By Kathy Vermoch (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 1:08 am: |
Hi, the last time I was in Bonaire was prior to the new air travel regulations put in place after Sept 11, 2001. We always rent an apartment in Bonaire and in the past we would bring a cooler packed with frozen meat and other foods with us. We never had any problems doing this as long as the food was in the original packaging and the amount was obviously only for personal consumption. Does anyone know if it is still okay to bring food with you when traveling to Bonaire? Thanks, KathyV
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By Ann Phelan (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1536) on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 7:02 am: |
Hi Kathy,
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By George Blanchard (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 1:17 pm: |
We agree with Ann. We have been coming to Bonaire for 10 years and used to bring a lot from the States. Now we just pack a lb. of coffee to jump start the first morning. We have found shopping interesting and fun. Also, there are great fresh vegetables and fruit at the outdoor market downtown. Prices are surprisingly reasonable.
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By Julia Graves (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #502) on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 1:38 pm: |
The Antillean Wine company and very good they are too! We have already put in our order to Marjolein and Noel for our visit at the end of the month, Looking forward to having a go at the Bonnaire Champagne, (The spelling is correct, it comes from France), for our wedding anniversary.
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By Marabeth Owens (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #208) on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 1:56 pm: |
Guess I should put in an order then soon too - we are going to be there Christmas and New Years and know that finding Champagne on the island has been a challenge for us. How would we go about doing that - placing an order with Antillean Wine company that is?
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By Marabeth Owens (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #209) on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 1:59 pm: |
Oh and Kathy - We also used to bring things in from the US but stopped because of too much other gear and stuff to bring with us. I would check your airlines website to see if there are any restrictions.
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By J.J zambrano mazzei (BonaireTalker - Post #48) on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 5:37 pm: |
here you can find a lot of US products and from all over the world, but if you want to bring something ask first to your airline for advise.
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By jan van der List (BonaireTalker - Post #12) on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 2:54 pm: |
Bonaire depends on tourism. I hope we don't get too many no-budget tourists.
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By KathyV (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 3:16 pm: |
"Bonaire depends on tourism. I hope we don't get too many no-budget tourists."
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By Randy P (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #221) on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 3:52 pm: |
The heck with the groceries Jan, Bonaire depends on tourism, I hope they buy an effective police force. After reading of the brutal attack today, I'm really starting to wonder about continuing to rave about the island as a quiet, safe destination.
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By jan van der List (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 4:36 pm: |
Yes Randy you are right. I guess it is not a big deal bringing your own frozen chicken. Crime is the bigger issue. Specially these kind of very brutal robberies. Although we have been living on Bonaire for 12 years now, I know my wife would want us to leave Bonaire should we ever be victims of a terrible crime like the one that happened last night.
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By Susan Taft (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #399) on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 6:15 pm: |
Kathy ... seems as if no one really did answer your question directly. Everyone has given you a great list of places to get food and we have relied on these places over the last several years. But we also will add small non-perishables into our bags if we have room -- things like cereal, iced tea mix, lemonade mix, peanut butter and some spices. As far as a cooler you should check with your airline. Most are not a problem as long as you do not have dried ice. You should not have any trouble arriving in Bonaire with your cooler.
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By Randy P (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #222) on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 6:15 pm: |
And my sincere apologies to you Jan if I sounded like a pompous donkey's rear-end.
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By Richard Burdette (BonaireTalker - Post #65) on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 9:43 am: |
This isn't so much an answer for Kathy but a comment to everyone else who answers posts about bringing in food from home. We shouldn't forget that there are those people who have very specific dietary needs that may not be met when traveling out of the country. It's not always a matter of budget but sometimes a matter of necessity.
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By Linda Richter - NetTech (Moderator - Post #2020) on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 9:58 am: |
Because I travel with 2 children I always have some packaged food, drinks, and water in carry-on and checked bags. My kids (and myself :-)) need to eat on a regular basis which airlines don't seem to have a clue about. Three flights in one direction and no food is served at all, but the opposite direction you get food on every flight. It also takes care of late arrival snacks after the hotel restaurants are closed and that first day before you get to breakfast or shop.
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By Julia Graves (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #505) on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 10:14 am: |
Bob and I take his mum out regularly for a cup of coffee in various cafes and we always try to acquire extra sachets of everything from salt to sauce to sugar! I store them in a plastic container and bring them on our trips.
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By Greta Badstebner (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #599) on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 4:29 pm: |
Check www.tsa.gov for things they allow/disallow during air transit. If you have a question that's not answered by the website, you can give them a call and someone will gladly help you. I did this last summer and they were very helpful. Good luck!
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By David Johnson (BonaireTalker - Post #58) on Sunday, October 17, 2004 - 11:41 pm: |
I have taken a cooler with me every trip and have never had a problem. Things to avoid: dry ice (TSA prohibits this) and fruits/veggies (I have been asked by Bonaire customs). I recall an earlier post where a person tried to bring loads of meat and did have a problem on the US end.
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