According to a recent American Express survey, 69% of travelers plan to go solo in 2025. If you’re one of the many ready to make 2025 the year of adventures, here are 10 reasons the Caribbean’s Hotel of the Year, Harbour Village Beach Club, on Bonaire provides the ideal jumping-off point for a stellar solo vacay.
1. The Caribbean’s Best Wellness Retreats—The numerous wellness retreats offered throughout the year are the perfect option for solo travelers looking for community and transformation on their trips.
2. Top Dive Spot—Bonaire is consistently voted the best dive and snorkel spot in the Caribbean. Solo travelers can learn to dive on the property and take many dive or snorkel trips that leave from the property.
3. No Hurricane Threat—Threatening weather has increased, but Bonaire lies outside the Caribbean’s hurricane belt, ensuring your trip won’t get canceled due to a category 5 storm.
4. Easy Access—Thanks to an increase in direct flights from the United States and Canada, it’s never been easier to get to Bonaire.
5. The Flamingos!—Bonaire is one of the few places on earth where flamingos come to nest. The pretty pink bird is the island’s unofficial mascot.
6. Foodie Paradise—Bonaire’s location at the crossroads of the world for sailing ships in the past means that today its cuisine is peppered with influences from Europe, South America and Asia.
7. Adventure Capital—Besides diving and snorkeling, Bonaire offers excellent spots for windsurfing, kitesurfing, caving, hiking and other outdoor sports.
8. Cultural Immersion—Bonaire’s Dutch history gives the small island a cosmopolitan flair and unique cultural customs.
9. Safety First—Bonaire is considered one of the safest Caribbean islands, which makes it ideal for solo travelers.
10. Social Atmosphere—Locals are open and friendly, making it easy for travelers to meet new people.
With 24-hour security and gated access, the 40-room Harbour Village Beach Club is a luxurious oasis surrounded by white sand, palm trees and a private beach. The boutique property boasts a five-star dive operation, marina, spa and gourmet seaside dining.
Travelers can dive from the hotel’s private beach or join one of three daily boat dives that leave the Harbour Village marina. Non-divers can enjoy the abundant marine life by snorkeling from the beach or joining the boat dive to snorkel further out. Private snorkel tours are available.
Harbour Village provides kayaks and paddle boards from its private beach, and kitesurfing or windsurfing lessons can be arranged nearby in Sorobon. Sunset cruises and sailboats and fishing charters are also available.
