By Bob Forand (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 1:38 pm: |
Good afternoon.
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By Belinda Z (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #191) on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 1:49 pm: |
Bob,
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By Julia Graves (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #475) on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 5:10 pm: |
Have a look at Lions Dive, it seems to fit your requirements. If you have any specific questions about it drop me a direct e mail. Welcome to the board!
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By Jim Willoughby (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 5:29 pm: |
sounds like Carib Inn would be the perfect place for you. The last time we stayed there, we did not even rent a car. We dove the house reef and did some boat dives. Walked into town for shopping and ate at the resturants with in walking distance when we wanted to eat out. You can also walk down to the local produce stand at the water front and buy fresh produce. Jokes market is across the street and sells most anything you need. Can't beat the setting, it is beautiful, small, quiet and clean. And the prices are good also. However they book up way in advance so don't wait to long.
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By David Johnson (BonaireTalker - Post #46) on Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 12:24 am: |
I would also add a vote for the Carib Inn -- I am returning there in two short weeks (yea!) for what I think is my 10th stay. As you might guess, it fits my criteria (which are similar to yours) very well. I really do enjoy the place for many reasons (staff, house reef, location, setting, rooms, etc.).
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By J Rushman (BonaireTalker - Post #60) on Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 2:17 am: |
I can't believe what you folks are saying!! The Carib Inn is our secret! It's hard enough to get reservations there. We don't need to make it any more difficult!
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By Linnea Wijkhof-Wimberly (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #778) on Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 9:32 am: |
Divi Flamingo and Sand Dollar both would be good matches. Divi is right on the southern end of Kralendijk and has studio apts with the water and a pool right there. Their porches are screened in. Both are bigger than Caribe Inn, but not huge. Sand Dollar is a bit further from town to the north. Check out www.inforbonaire.com for more info about accoms and rates.
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By Linnea Wijkhof-Wimberly (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #779) on Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 9:33 am: |
Oops, make that www.infobonaire.com
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By Bob Forand (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 10:15 am: |
Thanks to all for your informative responses. We will check out Carib, Lions, Flamingo and Sand Dollar, as well as the Hamlet Oasis recommendation I received via email. Thanks again!
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By Jean Peck (BonaireTalker - Post #16) on Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 1:54 pm: |
Bob you might want to check out the Bel Mar we are going for two weeks at the end of sept. beginning of oct. this is our ninth trip and eighth year at Bel Mar you will have to check prices but it is well worth the price
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By Marabeth Owens (BonaireTalker - Post #28) on Friday, September 17, 2004 - 12:41 pm: |
I couldn't agree with Jean more. I have stayed at Lion's Dive, Buddy Dive, Hamlet Oasis, Bel-Mar and private homes and have to say that whenever I can, I stay at Bel-Mar. The only thing that you may have an issue with is walking to restaurants. But since you are shore diving you'll have a car/truck so that shouldn't be an issue.
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By juan zambrano mazzei (BonaireTalker - Post #18) on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 11:26 am: |
.I think you can find a lot of good hotels and inns in Bonaire, my personal option is eden beach, also Dive inn, the first one is bigger, nice rooms,nice restaurant¨bongo´s bar¨, parking lot, swimming pool, and the other one is smaller,8 rooms with kitchen,nice dive shop......bluefish
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By Bob Forand (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 7:44 am: |
Thanks for your responses. We will look into those options as well! Thanks for helping us make an informed decision.
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