Bonaire and St Kitts

can anyone recommend things to do on these islands when on a cruise/
any recommendations for a taxi service for the day/

On 20 Oct 2006 19:37:32 -0700, Susette wrote:

can anyone recommend things to do on these islands when on a cruise/
any recommendations for a taxi service for the day/

You can read what I did on Bonaire he

http://donwiss.com/travel/carib2005.htm#Bonaire

Bonaire is small and flat enough that you can bicycle. There are many
places that rent them. People visiting Bonaire tend to snorkel or dive (or
windsurf). There really isn't all that much else to do.

What I did on St. Kitts was just before I started writing trip reports. But
by following my pictures here you can see what I did:

http://donwiss.com/pictures/St-Kitts-2000/

Especially on St. Kitts you will be met by a swarm of taxi drivers hanging
out in the Circus. Since I was there they turned the sugar cane train into
a tourist train. So that is something you should investigate. And of course
Brimstone on St. Kitts is the premier tourist attraction.

Don www.donwiss.com/pictures/carib (e-mail link at page bottoms).

Susette wrote:
can anyone recommend things to do on these islands when on a cruise/
any recommendations for a taxi service for the day/



great snorkeling and scuba on Bonaire. the largest flamingo
sanctuary in the Caribbean I think. A donkey sanctuary. Not
much else I think

On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 00:38:42 -0400, cramer wrote:

Susette wrote:
can anyone recommend things to do on these islands when on a cruise/
any recommendations for a taxi service for the day/

great snorkeling and scuba on Bonaire. the largest flamingo
sanctuary in the Caribbean I think.

The problem with the flamingo sanctuary is it is in the middle of the salt
ponds and you aren't allowed to get near it. If you bring a telescope there
is the Willemstoren lighthouse you can use it from.

Don www.donwiss.com/pictures/carib (e-mail link at page bottoms).

Saint Kitts' has a sister island called Nevis that many cruise
passengers from St. Kitts' port visit for the day. It is a nice
change of pace from the "normal" hectic ports of call....no people
trying to sell you anything, no Burger Kings, etc. Just the Caribbean
the way it USED to be before American Commercialism See my website at
www.nevis1.com and see if it interests you.



On 20 Oct 2006 19:37:32 -0700, "Susette"
wrote:

can anyone recommend things to do on these islands when on a cruise/
any recommendations for a taxi service for the day/

Bonaire

Rent a car or truck from Budget (email me for details) and drive all
over. My suggested route is heading south along the coastal road to see
Cargil, the oldest privately owned US company mining salt for cooking,
water softener and commercial uses. Observe the salt pans with pretty
pink water..head south and see the majestic coastline. Snorkel at one
of our MANY shore sites. Stop at the slave huts for a great photo op.
Have drinks at Sorobon, our windsurf area. There are two places to eat
and drink side by side. Take a lesson at one of the world's best
beginner spots. There are two first class shops.

Head to town and drive north towards Rincon the oldest town. On the way
out stop at Onima to see the Indian drawings and the wild East coast.
Go land sailing, fast and fun. There is a new track before Onima. Head
into Rincon and have drinks or local food at Rose Inn.

Need more ideas? Email me at

This is a nature island..not much shopping but great sites..

"Not much else" You never saw the real Bonaire....

Caving, diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, mountain biking, spelunking,
dining, parasailing, water taxi to Klein Bonaire to see turtles, hiking
up Branderis or at Dos Pos, beachcombing at Baby Beach...sigh..(head
shaking)..oh yes, we have donkeys and flamingos too.

Ann
www.bonairecaribbean.com

cramer wrote:
Susette wrote:
can anyone recommend things to do on these islands when on a cruise/
any recommendations for a taxi service for the day/



great snorkeling and scuba on Bonaire. the largest flamingo
sanctuary in the Caribbean I think. A donkey sanctuary. Not
much else I think

There is no problem seeing the flamingos. They are up close and
personal at Gotomeer north near BOPEC. I have many photos w/o a
telescopic lens.The ones at Peklemeer near the southern point are
indeed far inland. Near Sorobon there are more.

Don Wiss wrote:
On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 00:38:42 -0400, cramer wrote:

Susette wrote:
can anyone recommend things to do on these islands when on a cruise/
any recommendations for a taxi service for the day/

great snorkeling and scuba on Bonaire. the largest flamingo
sanctuary in the Caribbean I think.

The problem with the flamingo sanctuary is it is in the middle of the salt
ponds and you aren't allowed to get near it. If you bring a telescope there
is the Willemstoren lighthouse you can use it from.

Don www.donwiss.com/pictures/carib (e-mail link at page bottoms).

Oops..an kayaking in the many mangroves..did I forget learn to kite
sail?


wrote:
"Not much else" You never saw the real Bonaire....

Caving, diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, mountain biking, spelunking,
dining, parasailing, water taxi to Klein Bonaire to see turtles, hiking
up Branderis or at Dos Pos, beachcombing at Baby Beach...sigh..(head
shaking)..oh yes, we have donkeys and flamingos too.

Ann
www.bonairecaribbean.com

cramer wrote:
Susette wrote:
can anyone recommend things to do on these islands when on a cruise/
any recommendations for a taxi service for the day/



great snorkeling and scuba on Bonaire. the largest flamingo
sanctuary in the Caribbean I think. A donkey sanctuary. Not
much else I think