By I shoulda been a fish! (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #245) on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 8:18 pm: |
Will that affect those of us coming thru San Juan?
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By Scott Phillips (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #595) on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 9:05 pm: |
AA's website still says that the free allowance for checked bags is two pieces less than 50 lbs. each.
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By Gord Alder (BonaireTalker - Post #99) on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 10:04 pm: |
If you check the web site you will find the following Question and Answer:
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #137) on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 10:04 pm: |
The best thing to do is call the airline. When this recently came up with Delta, the website was not very helpful until they had a chance to update things. But calling Delta prior to them updating their website reassured me that Delta's new 1 bag rule will not affect international travel, as long as the final destination on your ticket is international. So see what AA's policy will be. Good luck.
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By Ron Gould (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1588) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 12:33 am: |
April, did your husband get certified? If he did, while on Bonaire you should try Discover SCUBA. A instructor will show you how to use the gear in a pool or shallow water, then take you out to the top of the reef and see if you like it! A $75 dollars well spent... Ron
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #138) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 6:06 am: |
Ron, unfortunately I already tried one of those courses ... in St.Maarten 3 years ago. That's when David discovered he loved scuba and I discovered it wasn't for me (at least not now). I panic in all situations ... even traffic. So imagine me 30-40 feet underwater.
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By Ron Gould (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1589) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 8:53 am: |
April, Diane is claustrophobic, it took three years to get her certified! She still panic's(rare anymore). My two kids and I still went on dives, but earlly in the morning, and then spent the rest of the day with her. When she was ready to get certified she did her classroom at home and did her openwater dives in St. Croix. Diane got her C card in 1999, and has over 300 loged dives. She loves the sport, and is a good dive buddy.
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5017) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 10:25 am: |
Ron, diving is not for everyone.
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By pat murphy (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1498) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 11:49 am: |
cynde, april is way ahead of the game...she already has the book and is hoping to meet susan on bonaire next week. we've been home less than a week now and i wish i was still there.
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5022) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 12:30 pm: |
Pat, good to know PBD, it is a bummer....
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #139) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 5:36 pm: |
Ron, thanks for sharing Diane's experiences. It's possible I could change my mind one day, but for now I'll be snorkeling. I do think diving would look a lot more appealing to me if I could wear a full face mask. That is supposedly a lot more natural to breathe with. Does anyone know anyone that uses one of those?
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #140) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 5:41 pm: |
One more thing, David figures he may as well do the openwater test here at home too ... since he already paid for it as part of the class he took here. It's good practice and gives him a opportunity to dive again after vacation in Bonaire. Most likely, it will be another year (or more) until he could dive the caribbean ... so he'll be cold water diving or no diving. He has his own equipment already, other than tank and weights.
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By Ron Gould (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1590) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 8:37 pm: |
April, full fase masks are used a bunch in my area. People I know use them in Lake Michigan in the winter time. I personally don't, but have in the past. Lots of money! Have a good time on Bonaire and we will see you at 6:30 at Bobbejan's...Ron
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #141) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 8:51 pm: |
Ron, it's encouraging to hear of people out there who do use them. Being that you personally have tried one in the past ... did it feel better?
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5023) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 10:20 pm: |
Ron, you made me smile sorry, I apologize for my comment earlier, bad day.
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #142) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 6:05 am: |
I definitely felt rushed in that Discover class. And we did not even start in shallow water, it was off a boat.
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By Ron Gould (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1591) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 9:40 am: |
Full face mask is not for comfort. Cold water diving is the main purpose. It protect as much face as possible from cold water. The main reason they are not popular is that a back up regulator can't be use with that set up... Ron
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By Ron Gould (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1592) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 9:42 am: |
No apologies are needed! I need a good slap once in a while... LOL
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5024) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 10:29 am: |
April, I bet you had rough seas to boot! There is no reef system in St. Marteen, so they take you to sunken barges and boats...I liked the dives, to me, any dive is better than no dive because I'm a dive freak, but for discover scuba, probably not.
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By Ron Gould*** (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1593) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 5:09 pm: |
April, just remember when you are snorkeling, you are using the same type of mouthpeice as on a scuba reg. Maybe rent a Bubblemaker setup and try that for a time? Get comfortable in the water during your trip, and have David go with you on discover scuba. Talk to your instructor and tell them the same things you told us! I'm sure your experiance will be positive if you do. Good luck, and remember you can do it... Ron
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #143) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 9:31 pm: |
Never thought about not having the backup, Ron ... good point.
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5046) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 10:50 pm: |
Ron, you are marked for life...lol!
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #145) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 11:12 pm: |
Seas that rough would have traumatized me, lol.
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5048) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 11:30 pm: |
April, that is what I envisioned when you said you did a Discover Scuba in St Marteen...lol...it's not so bad once you get down 20 feet or so...it's a challenge and fun getting back on the boat. We used Dive Safari, and the tide was in when we came back, and we all had to run to the front of the boat to clear the bridge coming back in....life is an adventure
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By Andy & Dave Bartlett (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #996) on Friday, May 2, 2008 - 6:05 am: |
April, I was like you and snorkeled while my son and David were diving. But I found I could not get deep enough to see things clearly. Had some difficulty because of claustraphobia but slowly overcame it all. I was also 49 y/o when I learned to dive and thought I was to old to dive. Well I am still diving and am now 62 and love it. They will have to pull me out of the water kicking and screaming when I am 92, at least I hope they do.
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #146) on Friday, May 2, 2008 - 8:35 am: |
Thanks, Andy. There is still hope for me yet to become a scuba diver ... just not at the present moment. Another item on my "bucket list" is sky diving.
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By DARLENE IN MA (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2544) on Friday, May 2, 2008 - 11:14 am: |
April,
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By Ron Gould*** (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1598) on Friday, May 2, 2008 - 12:09 pm: |
The snorkeling in Bonaire is incredible!!!!! I see every bit as much as the divers if not more and get pictures ta boot!
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5057) on Friday, May 2, 2008 - 2:54 pm: |
Ron, not everyone likes snorkeling.
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By Ron Gould*** (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1599) on Friday, May 2, 2008 - 3:15 pm: |
The Diving in Bonaire is incredible!!!!! I see every bit as much as the snorkelers if not more and get pictures of my boot! :-)
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5062) on Friday, May 2, 2008 - 4:28 pm: |
Ron, will we see pictures of your boot when we see pictures of Darlene from the inside of the Hooker?
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #147) on Friday, May 2, 2008 - 9:39 pm: |
I do have a night snorkel scheduled with Renee and am really looking forward to it.
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By ron DeMink (BonaireTalker - Post #55) on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 6:03 pm: |
Hey! I thought this thread was about bag charges
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #167) on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 7:18 pm: |
Somehow it got a bit off track. Way off track.
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By Bud Gillan (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #304) on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 3:35 pm: |
Tickets purchased after May 12 have a 1 bag limit (free). $25/bag for 2+.
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By chris keen (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #106) on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 4:22 pm: |
AA has no charge for 2 bags per person on international flights...there is a charge if you're flying domestic.
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