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

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I guess what I "don't" mean is the type of hotel with under 15 rooms ,
mainly for honeymooners or such.

Would like a bigger place with those diving amenities I mentioned which
are piers to dive off of and nearby lockers to store my gear. Frankly
I don't care about whether they have "scuba dudes" to wash and store my
gear. I feel safer doing that myself.

B..t.w., any other destinations (besides Bonaire or Curacao) like Turks
& Caicos would be of interest to me also. I'd like to be no more tha.
6 hours flight time from Newark Airport.

How's Portobelo, Panama, or Margarita Island, Venezuela.

Any feedback will be appreciated.

Sy



In article <1cN7j.1901$ox1.804@pd7urf3no>, chilly <slarson@shaw.canada>
wrote:

> "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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I guess what I "don't" mean is the type of hotel with under 15 rooms ,
mainly for honeymooners or such.

Would like a bigger place with those diving amenities I mentioned which
are piers to dive off of and nearby lockers to store my gear. Frankly
I don't care about whether they have "scuba dudes" to wash and store my
gear. I feel safer doing that myself.

B..t.w., any other destinations (besides Bonaire or Curacao) like Turks
& Caicos would be of interest to me also. I'd like to be no more tha.
6 hours flight time from Newark Airport.

How's Portobelo, Panama, or Margarita Island, Venezuela.

Any feedback will be appreciated.

Sy



In article <1cN7j.1901$ox1.804@pd7urf3no>, chilly <slarson@shaw.canada>
wrote:

> "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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the "To," "Cc," and "Newsgroups" headers for details. ]]


I guess what I "don't" mean is the type of hotel with under 15 rooms ,
mainly for honeymooners or such.

Would like a bigger place with those diving amenities I mentioned which
are piers to dive off of and nearby lockers to store my gear. Frankly
I don't care about whether they have "scuba dudes" to wash and store my
gear. I feel safer doing that myself.

B..t.w., any other destinations (besides Bonaire or Curacao) like Turks
& Caicos would be of interest to me also. I'd like to be no more tha.
6 hours flight time from Newark Airport.

How's Portobelo, Panama, or Margarita Island, Venezuela.

Any feedback will be appreciated.

Sy



In article <1cN7j.1901$ox1.804@pd7urf3no>, chilly <slarson@shaw.canada>
wrote:

> "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?
>
>

[[ This message was both posted and mailed: see
the "To," "Cc," and "Newsgroups" headers for details. ]]


I guess what I "don't" mean is the type of hotel with under 15 rooms ,
mainly for honeymooners or such.

Would like a bigger place with those diving amenities I mentioned which
are piers to dive off of and nearby lockers to store my gear. Frankly
I don't care about whether they have "scuba dudes" to wash and store my
gear. I feel safer doing that myself.

B..t.w., any other destinations (besides Bonaire or Curacao) like Turks
& Caicos would be of interest to me also. I'd like to be no more tha.
6 hours flight time from Newark Airport.

How's Portobelo, Panama, or Margarita Island, Venezuela.

Any feedback will be appreciated.

Sy



In article <1cN7j.1901$ox1.804@pd7urf3no>, chilly <slarson@shaw.canada>
wrote:

> "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?
>
>

[[ This message was both posted and mailed: see
the "To," "Cc," and "Newsgroups" headers for details. ]]


I guess what I "don't" mean is the type of hotel with under 15 rooms ,
mainly for honeymooners or such.

Would like a bigger place with those diving amenities I mentioned which
are piers to dive off of and nearby lockers to store my gear. Frankly
I don't care about whether they have "scuba dudes" to wash and store my
gear. I feel safer doing that myself.

B..t.w., any other destinations (besides Bonaire or Curacao) like Turks
& Caicos would be of interest to me also. I'd like to be no more tha.
6 hours flight time from Newark Airport.

How's Portobelo, Panama, or Margarita Island, Venezuela.

Any feedback will be appreciated.

Sy



In article <1cN7j.1901$ox1.804@pd7urf3no>, chilly <slarson@shaw.canada>
wrote:

> "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?
>
>

>
> 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,
>
> Sy

On Cay Caulker its still a short boat ride to the reef but they picked
us up and dropped us at the dock. They arranged it from the hotel.
Shallow but very live reef which was what we wanted. We had good viz.

http://www.barefootbeachbelize.com/ American repats. Nice folks.
They seem more into fishing but had no trouble making all our
arrangements.

Reee

>
> 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,
>
> Sy

On Cay Caulker its still a short boat ride to the reef but they picked
us up and dropped us at the dock. They arranged it from the hotel.
Shallow but very live reef which was what we wanted. We had good viz.

http://www.barefootbeachbelize.com/ American repats. Nice folks.
They seem more into fishing but had no trouble making all our
arrangements.

Reee

>
> 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,
>
> Sy

On Cay Caulker its still a short boat ride to the reef but they picked
us up and dropped us at the dock. They arranged it from the hotel.
Shallow but very live reef which was what we wanted. We had good viz.

http://www.barefootbeachbelize.com/ American repats. Nice folks.
They seem more into fishing but had no trouble making all our
arrangements.

Reee

>
> 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,
>
> Sy

On Cay Caulker its still a short boat ride to the reef but they picked
us up and dropped us at the dock. They arranged it from the hotel.
Shallow but very live reef which was what we wanted. We had good viz.

http://www.barefootbeachbelize.com/ American repats. Nice folks.
They seem more into fishing but had no trouble making all our
arrangements.

Reee

>
> 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,
>
> Sy

On Cay Caulker its still a short boat ride to the reef but they picked
us up and dropped us at the dock. They arranged it from the hotel.
Shallow but very live reef which was what we wanted. We had good viz.

http://www.barefootbeachbelize.com/ American repats. Nice folks.
They seem more into fishing but had no trouble making all our
arrangements.

Reee