Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations News Release
Bonaire Small Inns has teamed up with Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations to proudly offer low season dive and windsurf packages to Bonaire. Bonaire Small Inns include Coco Palm Garden, Ocean View Villas and Happy Holiday Homes. They represent a collection of intimate accommodations complete with all the modern conveniences needed including pool, free wifi, tv and ac as well as self catering options. Minutes from Bachelor's Beach by foot or a multitude of dive spots by car, the inns are so close to all. Lac Bay, one of the Caribbean's premiere windsurf locations is 5 minutes by car. Low season is a lovely time to come dive or windsurf. There are no crowds and no traffic to get to the seaside, so come unwind at one of our restful retreats. Land and and dive (or windsurf) packages including truck, taxes and insurance start at $918.00 USD pp. For rates and information call 1-800-219-0118 or 1-508-644-8491. You may also email ann@bonairecaribbean.com
Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations has also teamed up with Kiteboarding Bonaire and Great Escape to create some fabulous low season learn to kite packages. In conjunction with Great Escape, you, too, can learn to experience the thrill of kiteboarding. Taught by International Kite Board Organization (IKO) trained professionals, the steady trades, warm water, and friendly environment make kiting in Bonaire nothing short of wonderful.
Great Escape is a charming B&B-style accommodation with ac, tv, affordable comfort, and is just minutes to Kite Beach. Packages include weekly truck rental with Budget, 7 nights accommodations, room tax, breakfast and 3 hours of instruction:
Double Rate: $500.00 USD per person
Single Rate: $854.00 USD per person
3 - 3 hour lessons add $228.00 for one person and $364.00 for two persons.
For those wanting a double thrill, why not try windsurfing. Bonaire boasts one of the world's best launches for learning, Lac Bay. Blessed with onshore trades, gin clear shallow water, it's heaven. Add $200.00 per person for 5 days rental at Jibe City, the home of ABK. Lesson packages are available, so contact Ann at ann@bonairecaribbean.com. Rates are subject to change and availability. Prices are in effect July 1-Dec. 1, 2006. Contact for additional upgrade accommodation packages. Air specials are available from select US cities.
Bonaire offers so many over and under the water activities, but the latest to join the ranks for growing interest amongst tourists and locals is Kitesurfing. It's the same concept as windsurfing, a board is used, much smaller than a windsurf board, but the power to catch the wind is a billowing kite attached to lines that the kiter holds. Head south to Atlantis on any breezy day and watch in wonder as the colorful parachute-like kites carry the kiter skimming across the glistening waters. The man behind the scene is roguish Roan Jaspers, a lively, attractive kiter with over 7 years kiteboarding experience. He has been teaching for over 5 years and is certified by the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO). Roan describes his kite site as being excellent for learning. Thanks to steady trade winds and warm water the beginner can revel in learning this new hot spot. Roan has two rescue boats which are essential at this offshore wind site. He and his team of instructors offer patience and steady knowledge making it a dream to learn. Roan and his IKO trained instructors follow this training model: Basically there are 4 modules to choose from:
1. Kite-flying introduction
2. Intro to kiteboarding (IKO certification)
3. Beginner kite boarder course (IKO certification)
4. Independent kite boarder course (IKO certification)
Roan has a vision to expand offering kids and women's clinics. He and event promoter Ann Phelan have plans to hold a kite competition in 2007. He has a large local following including 5 women who are visions of beauty on the water. Zwanette Kooij leads the pack having been kiting now over 3 years. She has quickly learned this high adrenaline sport making moves that are simply breathtaking. Her love of kiting has taken Zwanette (AKA as Swa) to Aruba, Margarita, Las Aves and this week Los Roques to feel the breeze.
Head down to Kite Beach located at Atlantis if not for anything else but a cold drink from the Kite Bus and a photo opportunity like none other.
