Bonaire

Description

Bonaire, a Dutch island off the coast of Venezuela, means ""good air"" and it definitely lives up to its breezy, fresh name. The sandy beaches on the island greet perfect turquoise water, but the real reason to visit the beaches of Bonaire is to scuba dive or snorkel. The alluring reefs and historic shipwrecks are extremely close to the shore, making Bonaire one of the top diving and snorkeling locations in the world. If going under the water isn't your thing, the shallow, windy waters on the east side of the island are the prime location for windsurfing. And since this small island's economy is mainly supported by tourism, you are bound to encounter some of the friendliest, most helpful people you've ever met.