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Caribbean Vacation Package

Deciding on a Caribbean vacation package is like trying to decide which present to open first. First, there are dozens of Caribbean islands, no two the same but all beautiful. Second, aside from throwing snowballs and making angels in the snow, there is an endless list of things to do there. But then there's your wallet reminding you that these are presents you've bought for yourself. Let's focus: a vacation should be fulfilling but unhurried; it should be relaxing and unspoiled; and it should be unforgettable, an experience of a lifetime. What a coincidence, that's exactly how the people of Bonaire describe their home--"unhurried, unspoiled, unforgettable", and Harbour Village Beach Club Bonaire offers a Caribbean vacation package that will make you agree.

Bonaire is a tiny, banana-shaped island only 24 miles long, but it is a very big package all by itself. One of the so-called 'ABC' islands, it has avoided the development and more hurried life on its sister islands, Aruba and Curacao. That's no accident. In the 1970's the people of Bonaire created the Bonaire National Marine Park protecting their coastline from the high-water mark to the 200 foot depth contour. And just to top it off, they set aside nearly 25% of their land, as well, mostly in the Washington Slagbaai National Park which includes the northern coastline. Ever since, they've been very careful that the kind of development found throughout the Caribbean doesn't spoil their little secret.

Their foresight was a present to themselves, but now it's a present to you. With a total population of only 13,000, only two population centers, Kralendijk (pronounced 'Crawl-en-dike' but locally called "Playa", meaning "beach")--and Rincon, plus five small villages, only about 5% of Bonaire's land area is developed. There are no traffic lights (of course, there are few street signs either, but it's an island--who needs 'em?)

All together, over 170 species of birds are found in Bonaire at one time or another, including heron, osprey, frigate birds, cormorants, and others. Pink Flamingoes breed in only four places and Bonaire is one of them; they live there in the tens-of-thousands feeding on brine shrimp and larvae found in the salt ponds to acquire their pinkish hue. (If you'd like to take on a pinkish hue yourself, there is always Sorobon Beach, Bonaire's naturalist resort (clothing optional) just south of Lac Bay, one of the Caribbean's premier windsurfing locations.)

Scuba divers flock to Bonaire, as well, to dive at over 80 top-rated sites. Over 355 species of fish have been counted by researchers in the waters around Bonaire and groves of stoney corals like Fire, Elkhorn, Massive Starlet, and Boulder Brain corals are common. In 2005, readers of Scuba Diving Magazine rated Bonaire Top Caribbean Dive Destination for the third year in a row in addition to Top Marine Life, Top Shore Diving, Top Snorkeling, Top Destination for Underwater Photography and Top Beginner Diving.

Harbour Village Beach Club has put together Caribbean vacation package deals that suit the lifestyle of the island, your interests, and your wallet too. 'Lazy Days, Dreamy Nights' is for those who prefer, shall we say, amorous adventures, including a torch-lit dinner on the beach, aromatherapy massages, a hammock – with champagne, and, for a little break, use of the fitness center, tennis courts, kayaks, sailboats and a day of diving. You'll be picked up and let off at the airport so you can keep holding hands. If all of that works out, Harbour Village offers Wedding and Honeymoon package vacations for your return visit and a staff to help you plan the event for up to 70 guests.

Of course, not everyone is in the mood. For those who just want to get wet and spend time with other wet things, Harbour Village offers a Caribbean vacation package for any budget. The 'Club Dive Special' includes airport transfers, courtyard accommodations, continental breakfast daily, six days of diving which includes unlimited shore diving and 6 day-boat dives with tanks, weights, belts and chilled juices (certified divers only), and unlimited use of the fitness center, tennis courts, kayaks and sailboats. 'Dive Into Luxury' adds a seven-night stay in a luxurious One or Two Bedroom Suite and a full American breakfast daily.

Unhurried, unspoiled, unforgettable – a Caribbean vacation package in Bonaire is a present you'll be glad to have, to share, and to give.

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