Geography: Bonaire is the most eastern island of the Dutch Caribbean, located 86 mls. east of Aruba and 38 mls. east of Curacao. The island is 112 sq mls. The highest point is Brandaris Hill at 784 ft.

Climate: Average temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit / 28 degrees Celsius

Time: GMT –4. EST +1 (USA)

Language: Dutch is the official language, local Papiamentu. English and Spanish are widely spoken

Population: +/- 13.000 People

Money: The official currency in the Netherlands Antilles is the NA Florin or Guilder (shortly Naf or ANG). The rate of exchange is US$ 1.00 = Naf 1.78. Traveler's checks, US currency and major credit cards are accepted everywhere.

Departure tax is US$ 35.00. Roomtax is US$ 5.50 plus a tourism levy that makes it a total of $ 6.50 per person per night.

Activities: Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Windsurfing, Eco-Touring, Bird Watching, Hiking, Horseback riding, Deep-sea & bone fishing, Sailing, Boattrips, Parasailing, etc.

Sightseeing: Flamingo Sanctuary, Flamingo colonies near lake Goto, Historic Dutch buildings, Slave huts, Solar Salt Works, Donkeys Sanctuary, Washington Slagbaai National Park, Museum Bonaire, Marine Park, lighthouse Willemstoren , Rincon, island Klein Bonaire, Lac Bay & Lac Cai, Arawak indian cave paintings at Boca Onima, Seroe Largoe, and much more.

Shopping & Food: In downtown Kralendijk and around visitors can find many little boutiques, shops, supermarkets, banks, restaurants and bars. Restaurants available – International, Local, Fish/Seafood, Italian, Gourmet, Indonesian, Chinese, Fast Food.

Transportation: Rentals available: Cars, Jeeps, Pick-up's, Scooters, Mopeds, Bicycles, Boats.

Electricity: 127/220 volts, 50 cycles.