It’s the Caribbean capital of windsurfing, one of those seminal spots where a few intrepid surfers turned an empty beach into a Mecca. 

And it’s easy to spend a moment daydreaming about the breezy, fun-loving vibes of Lac Bay in Bonaire, a place where the waves seem to get you whether you’re on a board or not. 

It’s all there: the toes-in-the-sand beach bar, the energetic, youthful vibe and the marvelous, shallow turquoise waters of Bonaire’s southeastern corner. 

So take yourself there digitally right now, to the cool winds and the surf shacks and the smiles. 

At least you won’t have to worry about losing your balance. 

See the latest Caribbean Moment below:

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We can’t go a day without imaging ourselves on some far-off beach in the Caribbean right now, fantasizing about lazy afternoons in the water, about cocktails and picnics and the kind of invigorating scenery we can only find in the world’s most beautiful place.

Our new Beaches to Dream About feature is back again, taking you on a digital journey to some of our favorite coastlines in the region.

Whether you’re on a little island in The Bahamas or a jet-set hotspot in the French West Indies, you can find a moment of Caribbean Zen in these pages.

What’s your favorite beach in the Caribbean? Let us know at news@caribjournal.com with My Beach in the subject line, and explain why.

Stocking Island, The Bahamas Just off the coast of George Town, Great Exuma is a place with some of the most brilliant blue water you will ever see. The sand is sugar-white and the Kalik flows quickly at Chat ’n Chill. Take yourself there for a moment, and remember, and dream. 

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The US Virgin Islands Department of Festival’s popular launch of a virtual carnival series is expanding. 

After the successful debut of the “Home Wuk” virtual carnival series, the USVI is adding more “stay-at-home” opportunities celebrating Carnival Virgin Islands, according to Ian Turnbull, director of the US Virgin Islands Department of Festivals. 

With Carnival Virgin Islands on St Thomas postponed this year in light of the global pandemic, the USVI is continuing its “virtual” carnival, under the theme of “All Eyes on We for 2020.”

The Virtual Carnival will include live-streamed village performances by Poizon, Fusion and Spectrum Bands, 

The online audience will also be able to participate in a weekly Carnival Zumba with top instructor Gaynel Harris during the rest of April. 

“We wanted to offer a sense of normalcy during an extraordinary time in history, so we are providing fun and entertainment while sharing the culture of the US Virgin Islands,” Turnbull said. “It’s about providing stress relief in a new, virtual format,” he added, encouraging the community to “play safe and stay safe.”

See the full Virtual Carnival Calendar below and for more visit USVI Festivals.

— CJ

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