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Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 12 Location: Alpharetta, GA
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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Wow! I am with everyone else here....You need to get those plane tickets booked! We stayed at the Marriott our first trip...It is safe. That said, we would never stay there again, but that is just us. We fell in love with Aruba, just not the Marriott. There is plenty to do in the Palm Beach area...we are just Low Rise people and love the Amsterdam Manor. I can't imagine staying anywhere else now.
There are SO many wonderful restaurants in Aruba, no worries there. You might enjoy the swim up bar...the first time...it really loses its luster quickly. I would say go to a place with one, bring some cash, enjoy it and move on. It really is not that big of a deal. I would much rather sit under a Palapa (not on top of each other) and enjoy a drink than sit a swim up bar...but again, to each his own. I think you will see, the novelty wears off.
Coolers are a must, as you have heard. Going to Aruba is not going to the Congo...they have everything you could possibly need at the grocery stores or pharmacy. Bring tons of sunscreen, more than you ever think you could use and leave half your clothes at home...you will not end up wearing them. It is so windy that fussy clothes and hairdos just don't work. Comfortable sun dress with sandals for ladies and dress shorts and nice button down top for men is dressy enough for almost anywhere. I always bring a cardigan or wrap as the wind at night can be chilly.
Bottom Line: You will love Aruba, go have fun, check it all out....as anyone can tell you, this will be your first of many, many trips.
All the best! _________________ Carolina
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Dennis Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 02 Aug 2012 Posts: 128 Location: Atco, NJ
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:43 am Post subject: |
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Everyone here is a big help. We booked the flight, and looked at the seating chart and the planes to Aruba and back seating were almost booked. We might not be seated together because we are late in the bookings.
Even the room at the Marriott does not guarantee, a king bed or non-smoking rooms.
In essence, I've should have booked even earlier!
Thank you all and we are looking forward to this trip.
As for crowds, they never bothered me. I'm not one for sitting and sunning. I could spend the day in the water, or the pool.
Since it is only a week, I'll spend time exploring Aruba, DePalm Island a day, snorkeling at several locations, the party bus, and whatever presents itself to be exciting.
Thanks a bunch.
Dennis & Cathy _________________ Dec 7-14, 2012: 1st Trip to Aruba PHOTOS
Dec 6-13, 2013: 2nd Trip to Aruba
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Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 12 Location: Alpharetta, GA
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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Dennis: Just to take a minute and not really sure how to explain this....sunning in Aruba is not what it would be in other places. I am trying to put this into words.....you will find many spend more time under the palapa instead of out in the sun...so not really getting too much sun....the sun is SO much stronger than any I have ever been exposed to, so be careful, but what I am trying to explain, many know the feeling, it is what Aruba is all about....
It is sitting under the palapa....the constant 20 mph breeze blowing so that even though it is really hot out, you never feel hot....you have a cool drink within your reach (preferably a mojito or pina colada) and you are staring at the tranquil water a color your eyes have never seen before and believed the photos had all been photo-shopped. You just sit there an feel the most relaxed you have ever felt. That is the only way I can put it into words....so you might be surprised that you spend more time on the beach "sunning" than you anticipated. Just know, this won't be your last trip to Aruba, so don't try to "squeeze" everything in...there is always your next trip....take time to relax and enjoy. _________________ Carolina
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Dennis Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 02 Aug 2012 Posts: 128 Location: Atco, NJ
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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Carolina,
We have a Pocono Mountain home, and yes, I got burned several times. I know we got to be careful. These posts here and elsewhere made that clear.
Do they have coconuts in Aruba for a real Pina Colada in a coconut shell?
This trip will be a high rise, next trip will be a low-rise housing.
Thanks again, Dennis _________________ Dec 7-14, 2012: 1st Trip to Aruba PHOTOS
Dec 6-13, 2013: 2nd Trip to Aruba
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CGO Member
Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 12 Location: Alpharetta, GA
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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Dennis:
I have never had a pina colada in a coconut shell in Aruba....I have heard at a few of the public beaches that there are people cutting down fresh coconuts so you can enjoy the milk. That might be fun to do.
On that note about drinks, especially frozen...I remember thinking the drinks came in small glasses....and the beers in small bottles....there is a reason for this....it is very hot in Aruba and drinks get hot and the frozen ones melt....especially when you are at a happy hour and they have 2 for 1 deals....you will learn to appreciate why they come in smaller glasses. Just a good thing to know about ahead of time. Enjoy your pina coladas....one in each hand! _________________ Carolina
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carolrd Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 10 Jun 2003 Posts: 278 Location: Staten Island, NY
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Dennis wrote: |
Carolina,
We have a Pocono Mountain home, and yes, I got burned several times. I know we got to be careful. These posts here and elsewhere made that clear.
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Love the Poconos, been going there for many years
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Corrine Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 452 Location: New York
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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carolrd wrote: |
Dennis wrote: |
Carolina,
We have a Pocono Mountain home, and yes, I got burned several times. I know we got to be careful. These posts here and elsewhere made that clear.
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Love the Poconos, been going there for many years
Carol |
I spent every summer vacation as a kid in the Poconos! _________________ Christmas 2015 at Disney World!
Hope Santa can find me! |
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kent Aruba Lover
Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 60 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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What are the dates you will be in Aruba? You will LOVE the Marriott. For snorkeling, check out:
arubabobsnorkeling.com _________________ 47th trip June 24th and 48th trip in Nov.
Check out: arubabobsnorkeling.com
If you want to go on the #1 tour on Aruba, according to trip advisor!
June 2015 will be trip 47 and Nov 2015 will be 48 trips to Paradise!
Snorkeling at Mangel Halto, day or night, using "bladefish water scooters", reasonable pricing, all equip provided and transport from your resort. Also free pics.Email Kent Gerber at kentgerber@adamswells.com or Stuart at arubabob@live.com or call local: 745-7459 or visit: www.arubabobsnorkeling.com |
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Dennis Aruba Fanatic
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