By Susan (BonaireTalker - Post #17) on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 7:55 pm: |
I will be traveling to Bonaire very soon and have two questions. 1) With all the mention of crime (no not trying to bring that up again) I am wondering if it is safe to allow my 13 yo son to spend time alone at the pool? When we were in Roatan at Anthony's Key last summer he was either diving or swimming in the resort pool. I am not one to allow my kids to run off but felt it was safe there since it was on a sub-island and our room was close by. 2) Jack Chalk was kind enough to give me the room number that we will be staying at, has anyone stayed in 2037? If so I would love to hear your impression of it. Thanks much and I can't wait to visit.
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By Jeff Stine (BonaireTalker - Post #91) on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 9:08 pm: |
Room 2037??? Did they ever get the rats out of that one??
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By Kelly Baum (GDLW) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4171) on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 9:13 pm: |
Just go over the usual stuff you would tell your child. If he is responsible, I see no reason not to let him swim alone. I'm betting he'll make friends quickly, too!
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By Glen Reem (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2389) on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 10:41 pm: |
The crime you have read about has rarely, if ever at all, involved personal danger to adults or children during the daytime on any resort property. Or even at night outside a room, in case you want to night dive. So I believe he should be perfectly safe at the pool.
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By Susan (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1545) on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 10:50 pm: |
The pool is located right beside the restaurant, and in front of the Deluxe Ocean View rooms. You can see a map at http://www.habitatdiveresorts.com/bonaire/property_map.html#property_map.
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By Susan B (BonaireTalker - Post #19) on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 1:33 am: |
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. I keep pretty close tabs on the kids, especially when we are not in our small town, but do realize they need to be allowed to have some fun too. I am hoping that he will enjoy this trip as much as the Roatan trip last year. We were actually scheduled to go to Bonaire, but Hurricane Emily changed our plans.
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By Rick Fortune (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 12:13 pm: |
I have stayed at Capt. Don's twice with no problems what so ever. I believe if you lay down some ground rules for your son, there should be no issues. I felt very safe while there. There are usually other people at the pool and it is right next to Rum Runners and there is always someone there.
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By carter farrell (BonaireTalker - Post #46) on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 1:16 pm: |
13yr. old...hmm. That is the only danger as I see it. 13yr old boys can always find something to do that is potentially dangerous, and yet they all seem to survive!
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By Linda Stoltzfus (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #867) on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 3:35 pm: |
Susan,
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By Bill and Donna Goodwin (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #184) on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 1:50 pm: |
We stayed in Capt Don's this past April (one of the villas north of the dive shop - security men walked around all night and the days posed no risk for children that we could see. We did watch two children (siblings?) that were 6 or 7 enter the water at Baby Dock with water wings, snorkels and masks with no adult in view. We hadn't noticed but mom was already in the water with full scuba and she was photographing them as they swam around the dock to where she was in maybe 8 feet of water. It was calm, warm and clear ... not a worry in the world, just peaceful natural beauty - we truly believe your 13 year old will be safe and happy - and when he wants some action, pool-schmool - put a mask and snorkel on him and get him out front with the ever-present bait, feeding tarpon (including 6' Charlie), diving pelicans, nuclear hunting groups of sharptail eels, Spanish hogfish, goatfish and snappers, yo-yoing yellowhead jawfish, and more in less than 10 feet of water.
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By Susan B (BonaireTalker - Post #21) on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 7:45 pm: |
I am sooo very excited I can't hardly wait. Thank you all so very much for the feedback. It makes me feel better. Originally I am from california where you did not let your child out of your site for one second, have relaxed a bit here in Alaska, but when I travel I revert back to keeping close tabs on the kids.
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairecaribbean.com (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2269) on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 7:41 am: |
I have a 14 year old and we are at Capt. Don's often for Monday night rum punch party. She loves to wander about with her friends and chill there..it is a very safe and family oriented environment.
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