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re: anyone ever been to Aruba?
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:24 pm to Kcrad
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:24 pm to Kcrad
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My friend says it does cool you off when the temp is 95 with the dewpoint at 8
The point is that it can be annoying, particularly if you're on the beach and the wind is constantly kicking up sand in your face.
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Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:25 pm to Kcrad
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The land itself is mostly rocky, not much jungle
Well...it is a desert island.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:26 pm to Dick Leverage
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Does SW fly to Grand Cayman? Would go there a hundred times again before Aruba. What about Barbados?
no to Grand Cayman
San Juan
Punta Cana
Montego Bay
Nassau
Belize
Cancun
just looking for a beach get away. Dont want to go to a total dump, but it doesnt have to be 5 star shite either. ive been to poor countries, dont mind that too much, just want relax on the beach for a week or so and feel safe.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:26 pm to Lester Earl
It was a nice trip a few years ago. Though it is a desert island. Everything is a short drive away from wherever you're staying. Going up to see the lighthouse was neat. And wandering around the beach on the Atlantic side was fun. Though for the love of God, do not trust the rental car people. If you ask for a 4-wheel drive, make sure the jeep actually is 4-wheel drive before you take it out on in the dunes.
One neat place off the beaten path we went to was Kamini's Kitchen. We were pointed there by some old guys from Baton Rouge. Apparently Aruba is a big semi-retirement destination for former Exxon employees. There is a big Valero refinery in Aruba where they work.
One neat place off the beaten path we went to was Kamini's Kitchen. We were pointed there by some old guys from Baton Rouge. Apparently Aruba is a big semi-retirement destination for former Exxon employees. There is a big Valero refinery in Aruba where they work.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:27 pm to KamaCausey_LSU
is the island hard to navigate if you rent a car?
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:28 pm to Lester Earl
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Dont want to go to a total dump, but it doesnt have to be 5 star shite either. ive been to poor countries, dont mind that too much, just want relax on the beach for a week or so and feel safe.
Aruba will be fine then. Just don't venture too far outside of the resort area. There are probably some guided tours that you can go on outside of the capital city to see some sights that would be safe.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:28 pm to Lester Earl
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is the island hard to navigate if you rent a car?
No, it's really small.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:29 pm to Lester Earl
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is the island hard to navigate if you rent a car?
Just remember to drive on the left.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:34 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
so if i find a decent AirBnb not on the beach, is it easy to just drive up to a beach and park?
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:38 pm to Lester Earl
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so if i find a decent AirBnb not on the beach, is it easy to just drive up to a beach and park?
I don't know. I went their with the military, nit vacation. I did get some time off though and we stayed at one of the resorts. It was very nice and we just walked to the beach.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:39 pm to Lester Earl
Water is great. Island is ugly.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:44 pm to Paul Allen
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Exactly, isn't Aruba known for relentless tradewinds?
Yes, windy 24 x 7 x 365.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:55 pm to Lester Earl
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is it easy to just drive up to a beach and park?
Yes. We rented a car and drove around daily to different beaches. There are a number of types of beaches, depending on what you're looking for. Would definitely recommend renting a car as it's easy to get around (one main road), and the island itself if only like 20 miles from end to end.
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Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:56 pm to Lester Earl
I went a while back and it happened to be about two weeks after Natalie Holloway went missing...Needless to say the locals were not very friendly and everyone was on edge. Went to St. Maarten a year or two before that and loved it
Posted on 1/4/16 at 12:57 pm to Lester Earl
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anyone ever been to Aruba?
Yes.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 1:02 pm to OnTheBrink
I went one year and never came back
Posted on 1/4/16 at 1:03 pm to Lester Earl
Also, that's a long arse flight. Too many equal or better options that are much closer.
Oh, and eff that wind, too.
Oh, and eff that wind, too.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 1:04 pm to udtiger
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Well...it is a desert island
Oh I know that. I posted that for folks who weren't familiar with the geography of Aruba.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 1:13 pm to Lester Earl
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This is where I stayed for a month. Also, stayed at "Talk of the Town" before. The island isn't bad at all. It's just like every other island with a refinery on it, refinery end is the poor side of the island and tourism is the other end. Also, has a red light district near the refinery.
This is where I stayed for a month. Also, stayed at "Talk of the Town" before. The island isn't bad at all. It's just like every other island with a refinery on it, refinery end is the poor side of the island and tourism is the other end. Also, has a red light district near the refinery.
Posted on 1/4/16 at 1:25 pm to Lester Earl
The Marriott in Aruba is nice but up-grade to stay at the Tradewind hotel within the Marriott. Dining at the resort. Aruba is known for it diving, so do that.
There are other excursions but I wouldn't feel very safe outside of what the resorts offers.
There are other excursions but I wouldn't feel very safe outside of what the resorts offers.
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