By Cosimo Leipold (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 11:43 am: |
I've heard of so many places to stay in Bonaire, I'm swamped and can't decide...
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By Julia Graves (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #307) on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 3:42 pm: |
Try Lions Dive, Buddy Dive or Captain Dons. I think they all will fit your brief but I don't know about the tanks!
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By Marcus L. Barnes (BonaireTalker - Post #76) on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 4:10 pm: |
Plaza Resort has air 24/7; Toucan Diving is a good shop on the resort; we have used them for the last 3 years - no problem mon! Have a good dive not what matter what you decide!
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By herman mowery (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #253) on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 4:14 pm: |
I kind of doubt that you will find steel tanks anywhere on the island. No need for them as most dive wet with little or no wetsuit. As far as AC is concerned, most places ONLY AC the bedrooms, the rest of the condo is not. We don't find this a problem, just open the room doors and windows and let the breeze pass through. Any of the places Julia listed will meet your needs (except tanks and maybe AC if BR is not enough). I would add Sand Dollar to the list.
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By Chris Seck (BonaireTalker - Post #12) on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 4:36 pm: |
I may be biased, but I suggest the Divi Flamingo. We have stayed there twice now and it covers all your needs less the steel tanks. We have not stayed in the hotel rooms. We have been in the studio rooms which are on the timeshare side of the resort. They have a kitchen which helps cut down on food expenses. The biggest plus in my mind for the Divi is location. The dive shop is on-site, very close to the studio rooms, and heading into town for dinner is a short walk along the water front.
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By Cynde Loo Hoo (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #9990) on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 4:37 pm: |
Cosmio,
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By Cosimo Leipold (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 5:02 pm: |
Thanks a ton everyone! Looks like pretty much anywhere would be a good choice. I may end up going by myself so I'll have to look around for a dive buddy I guess... Sand Dollar looked nice, but for a 1 person studio it seemed a bit steep (more reasonable w/ 2 people)
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By Rob (BonaireTalker - Post #31) on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 6:59 pm: |
Hi Cosimo,
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By Cynde Loo Hoo (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #9992) on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 8:34 pm: |
Rob, where is YOUR trip report????
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By Tom Cousino (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #304) on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 9:26 pm: |
Cosimo,
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By Cosimo Leipold (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 9:32 pm: |
I noticed a few people mentioned eating out - is it very expensive to eat out in Bonaire?
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By Tom Cousino (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #305) on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 10:00 pm: |
Cosimo,
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By herman mowery (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #254) on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 10:52 pm: |
I agree, I don't find eating out in Bonaire any more expensive than here in Raleigh. Like any place you can find a $5 meal or a $50 steak and lobster. And like here, your bar tab will add up quickly. The plan we use has a buffet breakfast included so we pig out on breakfast, eat mostly PBJ for lunch and have a nice dinner. It usually runs in the $10pp to $15pp range. I think the most expensive meal we have had is in the $25-30pp range. I keep a 6 pack in the room so my bar bill is close to $0. You can always do some in room cooking if you have a condo. The food on Bonaire is very good because it is made to order but it takes time to cook so slow down some and enjoy the island.
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By Cosimo Leipold (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 11:23 am: |
This board is such a good source of info. One last q: It looks as if I may be heading down by my lonesome ...
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By Cosimo Leipold (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 11:28 am: |
If that link doesn't work try this:
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By Marvin Lowman (BonaireTalker - Post #18) on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 12:31 pm: |
Cosimo:
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By joe brannan (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #155) on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 1:17 pm: |
Nice video Cossimo..........what kind of camera setup are you using
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By Cosimo Leipold (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #8) on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 1:40 pm: |
If you liked that video, you'd love the DVD full quality version ;) It's a JVC cam with an ikelite housing... No lights... couldn't afford those too at the time. I ended up using a big rubber band and two basic lights strapped to the side of the case for night dives. As you can see in the video, it isn't ideal, but its a cheap solution ;)
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By Rob (BonaireTalker - Post #32) on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 1:56 pm: |
Hi Cosimo, here are a few photos of SD and Bari Reef.
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By Cosimo Leipold (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 2:07 pm: |
All I see is "Your Image here"...
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By Rob (BonaireTalker - Post #33) on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 2:27 pm: |
can you see the photos?
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By Cynde Loo Hoo (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #9999) on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 3:23 pm: |
Rob, nice photos
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By herman mowery (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #255) on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 4:07 pm: |
Cosimo,
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By Carole Baker (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3004) on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 10:51 pm: |
I can see your photos, Rob! Bobbejan's is an outrageous place for ribs...well worth any waiting time involved. ONly open on weekends, too. Carole
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By pat murphy (BonaireTalker - Post #75) on Friday, January 2, 2004 - 5:06 pm: |
carib inn will also meet your requirements but it's small and usually booked up well in advance. i'd give it a try tho...they might have cancellations.
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