By Jack Rosen (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 9:18 am: |
Hi,
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By Kelly Jo Lott (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1110) on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 9:25 am: |
Caren Eckrich's Sea and Discover program is highly recommended, for the older child. Also, a snorkel tour with Renee on the Woodwind is nice.
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By Belinda Z (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #142) on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 10:43 am: |
Kelly,
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By Kelly Jo Lott (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1112) on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 11:28 am: |
Oh that's right, I had forgotten.... thanks Belinda!
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By Belinda Z (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #143) on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 12:06 pm: |
No problem Kelly!!
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By Jack Rosen (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 2:06 pm: |
Do you have anymore info about Caren Eckrich's Sea and Discover program. It sounds just like what my daughter ( 5 years old) would love.
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By Kelly Jo Lott (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1114) on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 2:10 pm: |
I think her website is www.seandiscover.com.
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By Jack Rosen (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 2:36 pm: |
Boy sea and discover looked perfect for her until I read this.
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By Brian (bcj.) (BonaireTalker - Post #62) on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 2:49 pm: |
You could use the Jedi mind trick on them...
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By Linda Richter - NetTech (Moderator - Post #1796) on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 4:03 pm: |
They also have an Iguana Forest at the Donkey Santuary. Small walled in area with big iguanas.
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By Kelly Jo Lott (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1117) on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 4:12 pm: |
Linda, this is why we love you. You are always such a wealth of information, I'm going to nickname you "Julie, Our Cruise Director". Now, I know I'm dating myself by saying that... but I always wanted to be her when I grew up. LOL
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By Linda Richter - NetTech (Moderator - Post #1797) on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 4:46 pm: |
You're in good company. I know exactly who Julie is :-)
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By Gregg Babcock (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 7:58 am: |
Jack, Caren is great. I would definitely email her at Sea & Discover - she may very well be able to accommodate your 5 year old.
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By Jack Rosen (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #8) on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 8:11 am: |
I emailed her yesterday afternoon but she has not gotten back to me yet. I am sure that she is not on her computer all day long like I am!
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By Glen Reem (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1744) on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 1:44 pm: |
Several of the hotels, etc., including Sand Dollar and Habitat, have special programs for kids. Worth checking them out online. May be the right age range; at least, may provide variations on the theme during your stay.
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By Jack R (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 5:58 pm: |
I emailed Caren on the 17th but have not heard back. I saw the phone on the website. Does anyone know her or when the best time to call may be?
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #222) on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 6:16 pm: |
You put 011 in front.
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By Jack R (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #10) on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 6:33 pm: |
thanks, she is off the island until June 2.
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By michael gaynor (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1748) on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 4:13 pm: |
Caren is the best however if she is not available I hear lots of positive stuff about Aqua Kid at Plaze Resort.
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By Dean Botsford (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #311) on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 9:19 pm: |
I wrote to Caren a bit ago to inquire if she would be on island the first two weeks of August. She said she will. Her program is great.
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By Jack R (BonaireTalker - Post #11) on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 10:14 pm: |
I heard back from Caren today. She will take my daughter and see how it goes. I thought that was fair.
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By Dean Botsford (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #312) on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 10:40 pm: |
We have stayed at Buddy's the last three or four times in Bonaire. Very nice. Prior to that we stayed at Sand Dollar 3 times. Also very nice. Our daughter just turned 11 on the 19th and has been snorkleing in Bonaire since she was 4. She has had nothing but great experiences, first with Valeria (when we were at SD) and now with Caren.
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By Kay Powers (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #796) on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 11:25 pm: |
Jack,
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By Elizabeth Bennett (BonaireTalker - Post #34) on Monday, May 24, 2004 - 4:52 pm: |
Can the nanny drive? Last summer, our kids loved driving around exploring the island. We scouted out flamingoes and trupials. Washington Park would be a great family excursion---don't think we would send our babysitter in there without us. We brought coolers full of water and picnic food. We stopped at the blow hole and "beached" ourselves at Wayaka II. The twins who were three enjoyed seeing the fish swim around their legs while our six- and eight-year-olds snorkeled around and saw plenty. Our kids really loved donkey beach. Build a little, swim a little, look at the fishies a little, wave at passing aircraft. It was such a great success with them, we are going back at the end of the summer.
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By Jack R (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Monday, May 24, 2004 - 7:10 pm: |
Yes, my nanny can drive. My 'nanny' is actually my sister who is 40 and has a great rapport with my 5 year old daughter. She will have to establish rapport with my 15 month old son. She lives in Colorado and we are in South Florida. She has only seen my son a couple of times.
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By Bob Smits (BonaireTalker - Post #57) on Thursday, May 27, 2004 - 12:12 pm: |
We just returned from Bonaire.
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