By Ann Phelan on Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 7:05 am: |
I travel with my child and Mom in Dec. for XMas..I windsurf but Mom is a fish..will she be dissappointed in the beaches? I cannot stand hearing her fuss as she did after I took her to the Keys..she LOVES Antigua, Aruba, Bermuda..
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By Sarah on Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 7:33 am: |
Annie, here's my selection of Bonaire Beaches in order of preference. Should you go to any of these, your Mother will be just fine No Name Beach,(Klein Bonaire, accessible only by boat, Klein Bonaire is an uninhabited island home to sea turtles and other indigenous wildlife). 1,000 Steps Beach, Nukove Beach, and Pink Beach. As you're a windsurfer, your place is Lac Bay. Make sure you have a map (all beaches are located on map).. and a car along with refreshments....
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By Nancy on Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 2:12 pm: |
Ann,
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By michael gaynor on Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 2:59 pm: |
Harbour village and Plaza are probably as close to what you are looking for as far as Bonaire is concerned. It would be a shame to miss Bonaire since we have so much for your family to see and do.
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By Sarah on Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 4:00 pm: |
Agreed, Plaza and Harbour Village also have nice beaches.. perfect for sunbathing and snorkeling
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By Niki Harris on Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 4:25 pm: |
Ann, you're asking us if your mother will disappointed in the beaches. Personally I agree with Nancy, rather than Sarah. (S. might be thinking of (already tiny) Nukove before the Lenny surge. I don't consider it a swimming location now. Nor is there much of a beach.) Ann, you have to make one of those really hard decisions in life. Getting the whole family to agree on one place to go isn't always easy. Really, unless you choose the Plaza or Harbor resort beaches, the other beaches are a trip away from "home base" and none are the same type of beach your mother likes. If there is any chance she can be open to new experiences and find pleasure in snorkling, only she can say... I think you should tell her the truth about the beaches and see what she says.
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By Sarah on Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 5:31 pm: |
Annie, so sorry, didn't mean to mislead you, I completely forgot about the damage to Nukove Beach... the storm seems like such a long time ago.. It's always my intention to give the most accurate information I can.. Hope you find a place with a beach that's suitable for you all The other beaches I mentioned are still there (well, they were in December anyway)!!! Here's a shot of Nukove before the surge..
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By Ann Phelan on Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 6:18 pm: |
Big hugs and thanks to ALL of you. I will take your advice and show Mom the info on Harbour and Plaza and let her decide. She loves seabathing so I think she will be content. Will keep you all posted. Annie
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By Carole Baker on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 5:29 pm: |
Gorgeous shot, Sarah! Feels as if I am there right now....I WISH! Truly beautiful. Thanks for the posting.
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By Carole Baker on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 5:31 pm: |
Hmmm...the beach shot is not here. I will try again. Carole
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By Carole Baker on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 5:50 pm: |
Here is another shot at the Divi...the tanning pier is directly in front...there are umbrellas and beach chairs down the entire lenght...the actual beach is directly on the "other" side of the pier. It is a nice set-up. Carole
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By Carole Baker on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 5:57 pm: |
Sorry for the error...had to resize. I am trying to get the posted pix to look as good as the CD ROM pix but it is not working. My apologies. Carole
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By Sarah on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 - 7:30 pm: |
Hi Carole, I really enjoyed your shots too.. the Divi looks so nice Thanks again, Sarah
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By Josie on Monday, June 25, 2001 - 9:46 pm: |
Just a note about no-name beach on Klein -- it has NO shade!
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By thomas brossard on Tuesday, June 26, 2001 - 7:50 am: |
Another word about the Divi beach...Carole's picture is great, but that is exactly how big the beach is (perhaps 25 yards). It is very nice for lying on the chairs, accessing the water or playing with the kids but there will be no long walks (lol).
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