By bonnie weinstein (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 8:56 pm: |
we are traveling to Bonaire for the first time this august with our 12 year old son. We are looking for accomendations to best fit our needs: family friendly/kids programs, snorkeling right off the beach and beginner dive instruction. We are thinking about Divi, Plaza or Sand Dollar but are open to all suggestions. thanks for your help
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By Sue Goodman (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #362) on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 11:06 pm: |
We stayed at Plaza several years with our kids & love the Aqua Kids program, although our oldest was 10 yrs old when she last did it (8 yr old still loved it this year) and is probably better suited for the 7-10 crowd. The next year she became certified through Toucan.
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By Debbie Babcock (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3724) on Monday, June 26, 2006 - 8:40 am: |
Hi Bonnie, Welcome to BT! I have an eleven year old son going to be twelve this November and he just loves the Divi for snorkeling and also likes the Plaza. Either one should be fine for him. The Plaza has a bigger sandy beach while the Divi has a smaller beach, but both have good snorkeling or diving. Ms Caren from Sea & Discover is awesome and I believe your son would enjoy her as my son has for many years. She is really fun and a super lady who knows her fish and makes learning about the sea and its creatures fun! Check out her website: http://www.bonairenature.com/seandiscover/ By the way, Ms. Caren does not pick up at the Belmar.
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By andrew Parlour (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 1:21 pm: |
I just returned from Sand Dollar with my 11 year old and my 3 year old (yes it was an adventure). The 11 year old dives so she either dove or slept. The young one was in the Sand Penny club which is basicly day care. If the 11 year old did not dive I am not sure that she would have had enough to do at the Sand Dollar. Also Sand Dollar is an "open Campus" meaning it does not have the same sense of security that the other places you mention might.
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By Linda Stoltzfus (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #900) on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 1:52 pm: |
Bonnie,
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By Mark Roberts (BonaireTalker - Post #16) on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 8:16 pm: |
Bonnie,
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By Carrie Huhtanen (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 10:10 am: |
Bonnie, just wondering where you ended up staying. Trying to plan a trip w/ my young children - ages 3 and 5. I've stayed at the Plaza but without kids. Looking for a 2 bedroom suite/condo. Sand Dollar is looking pretty great right now. The price is right! Plaza's 2 bedrooms are much more expensive and not that close to the pool/beach. Divi doesn't have 2 bedrooms. Any advice?? Carrie
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