November, 2009, Issue 9-2009

AB Car Rental is offering a high season special which is valid between December 13, 2009 and January 9, 2010. When a Landwind Dive SUV is booked, the cost is only $295.00 per week.  For more information, visit www.abcarrental.com.com or email info@abcarrental.com.

Bambu will be serving a special five-course menu on December 24 and 25, as well as January 1. On New Year's Eve, the restaurant's normal à la carte menu will be available. Reservations are recommended. For more information, email joycebosveld@gmail.com, phone +599 717-4166, or fax +599 717-4167.

The Black Durgon Inn will hold its annual gratis Christmas and New Year's Eve Dinner for its guests. What a better way to ring in the New Year than sitting on the Black Durgon Inn's pier, and watching all the island's fireworks in the night sky. The event is open to all guests of either The Black Durgon Inn or Divers Paradise.  For more information, visit www.blackdurgon.com or www.diversparadisebonaire.com.

Bonaire Wellness Connexions will be offering their next mountain bike tour in Washington Slagbaai National Park on Sunday, December 20, 2009. This tour is for riders of all levels of experience; distance for beginners, intermediate, and advanced riders.  More advanced/experienced riders will have the opportunity to ride from BWC (town) to the entrance of the park, then ride the park with the whole group and then ride back to town (approximately 80 km). Advanced ride will start from BWC at 7.00 am. There will be assistance in the park with a pickup in case participants get tired so they can catch a ride.  Cost is $14.50 per person and includes a sandwich, drinks, and fruit. Please note that the entrance to the park is not included, so those who have a dive tag should bring that, along with the receipt, for free entry.  For more information, visit www.bonairewellness.com, email info@bonairewellness.com, or phone +599 717-4241 or cellular +599 785-0767.

Buddy Dive Resort has a pre-season offering with early validity dates for its Planet Ocean Fest Underwater Photography Event. From November 28 until December 18, John Wall (Manager of Buddy's Digital Photoshop and underwater photography specialist for years) invites those divers who are interested in underwater photography to join the weekly program of Planet Ocean Fest with digital clinics and underwater photo safaris to improve their photographic skills. Three half-day photo classes are only $100.00 (regular price $225.00). During this period, every second diver dives for free (restrictions may apply), when booking Buddy's Drive & Dive package.  For more information, visit www.buddydive.com/index.php/specials-and-events, email reservations@buddydive.com, phone 1-866-GO-BUDDY Fax (optional): +599 717 8230

Chat 'n' Browse is offering fifteen minutes of free Internet service when customers reference "Welcome 2009" during the holidays. This gives travelers the perfect opportunity to stay in touch with those back home. For more information, visit www.chatnbrowse.com or email info@chatnbrowse.com.

Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino is offering a holiday buffet and sit down meal on December 24, 25, and 31, 2009. The buffets are priced at $25.00 to $40.00 per person; holiday seven-night packages start at $967.00 per person, or $1257.00 per person if diving. For more information, visit www.DiviResorts.com, email gm@divibonaire.com, phone +599 717-8285 or fax +599 717-2648.

Kontiki Beach Bonaire will be offering a special Christmas dinner with a three- or four-course menu in a romantic, quiet setting. Cost is $49.00 per person, including tax, and the holiday menu will be available on December 24, 25, and 26, 2009. A special winelist and children's menu will be available and a buffet on Boxing Day (December 26). For more information, visit www.kontikibonaire.com, email info@kontikibonaire.com, phone +599 717-5369, or fax +599 717-5368.

Nubia Day Spa has an extra treat just for divers! Available in December, 2009 and January, 2010, divers can receive a free manicure or pedicure with one of the following: Diver's Massage, After-Sun Relief Mask, Hydrating Facial for Women, or Skin Fitness for Men. Costs will vary depending upon service requested. Reference "Holiday 2009" to receive treat. For more information, visit www.dayspabynubia.com, email o_nubia@hotmail.com, phone +599 717-2622 or cellular +599 785-3398, or fax +599 717-2622.

Ocean Adventures, in cooperation with Casa Bonito, is offering Bonaire "Bubble-free" Kiss Your Fish Rebreather weeks for all rebreather divers , or those who want to become a rebreather diver. Available from November 15, 2009 throughl March 15, 2010, cost is $888.00 per person per week. For more information, visit http://www.oceanadventures.com/rebreatherweek.html, email rudi@oceanadventures.com, phone (U.S.) 1 (305) 890-1608 or (Bonaire) +599 717-2278.

Sunset Bar & Grill and the Lions Den Restaurant will be offering seasonal menus on Christmas Eve, including a traditional Christmas Day menu, Boxing Day specials (December 26), a set menu for New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day specials. On all festive days, the regular à la carte menu is served, with the exception of New Year's Eve. For more information, visit www.lionsdenrestaurantbonaire.com or www.sunsetrestaurantbonaire.com, email sunset@telbonet.an, or phone +599 700-0892.