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Cheap comfortable accomodations for 1 person in Bonaire?

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1/137 - 31 Jan 2008 21:18 GMT
Hi, Just wondering what people recommend for staying in Bonaire. I
want to be relatively close to water so that I can snorkel, perhaps
take an introductory lesson in scuba (I have never done it). Ideally
meals should be included, air-conditioned bedroom.
All-inclusive in otherwords.

1/137
1/137 - 31 Jan 2008 21:32 GMT
> Hi, Just wondering what people recommend for staying in Bonaire. I
> want to be relatively close to water so that I can snorkel, perhaps
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>
> 1/137

I found a list at:
http://www.infobonaire.com/one_stop_hotel_resort_quotes.php

Does anyone have a strong opinion good or bad that meets my criteria
above? :

Oceanfront Hotel & Apartments
Blachi Koko Apartments
Bonaire Oceanfront Apartments
Bonaire Sunshine Homes
Buddy Dive Resort
Captain Don's Habitat Dive Resort
Carib Inn
Caribbean Club Bonaire
Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations
Coco Palm Garden/Casa Oleander
Den Laman Condominiums
Divers Paradise Apartments
Eden Beach Resort
Golden Reef Inn
KonTiki Beach Club
Lagoen Hill
Lighthouse Beach #12
Ocean View Villas
Plaza Resort Bonaire
RE/MAX Paradise Homes
Roomer Hotel Restaurant
Sand Dollar Condominium Resort
Sonrisa Rooms & Apartments
Sun Rentals
Sunbelt Realty
Greg Mossman - 31 Jan 2008 23:44 GMT
> > Hi, Just wondering what people recommend for staying in Bonaire. I
> > want to be relatively close to water so that I can snorkel, perhaps
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> Does anyone have a strong opinion good or bad that meets my criteria
> above? :

While one of the larger resorts might have all-inclusive options,
Bonaire seems to cater more to the do-it-yourselfer who may cook some
or all meals in the prevalent condo accomodations that have kitchens,
or at least have a vehicle available to drive into town and eat at a
restaurant.  That said, quite a few places on your list have onsite
restaurant(s) serving three meals a day so you don't have to leave the
resort at all.

I've stayed at three on your list, Buddy, Capt. Don's, and Den Laman.
Den Laman (and next-door Sand Dollar) are condos with full kitchens.
Buddy and Capt. Dons both offer condo or hotel room options.  Each has
an on-site dive shop that could provide scuba instruction, inclusive
breakfast (optional at Den Laman), and onsite restaurant for a la
carte lunches and dinners.

> Oceanfront Hotel & Apartments
> Blachi Koko Apartments
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> Sun Rentals
> Sunbelt Realty
1/137 - 02 Feb 2008 19:14 GMT
>> > Hi, Just wondering what people recommend for staying in Bonaire. I
>> > want to be relatively close to water so that I can snorkel, perhaps
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> restaurant(s) serving three meals a day so you don't have to leave the
> resort at all.

I have to admit Bonaire has more and more appeal
in that it does not seem to be too touristy. I guess this explains the
few options with respect to all-inclusives. I think being able to have
full cooking facilities has it's appeal. I would like to have that
option. Another thing I have notices it the difficulty of getting
flight via tdtravelrewards. I looks like going via Curacao is necessary.

> I've stayed at three on your list, Buddy, Capt. Don's, and Den Laman.
> Den Laman (and next-door Sand Dollar) are condos with full kitchens.
> Buddy and Capt. Dons both offer condo or hotel room options.  Each has
> an on-site dive shop that could provide scuba instruction, inclusive
> breakfast (optional at Den Laman), and onsite restaurant for a la
> carte lunches and dinners.

Thanks Greg for the specific advice.

1/137

>> Oceanfront Hotel & Apartments
>> Blachi Koko Apartments
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>> Sun Rentals
>> Sunbelt Realty
Daniel Kessler - 04 Feb 2008 14:13 GMT
1/137 wrote: Another thing I have notices it the difficulty of getting

> flight via tdtravelrewards. I looks like going via Curacao is necessary.

that's because it is a big gamblin den...

I recall the time of my last visit to Bon Aire...the plane first stopped at Aruba
(anothing gambling den although Curaçao is more "industrial").
nb318@hotmail.com - 12 Mar 2008 17:42 GMT
> 1/137 wrote: Another thing I have notices it the difficulty of getting
> > flight via tdtravelrewards. I looks like going via Curacao is necessary.
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> I recall the time of my last visit to Bon Aire...the plane first stopped at Aruba
> (anothing gambling den although Curaçao is more "industrial").

Woah, that was a long trip Daniel....We have great air options now
days. CO has 3 flights on weekends, Delta and of course AA.

Ann Phelan
www.bonairecaribbean.com
 
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