By France Hudon (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 5:24 pm: |
Hi my name is France,
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By Debbie Babcock (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4581) on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 5:50 pm: |
Welcome to BT, France. Well, you got spunk for going without reservations, I'll say that. Personally, I would ensure that I had reservations prior to leaving. Unless you have been to the island and know exactly a few places you can afford and want to go to, well, you might end up paying more than you want just to have a place if you don't know where you are going.
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #641) on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 7:57 pm: |
Most other times, you may be able to get away with this-however, you're traveling the day after USA's Thanksgiving holiday--usually a very busy time on the island, and you might encounter no vacancies, or especially "high season" prices for whatever rooms might be leftover, and maybe even a shortage of rental vehicles. I agree with Debbie's suggestion; even if you don't make a reservation, you'd at least be aware of your options.
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By Linda Stoltzfus (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #967) on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 11:23 pm: |
France,
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairecaribbean.com (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2443) on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 8:52 am: |
To me it's exhausting finding a place once you arrive. I did that in Jamaica. It cost us a lot to drive around with a taxi finding a place and it took a few nights to find the right match. I do not recommend it.
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By Brian (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2298) on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 9:09 am: |
I would not want to risk it either. Maybe you could book the first few nights and then move on.
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By Bill Carrier (BonaireTalker - Post #72) on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 9:26 am: |
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By michael gaynor (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2311) on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 11:04 am: |
There are quite a few charming places, ie Great Escape, Lizard Inn, Coco Palm, etc. that may have last minute availability.A rental car res is a must at that time of year, however you may want to follow the suggestion and book at least the first one or two nights until you get the feel for the right place...
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By Jerry (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2305) on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 12:24 pm: |
France, take there advice. Ever sleep in the back of a car? Do some homework, pre-book.
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By eugene grimes (BonaireTalker - Post #45) on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 6:36 pm: |
Hi France,
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By Gail Thomas (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1613) on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 7:09 pm: |
eugene - is there a better spot on the island.....?
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By Jim Hix (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2173) on Saturday, October 28, 2006 - 9:23 am: |
You will need a place to say you are staying for the immigration form. I am not sure why exactly, but immigration takes a very dim view if you leave that question unanswered....
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By Kevin Wayne Williams (The Great Escape) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #212) on Saturday, October 28, 2006 - 11:28 am: |
It's not particularly unusual for people to come to the island without a room reserved. During high season, I probably deal with five or six walk-ins a week. Usually Europeans that did exactly what France is talking about. If I'm seeing six a week, you have to bet that Plaza is seeing 60. Not saying that I think it's a good idea, but he isn't the only one that has it.
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By France Hudon (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 4:12 pm: |
Thanks to everyone for you helpful answers.
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By Russ Coash (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #173) on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 10:27 pm: |
Unless you have a need for adventure - and an unsusual desire for how to fullfill it then why not just make a reservation.
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By Alan T. (BonaireTalker - Post #63) on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 - 7:36 pm: |
Someone should do it, just to see.
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By Kevin Wayne Williams (The Great Escape) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #223) on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 - 7:45 pm: |
Don't see why, Alan. As I said, it happens all the time. I had a Norwegian couple last week that was bumped off a flight to South Africa. They asked KLM "Well, what other countries can we go to today?" They got on the plane to Bonaire even though their luggage was going to go to South Africa instead. They asked the taxi driver to take them to a hotel, and here they were. They seemed to have a nice time.
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By Linda Stoltzfus (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #972) on Thursday, November 2, 2006 - 12:24 am: |
And as I stated above...we did it...loved it... and will do it again when we venture to a new destination ! ;)
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By Vince DePietro (Bellevue Condos # 9) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #503) on Thursday, November 2, 2006 - 7:06 am: |
I find it extremely interesting & valuable for planning sucessive trips to visit/tour different resorts & properties while on Bonaire. I strongly encourage others to do likewise. It is a pleasant activity to do while burning off excess nitrogen between dives.
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