Recommendation for Hotels in Belize with "jump in" pier and dive lockers

"Sy" <stuttgart6@lycos.com> wrote in message
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>
> Was very spoiled by my recent experience at the Divi in Bonaire
> regarding their dive operation with pier and lockers literally feet
> from where you jump in.
>
> Would appreciate any recommendations for a medium to large hotel (not
> one of those little "boutique" places) which has this type of set-up on
> or near Ambergris Caye, Belize.
>
> Thanks in advance,

Situation is quite different on Ambergris Caye, me thinks.

Most of the hotels there could be considered "boutique" places. The dive
shops store your gear and have it ready for you in the morning. No shore
diving.

Some of the hotels have a dive shop affiliated with them and immediately in
front. Some have a dive shop right out front though it may not be an
affiliate.

I can't compare it to Bonaire, because I haven't been there. I have been to
Belize so many times I've lost count. 3 times in past 12 months though, 6
in last two years, I think. 100's of days, all in all, over the past 9+
years. I can compare it to Roatan, Bequia, Cuba, Coz, Cook Islands and a
few places in SE Asia. I've had a couple of dives in St. Martin and the
Bahamas.

What is your definition of a medium hotel . . a large hotel?

"Sy" <stuttgart6@lycos.com> wrote in message
news:111220072142253983%stuttgart6@lycos.com...
>
> Was very spoiled by my recent experience at the Divi in Bonaire
> regarding their dive operation with pier and lockers literally feet
> from where you jump in.
>
> Would appreciate any recommendations for a medium to large hotel (not
> one of those little "boutique" places) which has this type of set-up on
> or near Ambergris Caye, Belize.
>
> Thanks in advance,

Situation is quite different on Ambergris Caye, me thinks.

Most of the hotels there could be considered "boutique" places. The dive
shops store your gear and have it ready for you in the morning. No shore
diving.

Some of the hotels have a dive shop affiliated with them and immediately in
front. Some have a dive shop right out front though it may not be an
affiliate.

I can't compare it to Bonaire, because I haven't been there. I have been to
Belize so many times I've lost count. 3 times in past 12 months though, 6
in last two years, I think. 100's of days, all in all, over the past 9+
years. I can compare it to Roatan, Bequia, Cuba, Coz, Cook Islands and a
few places in SE Asia. I've had a couple of dives in St. Martin and the
Bahamas.

What is your definition of a medium hotel . . a large hotel?

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Hi Greg,

Last time we "chatted" it was in the midst of a mutual ballbusting
harangue.

Let's be friends this time around. What do you think?


Sy










<297769be-0730-48d4-8631-9321ad88528e@s12g2000prg.googlegroups.com>,
Greg Mossman <mossman@qnet.com> wrote:

> On Dec 11, 6:42 pm, Sy <stuttga...@lycos.com> wrote:
> > Was very spoiled by my recent experience at the Divi in Bonaire
> > regarding their dive operation with pier and lockers literally feet
> > from where you jump in.
> >
> > Would appreciate any recommendations for a medium to large hotel (not
> > one of those little "boutique" places) which has this type of set-up on
> > or near Ambergris Caye, Belize.
>
> Bonaire is well-known for shore diving. All the dive resorts on
> Bonaire have some sort of operation with pier and lockers literally
> feet from where you jump in.
>
> Does Ambergris Caye even have shore diving? From what I remember,
> it's gonna be a long swim to the cut in the reef to get out to the
> dive sites. You might be able to find a dock where you can jump off
> and swim in the ocean, but it sure ain't gonna be good diving.
> Whether Ambergris Caye even has good diving is a matter of debate, but
> if it does, it's probably just boat diving.
>
> Of course I'll stand corrected if anyone corrects me.

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Hi Greg,

Last time we "chatted" it was in the midst of a mutual ballbusting
harangue.

Let's be friends this time around. What do you think?


Sy










<297769be-0730-48d4-8631-9321ad88528e@s12g2000prg.googlegroups.com>,
Greg Mossman <mossman@qnet.com> wrote:

> On Dec 11, 6:42 pm, Sy <stuttga...@lycos.com> wrote:
> > Was very spoiled by my recent experience at the Divi in Bonaire
> > regarding their dive operation with pier and lockers literally feet
> > from where you jump in.
> >
> > Would appreciate any recommendations for a medium to large hotel (not
> > one of those little "boutique" places) which has this type of set-up on
> > or near Ambergris Caye, Belize.
>
> Bonaire is well-known for shore diving. All the dive resorts on
> Bonaire have some sort of operation with pier and lockers literally
> feet from where you jump in.
>
> Does Ambergris Caye even have shore diving? From what I remember,
> it's gonna be a long swim to the cut in the reef to get out to the
> dive sites. You might be able to find a dock where you can jump off
> and swim in the ocean, but it sure ain't gonna be good diving.
> Whether Ambergris Caye even has good diving is a matter of debate, but
> if it does, it's probably just boat diving.
>
> Of course I'll stand corrected if anyone corrects me.

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Hi Greg,

Last time we "chatted" it was in the midst of a mutual ballbusting
harangue.

Let's be friends this time around. What do you think?


Sy










<297769be-0730-48d4-8631-9321ad88528e@s12g2000prg.googlegroups.com>,
Greg Mossman <mossman@qnet.com> wrote:

> On Dec 11, 6:42 pm, Sy <stuttga...@lycos.com> wrote:
> > Was very spoiled by my recent experience at the Divi in Bonaire
> > regarding their dive operation with pier and lockers literally feet
> > from where you jump in.
> >
> > Would appreciate any recommendations for a medium to large hotel (not
> > one of those little "boutique" places) which has this type of set-up on
> > or near Ambergris Caye, Belize.
>
> Bonaire is well-known for shore diving. All the dive resorts on
> Bonaire have some sort of operation with pier and lockers literally
> feet from where you jump in.
>
> Does Ambergris Caye even have shore diving? From what I remember,
> it's gonna be a long swim to the cut in the reef to get out to the
> dive sites. You might be able to find a dock where you can jump off
> and swim in the ocean, but it sure ain't gonna be good diving.
> Whether Ambergris Caye even has good diving is a matter of debate, but
> if it does, it's probably just boat diving.
>
> Of course I'll stand corrected if anyone corrects me.

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Hi Greg,

Last time we "chatted" it was in the midst of a mutual ballbusting
harangue.

Let's be friends this time around. What do you think?


Sy










<297769be-0730-48d4-8631-9321ad88528e@s12g2000prg.googlegroups.com>,
Greg Mossman <mossman@qnet.com> wrote:

> On Dec 11, 6:42 pm, Sy <stuttga...@lycos.com> wrote:
> > Was very spoiled by my recent experience at the Divi in Bonaire
> > regarding their dive operation with pier and lockers literally feet
> > from where you jump in.
> >
> > Would appreciate any recommendations for a medium to large hotel (not
> > one of those little "boutique" places) which has this type of set-up on
> > or near Ambergris Caye, Belize.
>
> Bonaire is well-known for shore diving. All the dive resorts on
> Bonaire have some sort of operation with pier and lockers literally
> feet from where you jump in.
>
> Does Ambergris Caye even have shore diving? From what I remember,
> it's gonna be a long swim to the cut in the reef to get out to the
> dive sites. You might be able to find a dock where you can jump off
> and swim in the ocean, but it sure ain't gonna be good diving.
> Whether Ambergris Caye even has good diving is a matter of debate, but
> if it does, it's probably just boat diving.
>
> Of course I'll stand corrected if anyone corrects me.

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Hi Greg,

Last time we "chatted" it was in the midst of a mutual ballbusting
harangue.

Let's be friends this time around. What do you think?


Sy










<297769be-0730-48d4-8631-9321ad88528e@s12g2000prg.googlegroups.com>,
Greg Mossman <mossman@qnet.com> wrote:

> On Dec 11, 6:42 pm, Sy <stuttga...@lycos.com> wrote:
> > Was very spoiled by my recent experience at the Divi in Bonaire
> > regarding their dive operation with pier and lockers literally feet
> > from where you jump in.
> >
> > Would appreciate any recommendations for a medium to large hotel (not
> > one of those little "boutique" places) which has this type of set-up on
> > or near Ambergris Caye, Belize.
>
> Bonaire is well-known for shore diving. All the dive resorts on
> Bonaire have some sort of operation with pier and lockers literally
> feet from where you jump in.
>
> Does Ambergris Caye even have shore diving? From what I remember,
> it's gonna be a long swim to the cut in the reef to get out to the
> dive sites. You might be able to find a dock where you can jump off
> and swim in the ocean, but it sure ain't gonna be good diving.
> Whether Ambergris Caye even has good diving is a matter of debate, but
> if it does, it's probably just boat diving.
>
> Of course I'll stand corrected if anyone corrects me.

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Hi Greg,

Last time we "chatted" it was in the midst of a mutual ballbusting
harangue.

Let's be friends this time around. What do you think?


Sy










<297769be-0730-48d4-8631-9321ad88528e@s12g2000prg.googlegroups.com>,
Greg Mossman <mossman@qnet.com> wrote:

> On Dec 11, 6:42 pm, Sy <stuttga...@lycos.com> wrote:
> > Was very spoiled by my recent experience at the Divi in Bonaire
> > regarding their dive operation with pier and lockers literally feet
> > from where you jump in.
> >
> > Would appreciate any recommendations for a medium to large hotel (not
> > one of those little "boutique" places) which has this type of set-up on
> > or near Ambergris Caye, Belize.
>
> Bonaire is well-known for shore diving. All the dive resorts on
> Bonaire have some sort of operation with pier and lockers literally
> feet from where you jump in.
>
> Does Ambergris Caye even have shore diving? From what I remember,
> it's gonna be a long swim to the cut in the reef to get out to the
> dive sites. You might be able to find a dock where you can jump off
> and swim in the ocean, but it sure ain't gonna be good diving.
> Whether Ambergris Caye even has good diving is a matter of debate, but
> if it does, it's probably just boat diving.
>
> Of course I'll stand corrected if anyone corrects me.

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I know that there are hotels with what I'm looking for in Cozumel but
I've been there several times.

Actually I don't need "shore diving" per se. Just a pier at the hotel
to jump into.

Any other places in the Caribbbean, Central American, South America
region I might consider?


Thab




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<297769be-0730-48d4-8631-9321ad88528e@s12g2000prg.googlegroups.com>,
Greg Mossman <mossman@qnet.com> wrote:

> On Dec 11, 6:42 pm, Sy <stuttga...@lycos.com> wrote:
> > Was very spoiled by my recent experience at the Divi in Bonaire
> > regarding their dive operation with pier and lockers literally feet
> > from where you jump in.
> >
> > Would appreciate any recommendations for a medium to large hotel (not
> > one of those little "boutique" places) which has this type of set-up on
> > or near Ambergris Caye, Belize.
>
> Bonaire is well-known for shore diving. All the dive resorts on
> Bonaire have some sort of operation with pier and lockers literally
> feet from where you jump in.
>
> Does Ambergris Caye even have shore diving? From what I remember,
> it's gonna be a long swim to the cut in the reef to get out to the
> dive sites. You might be able to find a dock where you can jump off
> and swim in the ocean, but it sure ain't gonna be good diving.
> Whether Ambergris Caye even has good diving is a matter of debate, but
> if it does, it's probably just boat diving.
>
> Of course I'll stand corrected if anyone corrects me.

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I know that there are hotels with what I'm looking for in Cozumel but
I've been there several times.

Actually I don't need "shore diving" per se. Just a pier at the hotel
to jump into.

Any other places in the Caribbbean, Central American, South America
region I might consider?


Thab




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<297769be-0730-48d4-8631-9321ad88528e@s12g2000prg.googlegroups.com>,
Greg Mossman <mossman@qnet.com> wrote:

> On Dec 11, 6:42 pm, Sy <stuttga...@lycos.com> wrote:
> > Was very spoiled by my recent experience at the Divi in Bonaire
> > regarding their dive operation with pier and lockers literally feet
> > from where you jump in.
> >
> > Would appreciate any recommendations for a medium to large hotel (not
> > one of those little "boutique" places) which has this type of set-up on
> > or near Ambergris Caye, Belize.
>
> Bonaire is well-known for shore diving. All the dive resorts on
> Bonaire have some sort of operation with pier and lockers literally
> feet from where you jump in.
>
> Does Ambergris Caye even have shore diving? From what I remember,
> it's gonna be a long swim to the cut in the reef to get out to the
> dive sites. You might be able to find a dock where you can jump off
> and swim in the ocean, but it sure ain't gonna be good diving.
> Whether Ambergris Caye even has good diving is a matter of debate, but
> if it does, it's probably just boat diving.
>
> Of course I'll stand corrected if anyone corrects me.