BONAIRE – WHAT TO BRING

Documents As of 2007, U.S. citizens and Canadian nationals will need a valid passport for air entry, and starting in 2009, travelers by sea will also require passports or other acceptable documentation. Check out these links for more information:

• U.S. Department of State Netherlands Antilles entry requirements
• U.S. Department of State Customs information
• Entry requirement information from infobonaire.com

What to Pack Being just 12 degrees north of the Equator means you'll need lots of sunscreen, even for those who normally don't burn…caution is the key in Bonaire's climate.

• Dive gear (rentals are readily available)
• 3mm shorty wetsuit
• Floppy hat
• Sunscreen (lots of it)
• Casual summer wear
• Sturdy shoes for walking or hiking
• U.S dollar is accepted most places and banks and ATMs are available (the currency is the NA Florin or Guilder)
• Bathing suits and cover-ups (dress is conservative unless you stay at your resort)
• Most U.S. appliances will work here, but some dive shops have adapters for sensitive photo equipment