Aggressor Reservations Online
Divers may now browse passenger availability, make a deposit and reserve an Aggressor Fleet live-aboard charter anywhere, anytime at www.aggressor.com/onlineres. An all-new, custom web interface allows travelers the capability to search available charters on Aggressor’s 12-dive yachts, enter passenger data, credit card payment information and special requests from the convenience of their home or office computer. Passengers will receive a deposit receipt and an e-mail reservation confirmation from an Aggressor agent. This new reservation option is just one of the many innovative services offered by the 20-year-old live-aboard company.

Aggressor Fleet has dive yachts in Bay Islands, Belize, Cayman, Costa Rica, Fiji, Galapagos Islands, Kona, Hawaii, Palau, Tahiti, Truk Lagoon and Turks & Caicos. For reservations, call (800) 348-2628 or visit our web site, www.aggressor.com.

Bonaire Flight Schedule Changes
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) and the government have announced that after negotiations with American Eagle, effective July 2 through September 5, 2005 the airline will offer daily flights from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Bonaire. From September 6, 2005 to May 30, 2006, American Eagle will operate five round-trip flights per week to/from Bonaire. During this time period the southbound flight to Bonaire will operate on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while the northbound flight to San Juan will operate on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

American Eagle announced this new flight schedule as Air Jamaica revealed its plan to reduce and suspend service to Bonaire. Beginning June 27, 2005 Air Jamaica’s Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday flights to/from Bonaire will no longer operate. The Saturday flight to/from Bonaire will continue to operate until August 28, 2005, at which time Air Jamaica will no longer offer service to Bonaire.

For more information on Bonaire, contact the Tourism Corporation Bonaire in the U.S. at 1-800-BONAIRE or visit Bonaire’s official website at www.InfoBonaire.com.
— from Divenewswire.com

Cozumel Palace Resort Opens
Palace Resorts is pleased to introduce Cozumel Palace, the latest addition to the Palace Resorts’ line of all-inclusive luxury resorts. Palace Resorts acquired the Cozumel Palace, formerly the Hotel Plaza Las Glorias Cozumel, in early 2004 and immediately began renovations to this 176 all-suites property. The upgrades included the incorporation of double-Jacuzzis in every room, as well as renovations of the lobby, pool, and common areas to create a beautiful combination of spacious colonial design with touches of contemporary Mexican décor. The resort features three restaurants, two infinity pools complete with swim-up bar, water sports (including scuba), water volleyball, a balcony off every room, daily activities, themed parties and 24-hour room service.

Cozumel Palace vacation packages include luxurious accommodations, all meals, snacks, drinks, entertainment, non-motorized water sports, selected tours to the area’s most famous attractions, taxes and gratuities.

For more information, call (800) 635-1836 in the United States and Canada or visit www.palaceresorts.com online.

New Web Site Boon for Travel Planning Divers
Have you ever been researching a dive trip and wanted to know the specific water temperature on the surface or at depth, water clarity, and chance of rain for a specific month and location? Check out www.bigblueplanet.com, the latest in detailed information for the diver to not only plan what to bring in thermal protection but also what to expect in terms of political hazards, what other divers thought of that location, and non-diving activities. Other details included, broken down by month, include air temperature, chance of rain, hours of sun a day, local language and more. You can view data in metric (and degrees Celsius) or empirical (Fahrenheit, feet, etc.).

Viewers are encouraged to input their own data on locations they have visited. In the advanced search mode, divers can pick locations specific to their likes and dislikes, including languages, water temperatures, region and more. A world map and more detailed regional maps guide you to location. You can even add your own location.

Grand Cayman Marriott Reopens
After nearly nine months of being closed to international visitors due to hurricane damage, the Marriott Beach Resort officially opened its doors on June 1 with two floors of rooms now available for tourists.

Mrs. Shannah Milstead, Director of Marketing for Marriott stated, “This opening is the first stage of a massive $15 million renovation, upgrading all aspects of the resort from the physical to our quality customer service."

Completion of the resort’s renovations will include ceiling-to-floor remodeling of all guest rooms and suites; a redesigned lobby with new furniture and appointments; improved meeting and banquet facilities; revamped indoor and ocean front restaurants offering upgraded cuisine, atmosphere and style; expanded retail space; a rebuilt luxury Spa including couple’s room with Jacuzzi, wet/dry treatment rooms and private dressing area; an outdoor beach front massage cabana; upgraded fitness room and business center; and refurbishment of the beach-front pool, whirlpool and lush landscaping throughout its gardens.

“Our June 1 opening is the start of the best to come! ” Mr Sariego said.
— from Divenewswire.com

Kids Fly Free to Cayman Brac, July 10-17
Cayman Airways is offering a Kids Fly Free program when traveling with an adult during the week of July 10-17. This is Cayman Brac Family Week with activities galore and value accommodation packages. Contact Brac Vacations at 866-843-2722 or Divi Tiara at 800-801-5550 or www.divitiara.com for more details.
— from Divenewswire.com