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30 | Bonaire Ringed by glorious offshore reefs, to dive this island is to love it. Protected as a marine park, the call of the sea is a siren song, with "drive-through" dive stations for tank refills set up between stone markers naming the sites en route. Park, and a literal two minutes' swim takes snorkelers and scuba divers to complex coral landscapes and stunningly preserved reefs, guarded by charming seahorses. Meanwhile, kayaks are the transport of choice through Bonaire's rare and pristine mangrove system. Above the clear waters is even more untouched beauty, with beaches just the right size for you and one more. Company comes in the form of darling donkeys or feathered friends at Gotomeer, where flamingos wing their way nightly to Venezuela. In Washington-Slagbaai National Park, prickly pears, guida cacti and startling rock formations are happy companions for a 13,000-acre walk. Even the views from on high, such as from Sera Largu, past the tiny village of Rincon, are peaceful and solitary, with the ghosts of salt pans rising from purple "lakes" in the distance. BONAIRE Once a Visitor, Always a Friend Flamingo Airport Spelonk Onima Klein Bonaire Salt Flats Sorobon Beach Barcadera Washington/ Slagbaai National Park Kralendijk Caribbean Sea Pekel Meer 0 4 miles 0 4 km HARBOUR VILLAGE BEACH CLUB O O O O On a lushly landscaped four-acre peninsula, a private white-sand beach, and marina, Harbour Village is one of Bonaire's most exclusive resorts. Offering a luxurious retreat setting, the Club features beautifully appointed beachfront suites; a PADI ® Five Star Instructor Development dive and water sports center; fitness center; spa and salon services; seaside restaurant; pool; meeting facilities; and real estate sales. 1 PLAZA BEACH RESORT BONAIRE O O O H This premiere all-inclusive beachfront/ reef-front resort and PADI ® Five Star Toucan Diving center offers a unique blend of tranquility and adventure for divers, non-divers, groups, and families alike. Enjoy casual Caribbean dining, first-class amenities, world- class adventure, the new all-inclusive program, and more on one of Bonaire's finest beaches and "18 Palms" shore dive site. All-Inclusive 2 DIVI FLAMINGO BEACH RESORT & CASINO O O O This resort is designed for adventure- seekers. Its Divi Dive Bonaire, a PADI ® Five Star-certified and SSI dive operation, takes care of everything, including equipment, certification, tours, and guides. Guests can walk from the resort's shore straight into the waters to snorkel. For evening entertainment, there are two restaurants and an on-site casino, plus the nightlife scene of the walking-distance town. 3 1 2 3