Diving off of Bermuda ?

On Aug 25, 9:52 am, Rosalie B. <gmbeas...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> hierophantf...@hotmail.com wrote:
> >On Aug 22, 9:56 am, -hh <recscuba_goo...@huntzinger.com> wrote:
>
> >> For point of reference, the summer rates at Pirate's Point on Little
> >> Cayman is $1650/pp-week, plus tips but including diving, food, room
> >> and (most) drinks. Just add airfare, which is probably not going to
> >> be that much worse than Bermuda. If that's a bit too much, or if 2
> >> dives/day with gourmet food isn't quite your style, there's McCoy's
> >> Lodge, which is around $600 cheaper per week. When your choice is
> >> Little Cayman vs. Bermuda, which do you think more folks would prefer?
> >> -hh
>
> >I see that two people who have actually been to Bermuda have answered
> >so far : Rosalie B and nb318. I can't find prices on M.Y. Bermuda IV
> >on line so I guess I'll have to phone them.
>
> That would be a good idea.
>
> I visited Bermuda three times - once in 1963 when my husband's ship
> was there and I was pregnant with my second child. The second time was
> for Thanksgiving in 1995. Just for variety, we came the third time
> (November 2004) on a cruise ship.
>
> Cost comparison:
>
> The first time we went we stayed in a hotel in St. George that no
> longer exists. I don't remember what it cost. The hotel we stayed in
> was one of the least expensive I could find, and was near the airport
> to reduce taxi fares.
>
> The second time, we flew in on the Tuesday November 21, 1995 (before
> Thanksgiving). We stayed in the Hamilton Princess. Because I had
> waited so late to get tickets, we had to fly in on Tuesday and back
> out on Saturday as there were no tickets for Sunday or Monday. Bermuda
> at 2004 prices (NOT what we paid in 1995) for this 4 days would cost
> us $1450.00 *each* (a total of $2900) including transportation
> (airfare, taxi to and from the airport and 3 day bus tickets), hotel
> with breakfast and dinner, and admissions to the Aquarium, the
> Dockyard, and various places in St. George. That's because most of the
> things we did were low cost or free. (It doesn't of course include
> the cost of gifts I bought for my children or souvenirs or film and
> processing.)
>
> In 2004, the cost of the visit, including the cruise ship fare,
> admissions and transportation [we purchased two 3-day bus passes ($28
> @) which are also good on the ferries. At the same time, we got a
> Bermuda Heritage Pass at $25 @] and food (two lunches and one dinner)
> was $1,958.89 for the two of us (less than $1000 each) - again
> excluding gifts (photos now mostly digital so very little film cost)

I have been to BDA about 20 times since 90. It is by far one of the
priciest islands I have encountered but that is because I insist on
staying at The Reefs on most occassions. Last June I stayed at Aunt
Nea's Guest House but the cost of dining was very pricey and sadly
believe it or not we did not have a decent meal.

This island is great for snorkeling, walking, biking, watersports,
exploring and romance...it has a hefty price tag if you choose one of
the lovely hotels but the guest houses are well priced...Pretty Penny,
Little Pomander, Greenbanks to name a few.

Annie

On Aug 25, 9:52 am, Rosalie B. <gmbeas...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> hierophantf...@hotmail.com wrote:
> >On Aug 22, 9:56 am, -hh <recscuba_goo...@huntzinger.com> wrote:
>
> >> For point of reference, the summer rates at Pirate's Point on Little
> >> Cayman is $1650/pp-week, plus tips but including diving, food, room
> >> and (most) drinks. Just add airfare, which is probably not going to
> >> be that much worse than Bermuda. If that's a bit too much, or if 2
> >> dives/day with gourmet food isn't quite your style, there's McCoy's
> >> Lodge, which is around $600 cheaper per week. When your choice is
> >> Little Cayman vs. Bermuda, which do you think more folks would prefer?
> >> -hh
>
> >I see that two people who have actually been to Bermuda have answered
> >so far : Rosalie B and nb318. I can't find prices on M.Y. Bermuda IV
> >on line so I guess I'll have to phone them.
>
> That would be a good idea.
>
> I visited Bermuda three times - once in 1963 when my husband's ship
> was there and I was pregnant with my second child. The second time was
> for Thanksgiving in 1995. Just for variety, we came the third time
> (November 2004) on a cruise ship.
>
> Cost comparison:
>
> The first time we went we stayed in a hotel in St. George that no
> longer exists. I don't remember what it cost. The hotel we stayed in
> was one of the least expensive I could find, and was near the airport
> to reduce taxi fares.
>
> The second time, we flew in on the Tuesday November 21, 1995 (before
> Thanksgiving). We stayed in the Hamilton Princess. Because I had
> waited so late to get tickets, we had to fly in on Tuesday and back
> out on Saturday as there were no tickets for Sunday or Monday. Bermuda
> at 2004 prices (NOT what we paid in 1995) for this 4 days would cost
> us $1450.00 *each* (a total of $2900) including transportation
> (airfare, taxi to and from the airport and 3 day bus tickets), hotel
> with breakfast and dinner, and admissions to the Aquarium, the
> Dockyard, and various places in St. George. That's because most of the
> things we did were low cost or free. (It doesn't of course include
> the cost of gifts I bought for my children or souvenirs or film and
> processing.)
>
> In 2004, the cost of the visit, including the cruise ship fare,
> admissions and transportation [we purchased two 3-day bus passes ($28
> @) which are also good on the ferries. At the same time, we got a
> Bermuda Heritage Pass at $25 @] and food (two lunches and one dinner)
> was $1,958.89 for the two of us (less than $1000 each) - again
> excluding gifts (photos now mostly digital so very little film cost)

I have been to BDA about 20 times since 90. It is by far one of the
priciest islands I have encountered but that is because I insist on
staying at The Reefs on most occassions. Last June I stayed at Aunt
Nea's Guest House but the cost of dining was very pricey and sadly
believe it or not we did not have a decent meal.

This island is great for snorkeling, walking, biking, watersports,
exploring and romance...it has a hefty price tag if you choose one of
the lovely hotels but the guest houses are well priced...Pretty Penny,
Little Pomander, Greenbanks to name a few.

Annie

On Aug 25, 9:52 am, Rosalie B. <gmbeas...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> hierophantf...@hotmail.com wrote:
> >On Aug 22, 9:56 am, -hh <recscuba_goo...@huntzinger.com> wrote:
>
> >> For point of reference, the summer rates at Pirate's Point on Little
> >> Cayman is $1650/pp-week, plus tips but including diving, food, room
> >> and (most) drinks. Just add airfare, which is probably not going to
> >> be that much worse than Bermuda. If that's a bit too much, or if 2
> >> dives/day with gourmet food isn't quite your style, there's McCoy's
> >> Lodge, which is around $600 cheaper per week. When your choice is
> >> Little Cayman vs. Bermuda, which do you think more folks would prefer?
> >> -hh
>
> >I see that two people who have actually been to Bermuda have answered
> >so far : Rosalie B and nb318. I can't find prices on M.Y. Bermuda IV
> >on line so I guess I'll have to phone them.
>
> That would be a good idea.
>
> I visited Bermuda three times - once in 1963 when my husband's ship
> was there and I was pregnant with my second child. The second time was
> for Thanksgiving in 1995. Just for variety, we came the third time
> (November 2004) on a cruise ship.
>
> Cost comparison:
>
> The first time we went we stayed in a hotel in St. George that no
> longer exists. I don't remember what it cost. The hotel we stayed in
> was one of the least expensive I could find, and was near the airport
> to reduce taxi fares.
>
> The second time, we flew in on the Tuesday November 21, 1995 (before
> Thanksgiving). We stayed in the Hamilton Princess. Because I had
> waited so late to get tickets, we had to fly in on Tuesday and back
> out on Saturday as there were no tickets for Sunday or Monday. Bermuda
> at 2004 prices (NOT what we paid in 1995) for this 4 days would cost
> us $1450.00 *each* (a total of $2900) including transportation
> (airfare, taxi to and from the airport and 3 day bus tickets), hotel
> with breakfast and dinner, and admissions to the Aquarium, the
> Dockyard, and various places in St. George. That's because most of the
> things we did were low cost or free. (It doesn't of course include
> the cost of gifts I bought for my children or souvenirs or film and
> processing.)
>
> In 2004, the cost of the visit, including the cruise ship fare,
> admissions and transportation [we purchased two 3-day bus passes ($28
> @) which are also good on the ferries. At the same time, we got a
> Bermuda Heritage Pass at $25 @] and food (two lunches and one dinner)
> was $1,958.89 for the two of us (less than $1000 each) - again
> excluding gifts (photos now mostly digital so very little film cost)

I have been to BDA about 20 times since 90. It is by far one of the
priciest islands I have encountered but that is because I insist on
staying at The Reefs on most occassions. Last June I stayed at Aunt
Nea's Guest House but the cost of dining was very pricey and sadly
believe it or not we did not have a decent meal.

This island is great for snorkeling, walking, biking, watersports,
exploring and romance...it has a hefty price tag if you choose one of
the lovely hotels but the guest houses are well priced...Pretty Penny,
Little Pomander, Greenbanks to name a few.

Annie

On Aug 25, 9:52 am, Rosalie B. <gmbeas...@mindspring.com> wrote:

> I visited Bermuda three times - once in 1963 when my husband's ship
> was there and I was pregnant with my second child. The second time was
> for Thanksgiving in 1995. Just for variety, we came the third time
> (November 2004) on a cruise ship.
>
> Cost comparison:
>
> The first time we went we stayed in a hotel in St. George that no
> longer exists. I don't remember what it cost. The hotel we stayed in
> was one of the least expensive I could find, and was near the airport
> to reduce taxi fares.
>
> The second time, we flew in on the Tuesday November 21, 1995 (before
> Thanksgiving). We stayed in the Hamilton Princess. Because I had
> waited so late to get tickets, we had to fly in on Tuesday and back
> out on Saturday as there were no tickets for Sunday or Monday. Bermuda
> at 2004 prices (NOT what we paid in 1995) for this 4 days would cost
> us $1450.00 *each* (a total of $2900) including transportation
> (airfare, taxi to and from the airport and 3 day bus tickets), hotel
> with breakfast and dinner, and admissions to the Aquarium, the
> Dockyard, and various places in St. George. That's because most of the
> things we did were low cost or free. (It doesn't of course include
> the cost of gifts I bought for my children or souvenirs or film and
> processing.)
>
> In 2004, the cost of the visit, including the cruise ship fare,
> admissions and transportation [we purchased two 3-day bus passes ($28
> @) which are also good on the ferries. At the same time, we got a
> Bermuda Heritage Pass at $25 @] and food (two lunches and one dinner)
> was $1,958.89 for the two of us (less than $1000 each) - again
> excluding gifts (photos now mostly digital so very little film cost)

Thank you again Rosalie. I'm seeing this Heritage Pass offered
and I think it might be worthwhile.

On Aug 25, 9:52 am, Rosalie B. <gmbeas...@mindspring.com> wrote:

> I visited Bermuda three times - once in 1963 when my husband's ship
> was there and I was pregnant with my second child. The second time was
> for Thanksgiving in 1995. Just for variety, we came the third time
> (November 2004) on a cruise ship.
>
> Cost comparison:
>
> The first time we went we stayed in a hotel in St. George that no
> longer exists. I don't remember what it cost. The hotel we stayed in
> was one of the least expensive I could find, and was near the airport
> to reduce taxi fares.
>
> The second time, we flew in on the Tuesday November 21, 1995 (before
> Thanksgiving). We stayed in the Hamilton Princess. Because I had
> waited so late to get tickets, we had to fly in on Tuesday and back
> out on Saturday as there were no tickets for Sunday or Monday. Bermuda
> at 2004 prices (NOT what we paid in 1995) for this 4 days would cost
> us $1450.00 *each* (a total of $2900) including transportation
> (airfare, taxi to and from the airport and 3 day bus tickets), hotel
> with breakfast and dinner, and admissions to the Aquarium, the
> Dockyard, and various places in St. George. That's because most of the
> things we did were low cost or free. (It doesn't of course include
> the cost of gifts I bought for my children or souvenirs or film and
> processing.)
>
> In 2004, the cost of the visit, including the cruise ship fare,
> admissions and transportation [we purchased two 3-day bus passes ($28
> @) which are also good on the ferries. At the same time, we got a
> Bermuda Heritage Pass at $25 @] and food (two lunches and one dinner)
> was $1,958.89 for the two of us (less than $1000 each) - again
> excluding gifts (photos now mostly digital so very little film cost)

Thank you again Rosalie. I'm seeing this Heritage Pass offered
and I think it might be worthwhile.

On Aug 25, 9:52 am, Rosalie B. <gmbeas...@mindspring.com> wrote:

> I visited Bermuda three times - once in 1963 when my husband's ship
> was there and I was pregnant with my second child. The second time was
> for Thanksgiving in 1995. Just for variety, we came the third time
> (November 2004) on a cruise ship.
>
> Cost comparison:
>
> The first time we went we stayed in a hotel in St. George that no
> longer exists. I don't remember what it cost. The hotel we stayed in
> was one of the least expensive I could find, and was near the airport
> to reduce taxi fares.
>
> The second time, we flew in on the Tuesday November 21, 1995 (before
> Thanksgiving). We stayed in the Hamilton Princess. Because I had
> waited so late to get tickets, we had to fly in on Tuesday and back
> out on Saturday as there were no tickets for Sunday or Monday. Bermuda
> at 2004 prices (NOT what we paid in 1995) for this 4 days would cost
> us $1450.00 *each* (a total of $2900) including transportation
> (airfare, taxi to and from the airport and 3 day bus tickets), hotel
> with breakfast and dinner, and admissions to the Aquarium, the
> Dockyard, and various places in St. George. That's because most of the
> things we did were low cost or free. (It doesn't of course include
> the cost of gifts I bought for my children or souvenirs or film and
> processing.)
>
> In 2004, the cost of the visit, including the cruise ship fare,
> admissions and transportation [we purchased two 3-day bus passes ($28
> @) which are also good on the ferries. At the same time, we got a
> Bermuda Heritage Pass at $25 @] and food (two lunches and one dinner)
> was $1,958.89 for the two of us (less than $1000 each) - again
> excluding gifts (photos now mostly digital so very little film cost)

Thank you again Rosalie. I'm seeing this Heritage Pass offered
and I think it might be worthwhile.

On Aug 25, 9:52 am, Rosalie B. <gmbeas...@mindspring.com> wrote:

> I visited Bermuda three times - once in 1963 when my husband's ship
> was there and I was pregnant with my second child. The second time was
> for Thanksgiving in 1995. Just for variety, we came the third time
> (November 2004) on a cruise ship.
>
> Cost comparison:
>
> The first time we went we stayed in a hotel in St. George that no
> longer exists. I don't remember what it cost. The hotel we stayed in
> was one of the least expensive I could find, and was near the airport
> to reduce taxi fares.
>
> The second time, we flew in on the Tuesday November 21, 1995 (before
> Thanksgiving). We stayed in the Hamilton Princess. Because I had
> waited so late to get tickets, we had to fly in on Tuesday and back
> out on Saturday as there were no tickets for Sunday or Monday. Bermuda
> at 2004 prices (NOT what we paid in 1995) for this 4 days would cost
> us $1450.00 *each* (a total of $2900) including transportation
> (airfare, taxi to and from the airport and 3 day bus tickets), hotel
> with breakfast and dinner, and admissions to the Aquarium, the
> Dockyard, and various places in St. George. That's because most of the
> things we did were low cost or free. (It doesn't of course include
> the cost of gifts I bought for my children or souvenirs or film and
> processing.)
>
> In 2004, the cost of the visit, including the cruise ship fare,
> admissions and transportation [we purchased two 3-day bus passes ($28
> @) which are also good on the ferries. At the same time, we got a
> Bermuda Heritage Pass at $25 @] and food (two lunches and one dinner)
> was $1,958.89 for the two of us (less than $1000 each) - again
> excluding gifts (photos now mostly digital so very little film cost)

Thank you again Rosalie. I'm seeing this Heritage Pass offered
and I think it might be worthwhile.

On Aug 25, 9:52 am, Rosalie B. <gmbeas...@mindspring.com> wrote:

> I visited Bermuda three times - once in 1963 when my husband's ship
> was there and I was pregnant with my second child. The second time was
> for Thanksgiving in 1995. Just for variety, we came the third time
> (November 2004) on a cruise ship.
>
> Cost comparison:
>
> The first time we went we stayed in a hotel in St. George that no
> longer exists. I don't remember what it cost. The hotel we stayed in
> was one of the least expensive I could find, and was near the airport
> to reduce taxi fares.
>
> The second time, we flew in on the Tuesday November 21, 1995 (before
> Thanksgiving). We stayed in the Hamilton Princess. Because I had
> waited so late to get tickets, we had to fly in on Tuesday and back
> out on Saturday as there were no tickets for Sunday or Monday. Bermuda
> at 2004 prices (NOT what we paid in 1995) for this 4 days would cost
> us $1450.00 *each* (a total of $2900) including transportation
> (airfare, taxi to and from the airport and 3 day bus tickets), hotel
> with breakfast and dinner, and admissions to the Aquarium, the
> Dockyard, and various places in St. George. That's because most of the
> things we did were low cost or free. (It doesn't of course include
> the cost of gifts I bought for my children or souvenirs or film and
> processing.)
>
> In 2004, the cost of the visit, including the cruise ship fare,
> admissions and transportation [we purchased two 3-day bus passes ($28
> @) which are also good on the ferries. At the same time, we got a
> Bermuda Heritage Pass at $25 @] and food (two lunches and one dinner)
> was $1,958.89 for the two of us (less than $1000 each) - again
> excluding gifts (photos now mostly digital so very little film cost)

Thank you again Rosalie. I'm seeing this Heritage Pass offered
and I think it might be worthwhile.

On Aug 25, 9:52 am, Rosalie B. <gmbeas...@mindspring.com> wrote:

> I visited Bermuda three times - once in 1963 when my husband's ship
> was there and I was pregnant with my second child. The second time was
> for Thanksgiving in 1995. Just for variety, we came the third time
> (November 2004) on a cruise ship.
>
> Cost comparison:
>
> The first time we went we stayed in a hotel in St. George that no
> longer exists. I don't remember what it cost. The hotel we stayed in
> was one of the least expensive I could find, and was near the airport
> to reduce taxi fares.
>
> The second time, we flew in on the Tuesday November 21, 1995 (before
> Thanksgiving). We stayed in the Hamilton Princess. Because I had
> waited so late to get tickets, we had to fly in on Tuesday and back
> out on Saturday as there were no tickets for Sunday or Monday. Bermuda
> at 2004 prices (NOT what we paid in 1995) for this 4 days would cost
> us $1450.00 *each* (a total of $2900) including transportation
> (airfare, taxi to and from the airport and 3 day bus tickets), hotel
> with breakfast and dinner, and admissions to the Aquarium, the
> Dockyard, and various places in St. George. That's because most of the
> things we did were low cost or free. (It doesn't of course include
> the cost of gifts I bought for my children or souvenirs or film and
> processing.)
>
> In 2004, the cost of the visit, including the cruise ship fare,
> admissions and transportation [we purchased two 3-day bus passes ($28
> @) which are also good on the ferries. At the same time, we got a
> Bermuda Heritage Pass at $25 @] and food (two lunches and one dinner)
> was $1,958.89 for the two of us (less than $1000 each) - again
> excluding gifts (photos now mostly digital so very little film cost)

Thank you again Rosalie. I'm seeing this Heritage Pass offered
and I think it might be worthwhile.

On Aug 25, 11:36 am, "nb...@hotmail.com" <nb...@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I have been to BDA about 20 times since 90. It is by far one of the
> priciest islands I have encountered but that is because I insist on
> staying at The Reefs on most occassions. Last June I stayed at Aunt
> Nea's Guest House but the cost of dining was very pricey and sadly
> believe it or not we did not have a decent meal.
>
> This island is great for snorkeling, walking, biking, watersports,
> exploring and romance...it has a hefty price tag if you choose one of
> the lovely hotels but the guest houses are well priced...Pretty Penny,
> Little Pomander, Greenbanks to name a few.
>
> Annie

I'm surprised. I went to http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q...ants&FORM=MSNH
and came up with a ton of restaurants. I also did a search on
cottages and apartments and came up with some that were very
reasonable --- including one that proclaims to be haunted. I might
have to pick that one just to see the ghost. But I think I'd prefer
the MYBermudaIV and for that, I need to phone for rates.