Photo Courtesy of Freddie Hughes

To book your dive or snorkel vacation please contact Ann Phelan @ann@bonairecaribbean.com and ask about her Bonaire Bliss specials ending January 2012 for travel until March 2012.

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

A General Medical Update

March 5-9th 2012

At

Kontiki Beach Club, LacBay Bonaire

This three day conference will have speakers presenting topics of general medical interest to both specialists and family physicians. The Conference will run from 08:00 – 09:00 and 13:00 – 14:00 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Registration Cost is $125.00 Canadian or $125.00 US. (Medical Students/Residents $100.00 Canadian).

If you need assistance with booking the ABK camp, flight, hotel or car rental contact: Ann Phelan ann@bonairecaribbean.com www.bonairecaribbean.com

Hope to see you on (or under) the water soon,

Dr. Stephen Wood
University of Calgary Canada

Ann Phelan “Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987″
www.bonairecaribbean.com
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One of my favorite lunch spots is Kontiki Bonaire. The setting is serene on the southeast coast of Bonaire. Kontiki is nestled at the bottom of windy Lac Bay. This is windsurf paradise. My daughter and I dined recently. John, the waiter is amazing. We had lovely cold slushy drinks, amazing food and views that were striking. The steady trades cooled our dining experience. I love the Dutch Kibbling, fried fresh local fish in an amazing batter. Love Kontiki in Bonaire.

Jibe City has a large stock of 2012 windsurf gear rigged and ready. Bonaire has been experiencing their best steady winds of the year with the average sail size being 5.5 for men and 4.2-4.7 for women. It’s been a great holiday windsurf season so far. With brand spanking new year, it’s time to book your windsurf vacation.

I recently demoed an amazing 99 liter JP Freestyle board. The graphics were cool but more important this is a sweet board. This light weight super wide board was a breeze to sail during a high chop session. I teamed the board up with a 4.9 Neil Pryde Fusion. It was a light sail with plenty of low end power to get up to a plane quickly. I didn’t full appreciate the sail as the wind conditions were a bit gusty but feel this HD version sail.

Gert - Manager at Jibe City

Jibe City is staffed by a tight cohesive group of dedicated professionals available to rig and caddy your gear, lend some gear advice or to offer lessons to hone your skills. Jibe City is the official site of Andy Brandt’s ABK Boardsports School. On site is Hang Out bar serving refreshing drinks and libations as well as healthy and delicious food treats.

To book your gear and ABK Board Sports clinic or lessons contact Ann Phelan, the Bonaire specialist at ann@bonairewindsurfing.com

Exocet Twin Fins

Look for a more detailed gear review in next week’s blog post. Bon Anja, Happy New Year from Bonaire!

Lola and Andrea have moved their restaurant down the street on the waterfront in Bonaire. My favorite meal is lunch. Kate, Marguerite and I went on a Wed. and had a glorious meal. Marguerite chose the Antipasto, Kate chose the pasta Carbonara (Lola calls it breakfast pasta with egg and parma ham) and I had the fish soup. Lola served freshly baked bread and small salads. Once the meals arrived we settled in with a bottle Torresela Pinot Grigio. My soup was delicious with a savory salty broth and bits of fresh local tuna and wahoo as well as imported shrimp and mussels.

After our entrees, Kate tempted us with the notion of sharing a Tiramisu. It’s not something I typically order but thank goodness I heeded her advice. The massive portion of creamy coffee delight was pure ambrosia. We fought over the last spoon.

Capriccio’s serves lunch 5 days a week and presently dinner 7 days a week. They also feature a lovely boutique complete with fine wines, pastas, sauces and delicious treats.

To book your table use the online Bonaire Concierge Specialist, Ann Phelan. Email ann@bonairecaribbean.com

Why not adopt one or two Christmas kitties?

4.2 Gun Sail 85 liter Chango

The Christmas trades returned after months of no wind in Bonaire. I have a 4.2 2005 Gun Sail that’s rigged and ready for special occasions. I cannot think of a better occasion than when it’s gusting past 30. With my 85 liter Angulo Chango I was ready for day 2 of survival sailing. The chop in the bay was pretty intense and the gusts making for full on overpowered conditions. I prevailed and had another amazing windsurf session today.

To reserve your table call the Concierge specialists at Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations 011 599 786 3134 or email ann@bonairecaribbean.com

Posada Para Mira has a special offer for you & your group to come and celebrate with lots of food and drinks and great music!

Price: USD 75- per person (All inclusive)
USD 650 table for 10 persons
Price includes : – Welcome Drinks
– Buffet from 20:00 – 22:00
– 5 Tickets for open bar

Buffet
Salad bar, Turkey, Chicken, Fish, Sult, Christmas ham, Christmas rice, Pasta and Christmas breads.

Dessert
Different kinds of cakes, Coffee and Thee

Bar
Polar, Heineken, Amstel, Bacardi Rum, House Rum, House Gin, House Vodka, White Label, Pisang, Malibu, White/Red wine, White Zinfandel, Juice and Soft

Come with your group & enjoy this nice Christmas Buffet
and afterwards dance on the music of Magic Treasure

Call or mail and make your reservation now.

For more information and resevation call us at 701-7060

Hotel Roomer

24, 25 and 26th of December

from 07.00 – 10.00 am

Variety of fresh bread
Scrambled eggs
Bacon
Sausages
Rosti served with smoked salmon and dill
Vanilla pancakes
Banana bread
Cranberry muffins
Muesli-cinnamon muffins
Fruit salad
Cold cuts and cheeses
Orange, Apple and Pineapple juice
Yogurt, fruit and plain
Cereals
Coffee – tea
Christmas cookies

Price per person $ 16.50 (incl 6% ABB )
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