Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Instead of offering the gratification that sister islands Aruba and Curacao are known for, Bonaire is mainly designed for one activity: scuba diving. A marine park encompasses the island and boasts over 100 diving opportunities. Designating the waters as a "park" means the wonders that lie within are protected, leaving divers with an unspoiled look at the underwater ecosystem.

Once accustomed to the Caribbean waters, visitors can move from the shore to the deeper sea. Several local companies will ferry you out to prime spots, where you can explore the reef and search for sea turtles, parrot fish and nurse sharks. This activity is best experienced between September and December, when the sea is calmest.

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