19 SURPRISING THINGS about BONAIRE 😮

Helpful travel tips so you know WHAT TO EXPECT when traveling to Bonaire Island. Spoiler alert: it's in a good way. Exploring this island for this first was full of amazing discoveries. I share them with you in this week's video to help you plan your own trip or to give you a glimpse to an amazing island in the Dutch Caribbean!
🎥 See the entire Bonaire playlist!
bit.ly/BonaireVideos
📝 READ helpful Bonaire blog posts!
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✉️ Get a FREE Bonaire printable packlist!
bit.ly/BonairePacklist
💥BONAIRE TRAVEL NOTES + RESOURCES 📝
🏨See the latest prices on the TOP Hotels/Resorts in Bonaire on
Booking.com: bit.ly/BonaireHotels
Agoda: bit.ly/3FfBW59
🗺 See a MAP with hotel properties and housing rentals:
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🎟See the TOP RATED TOURS in Bonaire on Viator
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🚗 I drove when I was in Bonaire…
To SAVE MONEY on CAR RENTALS I like to look at aggregators (if I’m not booking direct)
bit.ly/RENTALCAR
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⏰ WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO
0:00 Intro
0:29 Not just for divers
1:03 Extreme sports
1:35 Views
2:06 Roads
2:44 Bugs
3:14 Conservation
4:08 Houses
4:29 Wildlife
4:48 Desert landscape
5:12 Culture
Interesting article:
www.tourismbonaire.com/bonair...
5:40 Prices
6:00 Gyms
6:17 It’s empty
6:55 Drinking water
7:08 The weather
7:27 Food and wine stores
Grocery store I was at: Van den Tweel
7:38 Don’t lock the car
8:11 Hotels
#bonaire #bonaireisland #caribbean

Пікірлер: 53

  • @ChristineLozada
    @ChristineLozada Жыл бұрын

    Did you know there is an entire BONAIRE playlist? See it here! bit.ly/BonaireVideos Get a free HELPFUL Bonaire packing list: bit.ly/BonairePacklist

  • @jackiecuba3414
    @jackiecuba34142 жыл бұрын

    Hey Christine, I've been binge watching all your videos for the past week because they are SO well made and you have an amazing personality! My favorite is the Tulum series but Bonaire is definitely really cool and interesting too. And yes, I finally did subscribe today lol. I love all the drone footage and also appreciate how you are so genuine when you talk to us. Your overall vibe, personality, your energy... from the hoop earrings to the very loud nails... you are 100% YOU and I LOVE that confidence! Thanks for making such REAL and honest videos.. I can see this channel thriving in the near future! If I could please make a request... could you make a trip to Costa Rica please? I could use some tips on things to do in the Nicoya Peninsula (west coast). I have a trip planned for Tamarindo area at the end of the year. Thanks for reading my comment til the end. Keep shining bright, beautiful! Xoxo 😘

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    girrrrrl are you reading my hello kitty diary? costa rica is coming up soon and i have a flight into LIR so i can stay in tamarindo 👀 😆 the target date keeps moving but it's on my radar to go there so i can give a badass babe my drone (i gave away my drone.. it was kind of a unique giveaway... kzread.info/dash/bejne/qHyYuZauY8jFZqg.html) and WOW your message gives me warm fuzzies for real. THANK YOU! these kinds of messages are the reason i create!

  • @cecilialozada9847
    @cecilialozada98472 жыл бұрын

    Love this video on Bonnair with all the info! And the guy running up to you, I think your reaction was 💯. 😄

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    HEHE! he was so funny!

  • @Aj23427
    @Aj234272 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting! Thank you for sharing! I had no idea about Bonaire!

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ooo thank you for watching! It was a new one for me to. My guess is you know Aruba.. I feel like so many people know it.. but not it's neighboring island!

  • @marygradishar7889
    @marygradishar78892 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your awesome videos! Going to bonaire in March. You are an inspiration! Thanks!

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    OOH MARCH! I am so jealous!!! and also very excited for you!!

  • @Living_Our_Best_Life
    @Living_Our_Best_Life4 ай бұрын

    Great videos! I liked and subscribed mostly because of your drone footage, but really enjoy all of your content. Here's a question...we're going to Bonaire in April and I see it appears to be drone friendly. We're coming on a cruise so we are looking for a great snorkel spot where I can also fly my drone. Suggestions?

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    3 ай бұрын

    Love to hear it! There is a video about where to snorkel on my channel (love snorkeling on this island). Drones.. that's another question. I do have a drone channel, but I'll up front say "I've been here on project with this country". 🤘🏽

  • @bethbridges9464
    @bethbridges94642 жыл бұрын

    I loved Bonaire so much. Tfs!

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    yessss!

  • @robertfisher2844
    @robertfisher28442 жыл бұрын

    What a great place i was there 3 years ago .its so amazing for snorkeling and diving .I also went over to klein bonaire which is a great island unfortunately I got stung by a lion fish of the reef .totally not the best thing to happen .but overall its a great place and look forward to returning in a couple more years for sure .thanks for sharing and reminding me of a great place how its missed

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    whooooa! i’m so glad you know it and went to klein bonaire! and WHOA!! sorry to hear about the lion fish! how does one treat that?

  • @robertfisher2844

    @robertfisher2844

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi thanks for your reply I was not given anything to be honest just told to rest and let the pain go lol. that doesn't happen quickly. To be honest my heart was racing and the pain was immense.. I had 3 days left of my holiday and when I returned home I did go to the doctors to get checked .she looked at me and said ive never dealt with a lion fish sting .lucky for me everything seem to settle its self down .it was a great time seeing the reef and just one of those things in life that happened.

  • @darbysedney5352
    @darbysedney5352 Жыл бұрын

    All the things she says is true, i was born there and still lives there

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    Жыл бұрын

    oooh jealous! i LOVE bonaire!

  • @kamaleshpal1805
    @kamaleshpal18052 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 😍

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you!!!!

  • @patriciawightman4561
    @patriciawightman45612 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous job! We have had a home there for many years and wouldn't go anywhere else for investment. No hurricanes, safe, clean, shore diving capital of the world. Snorkeling as great as diving from shore. No boat needed! Fantastic food. Wonderful people.

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    OOOO the jealousy!! That's amazing. I've been so wow'd by the people I met on the island that either moved or investment. Seems like the RIGHT place for it for sure!!

  • @wijdemerenvanboven2698
    @wijdemerenvanboven2698 Жыл бұрын

    You say you love Bonaire and come there often, then you must know by now that Bonaire is a no-fly zone for drones!

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    Жыл бұрын

    🤘🏽

  • @lesliestrohl775
    @lesliestrohl775 Жыл бұрын

    Coming to Bonaire April 2023. Snorkeling is our thing. Loving your videos, so much great info, thank you

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    Жыл бұрын

    so stoked to hear it! i have 10 more bonaire videos dropping in the next few months. i just got back!

  • @mirario5467
    @mirario5467 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Christine. How expensive is it to stay in Bonaire. With car or scooter rental. I love your travels btw

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    Жыл бұрын

    stoked to hear it! lots more videos coming.. i'm currently on the island and am posting about it on my social channels (instagram / tik tok). car rental = varies widely. my dive buddy paid $1200 for 2 weeks for her truck. my other diving friend paid $370 for 2 weeks. HUGE difference. my scooter from macho cost me $110 with no insurance for 7 days!

  • @marygradishar7889
    @marygradishar78892 жыл бұрын

    Question: If you leave the truck unlocked, do you not need to carry and ID if you are driving around? Where did you keep your cash/cards/phone when diving? Thanks!

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oooh that's a great question. I would hide things between the seats (to be honest).. a small thing ID and a credit card would either go between the seats or was in a zip lock baggie with the house key on my person annnnnnnnd enjoying the dive with me 😆

  • @RetroDiver
    @RetroDiver2 жыл бұрын

    The leaving your car doors unlocked as a deterrent was the most surprising to me

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was a VERY weird one for me!!

  • @johnklinedinst
    @johnklinedinst2 жыл бұрын

    Visiting in January 2022.Been there before, but 15 years ago.

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    OOOOH I'm so curious how much it's changed from 15 years ago! safe travels to you VERY VERY soon!!

  • @roberto48135

    @roberto48135

    2 жыл бұрын

    It changed a lot of what i heard..i just moved there 4 months ago when i only saw videos about it before and once landed on the airport when i flew back from my vacation on Aruba to the Netherlands where i lived ten's of years....bonaire is like a hidden tressure 🤩

  • @SorgiStories
    @SorgiStories2 жыл бұрын

    Overall, what a freaking hidden gem! 81 all the time? Maybe we should have bought…there? Lol

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    HAHA! i was so, so surprised by the weather here. what a gem 💎 for real!

  • @dewaynewestmoreland3773
    @dewaynewestmoreland37732 жыл бұрын

    I do want to visit Bonaire. It seems great and cute and not highly populated.

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's actually a really great way to describe it!! I'm excited to go back soon!

  • @roberto48135

    @roberto48135

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is not highly populated indeed..just 21000 people here wich is really relaxed and calm...but more and more poeple are discufering it.. in very little time the original island people of bonaire is been doubled by foreigners like myselff that came to life here

  • @dewaynewestmoreland3773

    @dewaynewestmoreland3773

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@roberto48135 I think it would be a great place to visit

  • @soniaunstoppable4862
    @soniaunstoppable48622 жыл бұрын

    What is the cost of an average home in Bonaire? I am doing research to figure out where I want to retire.

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m hoping someone else in the comments might know the answer to this and can help out!

  • @christopherstum4876
    @christopherstum48767 ай бұрын

    How are you getting permission to fly the drone in Bonaire. It is illegal and I continue to get denied permission. Any tips on how to get the approval?

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    7 ай бұрын

    land a project with the tourism board!

  • @SorgiStories
    @SorgiStories2 жыл бұрын

    67 steps, friend? (Not fun.) Rocky steps are 72. Come do them!! Oh…that…sunset! 🔥🔥🔥 STOP IT, BUGS! Be nice to cL.

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    oooo I HAVE done those rocky steps! its pretty over there....national geographic had an installation of all their best photos and it was miiiind blowing

  • @garyclaytor7214
    @garyclaytor72142 жыл бұрын

    Is this island as flat as it looks? I've been to Curacao, so how different is Bonnaire.

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    OOOOOO it's pretty flat! in the north (where there are almost no roads) there's a few more hills. near 1000 steps a bit of an incline.. but as a cyclist who's ridden in the marin headlands north of SF and in florida.. its closer to something like... florida. flat. like a pancake. without the syrup tho.

  • @Duke_Scanlan
    @Duke_Scanlan2 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't seem as impressive as I thought it would.

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    Жыл бұрын

    you must've traveled to some really amazing places then!

  • @extrasmalldoll654
    @extrasmalldoll6542 жыл бұрын

    Don't you have a boyfriend? 😎

  • @ChristineLozada

    @ChristineLozada

    2 жыл бұрын

    Let me ask my boyfriend 👀 😆