Wednesday, July 06, 2011

BONAIRE LAUNCHES ONLINE CONTEST: WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO
EXPERIENCE WORLD CLASS DIVING AND FIRST CLASS NATURE

**Contest Valid From July 1 – September 30, 2011**

Kralendijk, Bonaire – Envision yourself diving or snorkeling among some of the most pristine coral reefs at one of the top dive destinations in the Caribbean; or exploring untouched nature on a mountain bike or while kayaking through lush mangroves. If this sounds like a great vacation, then don’t miss this opportunity to win a trip for two to Bonaire by participating in their online contest, which is part of the island’s fifth annual Bonaire Dive Into Summer program.

Those wishing to enter the contest only need to log on to www.tourismbonaire.com, the official website of Bonaire, and fill out the form to win an unforgettable vacation for two people that includes; 8-days/7-night hotel stay at Captain Don’s Habitat Bonaire including accommodations and 6 days of unlimited shore diving and complimentary airfare on Continental Airlines, the official airline sponsor of Bonaire Dive Into Summer. For more information on the contest’s rules and regulations log onto http://www.tourismbonaire.com/en/contest

Captain Don’s Habitat, is an oceanfront dive resort and “Home of Diving Freedom” on Bonaire. Guests enjoy the laid back, relaxing atmosphere, oceanfront restaurant, bar and pool, wireless Internet, day Spa, kayaks, and 24/7 unlimited diving freedom. The dive operation is a full-service, SDI/TDI Professional Development Center and PADI Training Facility.

“We’re very pleased to launch our online contest and give two lucky visitors the chance to win a week’s vacation in Bonaire,” commented Lara Chirino, Director of Tourism. “This contest gives us another opportunity to promote our Bonaire Dive Into Summer program and showcase all that Bonaire has to offer guests. During their stay, they will see why Bonaire continues to be recognized as one of the most sustainable islands in the Caribbean above and below the ocean. We look forward to welcoming them!”

Bonaire Dive Into Summer, a 4-month program (June 1 – September 30, 2010) features an array of activities for divers, adventurers and sun seekers. The program for Bonaire Dive Into Summer offers visitors the flexibility to enjoy their planned vacation on-island, and as an added bonus, the option to take part in special dives and clean-ups, eco-oriented activities and festivals, which practically guarantees a fun and educational experience in Bonaire.

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, nature tours, hiking, bird watching, sailing and deep sea and bone fishing. And with the 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 Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as having the healthiest reefs in the Caribbean (January 2008), and the Favorite Dive Destination in the World by About.com (June, 2008).

For more information on Bonaire contact the Tourism Corporation Bonaire in the U.S. at 1-800-BONAIRE begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-BONAIRE      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or visit Bonaire’s official website at www.tourismbonaire.com. Follow Bonaire on Twitter and Facebook.