Bonaire Insider

Flamingo Services Bonaire Now Offers Wedding Planning

2009-11-20T10:34:01-04:00

For those who wish to tie the knot on Bonaire, there’s a new company on board, Flamingo Services, which can assist with total wedding planning services.

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CIEE Begins Mangrove Study at Lac Bay

2009-11-18T08:58:00-04:00

Recently, work has begun on the construction of “exclusion” cages that will be placed along Kaminda di Sorobon as part of a year-long study to determine the possible impacts of grazing and trampling by goats and donkeys on mangrove habitat. The cages are designed to deter grazing and trampling by fencing off small areas (1 meter square). The cages are constructed of polyethylene mesh attached to small diameter poles and the height of the cages will be such to prevent grazing from above.

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Antillean Wine Company Holds Next Wine-Tasting

2009-11-12T15:57:00-04:00

The next monthly wine-tasting event from Antillean Wine Company will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009.

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Classical Music Concert on Friday, November 13, 2009 Features Violin and Piano

2009-11-11T09:16:00-04:00

The Classical Music Board Bonaire will host their next piano and violin concert this coming Friday, November 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM at Cacique Hall, located at the Plaza Resort Bonaire. The concert will feature the music of Jeroen van der Wel on violin, and Bas van Bommel on piano.

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The Council of Underwater Resort Operators (CURO) Elects a New Board

2009-11-07T12:13:00-04:00

CURO is the official Bonairean dive operator association, recognized by the Island Government. The association has recently elected a new board.

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KLM To Make a Demonstration Flight Utilizing Bio-Fuel

2009-11-06T08:50:01-04:00

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be the first airline in the world to make a demonstration flight on bio-kerosene with a select group of passengers. This will also be the first ever flight in Europe on bio-kerosene. On November 23, 2009, KLM will operate a flight using Boeing 747 equipment. One of the aircraft engines will be running on a fuel mixture made up of 50% sustainable bio-fuel and 50% traditional kerosene.

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Cactus Blue Bar and Restaurant Offers On-line Gift Certificate Program

2009-11-05T11:45:00-04:00

Many restaurants offer gift certificates, but Cactus Blue has once again taken this a step further, as they are now offering an on-line gift certificate program.

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Bonaire’s Divers Asked to Assist in Flamingo Tongue Study

2009-11-04T11:36:00-04:00

In recent weeks it’s been noticed that the normal population of flamingo tongues has blossomed. CIEE is interested in data on the numbers and locations of these mollusks in Bonaire’s waters. If you are interested in spending a few minutes at the end of your dive recording data on the number of flamingo tongues, CIEE has created data sheets for you to use.

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Casablanca Restaurant Introduces Quick Lunches, Available Now

2009-11-02T15:17:01-04:00

Effective immediately, Casablanca Restaurant is offering a new Quick Lunch service, each Monday through Friday, for those looking for savings in time and money when choosing a restaurant for lunch.

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BonairePros Launches New Travel Web Site

2009-10-30T11:35:00-04:00

BonairePros has recently announced the launching of a new, user-friendly version of their web site. The updated site offers visitors new travel planning content and tools for searching, pricing, and booking accommodations and package deals for trips to Bonaire.

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