Hello All, I am the host and producer of a television show that features travel but more importantly diving. It has been suggested several times that we film in Bonaire, so I am looking for some help and information. I would like to get suggestions or maybe some contacts for any resorts that you may recommend in Bonaire. We usually trade with the resorts, accommodations and travel, in exchange for major television advertising and presence in our show. So if you have any suggestions, or know any contacts in a resort in Bonaire, I would really appreciate the information, and help. Feel free to contact me via this message board, or on my e-mail address at tgrisso@jwproductions.org

Thanks so much for your help in advance,
Tiffany Lynn

Hi Tiffany.
I am sorry to inform you that.
A) Bonaire has no fish in it's waters.
B) It rains all the time.
C) There is a new land fill in the center of town.
D) To many stop lights.
E) No wild life at all.
F) I hope you like hot dogs and warm 7-UP? That is all you can get at the snack shacks along the dusty roads. (I think they are hot dogs?)
G) Very hot, no AC.
H) Crime-crime-crime.
I) Bugs of kinds.

I don't want any one to know about my special place in the world, and the above is my way of saying go to Aruba.

All jokes aside. I would start my reserch at www.infobonaire.com and expand from there. Bonaire is very well setup for your project.
Best of luck.

I totally agree Jerry!

I have to agree with Jerry and Herman, however, Tiffany, you may want to contact the Tourism Corporation Bonaire , go here they may have some leads for you to work with.

I would think Aruba or Curacao is a MUCH more exciting place to visit & film.. After all, Bonaire is just a desert island.

Yeah, who wants to see a film of a dinky little undeveloped desert island anyway? Now Aruba, that's a destination worth filming.

The above is the Bonaire police getting tough on speeding.
Slow down

The airport at rush hour

Tiffany, good luck with your research and I'm sure you will find our little island very charming and hospitable. Be sure to make time to visit the locals... the donkey sanctuary, Gibis for a dinner (if he's up and around), the grocery stores and fruit/veggie market.

You will understand if we aren't really happy about more publicity? lol. While it is great for Bonaire, we are very protective of our haven. ;)

All, I appreciate the information you have given me. I know you want to hide and protect your small island, and I can surely appreciate that. We have to shoot 26 shows, and I have been told by several places that Bonaire Diving is some of the best, so naturally I am drawn to a remote location like this. So I am sure we will be venturing to some of the other locations you have suggested, including Aruba . . . but I would really like to cover Bonaire. So again thanks for the information, I will look into the Tourism Board, and some of the various activities that are on the island. We not only cover the diving, but also any activities above the water as well, so I really like the Wind Surfing, and Marine Park. (I think featuring the Marine Park would be a great way to talk about Marine Life preservation, and how important it is to protect our reefs and the Marine Life. ) Who knows maybe we can do something with the Turtle Club as well. Again Thank You, and please if you have any more information regarding Bonaire, accommodations, diving, or activities, please feel free to post or e-mail me, tgrisso@jwproductions.org.

Tiffany Lynn

The only beach on Bonaire

Wow, Jerry . . . . I am loving your sense of humor. LOL! But I am not sure its detering me! =)

Tiffany, if I was a betting woman, I would bet you will return to Bonaire for a vacation after you've done the story. ;)

Bonaire's new power plant

Down town bus stop

Sorry!

Down town bus stop

I give up.
Have a nice day all.

Tiffany, also check out www.supportbonaire.org, it lists several non-profit foundations that are on Bonaire, and how folks can help them.

YOu have to promise that if you do cover Bonaire, you need to add a blurb about Bonaire Talk. I'll send you a private email about what a great community BT is, and how this community helps fellow BT'ers, as well as supports the local non profits in need, like the Hoppner Foundation boys, the Donkey Sanctuary, just to name a couple :-) WE can also provide links to these wonderful stories (help you do your research)!

As Kelly and others have said, we love our little island and want to keep it a secret, and we love it so much we give like to give back to the community

Thank you for the link to the supoortbonaire.org. I will check it out. The more information I have the better off I am when writing, and filming!

I can't promise that I can include Bonairetalk.com, but I will do my best. However, I will be able to include a courtesy graphic during the credits for bonairetalk.com. But maybe I can work it into one of my stand-ups.

Have a wonderful day!
Tiffany Lynn

tiffany, you'll have to let us know when you schedule the filming. those of us who might be there at that time might want to watch.

or have our 15 minutes of fame...LOL!

yes I will definately let you know when we will be filming. Probably late January early Feburary. But I will give more specifics later. I am thinking of shooting two shows in one trip, Bonaire and Curacao. So that we don't have to fly to relatively the same area twice. . . but we will see.

Have a great one.
Tif

lol Jerry, you are bit scared of an increase in tourism I see. I don't think the reason the island gets less tourism is because people don't know about it as much as it is that it is not as easily accessible as well as it doesn't have as many resorts, party atmosphere, or beaches that most of the typical tropical locations have. At least from what i've read, since I still have yet to get there ;). Every place I read they always talked about bonaire as top 10 for diving in the world, and usually top 3.

cynde, i'll have to avoid the filming...witness protection program ya know...LOL

For the people thinking of coming to Bonaire, here is the up-dated rail map for Bonaire

Did I mention the barbwire fence all around the beach?

Beach? What beach?

Yeah, what beach? That was the sand that was hauled in to cover the old landfill.

The nuclear waste landfill?

Bonaire is changing the name of Pink Beach to Tire beach. Think of it this way, we'll have something to sit on.

seriously though....what is the deal with all of the tires on Klein Bonaire and in the water there and elsewhere? was a little disappointed to see that (although there was a nice fat Green Moray coiled in one of them).

Looks like the Bonaire Dam is almost ready.
Are they still blasting at 4:00AM?

Still no sidewalks on main street.

Tiffany, they did have quite a problem a couple years ago, a few of us managed to get out after the "incident" (Kralendijke collapsing)

New dive bus to Klein

Jerry, thanks loads and just keep doin' it! Haven't had so many laughs and giggles in centuries. Bonaire talk is a real adventure, for those of who live in a waterless desert.

Grenada is a much better island for lushness and diving. On my last dive in Bonaire, I did see a parrot fish as I was surfacing. That was pretty cool.

Jim,

A parrotfish?!!!

On Bonaire?!!!

What site?

What time of day?

Leaving for the airport in 36 hrs.

I can see by your multitude of posts that you are experiencing PBE (pre-Bonaire Euphoria).

Looking forward to a cold one on your porch!

-David

David,
I think Jim is pulling your leg.
I have been diving Bonaire for years, APX 1000 dives, and I have never seen a parrot in Bonaire.
I think I did see Queen Angle once, the vis was so poor I can't be sure, it could have been just some trash in the water?

Jerry, I think David is pulling your leg

personally, I have never seen ANY fish on Bonaire...

did anybody tell her that it was illegal to dive with bathing suits on in bonaire?

It's not a pretty sight!
No its not!!! Image removed by moderator, just a reminder that we should not post photos that we wouldn't want young school children seeing..

Alright you have finally convinced me, I guess we will not be filming any shows in Bonaire! LOL. Actually I am working with the Tourism Board and look forward to coming to the island, to see all these terrible things you keep mentioning. Tiffany

Tiffany, need any help with your luggage? I'd be glad to send my resume for a position as your "executive administrative assistant responsible for anything and everything, always by your side during DIVING, etc etc etc whatever gopher jobs need doing right hand lady". I could even pre-assess all dive sites and scare off all dangerous critters to ensure your safety :-)
(those juvenile spotted drums can be terrifying!!)
Denise

What a good laugh. If our budget allowed, then hell yeah! I hate carrying equipment. But usually when i am diving, I get the star treatment, because the captains, and deck hands all want to make the video. I haven't had to carry equipment, fix anything, or lift a tank yet . . . .love it! It really is a great job! Thanks for the offer . . .=)

Tiffany

Please do not email me about the pic that was removed. It was of a guy standing at the back of a boat. It was a back short only. Nothing that you have not seen on prime time TV.
No, I will not send it to you.

I'm glad that I now have the only photo of that guy..and Jerry is right we probably all have seen it one time or another but there may be some children out there reading this that have not seen it nor will they see it on BT.. this is a family orientated website and will remain so..So stop bothering Jerry!!!

Ok, I'll post it again, but with a family orientated touch up.

Thank you Freddie!

Is this OK?

thats fine Jerry do me a favor and send it to me so I can put some clothes on him.. the original please... scubahb@optonline.net

Freddie, have fun. I think?