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Bonaire Launches Social Media Bucket List Contest

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downloadEver had the dream of scuba diving or snorkeling while being surrounded by schools of fish, turtles and pristine coral reefs? How about spending a week dining at premium restaurants that range from Mediterranean, Italian, Dutch and French cuisine?
Bonaire is giving people the opportunity to enter a contest that can make one of their lifelong dreams come true. Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) partnered with one of their major airline partners, Delta Air Lines and have launched a Bonaire Bucket List social media contest. The sweepstakes is open to contestants now through September 25, 2016.

“TCB always utilizes the latest trends, and incorporates social media as part of our strategic plan to promote Bonaire,” commented Maurice Adriaens, Director of Tourism Corporation Bonaire. “The objective of this contest is to build further awareness of Bonaire’s dive/snorkel and culinary product that we have to offer our visitors, while supporting Delta’s airlift to Bonaire at the same time. We’re encouraging people to share a photo of what is on their Bonaire bucket list, and that they need to experience at least once in their lifetime. In return, we’ll have the opportunity to make one of our lucky contestant’s Bonaire bucket list come true.”

To enter, contestants must upload a photo of a dive/snorkel site or a restaurant that is on their Bonaire bucket list to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. All submissions must tag @bonairetourism and include the hashtags #BonaireBucketList & #Delta. Photos of the dive/snorkel sites and restaurants can be used from contestants’ past Bonaire trips, taken from @BonaireTourism’s social media channels or from www.tourismbonaire.com. All participants have to have their account settings set to public, and must direct message @bonairetourism with their email address for entry.
The winner will be announced via email on Tuesday, September 26, 2016. The winner will receive two round trip coach class airline tickets on Delta Air Lines non-stop Saturday or Sunday service from their nearest US gateway city, plus seven nights’ stay for two at Plaza Beach Resort All Inclusive. To be eligible, entrants must be at least 18 years old at the time of entry and legal residents of the US. Complete contest rules and regulations can be found at www.tourismbonaire.com/bucketlist/.

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Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake

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Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.

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After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.

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With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.

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Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!

Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.

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Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction

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After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.

People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:

https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction

It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.

The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.

One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.

Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:

https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24

Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.

Find out more here:

https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31

 Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”

Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction


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