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Bonaire Sees Major Breakthrough in Coral Reef Restoration Effort

Hotels

This Hotel on a Caribbean Island in Panama Just Joined SLH — And You Can Now Book It With Hilton Honors Points

La Coralina Island House, the adults-only retreat on Panama’s Caribbean coast, has joined Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The 31-room hotel near Paunch Beach in Bocas del Toro brings Balinese-inspired villas, three restaurants, a yoga shala, a spa, and a broad program of wellness experiences to the SLH portfolio. Its addition gives the hotel […]

Travel

5 Breezy Beaches Where You Can Cool Down This Summer, From Puerto Rico to Aruba

They’re not the calmest beaches in the Caribbean. And that’s the whole point. Because when the summer heat sets in — when the sun is high and the air gets heavy — you don’t want still water and no breeze. You want movement. You want wind in your face and salt in the air. You […]

Flights

Bonaire Is Getting a Boost from American Airlines as Its Travel Boom Continues

The diving. The food scene. The flamingos. Bonaire is hot right now, and it’s not just on the mercury. The little Dutch Caribbean island is in the throws of a major travel renaissance, buoyed by JetBlue’s new flights, a new Hilton brand and that indescribable buzz on the travel radar (and record-breaking arrival numbers, too). […]

News

This Hidden Luxury Caribbean Resort Has a Private Beach and Incredible Snorkeling

The first thing you fall in love with here is what isn’t here. No crowds, no loud music. You can hear the palm trees actually shake. You can take a nap on the beach. You can find the Caribbean you’re really after. Bonaire’s Harbour Village Beach Club makes you feel like the beach is really […]

Bonaire Is Getting a Boost from American Airlines as Its Travel Boom Continues

The snorkeling. The windsurfing. The diving. The lionfish burgers at Cactus Blue. Bonaire is a very unique island, with a colorful, quirky personality that’s, well, been catching on with travelers in the last two years. In a big way. And tourism to Bonaire saw a solid lift in March, with stayover arrivals rising 7.8 percent year-over-year […]

There’s a New Way to Fly Between the Dominican Republic and the Island of Bonaire

Bonaire has limited nonstop flights from the US. The Dominican Republic has loads. A new flight between the Dutch Caribbean island and Santo Domingo could be a different kind of connection for travelers looking to reach the increasingly popular little island. Regional carrier Air Century is planning to launch new flights between Bonaire and Santo […]

Bonaire’s Top Hotel Has Some New-Look Rooms

It’s our favorite hotel in Bonaire: the Harbour Village Beach Club, home to the best beach on the island and a lovely, private-club-style retreat. Now, the property has unveiled some new-look rooms: they’re called Harbour Residences, and they just completed a renovation project. The units consist of one-bedroom, townhouse-style apartments, all with full kitchens, a […]

Bonaire Kicks Off 2025 With Strong Visitor Growth

It was a record-breaking year for the island of Bonaire in 2024, and the burgeoning Dutch Caribbean hotspot is showing no signs of slowing down. Bonaire welcomed 18,899 visitors last month, up from 16,205 in the same period last year, an 11.8 percent jump over January 2024. The mainland Dutch market still accounted for the […]

This Caribbean Island Famous for Diving, Food and Flamingos Is Seeing Record-Breaking Visitor Totals

It’s not just the flamingos that are flocking to Bonaire. The Dutch Caribbean island just set an all-time record for visitors last year, with a growing number of visitors drawn to the destination for its unique blend of low-key charm, a world-class culinary scene, unrivaled diving and, yes, those famous pink birds (the airport is […]

The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Places to Stay in 2025, From Adventure Resorts to Historic Inns

It was one of the first major guides we at Caribbean Journal ever put together: The Cool List, whose first edition was back in 2013 and which remains an unrivaled curation of unique, character-filled, personality-driven, artful hotels around the Caribbean. Every year, it’s a bit different, with one unifying theme: The Cool List is all […]

The Best Caribbean Beaches for 2025, From Remote Corners of The Bahamas to Snorkeling Spots in Aruba

We’ve been ranking the best beaches in the Caribbean for more than a decade, in large part because we know how essential beaches are to the Caribbean travel experience (and we’ve visited more Caribbean beaches than any other publication on the planet.) Because no matter what the purpose of your trip to the Caribbean, a […]

Bonaire Tourism Names New Interim Director

Tourism Corporation Bonaire has named a new interim director following the departure of outgoing CEO Miles Mercera, Caribbean Journal has learned. TCB has tapped Elesiër “Ely” Angel to the role, which is officially Interim Statutory Director, effective Jan. 1. Angel worked closely with Mercera during his term in the office, helping lead the island’s tourism […]

About Bonaire

Bonaire is a Caribbean paradise defined by calm, authenticity, and some of the best diving and snorkeling on the planet. This Dutch Caribbean gem is known for its pristine reefs, crystal-clear waters, and a pace of life that’s refreshingly unhurried.

Whether you’re exploring the vibrant underwater world just steps from shore, windsurfing in Lac Bay, or discovering local flavors in Kralendijk, Bonaire is an island that rewards those who love nature, adventure, and true Caribbean tranquility.

This is your go-to guide for Bonaire — featuring travel news, hotel recommendations, dining picks, and insider tips to help you make the most of this one-of-a-kind destination.