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CruisinSusan Member
Joined: 19 Feb 2014 Posts: 17 Location: Florida
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 1:32 pm Post subject: Holidays |
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Looks like there will be two holidays during our stay (April 26-May 2). King's Day is the day we arrive so I'm not too worried about that one, but Labor Day is on May 1. There are also 3 cruise ships in port that day.
Will most things be closed that day? Any advise on what to do to avoid the cruise crowds? |
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Glenn Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 221 Location: Winnipeg, Canada
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 6:47 am Post subject: |
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Hi Susan,
Hope you have a wonderful time on your upcoming trip to Aruba.
As far as trying to avoid the "boat people", I would suggest not going into Oranjestad that day, and avoid the touristy spots like the California Lighthouse and the Alto Vista chapel.
I have to ask you this; are you a shopper? I've spent many hours sitting on various benches all over Aruba while my wife buzzes in and out of stores. When you're downtown you'll notice that the stone bench outside of Little Switzerland looks fairly worn. That's mostly from me. Lol
Have a great time.
Glenn |
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CruisinSusan Member
Joined: 19 Feb 2014 Posts: 17 Location: Florida
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:08 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, Glenn! I figured it would good to avoid Oranjestad. I was worried Palm Beach would get pretty crowded but it sounds like it wouldn't be a good day for driving around the island either, so maybe that will be our "hang out at the hotel" day.
No, I'm not much of a shopper but I would like to spend a morning in Oranjestad, just to walk around and maybe have lunch. Any suggestions for a lunch spot? Something with a view of the water would be nice or a good spot for people-watching. |
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Corrine Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 452 Location: New York
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:08 am Post subject: |
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Iguana Joe's is a good spot for both! _________________ Christmas 2015 at Disney World!
Hope Santa can find me! |
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CruisinSusan Member
Joined: 19 Feb 2014 Posts: 17 Location: Florida
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, Corrine, that sounds great. I will check it out. |
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Glenn Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 221 Location: Winnipeg, Canada
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Susan,
For lunch with a view of the water, you could try West Deck, just a bit beyond the downtown (between downtown and The Talk of The Town hotel) on L.G Smith Boulevard. Actually you'll pass it on your way in from the airport, it's on the ocean side.
Part of the menu as I recall is tapas style. The ocean is right there; beautiful view. A little short on people-watching but the ocean view is wonderful.
People watching? Grab a cold drink and have a seat at my favourite spot; the stone bench outside Little Switzerland, the one opposite the Swatch kiosk. I won't be there so by all means, sit in my spot and watch Aruba go by.
Glenn |
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CruisinSusan Member
Joined: 19 Feb 2014 Posts: 17 Location: Florida
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 5:55 am Post subject: |
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I'll keep your seat warm for you, Glenn.
Anything else we should check out in Oranjestad? I'd like to see the fort. Where does the trolley take you? |
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CruisinSusan Member
Joined: 19 Feb 2014 Posts: 17 Location: Florida
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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We're back from our trip and had a wonderful time, loved Aruba. I can see why people go back again and again.
Just wanted to say thanks to Corrine for the Iguana Joe's suggestion. Very nice spot for people-watching and good food too. My Iguana Kiss was delicious.
Glenn, I saw your bench and said hello. |
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~Amy~® Moderator
Joined: 12 Jul 2002 Posts: 1348 Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 6:41 am Post subject: |
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Welcome back! So happy to hear you had such a great time! _________________ ~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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ArubaLisa Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 12 Oct 2002 Posts: 113 Location: Georgia
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Corrine Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 452 Location: New York
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Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 10:17 am Post subject: |
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So glad Susan!
Now you see why we are addicted to Aruba! _________________ Christmas 2015 at Disney World!
Hope Santa can find me! |
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