Bonaire Saint Eustatius And Saba

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Bonaire Saint Eustatius And Saba Overview

Bonaire by itself is  part of two groups of Carribean Islands. Apart from forming the ABC Islands alongside Aruba and Curacao; it is also a part of the BES Islands. The BES Islands are basically formed by Bonaire, Sint Eustasius and Suba put together and they are commonly known as Caribbean Netherlands. With beautiful blues and pristine stretch of sands, these three little islands make up for a mesmerizing group of Caribbean Islands. Sint Eustasus is also commonly known as Statia amongst the locals and gets its name from the Dutch term for Saint Eustace. A Caribbean Netherlands travel guide is all you need to get a relaxing vacation sorted.

Visa Procedure                     

The countries that are exempted from requiring a visa for Bonaire, Sint Eustasius and Saba as far as there is a passport and a return ticket are Australia, USA, Canada, The EU countries and United Kingdom. The aforementioned countries do not require a visa for a stay of up to 90 days in the Caribbean Netherlands. Rest of the countries need to contact the nearest Dutch Embassy in order to obtain a visa. The passport also needs to be valid for 6 months from the scheduled date of departure from Bonaire, Sint Eustasius and Saba.

When to go

Even though the conditions are great all year round, but the best time to visit the Caribbean Netherlands is during the months of February- April. You will get the best season for all the activities here and the best deals on air fares during the month of March but make sure you book well in advance to avoid paying extra. It is also a great idea to keep the Google fare alerts on so you keep getting updates whenever flights to your desired destination rise or fall.

Destinations to cover There are plenty of places to see and even more things to do in the Caribbean Netherlands. Start with Kralendijik which has amazing beaches, various shopping and snorkelling activities and walking too. If you want to delve deep into the history along-side the lovely beaches, then Rincon is also a great place to consider. Washington Slaagbai National Park has various parks, scuba diving and hiking opportunities. Places that you should include in your itinerary other than Bonaire, Sint Eustasius and Saba are Oranjestad, Windward Side and Hell’s Gate.

Get in and around

There are flights from most of the major European countries to Bonaire. That is the best answer to the question of how to reach the Caribbean Netherlands. Another way to get in is through ferries but there are no official ferry services as such. You can get around on foot, by car and by boat to go to the other islands.

Hotels and Food

There are hardly any accommodations available in the budget range if none. As the Caribbean Islands are entirely a tourist spot, the accommodation during the high season is quite expensive. Food is available in plenty for the non vegetarians, the vegan options are limited. Also, make sure to try out the sea food dishes here to make the best out of your Caribbean Netherlands experience.

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