By Lucy McMahon (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 1:23 pm: |
Hi
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By Julia Graves (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #815) on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 1:46 pm: |
Hi Lucy, welcome to another UK BT'er. : I wish I could get three weeks on Bonaire! I would think that you would like Eden Beach and Wannadive very much. There is a nice beach bar ? restaurant and the rooms are good. If you want to ask specific questions e mail me direct.
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By Susan Taft (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #597) on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 2:00 pm: |
Lucy, most folks would love the chance to stay in Bonaire for three weeks! If you do some keyword searches here you will find info on the topside attractions as well. I usually am in Bonaire in April and the vis and water temps are great as is the weather. As to diving with a group, you could do boat dives or hire a divemaster but the shore diving is sooooo easy that once your boyfriend feels more comfortable you will probably want to take advantage of the ease of shore diving -- no set schedule, sites you choose, your own depths and times. Navigation is very easy on Bonaire and you do not have to go deep to see wonderful things. My husband and I had very few dives in our log when we first dove in Bonaire and followed this advice: swim to the marker,take a compass heading to shore, drop, note the depth of the cement block, go left or right (usually not much current to check but always a good idea), turn back at your predetemined time/air consumption, find the marker and head in. Email me if you want specific information about dive sites or do a keyword search here for information.
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By Francesca & Paola (BonaireTalker - Post #30) on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 11:10 pm: |
Hi Lucy,
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By David Kaye (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #129) on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 11:56 pm: |
I'll add a recommendation for Black Durgon Inn, a budget-priced ten-room inn on the ocean just north of the Sand Dollar/Buddy Dive/Captain Don's resorts. (Be sure to ask for an ocean-side room; the others look out on the street and car parking.)
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By Josie (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1161) on Saturday, February 18, 2006 - 9:41 pm: |
Gotta put in my recommendation for a family-owned budget accommodation (where I am currently for 5-1/2 weeks --- definitely not too long...): check out Bonaire Town Homes, www.bonairetownhomes.com
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By Rich Penksa (BonaireTalker - Post #69) on Saturday, February 18, 2006 - 9:43 pm: |
Consider the Eden Beach Resort and on site operator (WannaDive). It's laid back, the rooms are nice and the bar is the best on the island.
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By Lucy McMahon (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 7:20 am: |
Thanks a lot for all the replies. What a help you all are! I am busy checking out all the accomodation sites on the web now.
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By Michael Stanfield (BonaireTalker - Post #41) on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 10:30 am: |
I would second David Kaye's recommendation to consider the Black Durgon. Great diving at the Small Wall dive site which is just off the dock. We like being able to do a dive at any time because all our gear is just a few feet from the dock or drive if we want more variety. The owners are on site many times during the day so if there are any needs for guests they are handled quickly. I had a small problem on my regulator last trip that they solved quickly and kept us diving for the day. Doris's breakfasts are the best. She did consider limiting me to 6 pieces of French toast last trip but my wife shared hers so everything was great. We will be returning there in June.
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By Lorraine Meadows (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #964) on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 10:58 am: |
We have stayed for at least 3 wks for awhile now.
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By Tom (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3071) on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 12:00 pm: |
Lucy, welcome to Bonaire Talk. I don't believe a three month visit would be too long! I have been increasing the length of my visits and am now at 16 days each trip.
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By Margie Condon (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 12:23 pm: |
Lucy, 3 weeks is NOT TOO long at all! We have been going to Bonaire for about 12 years now. We stay anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks at a time, AND we have been bringing our children since they were 5 months old. They are now 6 and 10 and can't wait to come back next year. We rent a house on the water and stay there the whole time. We have stayed in Hato, and Belnem, and have loved every place we stayed. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the place you pick. Have a great time!
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By eugene grimes (BonaireTalker - Post #41) on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 2:22 pm: |
We just did a week at the Black Durgon..It was our 3rd trip back! it is a Small inn, Simple rooms, in a great spot...Beautiful diving right from there dock..Very Easy..Your boyfriend will be very comfortable diving there!!
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By Nanette Oselett (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Friday, March 3, 2006 - 9:13 pm: |
We just returned from our first trip -2 weeks visiting Bonaire. We wish we had stayed 3 weeks. If you are looking for a reasonably priced, small, clean, nicely located studio consider Hamlet Oasis unit 27-4. It has a great view and good location that an easy walking distance along the ocean front to Don's & Buddy's. The unit is really small (european standard) with 2 twin beds that we pushed together. It is listed in For Rent by Owner and through Bonaire Partners. Too be honest,even at 62, during our 2 weeks I missed some nightlife so walk to Don's or Buddy's and party a little. Sand Dollar and Den Laman also have nice studio's but check if Sand Dollar has screens.
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