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Once again, Scuba Diving Magazine’s Readers Choice Award for 2007 goes to Bonaire! This is the 5th year the island has won. Bonaire also received the #1 rating in four other Caribbean/Atlantic categories: Healthiest Marine Environment, Top Shore Diving Destination, Top Destination for Underwater Photography and Top Destination for Beginners, and took second place in the categories of Top Marine Life and Top Small Animal Encounters. Additionally Bonaire placed in the top three in the Top Value and Top Snorkeling categories, and in the top five in the categories of Top Visibility and Top Destinations for Advanced Divers. Check your local newsstand for the January/February copy of Scuba Diving Magazine to read all the rewards!
Air Jamaica is increasing their flights to St. Lucia and Barbados from JFK starting January 11. American Eagle is adding two daily flights from San Juan to Anguilla starting December 14. Continental will add a second weekly non-stop flight from Newark to Bonaire on December 16. Delta has added a new non-stop flight from Atlanta to Tobago and will be adding non-stops and one-stops from the NYC area to Punta Cana on December 9. And lastly, starting January 6, Northwest will add a new non-stop from Detroit to St. Thomas. Bon Voyage!
ATM’s are a convenience of the modern world that most of us are very dependent on. Consider the rules of using atm’s the same overseas as at home, if you are visiting a modern country. The only difference will be that the cash dispensed is in the local currency. However, if you are not visiting a modern country, such as many of the islands in the Caribbean, do not expect to find as many ATMs. Yes, every island seems to have them now, but not in the abundance we are accustomed to. So be sure you take out enough cash per visit if this is your primary source of funds while traveling. Not sure if your destination has an ATM? Both Visa, MasterCard, and most banks offer this information on their websites. Is your pin number longer than 4 digits? If so, call the issuing bank and make sure it will work in your destination. And the last, most important overseas ATM tip is to let your bank know you are traveling. It is common practice for most banks to turn off ATM cards being used in foreign countries if they have not been given previous notice. They do this to prevent fraud but it can certainly prevent you from having enough cash on hand while traveling, so be sure and let them know!
