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Viva the Villa Life on Bonaire by Sue Campbell
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hough the little Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is best known as a world class diver’s paradise (and many resorts are dive-centered affairs,) some seriously swanky stand-alone stays can be sleuthed out there, too. And they won’t break the bank! Accommodations on Bonaire are surprisingly economical compared to other Caribbean islands. Even luxe villas! So, gather a group of your favorite folks to create a ‘podcation’ in paradise with these spectacular options offered by SunRentals Bonaire. Some of these villas are sprawling multi-storied affairs with their own private pools, while others are more compact and cosmopolitan with private access to Bonaire’s crystalline clear waters chock full of tropical fish. And if you are certified to scuba, SunRentals also offers comprehensive dive packages with their villa rentals. Private chefs and catering are
also available, but all villas are equipped with state-of-the-art fully equipped kitchens if you want to do your own cooking and entertaining, and grocery delivery is also an option. On this island, there is a villa stay for every holiday style and size of your vacation “pod”. Choose from one-bedroom to 6-bedroom abodes, all exquisitely decorated with ample amenities designed to make your holiday space a true home away from home. As for locations, you can choose from clifftop with stunning sea views and private pools, or seaside for fabulous swimming and snorkeling. There are also villas in quiet residential areas within walking distance to the island’s charming, colorful downtown core where you can grab a water taxi to uninhabited satellite island Klein Bonaire to enjoy the island’s very best beach. SunRentals Bonaire can also arrange car rental which is highly recommend for exploring the island’s many terrestrial attractions like the famous salt mountains and pink lakes flanked by a flamingo sanctuary, and the wild scenic desert outback of WashingtonSlagbaai National Park. Another little-known fact about Bonaire is that is has some seriously surprisingly upscale and eclectic dining making it a new foodie’s choice destination in the Dutch Caribbean.
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It’s also one of the best places in the world to learn windsurfing and kiteboarding due to optimum conditions at Lac Bay. And being outside of the hurricane belt, there’s no bad time of year to visit. Average temps are always hovering around the mid-80s with constant soft trade winds. Hiking, biking, sea kayaking, and even riding horses right in the sea are among the island’s many eco-friendly pastimes. And if you ever wanted to learn to scuba dive, there’s few better places on the planet to do so. Bonaire has top rated dive schools, excursions and instruction and offers some of the world’s best shore diving sites. And you can enjoy all this awesome little island has to offer while staying in your own private villa at a very affordable price. Doesn’t that sound good right about now?
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