This Fall many of Bonaire’s hotels are offering unbeatable packages. Check out the following specials and take your pick from any of these money saving vacations to Bonaire.
Black Durgon Inn – Black Durgon Inn is offering the “Aquatic Confidence Program” package now through April 15, 2008. Enjoy seven nights accommodations, daily breakfast, government tax, use of kayaks, swimming, snorkeling or diving comfort level training for $425 per person (divers add $100), based on double occupancy. Email Bonaire@blackdurgon.com or visit www.blackdurgon.com.
Buddy Dive – Buddy Dive is offering special pricing from December 1-21, 2007 for their “Bonaire Planet Ocean Fest” where every second diver will dive free and Dutch photographers Dos and Bertie Winkel will conduct week-long photo seminars. Enjoy seven nights accommodations, six boat dives, six days shore diving with unlimited air, American breakfast, car rental, airport transfers and all taxes for two people starting at $1,783.18. Email reservations@buddydive.com or call 877-GO BUDDY.
Captain Don’s Habitat - Captain Don’s Habitat, the home of 24 hour diving freedom, is offering Free Nights specials for September and December that can save double occupancy dive travelers up to $354 for a seven night stay. These packages include seven nights in a deluxe ocean view room, daily buffet breakfast, airport transfers, six boat dives, six days of 24 hour unlimited shore diving, unlimited tanks, weights and all government taxes and fees. From September 1-29, the price is $960 per person and includes one free night. December 1-22, the price includes two free nights and is only $872 per person. Contact Habitat’s North America representative, Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas at 800-327-6709 or email Habitat@maduro.com for these or other specials, low cost airfares and a Best Rate Guarantee to Bonaire.
Den Laman – Den Laman is offering the “Island Explorer” package which includes activities such as mangrove kayaking, guided snorkeling tours, nature tours, mountain biking, sea kayaking, island tours, cave exploration and land sailing now through December 21, 2007. Spend seven nights in a fully air conditioned waterfront condominium with complete kitchen and living room, seven days truck rental, five half-day adventures and room tax starting at just $736 per person, based on double occupancy. Air inclusive packages are also available. Call 800-382-1094, email denlaman@diveres.com or visit www.denlaman.com.
Divers Paradise – Divers Paradise is offering the “Aquatic Confidence Program” package now through April 15, 2008. Enjoy seven nights accommodations, daily breakfast, government tax, use of kayaks, swimming, snorkeling or diving comfort level training for $425 per person (divers add $100), based on double occupancy. Email diversparadise@blackdurgon.com or visit www.diversparadisebonaire.com.
Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino - Dive enthusiasts traveling to the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino in Bonaire can enjoy 2 free nights when booking at least 7 nights with our “Create Your Own” dive package. Additionally, guests can also enjoy a free room upgrade based on space availability. Booking and travel window is now through October 31, 2007. Call 800-801-5550 or visit www.diviresorts.com for details.
Friars Inn – Enjoy seven nights accommodation, breakfast daily, unlimited shore diving, rental truck, tour of historical church and paid taxes for just $399 per person, based on double occupancy September 1, 2007-January 31, 2008. Call 011-599-717-3948, email info@friarsinn.com or visit www.friarsinn.com.
Golden Reef Inn – Celebrate the holidays with Golden Reef Inn. With the “Thanksgiving Dive Bash” package you’ll receive seven nights accommodation, daily American breakfast, room taxes, roundtrip airport transfers, welcome drink, unlimited shore diving with weights, tanks, air and taxes, free Nitrox upgrade, double cab pickup truck rental with taxes and insurance, and on Thanksgiving Day, enjoy the all you can eat traditional Thanksgiving buffet. The package is valid for seven night stays for any arrivals that include Thanksgiving Day. Prices start at $535 per person, based on quad occupancy. Call 866-790-7333, email info@goldenreefinn.com or visit www.goldenreefinn.com.
Happy Holiday Homes – Take advantage of the “Bonaire Family Special” package September 1-December 15, 2007 for $936 per person, based on double occupancy, including taxes! The package includes seven nights accommodation in a two bedroom bungalow with kitchen featuring refrigerator, microwave, gas range, child car seat, baby crib, baby chair, child safe furnishing, child safe private fenced tropical garden, babysitting service (additional cost), and seven days car rental. Call 011-599-717-8405, email info@happyholidayhomes.com or visit www.happyholidayhomes.com.
Harbour Village Beach Club – “Dive Into Luxury” at Harbour Village with this package now through December 21, 2007 and the second diver in your party dives for free! The package includes seven nights accommodation in a one bedroom studio, daily American breakfast, six days of diving (one boat dive per day, unlimited shore diving) including tanks, weights and belts, unlimited use of fitness center, tennis courts, kayaks, sailboats and roundtrip airport transfers and is just $1,786 for the first diver and $1,538 for the second diver. Contact reservationsusa@harbourvillage.com or visit www.harbourvillage.com.
KonTiki Beach Resort – From now until December 16, 2007, enjoy the “Low Season Dive Special” at KonTiki Beach Resort for just $514 per person, based on double occupancy. The package includes seven nights accommodation, daily breakfast, car rental, unlimited shore diving (boat dives and equipment extra) and all taxes and surcharges. Call 011-599-717-5369, email info@kontikibonaire.com or visit www.kontikibonaire.com.
Plaza Resort - To celebrate the arrival of Plaza Resort and Toucan Diving’s fifth dive boat Golden Eye, a new and exciting dive package exclusive to boat diving has been designed for the month of September called "Blue Skies & Golden Eye." Boat diving only prices start from only $1060 per diver, double occupancy, featuring five days of 3-tank boat dives (shore diving available on an a la carte basis), free Nitrox, complimentary dive gear storage along with seven nights standard suite accommodations (2 queen beds, AC, mini-fridge), free buffet breakfast, welcome cocktail upon arrival, round-trip airport transfers, $6.50pp/nt government tax, 10.5% sales tax and $7.50 per day energy surcharge. Valid on all new reservations made for travel September 1-30, 2007. Call 800-766-6016, email usa@plazaresortbonaire.com or visit www.plazaresortbonaire.com.
Port Bonaire – It’s “Dive Madness” at Port Bonaire September 1 through November 30, 2007. The package includes seven nights accommodation in an ocean-view room, service charge, room tax, unlimited shore diving and a double cab pick up truck rental including taxes and insurance, for just $758 per person, based on double occupancy. Call 011-599-717-2450, email info@portbonaire.com or visit www.portbonaire.com.
RE/MAX Paradise Homes – RE/MAX Paradise Homes is offering a selection of their vacation rentals for 10% off September 1-December 15, 2007. For more information call 866-611-7362 or visit www.rentalsbonaire.com.
Sand Dollar Condominiums – Fulfill your lifelong dream and “Learn to Dive” with Sand Dollar! The package includes seven nights accommodations, seven days truck rental, daily breakfast buffet, course material, dive gear and instruction costs to become a certified PADI Open Water Diver. Junior certification for children ages 10-15 also available. Packages start at $1072 per person, based on double occupancy, available now through December 21, 2007. Air inclusive packages are also available from most major US gateways. Call 800-288-4773, email usareservations@sanddollarbonaire.com or visit www.sanddollarbonaire.com.
Sonrisa Rooms & Apartments – Enjoy a dive package with Sonrisa for just $640 per person, based on double occupancy now through December 1, 2007. The package includes seven nights accommodations, service charge, room tax, free coffee and sandwich, unlimited air and a one week pickup truck rental. Call 011-599-717-6633, email info@sonrisabonaire.com or visit www.sonrisabonaire.com.
Sun Rentals – From September 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007, Sun Rentals is offering a 5% discount on all of their private villas. For more information call 011-599-717-6130, email info@sunrentalsbonaire.com or visit www.sunrentalsbonaire.com.
Tropicana – Enjoy the “Bonaire Fun Diving” package now through January 31, 2008 for as low as $510 per person, based on double occupancy. The package includes seven nights accommodation, seven days pickup truck rental including tax and six days of unlimited shore diving including weights and air and all taxes and fees. Call 011-599-701-0404, email info@tropicanabonaire.com or visit www.tropicanabonaire.com.
Located eighty-six miles east of Aruba, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire offers year-round sunshine, 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, kiteboarding, landsailing, mountain biking, sea and mangrove 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, contact the Tourism Corporation Bonaire in the U.S. at 1-800-BONAIRE.
SOURCE: Adams Unlimited
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".