April, 2010, Issue 4-2010

Bonaire Seaside Apartments offers their 6th & 7th Night Free Value Season Drive & Dive Package. Pay for five nights, get two nights free! Seven-night Drive & Dive packages at the featured price are based on two people sharing a one-bedroom ocean-view apartment including room tax, weekly truck rental, three days of two-tank boat diving, six days of unlimited tanks for shore diving, and free upgrades for nitrox divers. Rate is $867.00 per person, based on double occupancy, and this package is available from May 1, 2010 through June 4, 2010. These 13 modern ocean-front one- and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom boutique villas overlook Bonaire’s picturesque anchorage and nearby Klein Bonaire. Scuba diving services are provided by neighboring Dive Friends Bonaire @ Yellow Submarine, a PADI Gold Palm Resort. For more information, visit www.bonaireseaside.com, e-mail bonaireseaside@diveres.com, or call 1(800) 382-1094.

Buddy Dive Resort offers their Super Spring Savings Special. Book their Drive & Dive package and get a 50% discount on your food bill (max. $75 per person) and get a free, two-tank "wild side" boat trip. Drive & Dive package includes accommodations, six boat dives, unlimited shore diving, free nitrox, a rental vehicle (a double-cabin pick-up truck or van, manual), American breakfast, airport transfers, government taxes, welcome drink and free manager's rum punch party. Valid from April 10, 2010 through June 5, 2010. Rates start from $850.00 per person for the whole week (based on 6 persons in a 3-bedroom). For more information, visit www.buddydive.com, e-mail reservations@buddydive.com, or call 1(866) GO-BUDDY, or the resort directly at +(599) 717-5080 (ext. 572).

Captain Don’s Habitat is offering one night free May 1 to May 29 and also from August 28 to September 25, 2010. During this time, the seven-night dive package is priced from $822 per person/double. Receive two nights free November 27 to December 18, 2010 and pay just $749 per person/double. For all other dates through November 26, 2010, the rate is $895 per person/double. The package includes accommodations in an oceanfront room, airport transfers, welcome rum punch, daily buffet breakfast, manager’s rum punch party, six single-tank boat dives, six days of 24-hour unlimited shore diving, government taxes, service charges, and energy surcharges. Kids stay and dive free in summer months and singles receive free shore diving in June. For more information, visit www.HabitatBonaire.com, e-mail captaindon@maduro.com, or call 1(800) 327-6709.

Caribbean Club Bonaire offers a package where visitors can book seven nights, but pay only six nights. Book their Dive and Explore package and get the seventh night for free. Dive & Explore package includes accommodations, six days unlimited shore diving or activities, free nitrox, breakfast, a double-cabin pick-up truck (manual), airport transfers, government taxes, welcome drink, and a free manager's rum punch party. Valid from April 10, 2010 through May 29, 2010. Rates start from $544 per person for the whole week (based on four persons in a two-bedroom). For more information, visit www.caribbeanclubbonaire.com, e-mail reservations@caribbeanclubbonaire.com, or call 1(800) 906-7708, or the resort directly at +(599) 717-5080 (ext. 523).

Den Laman Condominiums offers their Value Season Drive & Dive Packages. These seven night packages include one night free plus one day of diving free. Featured package price is based on seven nights in a studio apartment including six days of unlimited tanks for shore diving, six one-tank boat dives, free nitrox upgrades, rental truck, and room tax. Packages for one- and two-bedroom ocean-view and ocean-front accommodations are also available. Den Laman features 16 fully A/C studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments and is the location of Fish Eye Photo, Bonaire Dive & Adventure and the seaside Sunset Bar & Grill Restaurant. Valid from April 10, 2010 through December 18, 2010. Rate is $764.00 per diver, based on double occupancy. For more information, visit www.denlaman.com, e-mail denlaman@diveres.com, or call 1(800) 382-1094.

Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino has a "Hot Weeks" promotion with special rates for those traveling April 10-17, May 13-June 12, June 26-July 24, or August 14-28, 2010. Individual travelers can reserve a seven-night dive package including accommodations, breakfast, and daily two-tank boat dive, and get free upgrade to three-tank package. Groups with at least twenty divers may reserve a seven-night dive package including accommodations, breakfast, and daily two-tank boat dive, and get a free upgrade to a three-tank package as well as a $50 food and beverage credit per person per week. For more information, visit www.diviflamingo.com, e-mail dividive@diviresorts.com, or call call 800-801-5550.

Harbour Village Beach Club offers their Club Dive Special. This seven night package includes airport transfers to/from Harbour Village, beautifully appointed courtyard accommodations, Continental breakfast daily, six days of diving which includes unlimited shore diving and six day-boat dives with tanks, weights, belts and chilled juices, and unlimited use of the fitness center, tennis courts, kayaks, and sailboats. Valid from April 12, 2010 through December 17, 2010. Price is $985.00 per person. For more information, visit www.harbourvillage.com, e-mail reservations@harbourvillage.com, Lourdes Abril, Reservations Manager, or call 1(800) 424-0004.

Plaza Resort Bonaire is introducing their new and improved 4-D package, Drive, Dive, Deluxe, Discover. This package includes seven nights in spacious accommodations in an air-conditioned suite, one- or two-bedroom villa (complete with living and dining room, cable TV, telephone, full kitchen with dishwasher), one- or two-bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, six days of unlimited airfills for shore diving, resort tax, service, and energy surcharge, plus a seven day vehicle rental, including full insurance plan, tax, and unlimited mileage. Rates start as low as $834.50 per diver in the Standard Jr. Suite Laguna and $620 per diver in the Two-Bedroom Villas. Upgrades available in the new Premium Grand Suites. For more information, visit www.plazaresortbonaire.com, e-mail usa@plazaresortbonaire.com or call 1(800) 766-6016.

Sand Dollar Condominium Resort offers their Value Season Ride to the Reef Packages. These seven-night packages include one night free plus one day of diving free. Featured package price is based on seven nights in a two-bedroom/two-bath water-front condo, including six days of unlimited tanks for shore diving, six one-tank boat dives, free nitrox upgrades, rental truck, and room tax. Packages for studio, one- and three- bedroom accommodations also available. Offering more space and flexibility in occupancy than the average hotel room, Sand Dollar condos are ideal for the Bonaire visitor who values comfort, convenience, and cost.  Property amenities include free wireless Internet access, Eddy’s Restaurant, tennis courts, pool, ice cream parlor, gift shop, full service dive center Bonaire Dive & Adventure, and Fish Eye Photo/Video. Valid from April 10, 2010 through December 18, 2010. Rate is $676.00 per person quad in a 2-bedroom/2 bath condo. For more information, visit www.sanddollarbonaire.com, e-mail Res@sanddollarbonaire.com, or call 1(800) 288-4773.