Welcome Letter from Brad

Dear Potential Guest,

Thank you for visiting our Sand Dollar Owner Rentals website. I personally own two oceanfront units in the complex which I rent …a studio and a two bedroom …both on the top floor. In addition, I also have access to a variety of other sized condo units. For those of you who have never been to Bonaire, here are a few basic facts:

The weather is always a pleasant 85 degrees (F) year round, which when combined with annual rainfall of only 22" and lovely trade wind breezes…….practically guarantees you perfect weather every day ! It should also be noted that Bonaire is outside the hurricane belt, so you rarely have to worry about this either. The island is approximately 24 miles long and 3-7 miles wide with a population of approximately 10,000. The local currency is the Netherlands Antilles guilder (NAF) which is approximately 1.78 guilders to the U.S. dollar. The restaurants on the island are many and varied in cuisine and price. Bonairians are very friendly people and a casual dress code prevails everywhere.

The water/diving in Bonaire offers some of the finest diving/snorkeling in the Caribbean-and right from your doorstep ! The Sand Dollar complex is one of the newest and most luxurious on the island and is situated on an uncrowded 10 plus acres that is beautifully landscaped.

My studio (A-4) is located on the top floor and comes fully furnished with a split, wall mounted air conditioner (although you rarely need it due to the lovely trade wind breezes), a modern fully equipped kitchen, color TV with cable (Show Time, etc.), a stereo with CD player, a queen sized Murphy hideaway bed, a pull out queen sofa bed and daily maid service. The unit can accommodate approximately 2 adults / 2 children. The kitchen includes an electric range/oven, microwave, dishwasher, double stainless sink, and a refrigerator. Naturally, you can expect to find all the conveniences of home: a toaster, blender, coffee maker and much more. The unit itself is tastefully decorated with lacquered wicker furniture, and smoked glass/wicker tables. One end of the unit faces west, directly towards the ocean (only 60 feet away) offering a splendid view of the nightly sunsets…..which you can enjoy from your own private balcony. For your private dining pleasure, we have added a patio table with chairs on the balcony. In the morning you will wake to the sound of waves lapping gently on the beach and the songs of tropical birds.

My two bedroom unit (B-10) comes with the same amenities as our studio unit plus a few more. The master bedroom has a king sized bed and a second color TV with remote. The rear bedroom has two twin beds and a TV. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans and brand new Split A/C units. Our kitchen is brand new and features the first GAS range / oven in the complex. The living room also has a split A/C unit, a TV with VCR & DVD players, a selection of video & music tapes, games and a library for your reading pleasure. The exterior patio is spacious (approximately 10 by 50) and offers a lovely view of the water overlooking Klein Bonaire. Patio furniture including a dining table seating four and lounge chairs has been added.

Our full service on-site PADI shop…Bonaire Dive & Adventure…..offers a wide choice of daily boat dives, free Nitrox upgrades, snorkeling trips, sea kayak rentals, dive & photo equipment rentals and of course….. a full line of PADI certified instruction. Day or night dives can be made directly from our pier / beach at any hour, as your tank is available 24 hours a day.

The Sand Dollar Resort has 2 excellent restaurants right on the premises.... the "Baracuda Club "...a restaurant located by our pool at the rear of the Sand Dollar property.. They offer a full menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition, the new Den Laman complex right by our dive shop is now open for more formal waterfront dining and offers an excellent selction of fine dinner meals.

The complex itself has a large fresh water swimming pool & bar which has just been refurbished with a new concrete pool deck and gunnite interior, two tennis courts (with lights for night play) available for your free use…..not to mention our private beach, where you or your children can play and swim. After a swim you can rinse off in the outside showers or barbecue a hamburger in one of the permanent grills by the ocean. We have an on-site mini-shopping mall featuring a grocery store, bank, ice cream shop, health spa and internet cafe. There are also a variety of children's activity programs such as "Ocean Classroom" and the "Sand Penny Club"…which offer special daily activities for children of all ages. Babysitting can easily be arranged through our office….so the whole family can be assured of having a great week ! If you need more details on any of these programs please ask.

We have access to a variety of other sized condo units…..so whether it be a one, two, or three bedroom unit you need just let us know. We can arrange for accommodations for any sized group.….just ask.

So no matter what your travel needs…..whether airline reservations, land/meal packages, or car rentals….I can assist you….just let me know your requirements.

In any case I hope you'll be joining us for a stay in Bonaire.....a truly relaxed, and friendly island that has some of the best diving in the world.....and only 25 yards from shore! Let me make your vacation one of the best ! I am proud of the services and personal attention to detail that I provide and will gladly provide references on request.

BON BINI!

Brad Louth