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Costa bonita (good or Bad)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Cody Johnson (---.115.124-65.netcommander.com)
Date:   06-07-06 11:50

I trying to get some information on a place to stay for our honeymoon.
I have been looking at
Costa Bonita
Bahia Maria
Tamarindo Beach Cottages
Culebra Beach villas
Is there anyone out there that can give me some help and why to stay where. We plan on diving so we would like some place close to water for beach dives, and close to the dive shop. Please HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cody

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Re: Costa bonita (good or Bad)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   06-07-06 16:11

If you sift through the posts on here, you'll detect a heavy bias, from Culebra regulars like myself, against Costa Bonita. It was built by folks whose vision for Culebra is to become another Cancun. Wise use of resources and respect for neighbors had no place in its business plan.
Additionally, non-availability of a large low-wage workforce has apparently kept it from ever getting any momentum as a viable full service resort; yet I'm told that expansion plans are underway. I'm also told that more than a few bankruptcies have come from this place. Go figure.

If large bustling beach resort is your desire, Cancun is already a tried and true success in that genre. The reason to come to Culebra is that it has managed to resist going down that road.

The dive shops are in town. Most of the guest accommodationse near town are somewhat modest, yet comfortable. The most upscale would be the villas out near Zoni.

Hope you find this helpful...

Doug

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Re: Costa bonita (good or Bad)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Cissy Davis (---.res.logixcom.net)
Date:   06-07-06 16:38

Hi Cody,

My fiance and I are planning on spending 2 days of our honeymoon on Culebra. We chose the Culebra Beach Villas because they are on Flamenco Beach. From what I've read posted in various places it's not for the faint of heart. We like to camp and hike so to be on the beach for 2 days I am not going to worry about 'roughing it' a bit. Besides we are then flying to Vieques for 2 days and are staying at Hix Island House which is very nice. The one thing that I have noticed is that these are very small islands and everyone naturally is going to have their 'favorites'. The key, I think, is to figure out what y'alls minimum requirements are (for comfort) and then look from there. Once you figure out what you must have, such as warm water for showers, or good location, etc.. start sorting. I'm sorry that I can not be of better help to you. I hope that you find the perfect spot for both of you. I know I can not wait to go.

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Re: Costa bonita (good or Bad)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: island vacation girl - debbie (---.dsl.emhril.ameritech.net)
Date:   06-07-06 17:57

cody try casa ensenda they are right on the water no beach access and close to town where the dive shop is. also they are very affordable and their apts come with lots of etras. www.casaensenda.com

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Re: Costa bonita (good or Bad)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Kelly (---.datainnovations.com)
Date:   06-08-06 10:22

If you want to stay somewhere amazing for a good price and right on the beach, seriously consider Villa Flamenco Beach.

My parents, roommate and I stayed there April 25 - May 2 and it was the best vacation ever. Villa Flamenco Beach is located right next to Culebra Beach Villas, but it is much quieter and cleaner.

Max, Esmeralda and Johnny were amazing hosts and kept the place so clean that you could eat off the floor. There are 6 apartments all equiped with kitchens so you can make your lunches to take to the beach. There is also a grill outside surrounded by tables and a couple hammocks. They have a couple boogey boards to use for free as well as free lawn chairs whereas you have to pay for them if you stay at Culebra Beach Villas.

Every morning I woke up at 7 a.m. and proceeded straight to the beach for a swim and then I sat on a lawn chair reading a book until the rest of my family woke up.

Every afternoon we packed lunches or ate at Pan Deli in town. Then we explored a new beach and new snorkeling. Carlos Rosario is worth the little walk because the reef was very healthy and we even saw two turtles.


We drove over to Costa Bonita to check it out and it looked sort of deserted but not in a good way. It also looked half finished.

If I had to stay somwhere besides Villa Flamenco Beach, I would choose Bahia Marina because they had amazing food when we went there to eat. They also had great views and a nice pool. However, I loved the aspect of waking up and walking onto the beach even before anyone was up and moving for the day.

Tamarindo Beach Cottages looked cute and their pool also looked nice, but we didn't eat there or really check them out.

Wherever you choose, you will have a great vacation because Culebra is the best place we have ever visited! The nice people and amazing beaches make the island a spectacular vacation destination.

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Re: Costa bonita (good or Bad)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Cissy Davis (---.res.logixcom.net)
Date:   06-08-06 16:34

Wish I had found this forum & had your advice when I was booking, Kelly.
I would have booked at Flamenco Beach Villas! Sounds like good info. I can't cancel and rebook, but I can still borrow some of the other advice even if it wasn't intended for me. lol. Thx

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Re: Costa bonita (good or Bad)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Cissy Davis (---.res.logixcom.net)
Date:   06-08-06 16:56

I tried to find Flamenco Beach Villas on Trip Advisor, but it isn't listed? Is it new? Did it use to be under a different name?

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Re: Costa Bonita (good or Bad)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: island vacation girl - debbie (---.dsl.emhril.ameritech.net)
Date:   06-08-06 20:34

did you try typing in flamenco beach villa's in the search box at the top left corner on the forum page @ trip advisor ? try.. you might finds some reviews. good luck !

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Re: Costa bonita (good or Bad)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: KEILA RAMOS (---.prtc.net)
Date:   06-12-06 18:47

Don't go to Costa Bonita, is the worst place to go for any reason. I rate this place -neg 5 star.
They dont have a restaurant working
- no food
- no beverage
- rooms not ready when arrived
(dirty)
- there is no transportation for the guests

- you have to beg the public transport to make them come and get you...
and cost 5 bucks per person each way

- have kitchen but no dishes, glasses, kitchen stuff or coffee maker

- no water pressure

- the power is erratic

- there is a lack of employees

- tv doesn't work no signal

- no internet service

- No , nothing just an Empty Resort.

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Re: Costa bonita (good or Bad)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Kelly (---.datainnovations.com)
Date:   06-13-06 09:21

Cissy, You will have a great trip no matter where you stay!

If you go to Shelter on this website, I believe there is a listing with some pictures of Villa Flamenco Beach. The pictures do not do it justice.

Also, Villa Flamenco Beach does not have phones in the room or TV. I loved unplugging the drug!

Below is a URL to our photo album from the trip. Hopefully if you copy and paste the link, you will be able to see the pics.

http://www.photoworks.com/share/shareLanding.jsp?shareCode=AF07CC2C0F7&cb=PW&cp=ems_shr_dpr_25pr_ps2

I think there are some pretty good shots of Villa Flamenco Beach in there.

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Re: Costa bonita (good or Bad)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: mymoosie (---.res.east.verizon.net)
Date:   06-13-06 16:23

Kelly - cute kitty on your photos! Is kitty from Culebra too? =)

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Re: Costa bonita (good or Bad)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Cissy Davis (---.res.logixcom.net)
Date:   06-13-06 16:53

Kelly,

Thank you for sending the link to your photos. they were great. I especially loved the ones from the plane. Y'all looked really relaxed !! The villa where y'all stayed looked nice too. Very comfortable.

My fiance is very concerned about what we are suppose to do with our valuables, including the car key when we go swimming. He has read on the car rental sites not to leave anything in your car, do not bury the key in the sand, and do not get it wet. The only option left is to leave it in the car??

Is this a situation that y'all encountered while there on Culebra and if so, how did you handle going to beaches other than Flamenco?

Thanks again for the sharing your photos,

Cissy

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