Spacious oceanfront and gardenview guestrooms and suites are gaily decorated in bright, tropical colors. The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort offers Divi Dive Bonaire- a PADI five star dive operation with custom dive boats, equipment, and an experienced dive crew. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Bonaire/diviflamingobeachresort/hotel/1416/34/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:26:18 EST Deluxe guestrooms are oceanfront, offering full oceanviews with private balconies. Every deluxe room includes two double beds, color television, air-conditioning, and in room safe. Superior Guestroom Superior rooms have identical interior layouts as standard and deluxe rooms, and offer pool views or partial ocean views. Standard Guestroom Standard rooms offer tropical garden views, and are located on the first floor of the two story hotel block, or in casual summer-camp style villas with private patios. Each standard room includes one or two double beds, color television, air conditioning, and in-room safe. Studio Room Studio units are located in a charming sky-blue gingerbread-style complex with a private pool, and offer guests two double beds with a queen sleeper sofa, fully equipped kitchen, and spacious screened porch. All studio units offer pool views. AMENITIES: - Two freshwater swimming pools - Two restaurants. - On site Hertz car rental - Casino open nightly with gaming tables, slot machines, and open-air lounge - Full service activities desk - Full service, PADI five star diving on site - Beauty Salon with spa services - Convenience store with selection of groceries - Gift shop with selection of resort wear and souvenirs - Fitness center with workout equipment - Internet access is available from an internet kiosk at the resort front desk. Divi for Families- The Divi Flamingo offers spacious studio units perfect for families. Children under the age of 15 may stay free when sharing a room with an adult. Divi Flamingo participates with the Bonaire Marine Education Center's Sea and Discover Programs. Children may join the "Reef Explorers" program- exciting mornings of supervised sea explorations with a marine biologist. Special needs- Divi Flamingo values special needs divers, and offers both wheelchair accessible custom dive boats and accommodations. ACTIVITIES: The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort operates Divi Dive Bonaire- a world class scuba diving facility located on the property. Divi Dive Bonaire runs daily boat dives to Bonaire's best reefs and provides superior dive training and certification. Shore diving and snorkeling is available from the resort beach. For guests taking a break from diving, the resort offers a casual casino with gaming tables and slot machines. A life-sized chess sets gaily decorates the Flamingo gardens, and the sun pier is a popular retreat for resort guests. A full service activities desk is available to assist guests in arranging Bonaire island tours, kayaking expeditions, windsurfing, and more. Noted by dive enthusiasts around the world as a spectacular dive destination, scuba diving and snorkeling are the central activity for most visitors to Bonaire. Bonaire is a leader in Caribbean marine conservation, and the water's off of the island's surrounding coast have been declared a marine park. Dive conditions around Bonaire are ideal- with moderate temperatures and high visibility. Most reefs remain pristine and untouched, and Bonaire's location in the arid southern Caribbean keeps the water free of silt. Visitors to Bonaire will also find that the island's steady tradewinds have created an avid windsurfing community in Bonaire. The 2002 Freestyle Finals were held in Bonaire, making Bonaire's Lac Bay on the eastern shore a popular spot for active travelers. Sea kayaking and sailing is also common for exploring Bonaire's hidden bays and rugged coastline. DINING/RESTARUANTS: The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort offers guests two open-air beachfront restaurants with a variety of dining options. The Chibi Chibi Restaurant and bar- a colorful, romantic gathering spot-is open for lunch and dinner daily, and serves both traditional continental cuisine as well as fresh local seafood. Guests dining at the Chibi Chibi are entertained by a multitude of tropical fish in the surf just below the restaurant. The Calabas Restaurant serves a casual beach-side buffet breakfast daily, offering both a light continental breakfast as well as a full American breakfast. Guests who wish to dine outside of the resort can venture into the quaint town of Kralendijk just a short walk from the resort. Type: Hotel Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Bonaire/diviflamingobeachresort/hotel/1416/34/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:26:18 EST