![]() ![]() The Dutch are predominantly Protestant, which accounts for the majority of the other houses of worship. Bonaire is 75% Catholic, according to the Tourism Bureau, and has a lovely little church in town as well as several others on the island. The pool at the Divi Flamingo Resort.Īnd it’s always great to visit the local churches. The variety and quality of items at this restaurant and the attentive service (ask for Edwin) make us want to return often. Bonaire’s tranquil waters – taken from the Divi Flamingo Resort. Our favorite remains the Chibi Chibi Restaurant at the Divi Flamingo Resort. Or walk along the seawall and down to the Divi Flamingo Resort. There’s a flamingo feeding her baby, made completely from recycled materials. When the end of the parade, though, it’s peaceful and lovely and not so crowded that you can’t enjoy the artwork scattered throughout. “Town” is a great place to walk around, meet the locals, and shop at the pop-up market the artisans put up when the cruise ships are in town and Karnaval is in progress. With breaks between floats during the day, stop at one of the excellent gelato shops (we like Luciano’s flavors a little better, and Gio’s only accepts cash ). Live music or DJs on floats add to the party atmosphere. Its laid-back flair contrasts well with the energetic dancing of the GEAUX cup-carrying dancers of the parade. The larger Karnaval parades are held here – with 40 to 50 floats driving through town over the course of two hours. ![]() This port town has all the souvenir shops and seaside paths you’d expect. On Shrove Tuesday, “Mardi Gras” … an adult parade, similar to the daytime parade on Sunday, but with lights that make everything that much more magical. Charleston-style townhomes: the Marriot Dive resort – just a mile from the airport on Bonaire.Īt the culmination of the kids’ celebration, on Monday… fireworks. There’s a week-long celebration with a lineup with parades and activities for kids and for adults leading to Ash Wednesday. Events easily accessed by car or moped each day of the celebration. Karnaval activities span between the two island towns, Kralendijk and Rincon. (This year’s Karnaval is canceled due to Covid – but let’s look back at last year’s as a reminder of things to come!) Traveling here is an adventure you will find nowhere else – especially during Karnaval. Edwin at the Divi Flamingo resort’s Chibi Chibi Restaurant enchants a guest (Jackie Mullen) with optionsįrom the diving depths of the azure seas (typically 60 to 90 feet but lower in some spots for expert divers) to the lofty mountain peak in Washington State Park, you will see beauty.įrom the dramatic vistas along the stony coast by the Punt Vierkant Lighthouse to the historic salt mines and slave huts, the varied terrain on this island will surprise you at every turn with its diversity. ![]()
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