Bonaire is part of the Netherlands Antilles (the ABC islands) made up of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire. It lies 50 miles north of Venezuela, outside the Caribbeanhurricane belt. It is well known among divers to be the "Shore Diving Capital of the World". Drive around the island and you will find the reef locations marked with yellow painted stones along parking areas. Swim out a few yards and you candive 24/7 into the crystal clear waters and beautiful colorful reefs that surround the island. Dive Travel takes you on a week's safari topside. Tour the back country, the salt industry and the ancient slave huts. See the wild donkeys, flamingos and native lizards. Then join them as they dive the reefs and discover the marine life inhabiting the clear, warm waters of the Caribbean. LacBay is also a premier world class windsurfing destination, rated by Wind surfing Magazine as the #1 place to learn and improve your windsurfing skills!