Understand
Once the center of the Caribbean slave trade, the island of Curacao was hard hit by the abolition of slavery in 1863. Its prosperity was restored in the early 20th century with the construction of oil refineries to service the newly discovered Venezuelan oil fields. The island of Sint Maarten is shared with France; its northern portion is named "Saint-Martin" and is part of Guadeloupe.
The Antilles are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but with full internal autonomy.
Climate
Tropical; ameliorated by northeast trade winds.
Landscape
Five islands in two groups. Generally hilly, volcanic interiors.
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Hi, Just wondering what people recommend for staying in Bonaire. I
want to be relatively close to water so that I can snorkel, perhaps
take an introductory lesson in scuba (I have never done it). Idea... |
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Hi, Just wondering what people recommend for staying in Bonaire. I
want to be relatively close to water so that I can snorkel, perhaps
take an introductory lesson in scuba (I have never done it). Idea... |
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Hi, Just wondering what people's opinions are on the two locations
mentioned in the subject line, i.e., Curacao and Bonaire.
I am a first time snorkeler so perhaps Curacao would suffice? The
reason I ... |
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Hi, Just wondering what people's opinions are on the two locations
mentioned in the subject line, i.e., Curacao and Bonaire.
I am a first time snorkeler so perhaps Curacao would suffice? The
reason I ... |
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Hi, Just wondering what people's opinions are on the two locations
mentioned in the subject line, i.e., Curacao and Bonaire.
I am a first time snorkeler so perhaps Curacao would suffice? The
reason I ... |
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Hi, Just wondering what people's opinions are on the two locations
mentioned in the subject line, i.e., Curacao and Bonaire.
I am a first time snorkeler so perhaps Curacao would suffice? The
reason I ... |
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Hi, Just wondering what people's opinions are on the two locations
mentioned in the subject line, i.e., Curacao and Bonaire.
I am a first time snorkeler so perhaps Curacao would suffice? The
reason I ... |
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