25/04/2026
π€Ώ After 2 weeks of sun and snorkeling in Bonaire, I'm back to work with renewed energy, vitamin D topped up and well and truly relaxed, happy and grateful for the opportunity to visit this beautiful island with wonderful reefs, sea/wild life.
βοΈ I loved learning about the island and, as a "health warrior", was particularly pleasantly surprised to learn about some of the initiatives that the island and the resort have taken:
π« Bonaire is one of the few countries that have banned sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in order to protect its coral reefs and wildlife. Tropic Skincare 'Great Barrier' sun lotion that is certified reef-safe and water-resistant cane handy. My Tropic ambassador link in comments ππΌ if you want to try any Tropic products.
π§Tap water is safe to drink in Bonaire and tastes lovely after chilling. The island has a desalination facility to turn seawater into tap water. They use chemical-free reverse osmosis technology (no chlorine is used in the process, nor is fluoride added to the water).
πββοΈ The resort we stayed at doesn't use any chlorine in their pools. Instead they use magnesium chloride which is gentler on the skin, reduces irritation, and can be absorbed via skin to support relaxation, muscle recovery and detoxification. At home I tend to buy magnesium chloride flakes to add to the bath whenever I want to have a relaxing bath so you might understand how happy I was to learn that the hotel uses the same thing in their pools.
π’ We were lucky to see incredibly beautiful wildlife: various colourful fishes, sea turtles, octopus, baby squid, beautifully shaped corals, gorgeous birds such as pink flamingos, green-yellow parrots and even a fleeting sight of a tiny hummingbird, and lizards, incl. iguanas...
βοΈ We booked this holiday via independent travel expert Jessica Aspin Travel. I wanted to find a destination with coral reefs for snorkeling that matches our amazing snorkeling holidays in the Maldives so Jess suggested Bonaire. And I was not disappointed! Check out her page if you are looking a holiday, she can help.
π» Back to my desk and in full swing from Monday. Enjoy your weekend!
