Bonaire, located north of Venezuela in the Caribbean, is now part of the Netherlands after the Netherlands Antilles ceased to exist on October 10, 2010. United Airlines and Delta have flights from North America to Bonaire, and KLM has flights from Amsterdam. Other airlines, such as Insel Air and DAE, offer flights to Bonaire and also service Aruba, Curacao, and Miami.
The waters surrounding the island of Bonaire and Klein Bonaire are protected National Parks. A huge, beautiful flat lagoon at Lac Bay makes for an ideal windsurfing destination, with wind available throughout the year. The shallows are good for beginners. The best conditions are from November to July, though more experienced windsurfers and professionals prefer the months of May and June. Bonaire has been cited by Lonely Planet as one of the premier windsurfing destination in the world.