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Bonaire International Airport, also known as Flamingo International Airport is an airport situated in Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands. It is an airport capable of accommodating many of the varied wide-body international liners. However, it is mostly used by medium sized airliners.

Getting from the airport should not be a problem, because there is a wide variety of transport means. You can hop into a shuttle, rent a car, take a taxi or board a train.

Car rental

Renting a vehicle is the most efficient and fun way of getting around Bonaire. This gives you the freedom to explore the island comprehensively, since you can visit a variety of sites in a single trip. There are cheap car hire companies available at the airport. Additionally, some hotels offer their clients packages that include car rental.

Driving in Bonaire

So you have opted to rent a car, and you do not know the driving regulations in Bonaire, what next? Driving in Bonaire is always done on the right. A license is mandatory, a U.S, British or a Canadian, national license is required if you are to get a car from any car rental company.

Bonaire uses international road signs. The speed limits are always clearly marked in many areas. The maximum driving speed is 25mph (40 kmph) in towns and 38 to 50 mph (60 to 80 kmph) in the countryside. Seat belts are mandatory, and all children below 12 years should travel in the back seat. Roads are sometimes slippery after it rains. Driving while drunk is prohibited, and your license can be confiscated.

What To Do In Bonaire

Cycling

Bonaire boasts of a unique typography ideal for cycling. There are lengths of paved roads that guarantee comfortable cycling. Some of the things you can see while you cycle are the historic slave huts, solar salt pans, salt mountains and Willemstoren Light house. It is important to know that the northern region is hilly, and might tax you heavily. While cycling on your own, it is important to;

• Plan your route to avoid going too far
• Ensure you are fit
• Be in comfortable cycling attire and also carry some sun block
• Carry plenty of water

Bonaire beaches

All beaches in Bonaire are intimate, clean, un-crowded and full of coral. You can swim on the leeward coast, but the east coast is dangerous. There are sea urchins and coral chunks, hence venturing into the water barefoot is inadvisable.

There are some beaches that are a bit far but not too far away. However, if you have a rental car already, this should not pose a problem. Additionally, you are going to enjoy yourself to the fullest because you won’t be anxious about going back to your hotel.

Hotels in Bonaire

Hotels in Bonaire are many and varied in terms of cost and facilities. You should choose one according to your needs, and the specific areas you would like to explore. However, this does not mean you have to stay out of the city. This is because some hotels liaise with cheap car hire companies to ensure clients have a means of transport. This means exploring the island from wherever you are accommodated is convenient.

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