By Jeremy Lubkin (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:01 am: |
Ok, we did lots of reading here and on scubaboard and tripadvisor. My wife (non diving snorkeler) and I are going May 4-9. Flights booked, now for the room. Our first trip, and 5yr anniversary so we decided to splurge a little and do an oceanfront resort. Since she doesnt dive she wants to have a nice spot on the beach to chill on. Research has the short list of:
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By Susan Taft (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #618) on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 4:30 am: |
Jeremy, folks who have stayed at all of the above places will certainly chime in but I just wanted to make sure that in your research you found that Bonaire does not have long stretches of white sandy beaches with soft entries. Some of the resorts have small sand beaches, some with softer sand entries than others. Some have sunning piers as well. Just did not want your wife to be disappointed in her beach spot!
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By Shane Newmyer (BonaireTalker - Post #11) on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 8:56 am: |
Jeremy,
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By Grasshopper (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #17410) on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 11:03 am: |
Jeremy, welcome to BT!
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By Scott Phillips (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #364) on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 12:31 pm: |
Jeremy,
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By Jeremy Lubkin (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 1:06 pm: |
Thanks all. I will give Amy a call and see what she can come up with. I think it is Buddy/Divi/Eden in no particular preference so I will see what she recommends and how the numbers all work out.
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By Yana girl (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #455) on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:04 pm: |
Jeremy,
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By Yana girl (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #456) on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:10 pm: |
Jeremy,
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By George Blanchard (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #173) on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 4:46 pm: |
We are long time Divi visitors and would highly recommend it for your visit. It is close to town and your wife could easily walk there while you dive if she wanted.Also, the snorkeling on the reefs off shore of Divi are great and there are always a number of folks to snorkel with. Finally, both are very nice resorts and you won't go wrong with either.
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By T-Shirt Divers John and Sue (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #360) on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 5:36 pm: |
My vote is for the Divi. It may not have alot of sand but there are docks, decks, pools, bars, casinos etc. and friendly people.
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By Kent Gerber (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #137) on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 7:42 pm: |
I also vote the Divi. Stayed there for the first time 5 weeks ago. It was great. Booked it thru Amy.
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By Lorraine Meadows (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #974) on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 7:11 pm: |
Divi always gets our vote. We are timeshare owners and have been going for about 19 yrs to Divi. Never get tired of Calabass reef. The reef and the fish and the location to town cann't be beat.
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By karen gaffner (BonaireTalker - Post #83) on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 8:48 pm: |
another vote for the Divi, stayed there for the first time last week and was really pleased.( we had stayed at plaza resort on all our other trips)
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By Meredith Lynch (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #130) on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 10:33 pm: |
I vote for Caribbean Club! Awesome accomodations for a great price---$60 US a night right on Oil Slick Leap where it is nice and quiet and away from everything.
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By Russ Coash (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #132) on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 11:57 pm: |
I've stayed at Belmar twice and do certainly recommend it.
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By Jeremy Lubkin (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 1:26 pm: |
We have decided to go with Divi. Buddys is full, and Eden looks very nice but I hear their house reef is a little dead. I am sure all are great, but that is our choice. Anyway, I am curious about upgrade poicy at Divi. Do they do it? Online I can book a run-of-the-house room where they will give us the best room available at checkin (right now they have over 20 deluxe rooms). Or for an extra $3.50pp/nt I can get the standard room plus breakfast from Vicky (Amy refered me to Vicky) at Caradonna. Vicky(and calling Divi) say if I book a std room that is what I get. Just curious if they would upgrade us (esp as this is our 5yr anniv. trip).
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By Debbie Babcock (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3095) on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 3:42 pm: |
Jeremy, you are going for a short time, so go for it! I don't think the extra $7 per night will break the bank. I think you will like Divi very much. Enjoy your time on Bonaire.
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