October 26, 2011 5:42:16 AM EDT
I am not sure if this is allowed in this area, Moderators please feel free to move it to a better place if necessary:
I just received this press release:
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
BONAIRE’S HOTELS & PARTNERS TO MAKE HUGE SPLASH AT
DEMA WITH 2011 SHOW SPECIALS
Kralendijk, Bonaire – With many of Bonaire’s businesses offering DEMA Show specials, this year’s show floor is the ideal place for attendees to meet with Bonaire’s hoteliers and dive operators to plan and book their group travel for 2012. “We are very pleased to continue Bonaire’s tradition of a strong presence at DEMA,” said Lara Chirino, Director of Tourism. “I would like to welcome everyone to visit the Bonaire Pavilion - you’ll find us under the “Divers Paradise” license plate banners. We’re all looking forward to a very productive and successful show”.
Here are some of the money-saving show-only specials available:
Newly Added Hotel Packages & Island Specials:
Plaza Resort Bonaire – Save money with Plaza Resort Bonaire’s “4-D Package,” DEMA Show special package includes: Free Internet, 6 breakfasts, FREE Nitrox, Free diving upgrade (1 level and not applicable with the 2 for 1 special), accommodations in a spacious standard suite, vehicle (including tax, insurance and unlimited mileage), airport transfers and diving. Book a dive group of 7 and the 8thwww.plazaresortbonaire.com, email usa@plazaresortbonaire.com diver goes free! Plus get a free BBQ. Weekly rates begin at $887 per person, based on double occupancy and must be booked by November 20, 2011. For more information visit or call 1-800-766-6016.
Bamboo Bali Bonaire – Book Bamboo Bali Bonaire “Stay-Dive-Drive,” DEMA Show special before December 31, 2011 and add 6 single tank boat dives for the price of 4. All diving is conducted with Wannadive Bonaire. For more information visit www.bamboobalibonaire.com, email bamboobalibonaire@gmail.com or call 599-700-6933.
Coral Paradise Resort – Save money with Coral Paradise Resort “Stay, Drive, Dive,” DEMA Special promotion. Guests have the options of the following options:
• Package A – 6 days of 24 hours unlimited shore diving ($867 per person based on double occupancy)
• Package B – 6 days of 24 hours unlimited shore diving and 6 boat dives ($1,015 per person based on double occupancy)
• Package C- 6 days of 24 hours unlimited shore diving and 11 boat dives (1,100 per person based on double occupancy)
All packages include accommodations for 8 days/7 nights, tanks, air fills, weights & weight belts, 1 Mazda deluxe 4 door pick-up truck and all taxes. This offer is valid May 15 – December 17, 2012. For more information visit www.coralparadise.com, email coralparadisebonaire@gmail.com or call 599-717-7005.
AB Car Rental – AB Car Rental is offering their guests DEMA Show special discounts when they rent their Landwind Dive SUV Group 12 during high and low season. Weekly rates begin at $345 from December 18, 2011 – May 6, 2012 and $299 from May 7, 2012 – December 18, 2012. The group 12 Landwind Dive SUV is equipped with A/C, manual transmission, power steering, 2WD and a dive rack in the bed, seats maximum 5 people. For more information email special@ABcarrental.com.
Bonaire Guided Motorcycle Tours – Explore Bonaire a new way by taking a tour of the island a Harley-Davidson Bonaire Guided Motorcycle Tours. Tours can be set up for a ½ day where you’ll be guided around the island by professional guides who will show you the island and see sights and places you’ve never seen before. Minimum number for tours is 2 people/2 motorcycles and maximum is 4 motorcycles. ½ guided tours begin at $150 plus gas when you mention DEMA 2011 with your reservation you will receive a discount of 15%. $1,000 deposit is required and you must have a valid motorcycle license and 25 years of age. For more information email info@bonaireguidedmotorcycletours.com.
Airline Partners:
Insel Air – Insel Air is offering the 12th airline ticket free when booking a group of 12 on their newly launched service from Charlotte, NC to Bonaire and/or on their their non-stop service from Miami to Bonaire. The schedule is as follows:
Miami to Bonaire (Saturdays)
Depart MIA Flt. #71 908 at 4:00pm, arriving into BON at 7:00pm
Depart BON Flt. #71 907 at 11:25am, arriving into MIA at 1:40pm
Charlotte to Bonaire (Wednesdays & Saturdays)
Depart CLT Flt. #71 914 at 2:55pm, arriving into CUR at 7:10pm
Depart CUR Flt. #71 301 at 9:15pm, arriving into BON at 9:55pm
Depart BON Flt. #71 302 at 7:55am, arriving into CUR at 8:20am
Depart CUR Flt. #71 913 at 9:10am, arriving into CLT at 1:25pm
For more information visit www.fly-inselair.com, email groupsales@fly-inselair.com or call 1-800-386-4800.
Around the Island
Samur Sailing Charters – Take advantage of Samur Sailing Charter’s DEMA Show promotion and book their “Green Flash” sunset trip. When booking a group of 15 or more people, the special includes unlimited rum punch and a free sail and Samur T-shirt for the organizer. For more information email info@samursailing.com or call 599-717-5592.
Wannadive Bonaire – Save money with Wannadive Bonaire’s “Fun Package.” The package includes 6 boat dives, 6 guided dives, 1 night dive and unlimited air/Nitrox for the week. Weekly rates begin at $510 per person.
To help decrease the lionfish invasion into the Caribbean, Wannadive Bonaire is also offering their “Lionfish Package,” which includes half day instruction, 6 boat dives, 6 guided dives, unlimited air/Nitrox for the week and an official Bonaire National Marine Park (BNMP) “lionfish remover” certification card. Rates begin at $275 per person. For more information visit www.wannadive.com, email info@wannadive.com or call 599-717-8884.
Hotel Packages:
Belmar Oceanfront Apartments Bonaire – Book a dive group of 8 and 1 diver stays for free with Belmar Oceanfront Apartments Bonaire “Drive, Dive & Stay” DEMA Show promotion. The package includes a fully equipped apartment for 7 nights, a rental vehicle (double cabin pick-up truck) for 7 days, 6 boat dives, 6 days of unlimited air fills, free Nitrox, free “Manager’s Rum Punch Party,” round-trip airport transfers and all government taxes. Weekly rates begin at $586 per person and is valid for travel between April 14 – December 21, 2012, with a booking window now through December 31, 2011. For more information visit www.belmar-bonaire.com, email reservatons@belmar-bonaire.com or call 1-888-655-0605.
Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire – Enjoy Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire’s “Drive & Dive” DEMA special, when you book this package for 8 people and pay only for 7. The Drive & Dive package includes; accommodations for 7 nights, rental vehicle (double cabin pick-up truck) for 7 days, 6 boat dives, 6 days of unlimited air fills, free Nitrox, daily American style breakfast buffet, welcome drink, free “Manager’s Rum Punch Party,” airport transfers and all government taxes.
Non-diving guests have the option to swap the diving for 6 days of activities for the same price as the Drive & Dive package. Activities to choose from include: guided mangrove kayak tour, mangrove snorkel trip, guided cave exploration tour, night snorkel trip, boat snorkel trip, island tour, coastal kayak excursion, ocean snorkeling trip, one day mountain bike rental and kayak rental.
Weekly rates begin at $898 per person, with an extra DEMA savings of $205. Groups will also receive a 50% discount on their total food bill (max. $75 per person, per week) and three boat dives for free. This package is valid April 14 – December 21, 2012 with a booking window now through December 31, 2011. For more information visit www.buddydive.com, email reservations@buddydive.com or call 1-866-GO-BUDDY.
Captain Don’s Habitat – Celebrate Captain Don’s Habitat 35th Anniversary with their DEMA Special when you book and make a deposit now for travel from April 1 to December 18, 2012. The promotion includes; 1 complimentary package for every 6 dive packages paid with no free limits, $75 per person matching on-property credit, free “Meet the Captain” party with free rum punch, free upgraded to unlimited Nitrox for Group Leader, accommodations, round trip airport transfers, welcome drink, 6 days of unlimited shore diving with a free upgrade to 6 boat dives, tanks, weights, weight belt all surcharges, service charges and government taxes excluding Bonaire National Marine Park Fee. Rates begin at $573 based on quad occupancy in a Flamboyant 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment. For more information visit www.habitatbonaire.com, email cdn@maduro.com or call 1-800-327-6709.
Caribbean Club Bonaire – Caribbean Club Bonaire’s “Dive & Explore” package offers book for 8 people and pay for 7 promotion. In addition, guests will receive a 50% discount on their food bill (maximum $75 per person per week), and every second diver dives for free when booking and paying the deposit before or after DEMA Show 2011. The package includes accommodations for 7 nights, rental vehicle (double cabin pick-up truck) for 7 days, 6 days of unlimited air fills, free Nitrox, daily breakfast, free “Manager’s Rum Punch Party,” airport transfer and all government taxes. Weekly rates begin at $527 per person. The DEMA special is valid for travel between April 14 – December 21, 2012, with a booking window now through December 31, 2011.For more information visit www.caribbeanclubbonaire.com , email reservations@caribbeanclubbonaire.com or call 1-800-906-7708.
Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino – Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino is celebrating 60 years in hospitality with offering groups their DEMA Show promotion. The special includes; 8 days/7 nights including breakfast daily and 2-tank boat dives daily, 15% commission on all new groups of 10 or more, $60 per person for 3 tank boat dive upgrade, $110 per person nitrox for boat packages and free group dinner (all you can eat pasta or taco night). Book a group of 10 or more and the 11th diver dives for free, and 10th diver free on group of 30 or more. Weekly rates begin at $989 per person, based on double occupancy. This offer has a booking window now through November 30, 2011 for travel through December 31, 2012. For reservations contact Bonnie Hanley at (954) 545-0269 or via email bonnie.hanley@diviresorts.com.
Hertz Bonaire is offering a special promotion for all Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino guests when you rent a car for four days, get one day free. Reservations need to be made through Hertz.com or www.interislandcarrental.com, two weeks in advance. For more information email hertz-bonaire@tellbonet.an or call 599-717-6020. You must present coupon upon Rental.
KonTiki Beach Bonaire – Enjoy the peacefulness on the eastside of Bonaire and book KonTiki Beach Bonaire’s Dive package. The promotion includes; 7 nights stay in a studio, 6 days unlimited air, 7 days pick-up truck. Weekly rates begin at $753 per person, based on double occupancy. This package is valid now until December 15, 2012. For more information visit www.kontikibonaire.com, email info@kontikibonaire.com or call 599-717-5369. Mention Dive Special 2011/2012 when booking reservation.
La Pura Vista – Savings are endless with La Pura Vista’s “Dive & Drive,” DEMA special. The package includes 7 nights, 6 days unlimited shore diving, daily fresh breakfast, rental of 3 pick-up trucks for 7 days including taxes and CDW insurance, private dive locker, welcome drink, bottle of wine and snacks in the room, local mobile phone with $5.00 credit and unlimited coffee and tea. Mention DEMA SPECIAL when booking your reservation before December 20, 2011, and between January 7 – April 17, 2012, and receive 10% discount on the package and 2 free boat dives per room. Weekly rates start at $999.00 per person based on double occupancy. For more information visit www.lapuravista.com, email info@lapuravista.com or call 599-717-6582.
Sand Dollar Bonaire Condominiums – From April 14 – December 21, 2012, Sand Dollar Bonaire Condominiums is offering book for 6 nights, get the 7th night free DEMA special. This offer also includes a free Nitrox upgrades with any 7 night/6 dive day ride to the reef package. Book your group at DEMA Show 2011, and receive a $200 deduction off final net payment for groups of 8 or more. For more information visit www.sanddollarbonaire.com, email res@sanddollarbonaire.com or call 1-800-288-4773.
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, mountain biking, sea and mangrove kayaking, horseback riding, landsailing, nature tours, hiking, bird watching, sailing and seep 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.
Bonaire is the recipient of the prestigious Islands Magazine/Caribbean Tourism Organization 2008 Sustainable Tourism Award and continues to be recognized as one of the top destinations worldwide for its sustainable tourism and as one of the top diving destinations in the Atlantic/Caribbean for nine years in a row in the Scuba Diving magazine’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. It was designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as having the healthiest reefs in the Caribbean (January 2008), and as the Favorite Dive Destination in the World by About.com (June, 2008). This year, Bonaire was voted one of the top five Snorkeling Destinations in the Caribbean by the editors of Caribbean Travel & Life!
For more information on Bonaire contact the Tourism Corporation Bonaire in the U.S. at 1-800-BONAIRE or visit Bonaire’s official web site at www.tourismbonaire.com. Follow Bonaire on Twitter and Facebook.
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