Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 06/2016 | Page 41

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FOOD SPECIALTIES

Bonaire food is an extremely
eclectic mix and there are a
surprising number of great
restaurants for a relatively small
island. Not blessed with ideal
conditions for growing its own
produce, it has always relied
heavily on imports and ship
schedules for fresh consumables.
Caribbean influences infuse the
local cuisine with papaya, plantain,
wahoo (a meaty fish) and funchi
(a kind of cornmeal pudding).
Also the Dutch brought smoked
meats and wonderful cheeses. SDOP

I take
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PRACTICALITIES
WHEN
High season is mid-December to
mid-April. However, there really
isn’t a bad time to visit Bonaire.
The average air temperature is
27.5oC while the average water
temperature is 26.5°C. It receives
less than 56 centimetres of rainfall
in a whole year and is blessed with
mild trade winds that keep it balmy
and pleasant all year round.
HOW
From Europe or further afield
connect with KLM in the major hub
of Amsterdam, Holland which flies
directly to the ABC islands. Flights
also arrive weekly via Houston,
USA or there is a daily flight from
the hub of Miami, USA to Curaçao
with three local carriers offering
convenient connections to Bonaire.
ENTRY
A valid passport with at least six
months validity. Most countries
do not require a visa to holiday
here, but do check with your local
embassy. 14 day entry is the most
usual time frame, but 30 day visas
can be acquired from immigration.
EU passport holders can stay for up
to 120 days.

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