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Patio met zwembad op Bonaire
Op Zonnig Zeezicht vind je op de patio een zwembad. Onze gasten maken er naar hartelust gebruik van. Het water heeft een heerlijk temperatuurtje en je hebt er lekker veel privacy.
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Reef Support
Press Release from TCB Inc
Thursday, May 17, 2012
BONAIRE ONE OF THE FIRST CARIBBEAN ISLANDS TO PARTNER WITH
CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION**Local Initiatives to Preserve Genetic Diversity of Staghorn and Elkhorn Corals
Augmented by the Coral Restoration Foundation**Kralendijk, Bonaire – The “Bonaire Reef Pilot Project” was born when Ken Nedimeyer’s Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) was invited to visit the island by Buddy Dive Resort to work with and assist Bonaire with their continued efforts to preserve Bonaire’s greatest assets, its reefs. The project centered on the restoration of the shallow reefs by establishing a nursery and restoration program designed to cultivate staghorn and elkhorn corals and for this purpose the Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire was established.
“We’re very fortunate to be working with CRF and to be able to combine our efforts to preserve the current genetic diversity of our staghorn and elkhorn corals. Given the fact that Bonaire is world renown for having some of the healthiest reefs in the Caribbean, it’s the ideal place for this project to prosper and in turn encourage other islands to follow suit,” commented Anja Romeijnders, President of Tourism Corporation Bonaire. “Coral restoration is a very important part of revitalizing the marine environment and we are proud to be taking the first steps towards accomplishing this task,” Mrs. Romeijnders continued.
In addition to working with local scientists to identify specific sites for coral nurseries and reef outplantings, CRF will collect different genetic strains of staghorn and elkhorn coral, that will be used to populate coral growing trees in two coral nurseries. These corals will be monitored and maintained by the local support group trained by CRF and will form the base nursery stock that will be fragmented every six months to develop second and third generation corals in each genetic subgroup. In late 2013, these second and third generation corals will be taken from the nursery and planted back on the reefs.
The main coral nursery is located on Klein Bonaire, where there is limited public access and minimal disturbance for the growing corals. The second nursery is located at the South and North end of Buddy Dive Resort’s coral reef, and is utilized as a training and demonstration nursery. Mrs. Romeijnders concluded, “We’re eager to get the entire Bonaire community involved in this project. Education is key to the success of all our programs and we are working hard to generate awareness both locally and to our visitors. We encourage divers and snorkelers to participate in our coral restoration project. They can even adopt their own staghorn or elkhorn coral and monitor its growth; this is a long-term project for all of us.”
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 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. It was designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as having the healthiest reefs in the Caribbean (January 2008) and in 2011, Bonaire was voted one of the top five Snorkeling Destinations in the Caribbean by the editors of Caribbean Travel & Life. For 19 consecutive years in Scuba Diving magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards, Bonaire has been selected as the number one Shore Diving destination in the Caribbean/Atlantic. This year, it was voted one of the Best Destinations Overall, number one for Marine and Macro life, and for Snorkeling also in the Reader’s Choice Awards.
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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Fenomenaal uitzicht op zee
Uitzicht van Zonnig Zeezicht op Bonaire op zee.
Het blijft mooi!Zie hieronder zelf maar.
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Zoutpannen Bonaire
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My Bliss – Windsurfing Heaven
We had nuking May winds this weekend. May typically has amazing trades but I can remember the last PWA event I ran with the Bonaire team. There was NO wind in fact Lac Bay was completely shallow. I digress, this weekend it rocked. I was way overpowered on a Neil Pryde 4.5 that I borrowed from Jibe City (my 4.2 Gun Sail was put to rest). I used my faithful beat up 87 liter Angulo Chango and sailed to my heart’s content. It was really choppy and some high gusts made it slightly insane but it was a lovely time on pristine Lac Bay. Today I rested a bit and head off to the Massage Hut for a little body work. The Boston posse is in town and loving the winds. My two very special clients, Andrew and Ben, West Dennis sailors are being treated to a dose of healthy sailing.To book your windsurf vacation contact ann@bonairewindsurfing.com
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Bonaire Bliss
Gio’s Gelatto – Abrosia in Bonaire
I try to avoid Gio’s because A. it’s decadent and B. I love my clothes and they fit perfectly…however, I usually make it to Gio’s a few times a month. Last night it seemed befitting to indulge for Mother’s Day. I tend to order a double of pistachio and vanilla. I had a sample of pineapple and lemon as well. Divine…
They are open 8 AM- 10 PM weekdays and Saturday and at 10 AM on Sunday. They also serve lovely pastries and sweets. Be warned it’s very chilly inside so pack a light jacket.
To book your Bonaire escape, contact Ann Phelan, the Bonaire expert at ann@bonairecaribbean.com
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Brad
Kibrahacha Trees in Washington Park
I brought a small camera along on my weekly bike ride through Washington Park, in case I saw some Kibrahacha trees in bloom. Ha Ha. There were zillions of them! And I took gobs of pictures. The park rangers know about how long it usually takes me to ride through the park and they were wondering why I took so long. Lots of stops for snapping photos. A fringe benefit of all the stops wasw -
Brad
More Kibrahacha pix
Here are some more views from Washington Park. I'm going to leave these thumbnails fairly small in size. You can click on one of them and page through the images at their normal size. This year is the first time I've seen most of these inside the park Kibrahacha trees. I was surprised at how many of them there are. Most but not all Kibrahacha trees are found on the westward -
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Foto Frenzy
Sandra and I zoomed around Bonaire yesterday looking for Kibrahacha trees in bloom. I know where most of them are, but we saw a few that I hadn't noticed before. Here is one of our old favorites. It used to be on a dirt road, but now it is a paved road. Some houses on the hills of Sabadeco have Kibrahacha trees right in the yard. I shot 348 pictures of Kibrahacha trees yesterday. -
Brad
Kibrahachas are blooming
A few Kibrahacha trees flowered the other week, but they are ALL going off right now. We had a really heavy rain on Sunday, almost two inches in one hour here in Hato. Sandra and I went on a Kibrahacha tree observing trip this morning. -
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Bonaire in vogelvlucht
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Sorobon Beach R…
Sorobon Beach Resort is celebrating spring with some super specials. This unique rustic beachfront Caribbean style property is smack dab on windy Lac Bay. This is the perfect spot for windsurfers and snorkelers.The specials are valid for stays between May 12 and June 29, 2012 and apply to new bookings made with Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations.Rates are per person in US$ and include 7 nights accommodation in a 1 bedroom chalet based on double occupancy. Restrictions apply.
Drive and Stay – Budget Car Rental and Accommodations – 580 pp
Spa Stay – 4 one hour spa treatments – 695.00 pp
Romance and Relax- 3 – three course dinners and massage 638.00 pp
Culinary Delight – Breakfast Buffet daily and 2 course dinners daily 645.00 ppContact Caribbean Wind &Sun at ann@bonairecaribbean.com or call 001 508 737 5245 in the US or 011 599 786 3134 in Bonaire. Free Concierge Services are included with all bookings!
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Kolibri Bonaire
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Visjes in de zee
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Visjes in de zee
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Bonaire per kayak
Joost Bienenmann en Robert Versprui gingen onlangs de Bonaire Challenge 2012 aan. Binnen 3 dagen legden ze per kayak 100 kilometer rond Bonaire af. Kijk hieronder naar het filmpje. -
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Summer Bonaire Windsurf Kids Camps
Jibe City and Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations have teamed up to offer 2012 Annual Summer Kids Camps. The 3 day camps run July and Aug. Priced at 200.00 per child, kids ages 7-17 can learn to windsurf or hone their skills. The 3 x 3 lessons commence 9:30-1:30 each day. Lunch is included as well as Nature Fee and T Shirt. Lac Bay offers superior conditions for kids to learn. With shallow crystal clear warm water and on shore winds, it’s the perfect setting to windsurf. Contact ann@bonairecaribbean.com to book your kids camp and accommodations as well as family packages.
Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations offers full travel planning for your vacation to Bonaire. Services include free on island Concierge as well as nanny services, accommodations, gear and vehicle rental. Call today 508 737 5245 in the US or 011 599 786 3134 in Bonaire. Email ann@bonairewindsurfing.com
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Bonaire Bliss
Pelican and Villa Ganshi on Sale
Pelican Reef is a romantic oceanfront cottage minutes from town. The snorkeling in front of the house is amazing. Pelican Reef is a 15 minute walk to town and dining down picturesque Playa Lechi.
20% off May 12- June 2
Villa Ganshi is an upscale yet casual villa on the sea in tranquil Bonaire. The closest dive site, Something Special, and the sea in front is teeming with sea life.
20% off June 2-10
Email ann@bonairecaribbean.com for details and other special offers.
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Bonaire Bliss
Playa Lechi Penthouse – New Listing Oceanfront
I am thrilled to offer a brand new listing at Playa Lechi Residence. The penthouse is a luxury unit with stellar views of Klein Bonaire and the harbour of Kralendijk. Swim in your refreshing seaside pool, stroll the oceanfront promenade or take in the view from your private balcony. The unit is modern and bright and the perfect escape for a family or 3 couples. Contact ann@bonairecaribbean.com for details.
