Bonaire Vacations Blog by Harbour Village

A Bonaire diving getaway is considered the highlight of every trip to the Caribbean because of its pristine reefs and diverse, beautifully preserved marine life. Located near Aruba and Curacao, and home to 86 distinct dive sites, the island of Bonaire is dubbed one of the top five diving destinations in the world. The island has an arid climate and very little rainfall, making the waters surrounding Bonaire exceptionally calm, crystal clear and, most importantly, perfect for diving all year round.
With very little commercialism seen on the island, due in part to its designation as a protected marine park, Bonaire certainly meets the expectations of tourists looking for an untouched and unspoiled diving destination. The environmental protection laws of the area have successfully protected the waters around Bonaire for more than 30 years. Because of this, Bonaire has been dubbed by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration as having “arguably the most pristine coral reef environment in the Caribbean” in 2008.
With more than 120 distinct types of coral and over 300 species of tropical fish, Bonaire diving locations have also become an ideal destination for underwater photographers.
To learn more about Bonaire and other Caribbean getaways, check out HarbourVillage.com.

Harbour Village Beach Club is pleased to announce a new member to their culinary team. Chef Juan Pablo Islas comes to Harbour Village with years of culinary experience and he is already impressing our guests and visitors with his new flavors and inventive gourmet cuisine.

Chef Islas graduated from Le Cordon Bleu obtaining Le Grand Dimplome de Cuisine in 2001. He has honed his talents in kitchens all over the world, including Le Cordon Bleu’s restaurant ‘Signatures’ on board the RSCC Mariner, French Bistro JLX in Sag Harbour, NY, and most recently as Executive Chef at Sivory Punta Cana.

Harbour Village guests will enjoy the seaside dining experience as they indulge in Chef Islas’ complex and imaginative gourmet cuisine that features fresh local ingredients and utilizes a combination of classic and modern cooking techniques.

Chef Islas is running La Balandra and Kasa Coral restaurants on both the kitchen and food and beverage/service sides. His vast experience will bring the culinary experience to the next level.

Guests at the resort and those visiting the island should experience the unique dining setting at La Balandra and the unforgettable candlelit dinner on the beach.