Contact: Louise or Kitty (Bonaire) and Garry (USA)

Bungalows: 7

Address: Post Office Box 216, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

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Telephone: +599-717-8405 (Bonaire),
(610) 459-8100 ext. 204 (USA-Garry)

Fax: 599-717-8605 (Bonaire),
(610) 459-3216 (USA)

Activities/Attractions: You'll find us at the southern edge of the Caribbean; just 50 miles north of the coast of Venezuela. Bonaire is located not far from Aruba, and lies outside the Caribbean hurricane belt. Our island is 24 miles long, and the width varies from 3 to 7 miles.

• We're known for our laid-back, tranquil life style and the easy way we make friends
  
• You won't find crowds and rampant commercial development on our island, but you will discover a treasure of water, sun and natural beauty
  
• Our climate is very appealing, with an average temperature of 80 degrees. The sun shines EVERY day
  
• Our wild donkeys are gentle and friendly
  
• We love our marine resources, and protecting them is the law on Bonaire. We're recognized as being the leader in the Caribbean for preservation of all our coastal waters
  
• Our capital is Kralendijk (that's pronounced 'Crawl-en-dike'), on the west coast, just south of mid-island
  
• You'll see the Dutch colonial influence in our homes and public buildings; it's part of our history
  
• There's a complete selection of shops, boutiques, galleries, and dining spots
  

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"Happy Holidays Homes is the best place to stay while on Bonaire. This was our second trip to the island, and we prefer HHH because it is quiet, immaculate and most comfortable. The landscaping is beautiful which offers privacy from the unit next to you, not to mention the lovely birds that sing. It definitely caters to scuba divers and windsurfers with their outdoor cleanup area, clothes lines and locked closet for your equipment. Also, the kitchen is a blessing. We went grocery shopping for breakfast and lunch and out for dinner to various excellent restaurants. You can make breakfast at your leisure, go for a dive, back for a relaxing lunch and then take off for an afternoon dive. Louise arranged a rental truck for us at a very reasonable rate which was waiting for us at the airport. HHH is a five minute drive from the Flamingo Airport which was a plus after the long flight. Louise, Kitty and Mel are there to answer any questions and have always taken great care of us. We will definitely be back. Thanks!"

"We stayed at HHH in May 2005 during our first trip to Bonaire. The website doesn't do justice to the peace and quiet, cleanliness, convenience and hospitality that will bring us back to HHH during our next Bonaire trip. The bungalows are especially set up for divers, were very comfortable and clean, and everything worked. Louise got us great rates on diving and rental car and both her and Mel were very helpful to us first time visitors. Thanks Mel and Louise for our best vacation ever, we look very forward to coming back!"

"Mel, Louise and Kitty offer one of the nicest places to stay in Bonaire. So nice that I have stayed there for 13 years in a row. They are wonderful people and are like family to us. As they say, very nice accommodations, clean, safe and close to everything, except the park on the far end of the island. If you are looking for a place to stay, look no further, this is the best. BTW they have a lot of fellow windsurfers stay there too."

"We have had a great honeymoon at your place!!!! The champagne was a big surprise, your lovely place, your good service, it was al great and recommendable for everyone!!!"

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For the 12th consecutive year Bonaire has been voted by the readers of Scuba Diving magazine as the best shore diving destination in the world!

"We visited HHH in February 2005 and were very pleased with the accommodation! Everything was in perfect condition, our apartment was clean and the surroundings were peaceful & quiet. Thank you Louise, Kitty & Mel for your hospitality. You all were so friendly, arranged our rental car, helped finding best places to eat out etc. Great job! We definitely will be back!"

"We highly recommend to stay with HHH. Kitty, Louise and Mel will do anything for u to be feel comfortable. Bungalow are in state like new, always very clean. Actually you do not need to look for somewhere to stay in Bonaire ... it is correctly priced compare to some other places. We already cannot wait to come over."

General Information: Welcome to Happy Holiday Homes Bonaire ... you'll love bungalow vacationing! Similar to a cottage or duplex suite, each ground floor bungalow is spacious and uniquely designed, comfortably furnished, meticulously clean, and positioned so as to take advantage of Bonaire's cool tradewind.

Our comfortable, air-conditioned bungalows are located in a quiet countryside neighborhood. The oceanside is close by, with two beaches within easy walking distance. There's lots of space: you'll never feel crowded, even if you have lots of gear to store. Our owners, Mel and Louise, take great pride in offering a lovely place at reasonable prices. You'll be welcomed like an old friend, more like family than just a guest.

• choose from our one, two or three bedroom accommodations
  
• each has a separate living room with cable television, radio, and a safe for valuables
  
• enjoy meals in the dining area
  
• the kitchen comes fully equipped with refrigerator, range, microwave, and a full set of utensils and dishes
  
• we can arrange to have your kitchen stocked with basic groceries
  
• each bungalow has its own outdoor barbeque grill for outdoor cooking
  
• we offer self-serve laundry facilities right on our premises
  
• our electrical power is 110 VAC/50 cycles and 220 VAC. U.S. appliances and accessories work without the need for an adapter
  
• our bungalows are Internet equipped
  
• outdoors, you'll relax in the peaceful beauty of your own private garden, where you can watch iguanas, parakeets and our wild donkeys
  
• there is a covered patio if you prefer to relax in the shade, and also a sun terrace with chaise lounge
  
• panoramic views
  
• we speak English, Dutch, Spanish, German, Papiamentu (the local language) and a little French
  

The best method to get around Bonaire, and to get to Happy Holiday Homes, is by rental car. We can arrange for rental vehicles. We can meet guests at the airport and assist in securing rental vehicles. Our car leads the way back to Happy Holiday Homes, so there's no worry about finding our location.

Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard.

Rates: (Prices quoted in US Dollars).

$65-205/night/bungalow

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"We've been staying at HHH for many years, so guess that should tell you a few things. Louise, Kitty and Mel are wonderful people, always friendly and extremely helpful in any circumstance. Louise will even find a doctor for you in case you might have broken your foot! Of all our years here at HHH, it's always in top notch condition, never run down, always CLEAN from the inside of the apartments to the outside patios. We're headed back again in 2006 and will be at HHH once again. There's also a plus when you get to meet wonderful neighbors and gain new friends from all over the world. Now that I've told you all the good stuff about HHH, we would like to keep it a secret so we will always have a place to stay when we're in Bonaire."

"Our first visit to Bonaire (returning from Galapagos) and a wonderful place, great people and fantastic snorkelling. Our 5 year old daughter really learnt to snorkel here, so easy, safe and interesting. HHH is well set up for families and the apartments are clean and well equipped. Car rental is easy (and necessary) and we all loved the whole experience. Thoroughly recommend Louise and HHH."

"This was our second visit to Bonaire but the first time staying at HHH. We LOVED IT!!!!!! It is a great place with everything you need to make you feel like you are home, a true home away from home. It is so set up for scuba divers. Please give it a try when you are making your plans to travel to Bonaire, you will not be disappointed."

"My visit to Bonaire was made most pleasant by my stay at Happy Holiday Homes in May-June 2005. Louise is a gracious hostess with intimate knowledge of Bonaire life and culture."