By Deborah Bennett (BonaireTalker - Post #18) on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 9:45 am: |
We are 4 ladies planning to com in Dec. 2 of us dive, 2 don't. One is my 80 year old mom. My question is: Is the view from the deluxe room (oceanfront) worth the extra $? Or is the garden view really a pretty view. I suspect my mom will be on the porch often. Would she enjoy garden or ocean? Would she meet people better with garden view? Or is it loud and obnoxious. Thanks so much!
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By DARLENE ELLIS (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2026) on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 10:05 am: |
Personally, I love the ocean view the best. In the late afternoon the balcony can get rather hot so that is something to consider but the view can't be beat! The garden view is pretty as well. I have never found the Divi to be loud and obnoxious. The snorkeling is great right in front of the Divi.
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By Judy Workman (BonaireTalker - Post #19) on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 12:39 pm: |
Deborah, You might want to consider the timeshare units (you don't have to be an owner). They have both views in front of all the units and a screened in porch for the heat of the day. You also have lots of hummingbirds, parrots and chibi chibi birds in that area. We'll be there Saturday! Can't wait.
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By Carole B. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5598) on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 6:15 pm: |
Hi, Deborah! Your MOm could always talk/wave to the snorkelers who swim by under the deluxe unit balconies! I Know I am always over there in the water. We love the Divi.
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairecaribbean.com (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2234) on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 6:42 pm: |
My 83 year young Mom loved the ocean view but it is hot at the end of the day...She loved Divi..didn't like paying 15$ for breakfast but there was not option for just toast and coffee..her only complaint...
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By Deborah Bennett (BonaireTalker - Post #19) on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 6:42 pm: |
Thank you so much. I'm thinking the studio might be a good choice for her with the birds and flowers and screened porch, especially if the deluxe gets hot in the afternoon.
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By Carole B. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5604) on Friday, May 12, 2006 - 1:43 am: |
Deborah....units 701, 702, etc. are close to the water/sea and little shaded table and chair area outside, too. Near the pool and the palm trees and other trees where the birds are. The higher numbered units on the first floor are over towards the road and parking lot. Units 721 thru 740 are on the second level of two levels with stairs to climb to access the units. It is an "L" shaped set up with 701 closest to the actual water and outside sitting area with cover from the sun, too. See if the lower numbered units on the first level are available. YOu can book thru Divi but can also follow up with the resort on Bonaire directly later on with your special request. We love 701, ourselves. We can find the direct number for Divi on Bonaire for you if you do book with them in NC headquarters or thru a travel agent. (lots of package deals with airfare and the room).
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By Gail Thomas (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1183) on Friday, May 12, 2006 - 9:06 pm: |
Carole - What does Ayo stand for? I couldn't find anything for it in the on-line dictionary - except for the Austrailian Youth Orchestra!
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By Carole B. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5611) on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 1:10 am: |
Hi, Gail....it's sort of like "Aloha" in Hawaii! Ayo...talk to you later....etc. cb
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By Lilian Markgraaf (BonaireTalker - Post #22) on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 11:17 am: |
It means goodbye.
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By Carole B. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5614) on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 12:10 pm: |
Thanks, Lilian! cb
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By George Blanchard (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #188) on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 6:17 pm: |
We have also stayed at the Divi for many years and I would recommend a time share unit on the lower level. These are rooms 701 through 720. That way your mom would have access to a kitchen to make breakfast or lunch while you dive. Also, there are always people at the pool or near the dive shop to talk to. The screened porch will be handy if it gets too hot for her.
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By Lorraine Meadows (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1009) on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 7:34 pm: |
I agree about the lower timeshare units. It is so nice to be able to be out on the screen in patio and over looking the pool and the gardens and the ocean. Great place to read a book or do people and birdwhatching. The convience of having your own kitchen is nice too. Like a small studio apartment.
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By Deborah Bennett (BonaireTalker - Post #21) on Sunday, May 14, 2006 - 7:32 pm: |
Thank you so much for the info. We booked thru Cardonna Dive adventures, and I'm going to request that area you suggested (low 700s)
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By Deborah Bennett (BonaireTalker - Post #22) on Sunday, May 14, 2006 - 7:34 pm: |
One more question: If we took an upstairs unit instead of a ground floor (studie), would the view be significantly better? Thanks!
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By Carole B. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5620) on Sunday, May 14, 2006 - 10:37 pm: |
Hi, Deborah! I Would imagine the view upstairs would include more of the water/sea than downstairs. If you don't mind going up the stairs with things you need to carry then it should be fine. The tall palms might block some of the higher view, tho.
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By Mike O'Brien (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 12:23 am: |
Why go through Caradonna? I'm thinking about the deluxe rooms over the time share 701 or so. Also, concerned about the non-diving wife, but she didn't have a problem in an OWB on Tahiti earlier....
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By Ron Gould (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #524) on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 9:47 am: |
The reef damage that you speak of is the other way around. That is why they call the Front Porch divesite "Edens Rubble". The Divi (Calabas) is in good shape... Ron
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By Freddie (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7371) on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 9:50 am: |
Ron is right Mike BUT and there is always a but, the last time we were there and dove "Edens Rubble" along with being on the underwater cam and seeing Willie we found 3!! countem THREE !!seahorses.. Sometimes rubble diving is the way to go!!
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By Grasshopper (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #18149) on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 10:05 am: |
I agree with Freddie, I've had some phenomenal dives at Eden. I can't even name all the things I've seen. If you look, they are there. Baby scorpion fish, eels, juve spotted drums, chronoids, jacks...I need more coffee so I can think...lol! Where's Tom, he can help me...lol!
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By Rob Griffith (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 10:21 am: |
Greetings, we are back from our trip and liked the Divi. I might be able to assist with some decent feedback for you Mom.
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By Lorraine Meadows (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1016) on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 9:02 pm: |
Glad you like Divi Ruth, and I think your comparison about the rooms and the studio is very good.
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