS

2. Zara's

3. Brass Boer

Having a hard time deciding between going with a hotel in the middle of town vs a more resort-vibe hotel like Delfins / Windsock.

We have a group of 5 who’ll be diving most of the day. Not planning to do a car rental as we’ll be doing guided dives + drinking. Wanted to stay close to town to hit up some bars / restaurants. But, the resort scene at a place like Delfins looks appealing as well.

Does anyone have a strong preference that leans them one way or the other?

Any recommendations on where to rent snorkeling gear for a week rental?

Planning to stay at Delfins for a quick diving trip in December. We’re doing guided dives, so the dive shop will be transporting us.

However - we’d ideally want to make our way into town a few nights to hit up the bars and restaurants. Are there taxis / car services we can use without getting a rental?

Our whole group would ideally be drinking, so that’s the main reason for not wanting a rental.

I will be traveling to Bonaire to dive and snorkel in a couple weeks. We’re staying at Divi resort.

What are the best places to snorkel? (We’ll have a vehicle and don’t mind taking a trip to islands)

What are some good bone fishing outfitters?

We are going to be visiting I. A few weeks, What are some restaurants with good ocean view? Mostly looking for the ocean views

I am actively looking for a new challenge in IT, preferably in a role as a Salesforce specialist. I am also open to positions such as IT Manager or Application Specialist. With extensive experience in IT, technical architecture, and consultancy, I am dedicated to delivering impactful solutions and driving process improvements within organizations.

If you are aware of any opportunities or can connect me with the right network in Bonaire, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you in advance for your support!

We are super last minute and just booked flights this morning. Hitting some dead ends with rental cars. Anyone have any experience with Pickup Huren Bonaire? They are showing availability (12/23-31).

Any other recommendations? AB has no inventory. Prins has a truck.

I'm arriving in Bonaire on December 7th and staying for 4 days. I'm looking for a nice spa on the island for a massage/facial for a birthday gift. Any recommendations???

Hello, I’ll be returning to Bonaire after 2 years in the Netherlands with my family and I’m ordering some essentials for my daughter’s room. I’m comparing cost of buying the items here and carrying them down in my suitcase or having them shipped directly to my apartment in Bonaire. Can someone tell me where I can find information on customs cost and the overall process?

Hello! I've posted before but my family plans on moving here down the road, and I was wondering if teachers are in demand here? I heard that the government jobs were the best paid/most competitive so it made me wonder if perhaps teaching is also quite competitive?

And if it is in demand, which areas(primary/secondary/math/etc)? I'm planning on continuing my degree in education prior to moving down, and I'm mostly debating whether to get a degree in primary education (I understand that B2 level Dutch is required to teach primary levels?), or a degree in English as a second language (but I found conflicting information, some saying English isn't taught, others saying English is a foreign language class for students 12 years old+, and I couldn't find how commonly students take an English class).

Or is there a governing body I can contact about this? Just to make sure I'm not making any errors.

Much thanks for your help!

Recently got into freediving, but I notice I am able to go way deeper than I think I should do on my own. So for safety, but also because I'd like to meet likeminded people, do you guys know of a good community, whatsapp group, or facebook page I could join to meet fellow freedivers on the island?

I’m traveling to Bonaire for the first time in January by myself to dive for a few days. I’d like to go on a few guided dives (I’m advanced but like going with a small group). Any good dive shop recommendations?

Also, it looks like I should rent a car to explore and get around easily. Any favorite shops to rent from?

Thanks a lot for any help!! I’m very excited!!

Currently my family has exit row seats on our arriving flight (AA), but we have the option to move closer to the front of the plane if that means we get off the plane quicker. I may be overthinking this, but our flight last month to a Caribbean island, it made a big difference in the customs/immigration line whether you were one of the first or last off the plane. It’s been many years since our last trip to Bonaire and I have no memory of the airport.

My car on the island has recently broke down to the point it’s not worth repairing the issue on my own. The engine and transmission still run really well, the body is just pretty rusted. Do you know of anyone on the island that will buy the car for parts?

Hello, friends! My daughter lost her watch while we were in Bonaire this past week - it's a Verizon Gizmo, with a teal faceplate and an orange strap.

We were staying at the Chogogo resort, near Kralendijk - but we have no idea where we might have lost the dang thing.

If someone spots it - long odds, I know - I'd appreciate you lettin' me know.

What kind of stores have that in Bonaire?

Hi all!

Coming back to Bonaire after 24 years and bringing my family of four over Thanksgiving break -wondering if there is a nice restaurant where we can make reservations for a Thanksgiving day dinner. I am a foodie but my 15 yr old son is not so variety is key. Thanks!

Hi all ! Has anybody travelled to Bonaire who holds a British passport but a Dutch residency permit ? I am going for a holiday (a week) next year and I'm wondering if I need a visa or if there's anything else I need to know. Information on Google is conflicting/confusing ! Thanks!

Info - British passport but residing in the Netherlands for 6 years.

I use CBD gummies for sleep

coming to Bonaire from US will I have any issues bringing CBD into Bonaire?? Don't want to risk legal "issues"..

Hi lovely people, It seems like the Reef Smart Guide Bonaire is completely sold out in Europe. Do you know if I can buy it on Bonaire somewhere? I’ll be back on the island from 27.011.24 Thanks!

Hello! My family has been considering moving to Bonaire, and I understand that gender affirming care is legal in Bonaire but it's quite small so I was wondering if, regardless of legality, if it's possible to access testosterone for ftm transgender individuals as someone in my family is transgender- or if it's not readily available from the island, is that something that can be shipped from the Netherlands. Thank you 🙂

Arrive Saturday for a week and hoping to augment the trip with some extras. Please share any favorite hikes (trail heads or starting points are helpful), yoga classes, and massage practitioners.

Many thanks for the restaurant recs previously posted and pinned!

Edited to add: Recs for live music too, please! I’ve found Eddy’s, Little Havana, and Club Trocadero, but please let me know what I’m missing. Thanks again.

How is the current state of the reefs with the bleaching? I'm going back in December and someone on a scuba sub said basically everything is dead or beige. Is it really that bad everywhere??