Out of everything we did in Bonaire, visiting Donkey Sanctuary Bonaire was one of the biggest surprises of our trip. We added it to our 7-day Bonaire itinerary, expecting it to be a relatively quick stop while exploring southern Bonaire. Instead, we ended up spending around 3 hours here, laughing, meeting lots of curious donkeys, taking an unreasonable number of …

Tim and I traveled to Bonaire with our friends Courtney, John, Jess, and Blake and their kids, and somewhere between diving, beach days, and chasing sunsets, we ate our way through quite a bit of the island. And honestly? We didn’t have a single bad meal. I’m not going to tell you these are the best restaurants in Bonaire because …

If you’re thinking about snorkeling in Bonaire but aren’t sure whether it’s actually beginner-friendly, I have good news: I think it is. I’ll be honest—I’ve never been someone who absolutely loved snorkeling. I didn’t particularly enjoy snorkeling in the cenotes in Mexico, and my snorkeling experience in Belize didn’t exactly make me want to run out and do more of …

Planning a trip to Bonaire and wondering what to pack? We spent 8 days in Bonaire in May, and after living in swimsuits, snorkeling several times, hiking in the sun, exploring the island by car, and going out for everything from casual dinners to a sunset sushi cruise, I came home with a much better idea of what you actually …

When we planned our trip to Bonaire, we knew we wanted to experience more than just the island’s famous underwater world. So after several days of snorkeling and relaxing at Harbour Village Beach Club, Tim and I joined our friends, Courtney, John, Jess, and Blake, and their kiddos for a morning hike on the Lagadishi Walking Trail in Washington Slagbaai …

There’s something special about watching the sunset from the water, especially somewhere as beautiful as Bonaire. During our week on the island, we spent our days snorkeling, exploring different beaches, and driving around to see as much of Bonaire’s unique landscape as possible. But after a few busy days of adventuring, we wanted an evening that felt a little slower—something …

Before visiting Bonaire, I assumed it was mostly a destination for scuba divers. Since I don’t dive, I honestly wondered if there would be enough to keep us busy for an entire week. I couldn’t have been more wrong! After 7 full days exploring the island with friends, snorkeling nearly every day, searching for flamingos, i.e. “mingos,” across the salt …

If you’re trying to decide whether Harbour Village Beach Club is worth the splurge for your Bonaire trip, my short answer is yes—if you’re the kind of traveler who will actually use what makes this resort special. My boyfriend Tim and I stayed here on our first trip to Bonaire with two other couples and their toddlers, and it ended …

If you’re planning your first trip to Bonaire and wondering how to spend your time, this Bonaire itinerary is based on our 7 full days on the island (plus an arrival evening and departure morning)—along with a few changes we’d make now that we’ve experienced Bonaire for ourselves. Before this trip, my boyfriend Tim and I honestly didn’t know much …

If you’re looking for a Caribbean destination with incredible snorkeling, beautiful scenery, and a slower pace than places like Cancun or Aruba, Bonaire might be exactly what you’re looking for. To be completely honest, Tim and I didn’t know much about Bonaire before this trip. Our friends Courtney, John, Jess, and Blake were already planning a Bonaire vacation with their …