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Who's been to Aruba?

With all this talk of vacations on the board, I'm beginning planning our trip to Aruba next summer.  We will be staying in Orenjasted, Aruba, at a resort with another couple.  We are going with my best friend and her husband, whose parents have a timeshare that we will get to use (so virtually no expense for the lodging, just flights).

Any suggestions for what to do/where to go/things to see?  It's been a long time since I've been out of the country, let alone to somewhere tropical like this!  I appreciate any suggestions.  Thanks!

Re: Who's been to Aruba?

  • hoffsehoffse member
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    I use TripAdvisor heavily for planning vacations.  Most places have "destination experts" who live in a given place or travel there frequently enough to give great advice.

    Check out the forums for advice from the DEs.

    My only advice is to try to remain culturally aware when posting questions.  You wouldn't believe the ridiculous things that Americans post on international boards - even for countries like the UK or Canada, which are culturally similar.  The DEs for many countries I've researched have very little tolerance for it.  Otherwise, you can learn a ton.  Try searching "itinerary" in the forum search box and I'm certain plenty of possibilities will pop up.
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  • Not to sound like a broken record, but I really recommend you try diving. There are a few ways to do this:

    1) Get certified at home. Usually the course takes about two weekends, and is lots of fun.

    2) Do the pool and classroom part of your certification at home, and the ocean dives in Aruba. Your dive shop at home could help set that up.

    3) Don't get certified, but sign up for an outing called "Discover SCUBA diving" or "Try SCUBA" on your trip. These are legitimate quick diving experiences that give you the info you need to do a shallow dive with an instructor close at hand. Just make sure your dive shop is recognized by one of the major agencies (PADI, NAUI, or SSI). You can set this up at most hotels once you arrive.

    If diving is not for you for whatever reason, I'd at least snorkel. It's an amazingly beautiful world down there! Have fun!
  • We went there on our honeymoon. I would highly recommend renting a jeep. I also recommend dinner at the Driftwood and Madame Jeanette. Pago Pago in the Westin was also really good. If you like to gamble there are several casinos. If you like to party, check out the Tattoo Party Boat.
  • I recommend the Kuuku Kanuku tour bus.  You basically bar hop after a sunset toast near a lighthouse.  You have tour guides and a free drink at each bar.  You should also do a jeep tour like PP mentioned.
  • I have no recommendations but it sounds like a great trip!
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