Bonaire, Lesser Antilles

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Bonaire is an island part of the Leeward Islands group in the Lesser Antilles, located east of Curaçao off the coast of Venezuela. The island is divided between the Windward coast in the east and the Leeward coast in the west. There are just two cities; Kralendijk, its capital and Rincon but there are other agglomerations or neighborhoods dependent on them. Since 2010 is a Dutch municipality with special status. One of the main activities of the island is tourism as it is a stopover for some cruise lines. The island is very popular for scuba diving enthusiasts as a coral reef surrounds the island. You can visit the Washington National Slagbaai Park, well known for the presence of flamingos and wild donkeys; Fort Orange and all the beautiful beaches you will find everywhere. Many activities are available on the island such as climbing, cycling, scuba diving, horse riding, golf, etc.

Tips

If you visit the Washington Slagbaai National Park, you will have the opportunity to know Boca Slagbaai Beach, a good place for snorkelers. Bring protective shoes to walk on the beach and to enter the sea.

If you are traveling with children, visit Cai Beach or Chachacha Beach; ideal for swimming and also good places for picnics.

If you want a beach with all the comforts, you can visit Eden Beach which belongs to the resort of the same name. You will have access to comfort by paying an accessible fee.

The Wild Zoo of Saint-Félicien, Quebec, Canada

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The Wild Zoo of Saint-Félicien, founded in 1960, is a zoological park located in St-Félicien, in the province of Quebec. It is dedicated to the conservation of boreal fauna. There are 80 species for a total of almost 1000 animals. The original park was enlarged in 1972 with the creation of a nature trail park and six historic villages stretching over 7 km which can be visited aboard a small train from where you can observe several animals in freedom, in safety. The existing habitats have been designed so that some species find them as their own natural habitat. Other sections have been added over the years to house Japanese macaques, tigers and a Mongolian steppe. The pedestrian part has 7 sectors. There are also 2 movie theaters which allow the public to attend exhibitions and images on a 3D screen. You will find several species such as woodland caribou, snowy owls, arctic foxes, polar bears, black bears, moose, geese, bisons, antelopes, beavers, etc.

Tips

The zoo is closed until June 4th , 2021 and from June 5th to 18th , only the pedestrian section will be open with a 50% discount on the regular rates. It’ll be open till October 31st, 2021.

Wear comfortable shoes, there is a lot of walking to be done, the distances between the different sectors are important..

If you plan to spend a few days in the region, you can buy the Passeport Attrait (5 different proposals) which includes 13 tourist attractions of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean and in this way you will save 40% of the regular price of the zoo entrance . However, you must check the instructions for each place during the pandemic.

The ticket office is closed and tickets are purchased online. Children under 2 don’t pay and students and people 65 and over have a discount and must show ID. Family packages are also available.

MSC Armonia

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The MSC Armonia is a cruise ship belonging to the company MSC Cruises. It was built in the Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire and was inaugurated in 2001. The ship has been completely renovated. She is part of the Lirica class with her twin ships MSC Lirica, MSC Opera and MSC Sinfonia. There are 13 decks, including 9 for the passengers with a capacity of 2,163 of them and 700 crew members. The cabins have interactive TV, minibar, safe, radio, bathroom with shower or bath, hairdryer, air conditioning and heating, telephone and wireless Internet at an additional cost. There are 4 restaurants including a buffet, a theater (600 seats), a business center (190 seats), a beauty center, 8 bars, several shops, internet cafe, casino, nightclub, games room, library, playground and mini-club, area with activities for teenagers, sports center, among others.

Tips

Every evening MSC presents a different show, as their theater room is not very big, if you want to find a good place, it is best that you show up with a minimum of 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

If you like to play at the casino, you will accumulate points just during your cruise and you can change them before the end of the trip with souvenirs with the company logo.

If you like tranquility and want to relax while watching the sea, the disco is all glazed and empty during the day.