One of the Caribbean’s Best Snorkeling Beaches Is a Cliffside Gem in Bonaire

The limestone cliffs glow golden in the afternoon sun. From the roadside pull-off, you look down and see the water — impossibly clear, bright turquoise blending into deep cobalt. Below, a narrow ribbon of beach waits at the base of the cliff. The only thing between you and that little slice of paradise is the staircase — not quite a thousand steps, but after the descent you’ll believe the name. The Descent to 1000 Steps The stone steps wind down through cacti and scrub, each one taking you closer to the Caribbean Sea. You pause halfway, not just to catch your breath but to take in the vi