BONAIRE ADVANTAGE - COST COMPARISON
Many times the "two for one" course offer in Bonaire proves to be quite cost effective for the company budget when all things are considered. To illustrate the potential savings, we have made the following cost comparisons using typical airfares and hotel rates for Houston/New York and Bonaire. Comparisons and/or savings will vary based on airfares and rates actually obtained.
"Two Courses for the Price of One" Comparison
Compared to Houston Courses
| Houston/NY | Bonaire | Houston/Local | |
| Course Fees | $2,790.00 | $1,395.00 | $2,790.00 |
| Typical Airfare | 550.00 | 750.00 | 0.00 |
| Hotel | 1,125.72 | 690.00 | 0.00 |
| Meals | 220.00 | 137.50 | 75.00 |
| Car | 225.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Parking | 40.00 | 0.00 | 40.00 |
| $4,950.72 | $2,972.50 | $2,905.00 |
As can be seen from the above table, if you have to travel to Houston for the courses, the savings can be quite substantial if you take the Bonaire courses instead. Even if you live in the Houston area the course cost differential is small.
When considering the advantages of taking these "hands-on" programs at an active oil terminal the choice should be clear . Taking the courses in Bonaire has a distinct advantage over taking them anywhere else.