By Amy Duke (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 6:13 pm: |
I'll be traveling with 3 other families to Bonaire later this month for work and I hear that there's a kid friendly beach a 10 minute walk from where we're staying. One of the moms will be taking care of 5 children (ages 3,4,4,4,5,6). We're wondering if there's a place to rent/buy a wagon to help her get around or if anyone has any other suggestions.
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By Edward & Nydia Thielman (BonaireTalker - Post #22) on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 8:37 am: |
Hi Amy,
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By Amy Duke (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 10:36 am: |
We're staying at the Tropicana Apartments on Kaya Proud. Our hosts recommend a beach called Bongos Beach. Have you been there? Any opinion on it? I'd love to hear any and all recommendations you have for interesting places for the children to visit.
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By Cecil (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6494) on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 12:26 pm: |
Welcome to BT, Amy. It's looks like a pretty short walk. From here
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By Antony Bond (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #334) on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 2:01 pm: |
Some of the rental companies to have child seats to rent for their hire cars.
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By Amy Duke (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 3:02 pm: |
You bring up a good point. Our group was recently in Nicaragua where it's totally cool to pile in as many bodies as possible into the back of a pick up to travel from place to place. What are the expectations on Bonaire? Will we need car seats for the kids? May adults at least ride in the bed of a pick up?
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By AaronG (BonaireTalker - Post #82) on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 3:33 pm: |
I've seen quite a few people riding in the beds of trucks, adults and kids. Not sure if there is some insurance regulations against that or not.
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By Antony Bond (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #335) on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 3:49 pm: |
It is actually illegal to ride on the back of a truck on Bonaire and I have seen tourists stopped by Police.
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By AaronG (BonaireTalker - Post #84) on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 4:37 pm: |
That's great to know. Thanks, Antony.
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By Edward & Nydia Thielman (BonaireTalker - Post #23) on Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 8:10 am: |
Although illegal, it's a popular way to get around - it's even how lots of people get to work!
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By Pietri Hausmann (BonaireTalker - Post #14) on Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 12:15 pm: |
riding in the back of a truck is not illegal if you apply for permission to the lt.governor's office and receive a permit . this is probably why you see many worker's being transfered to work in this way by their contractor.
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By Edward & Nydia Thielman (BonaireTalker - Post #24) on Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 1:43 pm: |
I had no idea you could apply for a permit for such a thing...interesting.
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By Amy Duke (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 4:44 pm: |
Thank you everyone for all of the insight. It's really nice to know that you all are willing to share the "inside scoop"
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By Beth (BonaireTalker - Post #55) on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 12:04 pm: |
I took my twins to Bongo's Beach, they were 16 months at the time. The problem I found was that the beach was littered with drink straws, cigarette butts etc. I guess it can be a popular place for the cruise ships. Your group is older, so they may not find the debris interesting.
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By carey moluchi (BonaireTalker - Post #40) on Monday, September 8, 2008 - 5:41 pm: |
I would pay the $5 and go to the Plaza beach, but i am not sure if it would be per person or whether there is a family rate. It is well groomed and there are all facilities right to hand as well as easy entry for swimming.
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