Day Trip to Venenzuela - Page 2

*Andrea J.* · 07-14-2009, 08:03 PM

if aruba had bonaire's reefs and spectacular diving
and
if bonaire had aruba's magnificent beaches

we'd have a real conundrum

loved bonaire
love aruba more
andrea

Chadd · 07-14-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrea J.

if aruba had bonaire's reefs and spectacular diving
and
if bonaire had aruba's magnificent beaches

we'd have a real conundrum

loved bonaire
love aruba more
andrea

We've been debating a side trip to Curacao or Bonaire for our fall trip. I'd really like to hit some of the hotter dive spots in the area.

Arubalisa · 07-14-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadd

We've been debating a side trip to Curacao or Bonaire for our fall trip. I'd really like to hit some of the hotter dive spots in the area.

Dove Curacao only once and though only a shore dive, imo, 100% than Aruba. Only snorkeled in Bonaire, but that was like being in a fish tank.

*Andrea J.* · 07-14-2009, 08:26 PM

i did shore and boat dives in bonaire and it was magnificent.
saw so much.
did a night dive and it was scary.
bonaire is the only place where i have gone deeper than 100'.

bonaire would be a good alternative destination,,,,,,,aruba #1 still in m y liking.

andrea

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arubalisa

Dove Curacao only once and though only a shore dive, imo, 100% than Aruba. Only snorkeled in Bonaire, but that was like being in a fish tank.

ElCattivo · 07-17-2009, 08:30 AM

You can go to Venezuela, but I don't recommend it for only a day. You will need at least two or three days. Then you can go to Henri Pittier National Park (about 4 hours by car) or to Paria. (1 hour by plane from Caracas)
Both is quite safe.
To stay in Caracas is really not a good idea in my opinion. Not interesting & not safe.

Here you can find some pics of my two trips to Venezuela.
2006: http://www.teresniak.de/index_venezuela_english.html
2008: http://www.teresniak.de/index_venezu...8_english.html

Edronenburg · 07-17-2009, 08:37 AM

I'm sure that both the places in Venezuela that you mentioned are safe; but, since there are warnings...and quotes from many of our Aruba.com about how unsafe Venezuela is...I, for one would just enjoy our Paradise in Aruba.

Not a sermon, just a thought.

Ed

abj · 07-17-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Arubalisa

Given a choice of Bonaire or Curacao for a day trip, I would choose Bonaire. Take a tour of the entire island and get a feel for what Aruba "used" to be like. I just wish Bonaire had nice beaches like Aruba.

is one day enough there? do they boat you there from aruba? do you have any info on tours there and how to get there from aruba?

thanks,
joe

Arubalisa · 07-17-2009, 09:24 AM

You have to fly from Aruba to Bonaire or Curacao. You can take an island tour of either island and see most of the highlights in one day. Bonaire I think would be easier to see in one day.

abj · 07-17-2009, 09:28 AM

ok thanks

TomFrederick · 07-21-2009, 10:38 AM

>>> "Bonaire or Curacao. You can take an island tour of either island"
---- Been to both off a cruise ship. Since I do not dive will keep staying at Aruba as I am a beach person.

07-17-2009, 08:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
ElCattivo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Age: 32 Posts: 14	You can go to Venezuela, but I don't recommend it for only a day. You will need at least two or three days. Then you can go to Henri Pittier National Park (about 4 hours by car) or to Paria. (1 hour by plane from Caracas) Both is quite safe. To stay in Caracas is really not a good idea in my opinion. Not interesting & not safe. Here you can find some pics of my two trips to Venezuela. 2006: http://www.teresniak.de/index_venezuela_english.html 2008: http://www.teresniak.de/index_venezu...8_english.html __________________ Hundreds of Pictures from Aruba, Curacao, Venezuela, Vietnam, Finland, Cyprus and more: http://www.teresniak.de/index_english.html

07-17-2009, 09:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,685 Images: 80	You have to fly from Aruba to Bonaire or Curacao. You can take an island tour of either island and see most of the highlights in one day. Bonaire I think would be easier to see in one day. __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba

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abj Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 126	ok thanks __________________ Dominica Reviews

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,440 Images: 45	if aruba had bonaire's reefs and spectacular diving and if bonaire had aruba's magnificent beaches we'd have a real conundrum loved bonaire love aruba more andrea

07-17-2009, 08:37 AM	#16 (permalink)
Edronenburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mariott Age: 77 Posts: 243	I'm sure that both the places in Venezuela that you mentioned are safe; but, since there are warnings...and quotes from many of our Aruba.com about how unsafe Venezuela is...I, for one would just enjoy our Paradise in Aruba. Not a sermon, just a thought. Ed

07-21-2009, 10:38 AM	#20 (permalink)
TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Aruba, cruises, Posts: 202	>>> "Bonaire or Curacao. You can take an island tour of either island" ---- Been to both off a cruise ship. Since I do not dive will keep staying at Aruba as I am a beach person.