Business View Caribbean | September 2019

28 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN SEPTEMBER 2019 T he Delfins Beach Resort is located on a 200-meter stretch of sandy beach at idyllic Punt Vierkant (Dutch for “square point”), in the south-western part of Bonaire, an island municipality of the Netherlands in the southern Caribbean. The resort opened in November, 2017 with 84 luxury apartments in various sizes, all with stunning views and equipped with high-end amenities. The resort was built on one of Bonaire’s most natural and picturesque locations and its architect, Dick Barkuis, sought to preserve the natural elements and build around what nature created. The coastal strip features some ruggedly shaped volcanic “fingers” protruding into the sea, and a so-called “blow hole” from which impressive jets of sea water spray are ejected at regular intervals. The premises are surrounded by lush green gardens with a large variety of palm trees. In the center of the property is a large apartment building with studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, all with expansive views of the Caribbean. There are also 13 villas, with either three or four bedrooms. Situated directly on the palm beach is a 3,800-sq.-ft. magna/mineral pool, Bonaire’s largest, with an “island” with lounge seats that can be accessed via stepping stones. LUXURY IN BONAIRE