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macylane4 New Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2011 Posts: 6 Location: Orlando Fl
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:43 am Post subject: So many questions!!! Our first time!!! |
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We are taking our own snorkel gear, so I think we will have snorkeling covered, but we would like to do a deep sea fishing excursion...anybody have any experience with these? Also, do you think there will be people there willing to go on a half day with us to cut the cost?
Does anybody know where we can rent a boat and/or a jet ski? We don't want to pay 70.00 for 30 minutes, especially since we would be using them a lot more then that!
Also, has anybody had the brunch at Savanna at the Osterich farm? I was thinking that might a cool place to go on Sunday...any opinions?
Your responses will be greatly appreciated!!! |
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~Amy~® Moderator
Joined: 12 Jul 2002 Posts: 1348 Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:57 am Post subject: |
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We did the Mahi Mahi Fishing Charter when we were there in Sept. You can see photos on my trip report:
http://www.aruba-travelguide.com/trip-reports/2011/amy/
Here's the link to their wesbite:
http://www.aruba-mahimahi.com/
I've never had the brunch at the Ostrich Farm but we did eat lunch there one year - ostrich burgers (very good - a very lean meat.)
When do you leave and which hotel are you staying at? _________________ ~Amy~®
Playa del Carmen, MX - March 2017
34th trip to Aruba - May 2017
Munich, Salzburg, Prague - June/July 2017
35th trip to Aruba: New Years Eve 2017/2018 |
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macylane4 New Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2011 Posts: 6 Location: Orlando Fl
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:50 am Post subject: |
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We are staying at the carribean palms time share. About 10min from Orejenstad.
How much do you think food will be for 2 people if we only eat dinners out?
We arrive Saturday afternoon nov 12 |
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Lil T Member
Joined: 29 Oct 2008 Posts: 29 Location: Bethlehem, PA
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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As far as the dinners it so hard to say. There are a ton of excellent restaurants with varying price ranges. You could have Pizza or you could have Surf & turf. Have you checked out Arubarestaurants.com? It is a very helpful site with a lot of reviews of many different restaurants. If you see a few that catch your eye you can always come back here & ask us _________________ Tonya~
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~Amy~® Moderator
Joined: 12 Jul 2002 Posts: 1348 Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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Here's a good restaurant website that has links to the restaurants websites, google map for location, etc.
http://www.restaurantsaruba.com/ _________________ ~Amy~®
Playa del Carmen, MX - March 2017
34th trip to Aruba - May 2017
Munich, Salzburg, Prague - June/July 2017
35th trip to Aruba: New Years Eve 2017/2018 |
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phillyboater Member
Joined: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 26 Location: Philadelphia
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:35 am Post subject: |
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The restaurant sites also have links to some of the menus so you can get an idea of price ranges. As a general rule restaurant prices/quality are very similar to the US, maybe slightly higher.
You will find cheaper prices at the restaurants frequented by the locals. The Hot Takeaways are also a much cheaper alternative.
Check your bill before tipping. Some restaurants add a 15 percent service charge and some don't. _________________
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carolrd Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 10 Jun 2003 Posts: 278 Location: Staten Island, NY
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:19 am Post subject: |
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I own at Caribbean Palm Village, it is a small quiet resort. The grounds are immaculate and very pretty. You will have a great time.
You are right down the road from Wacky Wahoo, one of my favorites! Check it out.
Carol |
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Corrine Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 452 Location: New York
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:26 am Post subject: |
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All excellent ideas! The restaurants now in Aruba have a large range of prices! _________________ Christmas 2015 at Disney World!
Hope Santa can find me! |
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