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Press Release BONAIRE’S
HOTELS AND RESORTS USHER IN 2005 WITH Kralendijk, Bonaire – (January 24, 2005) – With winter in full swing thoughts of warm sunshine and tropical waters are on many people’s minds. So if you are thinking about a relaxing Caribbean vacation look no further than the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire. Below is a summary of special deals being offered by many of Bonaire’s hotels in 2005. For more information about any of these specials or to find out about others that are available contact the resorts directly. In 2005 Belmar Apartments is offering a selection of packages. May 15 - June 30, 2005 guests can enjoy “Belmar’s Drive & Dive Madness,” which includes a 15% discount on car rental and every second diver dives for free. Packages start from $433 per person based on six persons in a three-bedroom apartment and include seven nights accommodation in a spacious and luxurious Oceanfront Apartment, unlimited air fills and use of weights for shore diving, all taxes and service charges on room and diving, and a double cab pickup rental including insurance and taxes. Belmar is also offering a 7 Stay/6 Pay special during the months of July and August 2005, and September 2005 is “Bring a Buddy for Free” month. For more information or reservations call 1-888-655-0605, email belmar@travelmarketing.com or visit http://www.belmar-bonaire.com. Bonaire Lagoen Hill is offering a package that includes seven nights accommodation, six days of unlimited shore diving and one FREE one-tank boat dive plus seven days vehicle rental. Package prices, valid until July 31, 2005, start at $485 per person, based on two people in a studio standard. For more information or reservations email info@LagoenHill.com or visit http://www.LagoenHill.com. Buddy Dive Resort has launched a new special for 2005. When booking the regular Drive & Dive Package guests will receive a complimentary upgrade to unlimited Nitrox – a savings of $99. And for those divers that are not Nitrox-certified Buddy Dive is offering a Nitrox-certification course for only $99, a savings of $76 off of the regular price. The complimentary upgrade is valid for bookings between April 1 – 14, 2005 and the entire month of May 2005. Seven night Drive & Dive packages are available from $715 per person when occupying a three-bedroom unit. The packages include accommodations, seven days vehicle rental, six days unlimited with six one-tank boat dives and American breakfast buffet daily. For more information and reservations call 1-866-GO-BUDDY, email buddydive@travelmarketing.com or visit http://www.buddydive.com. Captain Don’s Habitat is offering divers who book seven-night dive packages a Nitrox Certification Course at half the price from January 8 through April 1, 2005. Already Nitrox certified? Captain Don’s is also offering certified Nitrox divers Nitrox half price between February 26 and April 2, 2005. Seven-night dive packages are priced from $960 during these time periods and include accommodations, airport transfers, daily buffet breakfast, welcome drink, manager’s rum punch party and six days of unlimited shore diving with tanks, weights & belt. For more information and reservations call 1-800-327-6709, email CaptainDon@maduro.com or visit http://www.HabitatBonaire.com. Casa Bonito Apartments is offering a package that includes seven nights accommodation in a studio with kitchenette, room tax, free airport pick-up, six days car rental and six days unlimited shore diving including tanks, weights and air. The package is valid through March 31, 2005 and is priced at $520 per person based on double occupancy. For more information or reservations call 011-599-717-2278, email rudi@oceanadventures.com or visit http://www.oceanadventures.com. Divers Paradise Bonaire is offering a seven night package including accommodations, six days of unlimited shore diving and a seven day vehicle rental. Package prices, which are valid until July 31, 2005, start at $499 per person, based on two people in a one-bedroom apartment. For more information or reservations email info@DiversParadiseBonaire.com or visit http://www.DiversParadiseBonaire.com. Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino’s 3-tank boat dive package includes seven nights accommodation (room category of your choice), meal plan (of your choice), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, 3-tank boat diving daily (except 1st day due to mandatory Marine Park orientation shore dive) with unlimited use of tanks for shore diving and all tax and service charges. Package prices start at $849 with accommodations in a standard room and breakfast daily and the package is available until December 18, 2005. For more information or reservations call 1-800-801-5550 or visit http://www.diviresorts.com. Until March 31, 2005 the Golden Reef Inn is offering a package priced at $465 per person based on double occupancy. The package includes accommodations in a studio apartment with a full kitchen, a pick-up truck rental (taxes and CDW insurance included), room tax, six days of unlimited shore diving with Buddy Dive Shop and other taxes. For more information or reservations call 1-866-790-REEF, email info@goldenreefinn.com or visit http://www.goldenreefinn.com. In 2005 Harbour Village Beach Club will once again offer its Club Dive Package. This dive package only for its club rooms (Courtyard & Marinafront) includes seven nights accommodation in a Courtyard or Marinafront room, daily Continental breakfast, welcome drink upon arrival at the hotel, one-tank boat dive per day (except arrival and departure days), use of tanks, weights and belts, chilled juice on boat dives, unlimited shore diving, round-trip airport transfers, use of beach towels and chairs, kayaks and sailboats, service charge and taxes. Package prices start at $1,023 per diver. The package is available until December 17, 2005. For more information or reservations call please 1-800-424-0004, email reservationsusa@harbourvillage.com or visit http://www.harbourvillage.com. Plaza Resort Bonaire and Toucan Diving announce year-round savings and diving discounts as part of its 7th Heaven on 18 Palms package. The package includes seven nights accommodation in a spacious Standard Suite, six days of unlimited air-fill, round-trip airport transfers, tax and service charges from only $859 (until April 2, 2005) and $704 (from April 3 - December 17, 2005). Pricing is per diver based on double occupancy. Plaza Resort Bonaire is also offering Toucan Dive For One during May, June, August & September 2005 and for families a 3-D Drive, Dive, Deluxe dive package in their One- and Two-Bedroom Villas. Single and two-tank boat upgrades, group discounts, Aquakids (Ages 5-15), Nitrox and breakfast add-ons available upon request. For more information or reservations call 1-800-766-6016, email usa@plazaresortbonaire.com or visit http://www.plazaresortbonaire.com. Sand Dollar Condominium Resort is pleased to announce a promotional special for guests traveling until February 28, 2005: Pay for five nights, and the sixth and seventh nights’ accommodations are free! As part of this special, Bonaire Dive Adventures is offering a free Nitrox upgrade to any regular dive package. During this time period divers can stay and dive one week at Sand Dollar for just $646 per person based on six people in a three-bedroom condominium. The package includes seven nights accommodation, breakfast daily, six boat dives, unlimited shore diving and free use of rental truck. For more information or reservations call 1-800-288-4773, email usreservations@sanddollarbonaire.com or visit http://www.sanddollarbonaire.com. Tropical Inn Bonaire’s seven night package includes accommodations, seven days car rental, breakfast and taxes. Package prices start at $489 per person based on two people occupying a hotel room. For more information or reservations call 011-599-717-5111, email info@tropicalinnbonaire.com or visit http://www.tropicalinnbonaire.com. Located 86 miles east of Aruba and well outside the hurricane belt, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire offers year-round sunshine and calm weather, low annual rainfall, pristine coral formations and the most thriving fish population in the Caribbean. Ideal for adventurers, explorers and sun-worshippers alike, Bonaire offers myriad eco-adventure activities including world renowned scuba diving and snorkeling, windsurfing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, horseback riding, nature tours, hiking, bird watching, sailing and deep sea and bone fishing. And with a selection of accommodations ranging from full-service oceanfront resorts and condominiums to guesthouses and small inns, Bonaire has something for every lifestyle and budget. For more
information on Bonaire or any of these special events contact the
Tourism Corporation Bonaire at 1-800-BONAIRE. # # # |
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