October, 2009, Issue 8-2009

Bonaire Pros is offering a Den Laman Condo in Paradise Package. This special package includes accommodations at Den Laman Condominiums, with luxurious condos including kitchens, and the home of Sunset Bar and Grill, Fish Eye Photo, and Bonaire Dive and Adventures. The seven night package includes a two-bedroom ocean-view condo, deluxe twin cab truck with AC, six days unlimited shore diving for each diver, free Nitrox, rum punch party, and all taxes. Rate is $619.00 per diver (based on quad occupancy) from December 12 to 19, 2009 and $719.00 per diver (based on quad occupancy) between December 19, 2009 and January 9, 2010. Other categories and package plans are available. For more information, visit www.BonairePros.com, e-mail info@bonairepros.com, or call 1(800) 748-8733 or 1(817) 416-2580.

Caradonna Dive Adventures is offering a Drive & Dive Package at Buddy Dive Resort. This package includes seven nights accommodation in a two-bedroom unit, breakfast daily, 7 days vehicle rental including taxes, roundtrip airport transfers, six days of unlimited shore diving, hotel tax and service charges. Price is $870.00 per person based on quad occupancy. Valid from December 19, 2009 through April 10, 2009. Restrictions: Prices are in USD based on quad and are subject to change.  Package is subject to availability and standard terms and conditions. Blackout dates, holiday surcharges and other restrictions may apply. (CSOT # 2063948-40 & Fla. Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST36173.) For more information, visit www.caradonna.com, e-mail sales@caradonna.com, or call 1(800) 328-2288.

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations offers 5% off vehicle rentals and windsurfing rentals, and a $25 to $50 dinner credit for all bookings made by November 30th for travel December 13, 2009 through January 9, 2010. Call for hotel availability. For more information, visit www.bonairebliss.com, e-mail ann@bonairecaribbean.com, or call 1(800) 219-0118.

H2O Tours, Inc. is offering a seven-night dive package at Caribbean Club Bonaire. This package includes accommodations, six days unlimited shore diving (with air or nitrox, if nitrox certified)*, rental vehicle, breakfast daily, roundtrip airport transfers, hotel tax. Rates begin at $597 per person based on four divers in a two-bedroom standard cottage from December 19, 2009 through April 10, 2010. *Six-day dive package may be substituted for an adventure package that includes one mangrove kayak tour, one cave snorkel trip, one day mountain bike rental, and one day rental of a snorkel set. For more information, visit www.h2otours.net, e-mail larry@h2otours.net, or call 1(866) 480-3483.

Island Express offers either a 3-D or 7th Heaven package, when booked and deposited by December 15, 2009, and receive January rates which are 15% off. Each room must contain one diver minimum. Ask about our Kids Stay Free policy and Aquakids Club. 7th Heaven--7 d-lightful nights in a spacious standard suite, includes six days of unlimited air-fills for shore diving, roundtrip airport transfers, taxes, and service charge. Prices from $1003/divers, $885/non-divers, based on double occupancy. Group Comp Policy: 9 paid divers/10th diver is free in a shared category (comp must pay $6.50 per person, per night government tax, the appropriate portion of the $15.00 per night Energy Surcharge, and vehicle rental (if applicable)). For more information, visit www.islandexpressdivetours.com, e-mail info@islandexpressdivetours.com, or call 1(800) 439-0300.

Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas offers two nights free from November 28 to December 18, 2009 when staying at Captain Don’s Habitat, the "Home of Diving Freedom." Pay for five nights and receive seven nights! During this time, the 7-night dive package is priced from $759 per person, double occupancy, and includes accommodations in an ocean-view room, welcome drink, daily buffet breakfast, Meet the Captain rum/fruit punch party with snacks and live music, 6 single-tank boat dives, 6 days of 24-hour unlimited shore diving, taxes, service charges & energy surcharges. The same package is priced from $1035 per person, double occupancy, during Christmas and New Year's week, December 19, 2009 to January 1, 2010, or receive the 7th night free and a free day of shore diving from January 2 to January 31, 2010 and pay from just $919 per person, double occupancy. Enjoy a relaxed, oceanfront atmosphere, restaurant, bar, pool, a new and expanded full service dive facility, daytime spa services, Wi-Fi, and much more. Dive & Drive packages, group specials, competitive airfare, and travel insurance are also available. For more information, visit www.MaduroDive.com, e-mail info@maduro.com, or call 1(800) 327-6709.

Padi Travel Network is offering a seven-night dive package at Sand Dollar Condominium Resort. This package includes accommodations in a two-bedroom condo including hotel tax and service charges, roundtrip airport transfers, six days of one-tank boat dives and unlimited shore diving. Price is $744.00 per person, based on quad occupancy. Valid from December 19, 2009 through April 10, 2010. Restrictions: Prices are in USD based on quad and are subject to change. Package is subject to availability and standard terms and conditions. Blackout dates, holiday surcharges and other restrictions may apply. (CSOT # 2063948-40 & Fla. Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST36173). For more information, visit www.padi.com, e-mail ptn1@padi.com, or call 1(800) 729-7234- ext 2555 (must dial the extension).

Scuba Travel Ventures is offering a seven-night dive package at Divi Flamingo Beach Resort and Casino. The package includes breakfast daily, roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, a welcome cocktail, beach towels at pool and beach, and 2-tank morning boat diving daily with unlimited use for tanks for shore diving, and all tax and service charges. Rates do vary depending upon week of travel, but are from $950.00 to $1275.00 per person (based on double occupancy). Enjoy a special bonus valid between December 13 and 23, 2009: Get a free upgrade to a three-tank boat package for the week and a free, All-You-Can-Eat pasta dinner at the Calabash Restaurant. This package is valid for travel between December 13, 2009 and April 11, 2010. For more information, visit www.scubatravelventures.com, e-mail info@scubatravelventures.com, or call 1(800) 298-9009 or 1(619) 291-9085.