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Mosquito repellent was quite necessary. Even though it is described as a desert island there can be mosquitos if there has been a good rain. Repeat visitors we were staying with were surprised by the insects as they had not encountered them before. It was difficult to find shops that had repellent in stock. Bring your own!
Books. There wasn't a book store on the island that we could find. Maybe some of the larger resorts have some in a shop but if you plan on reading a lot, pack less clothes and more books instead. Leave a Comment
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Bring light weight cotton clothing and several swimsuits. Pretty sandals and a pair of walking shoes.
It is best to bring what you will need because the brand you are used to probably is not available here.
The sun is bright so bring a filter for your camera and use 100 speed film or the sun icon on your digital camera.
The mosquitos are real pests in the open air restaurants so spray your legs before going out to dinner. Pick a brand that doesn't smell to bad. Leave a Comment
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Use whatever you usually use. If you're flying from the US, keep in mind that TSA's new rules allow only 1 carry-on and 1 personal item to be brought on board (plus whatever you checked). The personal item is typically something no bigger than a purse or a laptop case. And they are clamping down on this, so be prepared
Think casual. On Bonaire, there really isn't really a need for fancy gowns and tuxes. Everywhere you go, even in the fancier places, you will still see people dressed pretty casually. Pleated shorts or slacks with a nice shirt is about as fancy as it gets.
You can find pretty much anything you need on the island. It's pretty well supplied. Make sure you bring any prescription drugs with you, though.
If you have an underwater camera, definitely bring it! The reef in Bonaire is very beautiful and diverse. You'll have plenty of opportunities for good shots.
If you're planning on diving, naturally bring your usual scuba gear. As far as wetsuits, I'd suggest a full suit, 3mm or less. The water was 78-79 when we went in January, and after a couple of days of 3-5 dives a day, I was glad I had 3mm of rubber on me. It may seem like bathwater at first, but it catches up with you. Leave a Comment
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I brought one VERY LARGE suitcase and one small carryon. The *only* reason for the large suitcase was to bring supplies to my friends. As the island is so remote and supplies must be shipped (yes, on boats), lots of things are QUITE expensive to purchase. So they gave me a laundry list of things they needed, which I packed in to the large suitcase.
Everything *I* needed fit in to my carryon: Bathing suits, shorts, t-shirts, one dress (for going out) and sandals. And a book. Leave a Comment
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