By Nancy Millhoff (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 6:16 am: |
We're looking to go in April or May and have no idea where to stay. We're on a budget, but would like a place that is a bit nicer than basic with a bedroom separate from the sitting area and a kitchen to save some $ on meals. I noticed some places offer a drive/dive package which looks good, but I don't know what places are better than others, or which locations are the best. Or, would it be cheaper to rent a townhouse in the residential area and do it all separate? I'm so confused!
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By Tom Cousino (BonaireTalker - Post #100) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 6:36 am: |
Hi Nancy,
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By bob neer (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #642) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 7:35 am: |
good advice from Tom
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By herman mowery (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #164) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 9:06 am: |
Hi Nancy and welcome to the board.
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By Linda Stoltzfus (BonaireTalker - Post #45) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 11:14 am: |
Nancy,
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By Alan & Joan Zale (BonaireTalker - Post #260) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 11:16 am: |
You might want to take a look at Sand Dollar, they have very complete, studio , one two and three bedroom units all with very complete kitchens. They have some of the best shore diving right in front, Bari Reef is rated # 1 in Caribbean for fish life. We're a little partial to Sand Dollar, we own a two bedroom unit there. No matter what place you pick you will have a great time.
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By Ida Christie (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #757) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 11:20 am: |
Divi has an special 777 dive drive stay. We did it last year. Great deal.
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By Renea (BonaireTalker - Post #15) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 12:56 pm: |
We have stayed at Buddy Dive the past 4 times we have been there and they have a great dive/drive package which includes studio apartment and breakfast buffet daily. We have been very pleased with the resort, staff and the package deal.
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By Tom Cousino (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #109) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 1:56 pm: |
In fairness I have also stayed at Buddy Dive 4 times, with nothing but praise for the whole operation. Even though I choose to stay elsewhere
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By Julia Graves (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #114) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 2:01 pm: |
Lions Dive is our choice, they do a good package deal along with the Lions Den restaurant and Bon Bini dive (all on the premises) but check out the web sites. I also think that the ads are remarkably accurate!
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By Randy P (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #120) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 2:06 pm: |
hi Nancy,
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By Renea (BonaireTalker - Post #16) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 7:14 pm: |
Hey Tom,
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By Tom Cousino (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #112) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 7:59 pm: |
Renea,
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By Wally and Eva (BonaireTalker - Post #88) on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - 9:12 pm: |
We like Eden and Wanna Dive and Bongo's....of course thats the only place we have stayed...on our only trip to Bonaire...so we are a useless sample of one.
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By Tom Cousino (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #114) on Thursday, January 30, 2003 - 5:42 am: |
Wally, Me too, which is why I am returning to EB next Tuesday.
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By mary pequinot (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #277) on Thursday, January 30, 2003 - 3:32 pm: |
Lion's Dive gets my vote-we've been there 3 times! Check out Caradonna Tours and talk to Kim-she was very helpful, and you might be able to get a package. The condos are spacious, the dive shop terrific, and the reef out front is great diving. It's hard to make a bad choice in Bonaire, but as someone previously pointed out, everyone has there favorites. Enjoy!
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By Gail Currie (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #398) on Saturday, February 1, 2003 - 12:54 pm: |
We have stayed at Sand Dollar twice and this time we are trying Carib Inn mainly because of the feedback I have read and the fact they have a 3 bedroom house which we needed. They seem to be quite reasonable in price - the 3 bedroom unit is only $180.00 per night which for 3 couples works to a reasonable $60. each couple. Sand Dollar was great - we actually stayed in the Zale's unit which is a lovely 2 bedroom unit. It just couldn't accomodate the 6 of us this time. I do know that Carib Inn, because it is a smaller establishment, tends to fill up really quickly. Read some of the postings under Trip Reports to see what people say about where they have stayed and of course under this heading.
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By Wally and Eva (BonaireTalker - Post #99) on Saturday, February 1, 2003 - 10:34 pm: |
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By Wally and Eva (BonaireTalker - Post #100) on Saturday, February 1, 2003 - 10:35 pm: |
ooops
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By Carole Baker (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1959) on Sunday, February 2, 2003 - 1:15 am: |
Wally...has anyone provided some water and extra sunblock to the 6'3" Dutch woman sunbathing all this time??? Don't want her to dehydrate or fry out there all over the island...she is moving from place to place quite swiftly, from what I can see.....she is "a la buff", too, from what I can depict.....needs LOTS of sunblock for that 6'3" frame! Carole
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By bob neer (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #658) on Sunday, February 2, 2003 - 2:01 am: |
carol,
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By Carole Baker (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1962) on Sunday, February 2, 2003 - 2:31 am: |
Quite understand, Bob! LOL. Carole
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By Wally and Eva (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #101) on Sunday, February 2, 2003 - 9:28 am: |
As grandpa used to say to me "Look thar boys..now she's a long drink of water".
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By Kent & Myrna (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 8:02 pm: |
You may wish to check out our trip report: http://caribbean.wheretostay.com/property/053-reviews.html about the Sorobon Beach Resort.
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By pat murphy (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #8) on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 10:59 am: |
didyou make a decision yet? we are also carib inn fans but really havent heard anything bad about sand dollar, captain don's, plaza, divi, etc.
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