By Herb Sims (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 9:57 am: |
I have done a quick Google search and was wondering if I have found all the all-inclusive resorts on Bonaire? These are the ones that I have so far:
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By Kathy Hall (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4325) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 10:09 am: |
The Divi Flamingo is all-inclusive AND it has a casino. Caradonna Dive Travel has a really good pkg for them. Good luck!
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By Dean Botsford (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #363) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 10:10 am: |
Have a walk through this site, you may find a few things of interest...
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By pat murphy (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #241) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 10:11 am: |
i'm not sure about the all-inclusives but there are many, many other places on bonaire to stay at. and you really don't need an all-inclusive since there are so many great restaurants on the island. even places without their own dive operations can connect you with a dive shop for your diving.
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By Debbie Babcock (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2326) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 10:22 am: |
Pat, is right, it is all what you are looking for. Bonaire has something for everyone, divers, snorkelers, bird watchers, wind surfing, horse back riding, visiting the art gallery, donkey sanctuary to name a few things you can do on Bonaire. The website everyone listed is a great start to explore.
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By Herb Sims (BonaireTalker - Post #14) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 10:50 am: |
The main reason that I want an all-inclusive is for my not-so-die-hard-diving wife. Her favorite sport is sitting by a pool and being waited on hand-and-foot. When she is happy, I am happy.
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By Patrick T. (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #289) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 11:02 am: |
Herb sounds like my ex-wife she was the same way.LOL ;-) Honestly a vacations is what you make of it. Hope you understand Island time and what that means. There is a lot to do on the island, it just a friendly island with great people to meet. You just have to go out there and just do it. It won't come to you.
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By Randy P (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #385) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 11:03 am: |
hi Herb,
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By Cynde Lee (Moderator) (Moderator - Post #28) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 11:17 am: |
Herb, I'm moving this to the Accommodations area
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By Back to Jeanine, or is it Tribs? (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1206) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 11:17 am: |
Hi Herb! I have to jump in here too. Do not confuse all inclusive with the Sandals or cruises or any other type of typical pamper you vacation. I stayed at the Plaza twice, had no clue it was an all inclusive. They had meal plans, but so does everyone else. No waiters by the pool, cash bar (room tab) on the beach. No real pampering there. The Plaza, and other resorts do have pools, the pools are usually empty because everyone is diving, so she will have plenty of relaxing time. However, haven't heard nor experienced much pampering on the island. Maybe someone on this list has experienced "pampering" and can chime in on this topic. I believe in truth in advertising and Bonaire is my favorite destination in the world - but if you are looking for true luxury, you might want to look else where.
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By Debbie Babcock (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2327) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 12:21 pm: |
Well, Bonaire doesn't really have much shopping, so your wife won't be happy with that. You can go through town in a few hours for what shopping it has. I love the art gallery, and they do have a couple jewelry shops and some clothing stores, but nothing like St. Thomas so to speak. All resorts here do have pools, so that will make her happy. Suggest you look into Harbor Village or Plaza for her. She would be happy at either of those as that is the most pampering you will get on Bonaire. Bonaire is basically a self serve island, diving freedom and island time, meaning at your own pace and all the resort have bars near the pool to get a drink or two or three. The people you will meet are friendly and just a great place if your wife justs wants to relax, read a book by the pool, take a stroll along the beach, Bonaire is great too. I dive, and really love the time inbetween to curl up with a good book and just relax, have a Bright and enjoy the climate and surroundings. There are a few places in town to get nails done and a spa near Sand Dollar where she can go for a massage and whatever else to pamper her body. I forget the name of that place, but it is in the shopping mall right after the circle going north, you can't miss it. Hope that helps.
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By Freddie (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6687) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 12:44 pm: |
I believe that Capt Don's has a day spa on premises. I had a wonderful Massage there in January..It is right in front of the pool that is right next to the restaurant.. I didn't think there was any ALL-INCLUSIVE like Sandals on Bonaire.. You can get meal plans and dive plans but I don't think beverages are included..for that Pina Colada by the pool!!
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By Cyn Loo Hoo (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #14806) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 1:30 pm: |
Thanks Freddie and Jeannie on the Plaza and Cap' Don's info. I believe Harbor Village has an on site spa as well. Herb, as others have said, non of the 'resorts' on Bon are focused on extreme pampering like a 5 star resort (thus my question about what you expect for an "all inclusive") and as Debbie has said, not a lot of shopping, you can hit that in about 2 hours and your're done...does your wife snorkel?
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By Kelly Baum (GDLW) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3338) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 1:55 pm: |
I saw a sign this time that I never noticed before at Jibe City. It said you could get a massage on the beach.
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By pat murphy (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #243) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 2:49 pm: |
yeah kelly, i think that might be ann of luna massage. she's been to the bt dinner at gibi's a few times.
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By Andy & Dave Bartlett (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #397) on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 5:02 pm: |
Just as you go thru the gates at Plaza on the left is a little strip mall that has a small spa, beauty shop and small grocery, that is if they are still open. I agree with everyone else, if you are looking for 5 star all inclusive you won't find it on Bonaire.
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By Brian (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1252) on Friday, October 21, 2005 - 3:14 am: |
Capn Don's also has the Intermezzo Spa at the front of the resort by the entrance from the road. Sue & I had two fantastic massages there last month they are set up so you can the massage together. The last one we had was the deep tissue massage at the end I was virtually asleep.
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By karen gaffner (BonaireTalker - Post #71) on Friday, October 21, 2005 - 10:27 am: |
just to add my 2 cents... if luxury and pampering are what your wife is looking for in a vacation I fear that she will be disappointed with Bonaire. Bonaire is unlike any of the other Caribbean Islands. That"s what makes it special.
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By Kristin Dufford (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Friday, October 21, 2005 - 11:51 am: |
Hi Herb
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By Ken (BonaireTalker - Post #15) on Sunday, November 6, 2005 - 12:59 am: |
Herb,
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