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“B” is for Bountiful Bonaire Dutch Caribbean Dream Weddings
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onaire is famous for its bounty of vibrant marine life; it has been dubbed both Fish Capitol of the Caribbean and a Diver’s Paradise. But you need not be a scuba fanatic to enjoy its underwater wonders—snorkeling is another way to witness all the magical creatures below! Bonaire’s accommodations reflect an eco-conservation mindset, so you won’t find any high-rise hotels here, but the charming first-rate low rise resorts with wonderful amenities are just as luxurious. And Bonaire’s friendly community of multilingual locals (including English as one) eagerly welcomes visitors. Being a diver’s paradise, it was merely a matter of time before someone attempted an underwater wedding, and enchanting Buddy Dive Resort was the first to host such a creative affair! (See “underwater wedding @ buddydive” on YouTube!) Captain Don’s Habitat is also a popular wedding resort, and Harbour Village Beach Club (a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World) also provides wonderful settings for memorable nuptials. Also, spectacular Plaza Resort Bonaire offers tropical gardens surrounding a beautiful beach with an amazing house reef as a perfect surfside celebration spot. How about a windsurfing wedding? Bonaire’s Lac Bai is one of the best places on the planet to learn to windsurf. Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations can put the winds in your wedding plans by teaching the bride and groom to sail into the ceremony … or off into a spectacular sunset afterward. Nautical tiethe-knot parties can also happen aboard an
ancient Thai dragon boat named Samur, which signifies “forever” in Siamese. For wedding photos, one-of-a-kind scenic locations include beaches with pink and even black sands, ponds full of flamingos, and a spot that looks like it’s surrounded by mountains of snow that are really huge white mounds of sea salt! There are also many webcams island-wide (including one underwater,) where wedding parties can wave a virtual ‘hi’ to the folks back home. (Visit: www.bonairewebcams.com.) When it comes to absolutely unique weddings, Bonaire is always a breath of fresh air... even when you pledge your love underwater! For more information and Bonaire’s wedding planners visit: www.tourismbonaire.com. (continue on page --)
-- LuxuryReportMagazine.com