Category: Tropics

Tips for travel to the tropics, including destinations in Hawaii, the Caribbean, and French Polynesia.

Kia Ora Resort Rangiroa

Rangiroa: French Polynesian Paradise

Get Away From It All On Rangiroa On our recent trip to French Polynesia, we had the tremendous pleasure of spending a few days on Rangiroa. The warm Polynesian hospitality and laid-back island vibe, added with the incredible wonders of the sea, made this a vacation we’ll never forget. Before we go any further, I…

Sea Salt Harvest on the Island of Bonaire

Sea Salt Harvest on the Island of Bonaire

Driving to the dive site on Bonaire one morning, I spotted a rare phenomenon along the road. It looked like a farmer harvesting a field of sparkly snow. The machine was a cross between a bulldozer and a snowplow, and the crop was glimmering white. Where a shallow pink pond lay just days before, the…

Hang Out Beach Bar, Jibe City, Bonaire

Jibe City Hang Out Beach Bar Bonaire

Livin’ the Dream at Bonaire’s Jibe City Hang Out Beach Bar Just 20 minutes from the town of Kralendijk, Bonaire’s Hang Out Beach Bar offers the quintessential Caribbean feet-in-the-sand, beer-in-your-hand experience. Sited against the warm, gentle waters of Lac Bay, this true beach bar is built right on the sand, with a castaway vibe that…

Why I Love My New FujiFilm XP90 Waterproof Camera

Review: Why I Love My New FujiFilm XP90 Waterproof Camera

The Fujifilm XP90 Camera I have a confession to make. On my last trip to Bonaire I fell in love. With my camera. I didn’t expect it to happen. I just wanted to take some pictures underwater. But after a few days I knew we had something special. That this camera is destined to preserve…

Snorkeling and diving on Bonaire.

Six Things to Bring When You Go Shore Diving and Snorkeling

What to Pack in Your Beach Bag When You Go Snorkeling or Shore Diving After dozens of shore dives on Bonaire, we’ve come up with a standard bag of supplies to bring for every dive. No matter where you dive, or if you snorkel, everything on this list will make your outing more comfortable. Don’t…

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