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Sunday, September 24, 2006

Sand Dollar Condominium Resort Announces Specials

Sand Dollar Condominium Resort announces two specials that are now available for the coming months.

Sand Dollar Condominium Resort ‘s “Buy One Get One Free” Special:  Book a qualifying hotel and dive package and one diver gets an unlimited week of shore diving absolutely free, plus both divers receive a free Nitrox upgrade.  Travel Dates: For travel between now and December 15, 2006, excluding the week of November 18 – 24, 2006.  Free diving applies to shore diving packages only, and is applied to the second/fourth/sixth etc. diver. Reservations:  Cannot be combined with any other special or discount. Reservations must be pre-booked to qualify for all divers including the “free” second diver. Booking: Please be sure to request the Dive For Free program when making your reservation.

Sand Dollar’s “Pre-Holiday Special” is effective immediately, for all new reservations for the week of December 16 through December 22, 2006, which will be at value season rates instead of high season 2006 rates. Two persons in a one-bedroom condominium purchasing the Ride to the Reef 6-boat dive package save more than $130 per person with this discount, which includes seven nights accommodations in a large one-bedroom condo, free Nitrox upgrades, 6 days unlimited shore diving, daily breakfast buffet, double cabin pick-up truck rental, and room tax.

All units at Sand Dollar have full kitchens, comfortable living and dining areas and ocean views from every private porch or balcony. Property amenities include wireless Internet, lighted tennis courts, restaurant, pool, grocery store, Internet cafe, island art shop, ice cream parlor, and day spa.

For reservations, contact Sand Dollar:  Toll Free: (800) 288-4773 or (954) 453-5025, email: , or visit their web site at www.sanddollarbonaire.com. (Source:  Sand Dollar Resort Condominiums)

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Belmar Oceanfront Apartments Announces 2007 Specials

Belmar Oceanfront Apartments on Bonaire recently announced their 2007 specials for both dive groups and individuals.

Dive groups can now take advantage of “Belmar’s Crazy Group Deal"* which includes the following items when Belmar’s regular Drive, Dive & Stay package is booked:
-- Bring 8 but pay only for 7 divers;
-- Free Upgrade to unlimited Nitrox for every person in the group;
-- A Free BBQ for your entire group**;

Drive, Dive & Stay packages start at USD $481.00 per person *** and include 7 nights accommodation, 6 days unlimited shore diving, 7 days car rental, and all taxes. Valid for new Drive, Dive & Stay bookings only with travel and stay between April 14 and December 14, 2007. Reservations must be completed by January 31, 2007.

Individuals can also take part in this special. From April 14 through May 31, 2007 take advantage of the “Bring A Buddy For Free"-special* where every second diver is free. As an extra bonus everybody gets a Free BBQ-dinner**.

July and August 2007 are family months and divers as well as non-divers can profit from the “7=6"-special* where guests can stay a full seven nights, while only paying for six room nights. Additionally, every person in your party gets a Free BBQ-dinner**. This provides a discount of nearly 15%, plus an added value of nearly USD $20.00 per person with the Free BBQ.

For more information, please call your favorite travel agent, email to , call toll free in the US/Canada at 1-888-655-0605, or visit www.belmar-bonaire.com.

* For new bookings only, cannot be combined with other specials;
** Free BBQ-dinner is excluding beverages and will be served at Buddy Dive Resort on Friday Night.
*** Based on 6 persons in a 3-bedroom condo during the low season.

(Source:  Belmar Oceanfront Apartments)

Monday, September 04, 2006

Buddy Dive Announces DEMA and 2007 Specials

With the DEMA diving trade show fast approaching, Buddy Dive on Bonaire announces their show special for groups, as well as a 2007 special for individual travelers.

The DEMA special is for groups and is perfect for either small or large groups since every eighth diver is free.  Also, guests receive a complimentary upgrade to unlimited nitrox and, on top of that, 50% discount on every group member’s restaurant and bar bill (maximum USD $75.00 per person per week). To make it even better, all group members receive a free upgrade to unlimited boat dives (when booking the 6-boat dive package) if the reservation is booked and deposited prior to the DEMA show. This offer is valid for travel, stay and departure between April 15th and December 14th, 2007. Reservations need to be made prior to January 31st, 2007.

If you’re traveling with a smaller group or your family, there’s no need to feel left out as because Buddy Dive has decided to continue Buddy’s Super Spring Saving--giving you free unlimited nitrox and a 50% discount on food and beverages (maximum USD $75.00 per person per week) when staying between April 15th and May 31st, 2007.

For more information, please contact your favorite travel partner, call 1-866-GO-BUDDY or mail to .

Please note these specials are for new bookings only and cannot be combined with other special offers. Food and beverage credit cannot be used at Lions Den Restaurant.  (Source:  Buddy Dive)

Saturday, August 26, 2006

Wind & Sun Vacations Offers Low-Season Dive, Windsurf, and Kiteboard Specials

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations has teamed up with various Bonaire tourist-sector companies to provide a variety of low season packages for divers, windsurfers, and kiteboarders.  Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations is owned by windsurfer and event promoter Ann Phelan, who has over 19 years experience in Caribbean travel planning. 

For the full news release, click here.  (Source:  Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations)

Friday, August 25, 2006

Bonaire Travel Solutions Offers Packages with Airfare

Bonaire Travel Solutions recently announced that they can now accept reservations for any small property on Bonaire with discounted airfare.

A Bonaire-based travel services provider, Bonaire Travel Solutions can now offer complete packages which include accommodations at small, budget properties to elegant, upscale properties.  All small properties have 30 units or less.  Discount airfares are also available.  For more information, visit www.bonairetravelsolutions.com.  (Source:  Bonaire Travel Solutions)

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Divi Flamingo Bonaire Announces Create-Your-Own Dive Packages

For divers who want to make each dive vacation a unique one, Divi Resorts has introduced the new Create-Your-Own Dive Packages.  These fun and flexible packages are available throughout 2006 and 2007 at the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino in Bonaire. 

With the Create-Your-Own Dive Packages, divers can dive as little or as much as they like by creating a personalized package which features discounted room rates and meals.  Three-night dive packages including accommodations, breakfast and round-trip airport transfers start at just $238 per person based on double occupancy at Divi Flamingo (this price does not include diving).  Divers are required to purchase at least two days of diving per person, and then may add additional nights, meals and diving as desired. 

Add-on diving options to the Create-Your-Own Dive Packages at Divi Flamingo include unlimited shore diving, one-tank afternoon boat dive plus unlimited shore tanks, two-tank morning boat dive plus unlimited shore tanks, and three-tank boat dive plus unlimited shore tanks.  Prices for dive options at Divi Flamingo start at $23.10 per person per day. 

For more information or to book a Create-Your-Own Dive Package contact Divi Dive Reservations at 1-800-801-5550 or visit http://www.diviresorts.com/.

Located on the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire, the beachfront Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino features 129 guestrooms including 89 hotel rooms and 40 timeshare units each with private balconies or patios; secluded beach and sunbathing pier; two freshwater pools; two restaurants; two bars; a state-of-the-art fitness center; on-site car rental and activities desks; beauty salon with spa services; sundries and gift shops; and Bonaire’s famous Barefoot Casino.  Divi Dive Bonaire, the on-site full service PADI Gold Palm and National Geographic Dive Center is equipped for handicapped divers and offers 24 hour access to tanks, five custom dive boats and full technical dive service including guided technical dives, gear rental, mixed gas fills and the complete TDI instruction program.  (Source:  Dive News Wire)

Monday, August 07, 2006

New Tourism Specials Are Announced

Bonaire tourism companies announce new specials for the coming months.

Bonaire Lagoen Hill is offering a package that includes 7 nights accommodation, 6 days of unlimited shore diving and 7 days vehicle rental. Package prices starting at $353.00 per person, based on 6 people in a 3-bedroom cottage.Lagoen Hill is located in the rolling hills near Lagoen Bay, a quiet residential setting with great island views of Bonaire, only 2 miles from the capital city of Kralendijk . The resort features 30 private cottages, set among lush tropical gardens. The cottages are provided with cable TV, radio, ceiling-fans, personal safes, hot water facilities, a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious bathroom with shower and large bedrooms with air-conditioning. Homes with all the comfort and modern amenities needed for a perfect and affordable island getaway. Package prices are valid until December 19, 2006. For more information visit the Lagoen Hill Web site.

Divers Paradise is offering a seven-night special including 6 days of unlimited shore diving, plus 7 days vehicle rental. Package prices starting at $383.00 per person, based on 3 people in a one-bedroom apartment. Located a short drive from Kralendijk in the quiet residential area of Hato. Divers Paradise offers seven comfortable apartments complete with fully-equipped kitchens, cable TV, radio, personal safes, bathroom with shower and bedroom with air-conditioning. Package prices are valid until December 19, 2006. For more information visit their Web site.

AB Carrental, located at the Airport of Bonaire, is offering a Special for Divers and Non Divers, through December 21, 2006: For Divers, a Mazda Pick Up Double Cabin with power steering and A/C for only USD 30.00 per day or USD 200.00 per week. Also available “ 4WD Drive Pick Up Trucks and 4WD SUVs” with automatic transmission. For Non Divers: A Kia Picanto, 4 door economy car with A/C for only USD 27.00 per day or USD 175.00 per week. Also available with automatic transmission. Visit the AB Carrental Web site for further details and make your reservation through their on-line-reservation system.

Fox Discount Car Rental, has a Special for Divers until December 15 - 2006:  Pick Up Truck Double Cabin Standard for as low as USD 23.00 per day or USD 145.00 per week, taxes not included. Pick Up Truck Double Cabin Deluxe with power-steering and A/C for USD 29.00 per day or USD 183.00 per week, taxes not included. For more information, visit their Web site.  (Source:  Bonaire Entre Nous Newsletter, August 7, 2006)

American Airlines Announces Special Fares to Bonaire

As part of American Airlines’ NetSAAver’s program, which typically offers reduced airfare between city pairs, American Airlines recently started offering significantly reduced fares to Bonaire from all major U.S. cities.

These new fares can be as low as $348.00 from Boston, $371.00 from Chicago, or $424.00 from Los Angeles, and are valid for travel between August 7 and December 13, 2006, and must be booked by August 16, 2006. (Source: American Airlines web site)

Saturday, July 08, 2006

The Lizard Inn Announces New Website and Re-Opening Special

The Lizard Inn has also announced a new web site, in coordination with the opening of their new location. With a company motto of “clean, cheap, and casual”, Lizard Inn’s new location will offer an expanded number of rooms, along with new services and activities.

Their Grand Opening Special can be booked online, and consists of a 7 night stay while you pay for only six nights Offer valid from October 1st - November 30th 2006 ("Regatta-week" excepted, October 8th-October 15th).

For more information, visit their web site at www.lizardinnbonaire.com, or email . (Source: The Lizard Inn)