By Julie on Friday, September 7, 2001 - 9:42 pm: |
I know it's not about Bonaire but it's the same country sort of right?
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By alan markus on Saturday, September 8, 2001 - 3:12 pm: |
I was there a couple of years ago. Airline cost was less than Bonaire, and the flight in is a real eye opener... the shortest commercial runway in the world (or so they claim and i would believe it as it looks about as long as a football field from the air). You can actually see Saba from St.Marten (it is that close)
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By michael gaynor on Saturday, September 8, 2001 - 3:40 pm: |
Since the Saba University School of Medicine has been in operation, it seems that prices have been escalating. I do, however, think it is a great place. Any one try Statia? Tirvia...what was the first counttry to recognize the US flag?
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By Meryl Virga on Saturday, September 8, 2001 - 10:36 pm: |
Julie,,,we went to Saba two years ago..would recommend it highly....very hilly so expect a good calf work out...diving was good and people friendly...you have a sea level to altitude change which should be taken into consideration when diving...I am not a very good boat person and this trip was my worst for sea sickness...but still loved it believe it or not! We stayed at Captains Quarters which was very nice. No need to rent a car cause it is very curvy driving and it is best left up to the locals...the airport runway is very interesting....enjoy ...it is one of my favorite memories.
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By Ann Phelan on Saturday, September 8, 2001 - 11:06 pm: |
The only other Dutch islands I have been to are Aruba, Sint Maarten and Statia but I sailed by Saba. It is so conelike and has great diving but no beaches. Also, there is an alcholic drink there called Saba Spice that is to die for.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Saturday, September 8, 2001 - 11:58 pm: |
Linda, I, and a few of our Bonaire Dive Club compatriots did Saba last May (2000). We like Bonaire because it's small, but Saba is REALLY small. And hilly and very lush (although there was a drought when we were there). And really quiet (and that's compared to Bonaire). Very nice people there, but in terms of diving, it ain't no Bonaire.
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By Julie on Monday, September 10, 2001 - 7:58 am: |
Thanks for all the helpful replies!
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By Gail Currie on Monday, September 10, 2001 - 1:57 pm: |
We did a liveaboard that dove Saba for several days but included Statia & St. Kitts. The diving was very deep and at that time (May) currents. As far as I could tell there is no snorkelling. We enjoy St. Maarten but if you thought Bonaire was touristy you probably would find it the same. BUT there is good snorkeling, apparently good diving (I think Cecil has been diving there), a great beaches.
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By Cecil Berry on Monday, September 10, 2001 - 2:19 pm: |
Julie and Gail, the snorkeling in St. Martin was mediocre at best, the recent hurricanes have decimated the in-shore coral. The diving was good if you got off-shore in a boat and a little deep. And as Gail pointed out St. Martin very, very touristi and crowded. My wife and son did a day trip to St. Barts (while I dove), they were not overly impressed but did enjoy the trip and scenery. We did consider a day trip to Saba but did not have the time and money.
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By michael gaynor on Monday, September 10, 2001 - 5:56 pm: |
I had to reread the comments about Bonaire being too touristy and that you had to dive all the time. I can't believe that we have been lumped into that class. Bonaire has so much more than diving and snorkeling. Wind surfing, Kayakng, Mountain biking, sailing, swimming, hiking, nature tours, bird watching, just relaxing and contemplating the sunsets and the stars. Curacao while also laid back is much more touristy. I hope I do not offend anyone, but we are as far from "touristy" as any place can get.
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By Carole Baker on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 - 6:05 pm: |
Go, Michael!!!! We will stand with you on this one. Carole
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By sherry baker on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 - 7:22 am: |
michael, i also agree, Bonaire has so much to offer and although there are tourists there, (i like to be one of as much as possible,) it is relaxed, and seems like home away from home, not a big tourist spot with only diving to do. barry and i love the countryside, the people, the weather, and everything else about bonaire which of course does include the diving.
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By Glen Reem on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 - 5:52 pm: |
Julie,
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By DARLENE ELLIS on Saturday, October 6, 2001 - 9:36 am: |
Way to go Michael and Nicely put Glen! I love Bonaire because I don't think it is touristy and you can't beat the friendlyness of the people!!!
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By michael gaynor on Saturday, October 6, 2001 - 10:11 am: |
BTW Glenn, I am not from NYC but from Burlington, Ct. population under 1000? Small enugh, eh?
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By Glen Reem on Saturday, October 6, 2001 - 10:24 am: |
Small enough that it took two maps to find it, out there in the western, mountain wilderness. Yeekers, with an airport yet!!
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By michael gaynor on Sunday, October 7, 2001 - 9:16 am: |
It wasn't that bad. Did I ever tell you about living in Mombassa?
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