By marcia lamanna on Sunday, December 30, 2001 - 8:58 pm: |
Does anyone know the status of the timeshare units or the casino at the Divi? We know they were being updated and were wondering it they are both complete now. We are planning on going in February. Thanks
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By Bob Liguori on Sunday, December 30, 2001 - 10:02 pm: |
I know that the casino opened at the end of November.
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By Kay Powers on Sunday, December 30, 2001 - 11:52 pm: |
Marcia,
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By marcia lamanna on Monday, December 31, 2001 - 12:24 am: |
We're hoping for 2/9 to 2/18 if we can get our transportation from Aruba figured out.
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By marcia lamanna on Monday, December 31, 2001 - 12:28 am: |
That's good to hear - Thanks.
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By alan markus on Monday, December 31, 2001 - 9:42 am: |
Marcia
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By Jerry Allen on Monday, December 31, 2001 - 2:51 pm: |
Marcia,
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By freda armstrong on Monday, December 31, 2001 - 5:56 pm: |
Marcia, we're leaving on Sunday and will be staying at Lighthouse Beach Resort. But since our timeshare in Aruba is with Interval International, we're going to check out Divi while we're in Bonaire and plan on trading into there if the renos look reasonable. I'll update you when we get back, or maybe even while we're down there.
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By Carole Baker on Monday, December 31, 2001 - 8:41 pm: |
Freda, we own a timeshare at Divi Village in Aruba (purchased at pre-construction in the 1980's) and one at Divi's Flamingo Beach Resort in Bonaire. There is no comparison as far as the structures, buildings, etc, (Aruba's Divi Village is very plush and modern) BUT I will take Bonaire over Aruba ANY day. We have NOT used our Aruba timeshare (a gorgeous one, too) since we discovered Bonaire only a few short years ago. We bought the Bonaire Timeshare during our first day on Bonaire and now we use both owned weeks on the island of Bonaire. We did not sell the Aruba unit...simply use it in Bonaire at the Divi Flamingo in addition to our Bonaire unit. We realize we can travel just about anywhere in the world, but we don't want to be anywhere except Bonaire. Now that's hooked. I hope things work out the way you want them to. Carole
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By freda armstrong on Tuesday, January 1, 2002 - 3:52 am: |
Carole, since I have been reading and participating in Bonaire Talk I have been recognizing your input and enthusiasm! You DO seem to enjoy yourself on Bonaire! I'm afraid I haven't paid much attention to when you're going to be there next...any chance it's in January?
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By Glenn & Deborah Kravitz on Tuesday, January 1, 2002 - 9:43 am: |
Marcia...
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By Craig Williamson on Monday, January 7, 2002 - 10:21 pm: |
Just got back from Divi Flamingo. I've been staying there annually since '88 so I see the changes. They ARE renovating timeshare rooms. New kitchen appliances, A/C, etc. I think the one they were working on last week was Rm.739. The overall resort was in much better shape than last year which was much better then the prior year, etc., etc. The resort is actually getting a little classy (I have mixed feelings about that, though) with new activities, equipment, 7-day casino hours, improved security measures, etc. There were so many divers that boat space was at a premium for a couple days until a large group checked out. Th best thing to happen to the Divi Flamingo was the Plaza. The competition has them cleaning up their act. I just hope they stop raising maintenance fees to make improvements that really benefit their non-timeshare operations. I do have to say that it was more noisy than ever. Lots of street traffic and partying 20-somethings (good for them, though!)
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By Robert Deal on Tuesday, January 8, 2002 - 1:15 pm: |
Thanks for the Divi report...looking forward to checking out the changes ourselves.
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By marcia lamanna on Thursday, January 10, 2002 - 11:41 pm: |
THANKS FOR ALL THE INPUT - WE MADE OUR RESERVATIONS ARE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR FEB STAY THERE. WE ARE ANXIOUS TO SEE ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS.
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By gerry sniffen on Friday, January 11, 2002 - 9:11 pm: |
marcia:
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By Chet Wood on Saturday, January 12, 2002 - 2:17 pm: |
To Marcia Lamanna,
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By marcia lamanna on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 10:47 pm: |
HI CHET - E-MAILS WOULD BE GREAT - WE ARE ARRIVING FEB 9TH AND LEAVE ON FEB 17TH
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By Chet Wood on Saturday, January 19, 2002 - 8:04 am: |
Marcia,
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By Anonymous on Saturday, January 19, 2002 - 3:01 pm: |
We're planning a trip to Bonaire in June and are debating between the Plaza and the Divi. We'd love input from all of you Bonaire fans!
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By Ann Phelan on Saturday, January 19, 2002 - 3:07 pm: |
I loved the beach at Plaza for Mom and my daughter. Great location and SUPER Grande Oceanfront suites. The property is too big for my taste. Divi was super. Walk to town, lovely oceanfront rooms and great staff.
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By Josie on Saturday, January 19, 2002 - 7:02 pm: |
Anonymous, you might want to review some of the trip reports and/or do a search on Plaza and Divi.
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