By Anonymous on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - 2:34 pm: |
I'm planning a trip to Bonaire this June. We are currently making reservations w/ Divi Flamingo. I've read past reports about this property that wern't too favorable. Has there been any changes in the last year? Is it safe for famlies? If you've been in the last 6 months, I'd love to hear your opinion. Thanks
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By Josie on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - 3:04 pm: |
Sounds if there are lots of changes. I'd check some of the trip reports and accommodations postings. You could also do a search on Divi. There have been lots of mentions of peoples' stay there.
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By Chris Gianos on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - 3:22 pm: |
We stayed there for 2 weeks From Dec 21 to Jan 5. Very nice hotel I would go back without any hesitation. You can walk to town but it is still quiet. The timeshare rooms are being renovated so avoid those but otherwise go for it. Try and get a deluxe ocean front room if you can they are nice. I got a much better rate through email than from some of the packages offered. I contacted them through diviflamingo.com
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - 3:37 pm: |
Chris,
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By eric anthony on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - 6:36 pm: |
our stay in nov. of2001 was ok. since then they have opened the casino.i had a problem with the security there stealing ciggarettes and money out of my dive bag during a night bag. i understand new security has been brought in though.the room were average the view from the deluxe room is awesome but be sure to keep the screens closed to avoid moquitoes from coming in. the rewstaurant is somewhat overpriced. the room have no refrig. or microwaves be prepared for that.
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By thomas brossard on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - 8:05 pm: |
Divi Flamingo for the money is great and a real taste of what Bonaire used to be like, since it was Captain Don's original haunt, if I'm not mistaken (if I am, I'm sure I'll be corrected).
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By Linnea Wimberly on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - 10:26 pm: |
Divi's motto is 'barefoot elegance'. Definitely barefoot, but the elegance is not the same as the Ritz Carlton or any of Cayman's Seven Mile Beach palaces. I would call it neat, clean, friendly, and relaxing. The timeshares have stoves, 'fridges, dishes, flatware, and pots and pans, and there was talk of microwaves when I was there last May. I don't know how far along the timeshare renovations are though.
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By marcia lamanna on Sunday, February 3, 2002 - 12:11 pm: |
We are heading to the Divi next week and are staying in a studio unit. I'll let you know what we find when we get back the week of 2/18.
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By Robert Deal on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 - 2:58 pm: |
This is in anticipation of a trip report---which may be long in coming---but here is a current take on Divi (yes, I am favorably biased...we own there, and have been 8 times in as many years).
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By Linnea Wimberly on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 - 6:16 pm: |
I was sorry to see the mural gone from the Divi hotel area pool last time I was there. I was told that the paint was starting to peel. It would be nice if the mural could be re-done or a new one created.
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