Sometimes it only takes one visit to convince visitors to pack up their belongings and move to Bonaire permanently.
Susan Davis lived in Chicago her entire life before taking a scuba diving trip to Bonaire in 1988. Just four years later, Davis kissed her American life goodbye and bought a one-way ticket back to the Dutch Caribbean island, where she now works as a bird guide. “I fell in love with Bonaire,” Davis, now in her mid-60s, says of her initial visit. “The day it was time to fly home, I remember I sat on the bed at my accommodations and said to myself, ‘Someday I want to live here.’” She’s not alone.
“Boy” Herrera, the owner of the former Washington Plantation, made a deal with the government to take over the land upon his death with the sole purpose of keeping it a nature sanctuary, explains Annette Emerenciana, spokeswoman for Tourism Corporation Bonaire. Another plantation was added to the area 10 years later. Washington Slagbaai National Park covers just under 14,000 acres. Then, in 1999, the Bonaire government purchased Klein Bonaire from the private sector for $4.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
’13 Reasons Why’ Star Tommy Dorfman Reveals Paltry First Season Earnings: “This is Why We Strike”The actress revealed she barely qualified for insurance while working on the hit Netflix show.
Lire la suite »
Tommy Dorfman Shared How Much She Earned For '13 Reasons Why': 'This Is Why We Strike''I did all of the promo and had KEY ART for this show, flew round trip from NYC to SF to shoot for every episode, was kept for days without pay/working. I barely qualified for insurance.'
Lire la suite »
Aaron Rodgers’ presence frustrating Carl Lawson: ‘Sometimes, it’s not fun’“It might be a detriment to me to practice against him if you want the truth.”
Lire la suite »
Highest-level Chinese delegation to visit North Korea since Covid restrictions | CNNA high-level Chinese government delegation is headed to North Korea this week, believed to be the highest-level representatives from Beijing to visit Pyongyang since the isolated country closed its borders during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lire la suite »
Chinese and Russian delegations to visit North Korea ahead Korean War anniversary | CNNA high-level Chinese government delegation is headed to North Korea this week, believed to be the highest-level representatives from Beijing to visit Pyongyang since the isolated country closed its borders during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lire la suite »
Travel Experts Reveal Their Most Expensive Vacation (And Why It Was Worth It)Sometimes a particular trip calls for splurging, but the experience far exceeds costs and expectations.
Lire la suite »