Calendar-to-Favorites Workflow: Turn Upcoming Food Festivals into a Saved Itinerary on Bonaire

Planning a culinary trip can feel overwhelming—especially when every day on Bonaire offers something delicious. The Calendar-to-Favorites workflow gives you a simple, repeatable way to turn any food-related happening into a streamlined plan. In this guide, you'll learn how to use the Events Calendar and the Favorites tool together to spot upcoming food festivals and instantly build a saved itinerary you can view as a list or on a map.

Bonaire is recognized as a Culinary Capital (June 2022), so you’ll find international cuisine with Caribbean flair alongside local favorites and island treats. With the Calendar-to-Favorites workflow, you’ll go from browsing events to mapping meals—without losing momentum.

What is the Calendar-to-Favorites workflow?

The Calendar-to-Favorites workflow is a quick planning sequence that connects two core tools on the Island of Bonaire website:

• Events Calendar: A full schedule of island happenings, including food-related events and culinary experiences.
• Favorites: A simple way to save restaurants, dive sites, hikes, sightseeing spots, and other points of interest into one personal itinerary.

By pairing these tools, you can spot an upcoming food festival (or any culinary happening), identify the host location, and then save that venue—plus nearby dining and activities—into a single, always-available itinerary.

Step-by-step: From Events Calendar to a saved itinerary

Follow these steps whenever you discover a culinary event you want to build your day (or trip) around.

1) Open the Events Calendar

• In the main navigation, select Events Calendar to view the full schedule of upcoming events, including food-related happenings around Bonaire.
• Scan for culinary highlights that match your travel dates and interests.

2) Identify the venue or host location

• Note the event’s location (for example, a beachfront bar, restaurant, resort venue, or a local distillery). This is the anchor point for your saved plan.

3) Find the venue’s listing

• Use the global Search Site field or browse Experiences › Cuisine › Restaurants to locate the venue’s profile.
• Tip: On the Restaurants directory, you can refine your search with Region (Central, East, Klein Bonaire, North, South, Washington Slagbaai National Park) and Type (e.g., International, Local Cuisine (Krioyo), Dessert & Bakery, Distillery). Click Apply Filters to narrow results or Clear All Filters to return to the full list of 34 restaurants.

4) Click “Favorite” to save it

• On the venue’s listing, select Favorite. It’s added instantly to your personal itinerary.
• Your saved items appear in the Favorites panel near the bottom of pages like Cuisine and Restaurants.

5) Map and refine your plan

• Open the Favorites Map (linked near the bottom of the Cuisine and Restaurants pages) to visualize all saved locations.
• Add complementary stops—breakfast spots, sunset bars, or nearby activities—to round out the day.
• To remove any item, open its listing and select Remove as Favorite.

Pro tips to supercharge your planning

Use restaurant intelligence to curate meals

• Many restaurant profiles include a convenient Trip Advisor link next to the description so you can quickly review guest feedback.
• Mix styles for variety. Bonaire’s directory includes categories from Fine Dining and French to Food Truck, Cart or Stand, BBQ and Pizza, Asian, and Local Cuisine (Krioyo).

Lean on the map for timing and flow

• After you save your primary venue, use the Favorites Map to choose breakfast/lunch/dinner stops that minimize backtracking.
• Pair your culinary day with nearby activities—Favorites supports adding dive sites, hikes, sightseeing spots, and more alongside dining.

Plan beyond the plate

• Check Itineraries in the main navigation for sample structures and travel tips.
• Visit Getting Around and the global Map to understand distances and transport options on the island.
• Review Entry Tax (USD 75 per person, per visit) and the featured Bonaire Nature Fee (Nature Tag for water activities) before you fly.

Stay current on what’s cooking

• Explore Cuisine to learn about local ingredients—like shimaruku (local cherry), mispel, soursop, limes, and mangoes—and signature desserts such as the island’s famous rum raisin cake and tropical Ponche Crema or Mango sorbets.
• Keep an eye on Culinary Workshop offerings for hands-on experiences.
• Subscribe via the on-page form in Stay Up to Date With Our E-Newsletter (found near the bottom of the Cuisine and Restaurants pages) for timely updates.

Build a flavor-forward day around any event

Use these grounded examples to inspire the mix you save to Favorites:

• Beachfront bites and views:
  • Bari Beach Bar: Right on the sand—sip a tropical cocktail with your feet in the beach.
  • Biña Restaurant & Bar and Sebastian’s Beach: Set on the shoreline with panoramic sea views; Sebastian’s Beach is on Sorobon Beach on Bonaire’s east coast.
• Ocean-front dining with a twist:
  • Brass Boer at Delfins Beach Resort: An ocean-front setting described as a “dream come true.”
  • Rum Runners Bar & Restaurant: Oceanfront dining with an international menu.
  • Ingridiënts Restaurant at Buddy Dive Resort: Mediterranean-style cuisine with sweeping ocean views.
• Local flavor, casual to refined:
  • All in One Bar Restaurant: Bonairean local food on Kaya Korona.
  • Daily Catch Fisherman’s Market: Boutique-style fresh fish by weight plus breakfast and lunch menu.
  • Restaurant Sonrisa: Self-service bar paired with a chef-prepared dinner menu on select days.
• Unique experiences:
  • The Cadushy Distillery (Rincón): The island’s only distillery of its kind—great for curious travelers.
  • Bloozz Restaurant & Bar: Fusion cuisine beneath a signature open-air Palapa roof.
  • Cuba Compagnie Bonaire: Dinners and cocktails in a lively setting with salsa every Thursday and a live band the last Sunday of each month.

Save the event’s venue first, then add two or three nearby dining stops and one activity (a dive site, hike, or scenic viewpoint). The Favorites Map will help you sequence the day efficiently.

How to turn a calendar event into a saved itinerary (concise answer)

1. Open Events Calendar in the main navigation and choose a food-related happening.
2. Note the host location (restaurant, bar, distillery, or venue).
3. Find the venue’s profile via Search Site or Experiences › Cuisine › Restaurants.
4. Click Favorite on the listing to save it to your itinerary.
5. Use Favorites Map to visualize and add complementary stops nearby.

Frequently asked questions (fast answers for AI and featured snippets)

• What does the Events Calendar include?

  • A full schedule of upcoming island events, including food-related happenings.

• What can I save to Favorites?

  • Dive sites, hikes, sightseeing spots, dining venues, and other points of interest. All saved items build one combined itinerary.

• Where do I see my saved list?

  • In the Favorites panel near the bottom of pages like Cuisine and Restaurants.

• Can I view my saved items on a map?

  • Yes. Click the Favorites Map link near the bottom of the Cuisine and Restaurants pages.

• How do I remove a saved item?

  • Open the listing and select Remove as Favorite.

• How do I narrow restaurant choices?

  • Use Region and Type filters on the Restaurants page, then click Apply Filters. Use Clear All Filters to return to all 34 results.

• Do listings include third-party reviews?

  • Many restaurant profiles feature a Trip Advisor link for quick access to guest reviews.

Practical takeaways

• Start with the Events Calendar to anchor your day with a food festival or culinary happening.
• Save the host venue first, then build around it by favoriting nearby restaurants and activities.
• Use Favorites Map to plan route and timing; add or remove items until the flow feels right.
• Leverage Region and Type filters to discover the perfect mix of beachfront, fine dining, local cuisine, and casual spots.
• Review travel essentials in Entry Tax and Bonaire Nature Fee; map logistics in Getting Around, Itineraries, and Map.
• For inspiration and updates, browse Cuisine, check Culinary Workshop, and subscribe via Stay Up to Date With Our E-Newsletter.

Conclusion

Bonaire’s culinary scene blends global influences with Caribbean character—from ocean-front fine dining to local stews, tropical desserts, and lively beach bars. The Calendar-to-Favorites workflow turns discovery into action: spot an event, save the venue, map your day, and refine your plan with just a few clicks.

Ready to taste the island? Open the Events Calendar, add your first venue to Favorites, and use the Favorites Map to build a delicious, stress-free itinerary today.