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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Joan Burns on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - 3:21 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I am going to Bonaire for the first time in February and am wondering how cool it gets. What should I pack in the way of a sweatshirt/pants? I'm from Iowa so keep in mind how the Floridians were amazed at our attire at the Orange Bowl. thanks, Joan

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By bob neer on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - 3:47 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

the temp stays over 70 degrees (F) and the attire is very informal...khaki shorts and short sleeve seersucker shirts are nice...maybe throw in a long sleeve chambry shirt to wear open for a little extra in the evening...

i used to say no socks or underwear required...but your swim suits will get nasty and i guess you have to wear something else underneath :)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ginny Stokes on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - 3:48 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hi Joan - were you overdressed or otherwise at the Orange Bowl? ...LOL

I'm heading to Bonaire from Colorado on 2/14 for the 4th time; I take along one long-sleeved denim or chambray shirt, and a lightweight summer shawl in case it's chilly in a restaurant in the evening. Otherwise I just have the usual assortment of t-shirts, shorts, swimsuits, etc. The climate there is fabulous - you will love it!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Randy P on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - 6:50 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

And like every seasoned traveller says, pack half the clothes and twice the money. lol

The dress code on the island is SUPER laid back and diver friendly. No swim suits in town and bring something nice for evening wear ( I brought along a pair or two of long slacks and a couple short sleeved light color shirts) but the rest of the waking hours were either shorts and a T or a .5mm fullsuit. I live in Chicago so the warm climate is marvelous.

Will you have a layover in Chicago? Then maybe bring along a jacket if you plan on venturing out in the frozen tundra. But otherwise you should be just fine. You're gonna love the place.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By scott and sharon barlass on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - 7:04 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Joan,
Your question reminds me of advise we gave to a friend who visited us on Bonaire several years ago. We told him Bonaire was so laid back that all he needed was a shirt, shorts, and a swimsuit.

Guess what? That's ALL he brought! We gave him a shirt while he was with us for his birthday and his response was.."thanks, I REALLY needed that"!

I think the advise the others have given you is better than what we told our friend Brad.

Hope you enjoy your winter break!

Scott

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By mary pequinot on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - 8:27 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Make sure you bring light long pants to wear in the evenings, if you are mosquito sensitive. And bring some repellent! The no see-ums are very active with people they love-like me!

I never pack a dress, don't wear makeup, don't blow dry my hair. Even the nicest restaurants are casual in dress.

I envy you, as it is 10 degrees here in Michigan! I'm already sick of winter, and we've got a long way to go.

Have a wonderful time-you will!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Joan Burns on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - 9:00 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Thanks for all the advice!! I appreciate it.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By J Rushman on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - 11:24 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

The only place not super laid back is the Catholic Church in town. If you're planning on attending, you'll need something other than shorts and bathing suit. Would someone else like to comments on what's expected?

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By michael gaynor on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 7:47 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

John is correct re church...long pants for men and dresses for women with covered arms. Otherwise, clothtes should be very casual. The only place I wear shoes is in town or at the governmnent offices for transacting business. Also, in town, bare chests for men are not appropriate and t shirts at least for ladies is the norm. Used to be the Casino at Plaza was a bit snooty re long pants and shoes..not at the Divi however...I dont know if that has changed.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Glen Reem on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 9:51 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Michael,

Shoes vice sandals or bare feet??

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Flook on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 2:40 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Bring lots of T shirt and shorts. Unless you plan to do some laundry while in Bonaire.

We usually bring a sweat shirt or decent wind breaker. After several days of diving your body temp drops and at night you find a light jacket handy.

Since I do not pack long pants, socks, long sleave shirts, etc. I have avoided the Catholic church. However, the last time down, I told a local Catholic lady, whom I have gotten to know a little, that we avoided Mass becuase of this, and she said not to worry, just sit in the back. However, my planned attire would be a collared shirt, decent dress shorts, and top siders. (If this is bad info please advise)

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By mary pequinot on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 11:22 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Joan, FYI-there's a very reasonable laundry service on the island, who will do your clothes within a day or so. We've used them, because we stay longer than a week, and it saves on packing.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ann Phelan on Thursday, January 16, 2003 - 7:53 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

I used Caribbean Laundry Service for the first time this winter. It was 25,00 for two loads to wash and dry. I did it myself because I didn't want to mark up my clothes, some things I like to line dry and also heard they lose stuff...

30 min. to wash, 45 min. to dry so I shopped in between..

Annie

 


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