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Press Release The Bonaire Dive Festival Kralendijk, Bonaire – (February 4, 2005) – The Bonaire Dive Festival began in 1997 during the International Year of the Reef, with the primary goal of providing a platform through which the island could reinforce its positioning as a pioneer in environmental conservation and divers and snorkelers could experience firsthand the island’s natural treasures and find out what they could do to help protect them. Over the years the Festival attracted hundreds of participants from around the world and fulfilled the initial objective as a public relations tool. Over the eight years of the festival it generated millions of dollars worth of publicity in consumer broadcast, print and electronic media including Fox TV, Scuba TV, Scuba Diving Magazine and Caribbean Travel & Life, CNN.com, About .com,The New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Miami Herald. The Dive Festival has proven to be a PR success and has drawn many dive lovers to the island. However, trends change and moreover Bonaire, in its drive for continuous improvement, feels that it is time to take a step back and reevaluate the Dive Festival. The latter will also enable Bonaire and stakeholders to brainstorm on an improved concept whereby significant investment by all parties will be maximized. The efforts outlined do require time, therefore the decision has been made – unfortunately – to take this year to renew and reschedule the event for 2006. The Tourism Corporation Bonaire takes the opportunity to thank the following organizations, which have been instrumental to this event including Air Jamaica, the airline partner for all eight years, the participating tour wholesalers, hotels, restaurants, STINAPA, the Marine Park and the people of Bonaire. A special word of gratitude goes to the founding partners: CORAL (The Coral Reef Alliance) and Scuba Diving Magazine. Bear in mind that even though the Dive Festival will not take place this June, this is still a great time to visit the easy vacation island. Bonaire’s friendly people, pristine nature, fantastic diving, fascinating culture and tranquil ambience can still be found, plus this June a number of hotels are offering packages. They include: May 15 - June 30, 2005 Belmar Apartments is offering its “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. For more information or reservations call 1-888-655-0605, email belmar@travelmarketing.comor visit http://www.belmar-bonaire.com. Until July 31, 2005 Bonaire Lagoen Hill is offering a seven-night package that includes unlimited shore diving, one FREE one-tank boat dive plus seven days vehicle rental. Package prices 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. Divers Paradise Bonaire is offering a seven-night shore diving package including accommodations, six days of unlimited shore diving and a seven day vehicle rental. Package prices, 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. Until December 18, 2005 Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino’s 3-tank boat dive package includes seven nights accommodation, meal plan, 3-tank boat diving daily, unlimited use of tanks for shore diving and more. Package prices start at $849 with accommodations in a standard room and breakfast daily. For more information or reservations call 1-800-801-5550 or visit http://www.diviresorts.com. Harbour Village Beach Clubis once again offering its seven-night Club Dive Package. This package only for its club rooms (Courtyard & Marinafront) includes daily Continental breakfast, one-tank boat dive per day, unlimited shore diving and more. 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. June 18 – 25, 2005 Plaza Resort Bonaire & Toucan Diving will welcome Kids Sea Camp. A unique family experience with a fully escorted and hosted opportunity for kids ages 4-15, throughout this week long event, kids can enjoy SASY, PADI Seal team, PADI Jr. Open Water Course and Teen Certified Dive plus other daily activities and events. Plaza Resort Bonaire is also offering Toucan Dive For One during June. For more information or reservations call 1-800-766-6016, email usa@plazaresortbonaire.com or visit http://www.plazaresortbonaire.com.
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