PADI Diving Society's Bonaire Photo Safari - August 16-23, 2008

LAST CHANCE to join PADI Diving Society at Buddy Dive Resort in Bonaire, August 16-23. Come discover the world of underwater photography and capture your memories with an Olympus camera. We still have space available, but don't wait to join this exciting excursion! Packages start at $1184 US* including seven nights accommodations, four days of boat diving, unlimited shore diving, a rental car, parties, photo seminars, contest, prizes and more! Contact your local PADI Dive Center for details.

To locate your nearest PADI Dive Center, visit www.padi.com or call PADI Travel Network at 800 729 7234 (US and Canada) or +1 949 858 7234, ext. 2.

Sponsored by Olympus, the Official Digital Photography Sponsor of PADI Diving Society Events

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