Taking Carribean recommendations

[DrySuitDave]

Gang,

Ok, here's the deal; I travel all over the country staying in nice hotels, so I can't stand the idea of spending perfectly good money to stay in a hotel in some tropical paradise. I prefer something along the lines of an authentic clean large south pacific bure, or a clean private bungalow. I think Lighthouse Reef Resort has some of those, but do you have recommendations for exclusive, non-crowded, bungalow style accomodation dive resorts where the diving is full of little critters and lots of corals and invertebrates but I won't feel like I am in a hotel in the city?

Suggestions?

 

[herman]

I don't know of any grass huts but Bonaire is about a laid back as it gets and still has plenty of places to eat (eat/sleep/dive are my requirements). Tons of small critters and fishes, all of which are easily accessible from shore, no crowded boats to deal with.

 

[tvictory]

Gang,

Ok, here's the deal; I travel all over the country staying in nice hotels, so I can't stand the idea of spending perfectly good money to stay in a hotel in some tropical paradise. I prefer something along the lines of an authentic clean large south pacific bure, or a clean private bungalow. I think Lighthouse Reef Resort has some of those, but do you have recommendations for exclusive, non-crowded, bungalow style accomodation dive resorts where the diving is full of little critters and lots of corals and invertebrates but I won't feel like I am in a hotel in the city?

Suggestions?

Try Young Island Resort on St. Vincent.

 

[Damselfish]

Are you set on a "bungalow", or just don't want to feel like you're in a normal hotel? Some Caribbean destinations have their share of veal pens, but many also have plenty of other types of accommodations. Not always what you would call a bungalow, but places that are small and/or unique and nothing like staying in your typical city hotel.

Young island is a great option.

 

[Drewpy]

Spent a week at Coco View resort last year and was very pleased with it... it sounds like it might fit your description and wants?

 

[plsdiver4377]

We are staying at the Happy Holiday Homes on Bonaire at the end of the month. I'm told by my wife they are little 1 or 2 bedroom bungalows, ours is a one bedroom. I'll know more about how nice, private etc. once we get back.

 

[Jersey]

No air, no phone, no cable, real bungalows or small guest houses, I wouldn't describe them as anything remotely near "hotels". Accomodations run from eco-conscious, to fairly luxurious (check out Willards). 5 square miles of dormant volcano, 1 road. No beaches, no beach diving. Critters abound - large,small & in-between, corals as well, island is a marine preserve. Certainly would not be described as anything remotely near the word "city". You don't mention any other needs - dining choices, entertainment, other activities - if these are not important, Saba. If these are of equal importance, you may want to consider another choice.check this link for accomodations

 

[parrotheaddiver]

It is more like dive camp, but still has some ammenities for comfort if you choose, like air conditioning, plus you can dive your brains out best shore diving 24-7 right outside your room. Check out there website and msg board. They treat you like family, in a good way heh heh.
:sun_smile

 

[grumpygrouper]

Hi

Personally I like Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos. Been there four times.
About laid back as you can get and a 10 Minute boat ride to get wet.

Happy and Safe Diving

Ron

 

[Tim Ingersoll]

Hey Dave! It sounds to me like you were describing Anthony's Key Resort in Roatan. All the amenities of a hotel but definitely has the bungalow feel. Check it out at: http://www.anthonyskey.com/