Wednesday, July 01, 2009
There’s Sizzlin’ Summer Savings Available Now on Trips to Bonaire
Summer’s here and it’s time for fun! The savings are sizzlin’, so take advantage of the deals available now on dive vacations to Bonaire! (All prices are quoted in US dollars).
Caribbean Adventures World Dive is offering a 10% discount on any published rate for Belmar Bonaire Dive and Drive package, or 5% off any Caribbean Club package. All group members receive resort T-shirts. For more information, visit www.worlddive.com, or call 1-800-433-3483.
H2O tours and Bonaire Seaside Apartments are offering the 6th & 7th night free! Book your 7 night dive package for travel from June 20 through December 18, 2009. Package includes:
-- 7 night accommodations
-- 6 days unlimited shore diving
-- Tanks, weights and belts
-- Rental truck
-- Hotel tax & service
-- Complimentary upgrade to NITROX with proof of NITROX certification. Prices begin at $544 per person (based on 6 divers in a 3 bedroom villa).
For more information, visit www.h2otours.net, call 1-866-480-3483.
Scuba Dive Bonaire Buddy Dive Resort Package: A PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Resort that keeps the needs of divers in mind, Buddy’s is a resort where you can dive, dive, dive, take part in a multitude of other available activities, or just sit back, relax, and enjoy the casual atmosphere and personable staff. Package includes:
-- 7 nights 2-bedroom accommodations
-- 6 days of 1-tank dives
-- Free Nitrox
-- 7 day rental vehicle
-- Round trip transfers
-- Taxes and service charges
Valid for travel September 1-25, 2009 and November 28 to December 18, 2009. Prices begin at $807 per person quad occupancy (competitive airfare available). Click here for more details. For more information, visit www.caradonna.com, or call 1-800-328-2288.
There’s a great deal with Maduro Travel at Captain Don’s Habitat for adult divers traveling with kids during summer. The “Home of Diving Freedom” on Bonaire is offering kids 16 and under a free stay and dive package when sharing accommodations with a paying adult. Kids who are certified receive the same dive package as the paying adults and non-diving kids receive a free introductory scuba course or 4 open water dives if doing a completion referral course. (Minimum 7-night stay required, 1 kid per each paying adult, maximum 2 kids with 2 paying adults, meals and marine park fee not included, and kids still subject to $6.58 nightly TIL tax.) 7-night dive packages start at $1168 per adult and include accommodations in a 1-bedroom bungalow, welcome rum punch, buffet breakfast daily, 6 single-tank boat dives, 6 days of 24-hour unlimited shore diving, taxes, service charges and energy surcharge. Kids special valid through August 29, 2009; Singles special Aug 29 – Sep 26, 2009 and 2 Free nights Nov 28 – Dec 19, 2009. Some restrictions apply; call for details, availability and pricing. For more information, visit www.HabitatBonaire.com, or call 1-800-327-6709.
Den Laman is offering specially reduced rates to solo travelers vacationing between August 29 and September 25, 2009 when studio condominiums are only $85 per night and one-bedrooms only $150 per night (excluding government room tax.) Discounted rates apply to single occupancy only. During this time, all vacationers—single, double, triple, or quad—receive a 7th night free with 6 nights paid (must pay government room tax only.) Divers can also take advantage of this special by paying for 5 days of diving and receiving the 6th day free and free Nitrox upgrades! Den Laman features 16 fully air-conditioned studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments and is the location of Fish Eye Photo, Bonaire Dive & Adventure, and the seaside Sunset Bar & Grill Restaurant. For more information, visit www.denlaman.com, or call 1-800-382-1094.
Divi Flamingo and Scuba Travel Ventures are pleased to offer a special coral spawning package during this year’s coral spawning dates. Included:
-- 7 nights accommodations
-- Airport transfers
-- Buffet breakfast daily
-- Daily 2 tank boat dive
-- Unlimited tanks for shore diving
-- Night “refresher” dive on the Calabas reef with certified instructors
-- 1 free night boat dive during spawning
-- Free lecture and slide show prior to spawning dive
-- Free CD/DVD of underwater footage during spawning dive
-- All taxes and service charges
Pricing, based upon double occupancy, is $950 per person. Valid on August 8-15, 2009, August 9-16, 2009 (recommended), September 5-12, 2009, September 6-13, 2009 (recommended), October 6-13, 2009 (recommended). In addition, clients will receive a $50 credit to be used at the resort. For more information, call 1-888-322-3483.
Golden Reef Inn is offering an anniversary special, which includes:
-- Accommodations in condo or villa
-- All Room Taxes
-- Energy Surcharges
-- Free Rum Punch Welcome Cocktail
-- Bonaire “Oasis” Goodie Basket in your apartment
-- Free Unlimited WIFI access
-- Free International Calling
-- Double Cabin Pickup Truck or compact car, including all government taxes & surcharges
-- 10% off all Spa Services
-- 15 Free minutes Internet access at Chat N Browse
-- Unlimited shore diving package including tanks, air, taxes and 24/7 access to tanks and secure gear storage
-- Free unlimited Nitrox upgrade
Rates begin $399.00 per person double occupancy for 8 days, 7 nights (diver), $299.00 per person double occupancy for 8 days, 7 nights (non-diver when staying with a diver), valid now through August 31, 2009. Payment in full required when booking, some restrictions may apply. For more information, visit www.goldenreefinn.com.
Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations and Hamlet have teamed up to offer substantial summer savings while Hamlet is renovating their pool. Book a studio for two starting at $385.00 per week, while one-bedroom units start at $455.00 a week. Rates do not include $6.50 per person per day tax, service, and departure cleaning. Dive Friends @ Hamlet is on site where 6 days unlimited air is $114.00 per person. This special is valid for travel between August 24 and September 28, 2009. Prices subject to change and are based on availability. For more information, visit www.bonairecaribbean.com or call 1-800-219-0118.
Plaza Resort Bonaire is offering group specials for a limited time only! Early Booking Bonus for 2009 and 2010 includes 2 free nights, 6th day of diving free and free Nitrox. Plus ask about our single diver incentive! Group must be deposited within the next 30 days. With Plaza Resort Bonaire 7th Heaven on 18 Palms package, prices start at $785 per diver, (based on double occupancy), and includes:
-- 7 nights Standard Suite
-- 6 days unlimited shore
-- Safety deposit box, lock & key
-- Tax, service and energy surcharge
-- Round-trip airport transfers
This package is valid now through December 19, 2009. Stay and Dive for free at the Plaza Resort Bonaire. For more information, visit www.islandexpressdivetours.com, or call 1-800-439-0300.
Paragon Travel/SC Travel offers Sand Dollar Condominium Resort’s “Ride to the Reef” package, which includes a multitude of dive goodies and a free NITROX upgrade! Packages start at $804 per person, based on quad occupancy, and $1017 per person based on double occupancy, and include
-- 7 nights accommodation
-- 6 days of unlimited tanks for shore diving plus six one tank boat dives
-- 7 day truck rental
-- Daily buffet breakfast
-- Room tax
Packages in studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom fully equipped condos are available. This package is available now through December 18, 2009. For more information, visit www.ricktaman.com, or call 1-416-461-2432.
(Source: TCB-NY and Various Bonaire Properties)
