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Resolved Question: Divi Aruba All Inclusive Questions?

Hi, Im going to the Divi Aruba all inclusive resort in a few weeks and i have some questions about the resort. Please help! 1. From best to worst, the restaurants? 2. Is there a teen club? 3. What activities would you reccomend? 4. Are some of the rooms really that nasty? (says so in reviews) 5. What restaurants are hardest to reserve? 6. How is the staff? 7. Is check- in long? 8. How is the food? 9. How old do you have to be to go in the fitness center? (all these questions go for the divi and Tamarijian) I know i asked a lot questions, sorry =).... Thanks in advance!!! more

Voting Question: Why aren't people boycotting these companies.?

TOM JOYNER'S MORNING SHOW Tom Joyner wants this information to reach his listeners.. You have probably heard of 'NUD' as a result of the Tom Joyner morning show related to Comp USA . NUD (Non Urban Dictate) is the acronym for a very subtle and little-known marketing term specifically directed toward people of color. 'Non Urban Dictate' These three words essentially mean that a company is not interested in the Black consumer. A NUD label means that a company does not want their marketing and advertising materials placed in media that claim an urban audience (black folks) as their main target. There are legitimate reasons for companies not using urban radio. It may be that Blacks don't index high in certain categories or that a company's strategy is to market to the Black consumer down the road after they have established a strong position in their primary target. But, NUD usually means that a company is not interested in the Black consumer. Companies evade discrimination liability by embracing it as theory rather than policy. As a service to Black consumers, the Urban Institute will list all companies that have a NUD policy. Armed with this information, we feel that Black consumers will be able to make informed buying decisions. Here's a list of Companies with NUD policies: 1. Starbucks 2. Jos. A Bank 3. Comp USA 4. Weight Watchers 5. Keebler 6. Life Savers 7. Continental Airlines 8. Northwest Airlines 9. America West Airlines 10.. HBO - Apollo Series 11. Paternal Importers 12 Calico Corners 13. OMScot 14. Pepperidge Farms 15. Ethan Allen 16. Busy Body Fitness 17. Mondovi Wines 18. Builders Square 19. Pottery Barn 20.. Lexus 21. Aruba Tourism 22. Ciba Vision 23. Kindercare 24. Grady Restaurant 25. Eddie Bauer 26. Don Pablo Please spread this information on to any other consumer that you consider a friend and advise them to do likewise. Remember, you CANNOT act wisely unless you are informed wisely. The Urban Institute 2100 M Street, NW . Washington , DC Companies Not Interested In Black Consumers ________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. more

Resolved Question: Best Caribbean island vacation?

My wife and I have been to Aruba, Jamaica, Cancun, and Costa Rica. We are trying to decide between trying something new or going back to Aruba. We are currently looking into St. Martin mostly, but will consider alternate suggestions. The things we love about Aruba: Direct, nonstop flights from DC; it's relatively safe - you don't see guys walking around with machine guns patrolling the borders of your hotel/compound; Awesome restaurants and food; beautiful beaches and snorkeling; excellent bus system-cheap and easy so you don't need a rental car; plus casinos and nightlife. We are looking at St.Martin because they also have direct flights from DC, but we will consider other destinations too. Does anyone have an opinion on where we should go?Yes, we've been to the Mediterranean and would love to go back but airfare right now is a bit outrageous. Mallorca is our dream retirement destination! more

Resolved Question: Which Tropical Vacation Should We Take?

My husband and I are planning a vacation over memorial day and are wondering whether we should go to Nassau, Aruba, or Grand Cayman. Give us your input, especially if you've been there! We primarily want a place with warm clear water and a place that has some stuff outside of beach lounging to do (restaurants, bars, shopping, etc.) more

Resolved Question: What did you like in Aruba?

My wife and I are headed to Aruba on one last vacation before our baby is born. She is 24 weeks pregnant(yes we have permission from her Doctor) and we mainly want to relax. I was hoping someone out there might have a good recommendation on anything in Aruba. If you've been to Aruba and enjoyed anything let me know. Weather its an activity, restaurant, favorites beach, favorite taxi service, favorite shopping center, favorite hotel, favorite casino.Anything at all is good, just make sure that you can include as much info as possible so that we'll be able to locate whatever it is your suggesting, and maybe some of the reasons wh you liked it. Thank you very much for reading and thank you even more for replying. more

Resolved Question: WHAT IS OPEN ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN ARUBA?

WE ARE GOING ON A CRUISE IN DECEMBER AND WILL BE IN ARUBA ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND WE ARE WONDERING WHAT BESIDES RESTAURANTS WILL BE OPEN? IF ANYONE HAS BEEN TO ARUBA ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND COULD HELP US OUT WITH WHAT TO EXPECT WE WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT! more

Resolved Question: How expensive is food in Aruba compared to the US?

In other words, a meal for two adults and a teenager would be around $50-60 at a sit down restaurant where we live and around $15-20 through the drivethrough. How does that compare to Aruba? more

Resolved Question: What is the best all-inclusive resort in Aruba?

I want to know based on price, amenities, and everything else. I would be traveling as a single woman with two teenage children. Please provide links if possible. The resort must be affordable, all-inclusive, and have a lot of activities and restaurants. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Advice for a vacation in Aruba...?

My gf and I are taking a vacation to Aruba in early/mid July. We are both college age and are looking for any advice on things we should do. Restaurants, activities, shops etc would all be great. We will be there for about a week. We are staying at the Westin resort. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: Daughter's lack of dates worrying me?

I'm going to try and keep it short. I'm not sure if I am overreacting which I am told I usually do, or my daughter is giving me a reason. She is 16yo and to date she has not brought home a boyfriend and she's giving off a vibe that raises a keen sense in me she may be lesbian and I wouldn't know what to do. All of her best friends are boys and I have known them ever since they were six, and they all are very nice. I wish my older daughters (19,20 yo) brought home the same; but never did. She claims they are all her friends and would never be in a relationship with any of them because it would be weird. However there has been about a dozen different girls coming to my house over the past year that I would see a couple of times and then never again and she would claim they were friends too. My older daughters at the table would go over their issues with their boyfriends, whom bother me sometimes, but when they tease my youngest she would claim she has no time between basketball, drama club, and work to be dating... like she's always putting off the subject. Nominally I wouldn't force my daughters to date because I don't know what is out there nowadays; but she shows no interest or anything. The big thing though making me crazy is that I catch her sneaking glances. Whether at the mall or in a restaurant together, and even on vacation recently to Aruba, I notice she looks at girls sometimes as they pass and it irks me. I can't talk to her because she favors my husband and we rarely ever spoke. I'm thinking about searching her room but I'll never hear the end of it if I find something but I would be so upset because she is an adorable, energetic, and smart girl and I wouldn't want something to put a big label over her or a target. Not to mention I would find it also quite disgusting and I wouldn't know what to do. more

Resolved Question: looking for a nice place to stay on our aruba vacation?

anyone been to aruba? looking to go on vacation to a NICE place directly on a beach. night life is important and we are very picky people. we are not looking to stay on a budget - there will be a few of us going so we will need about 3 rooms. any place that has nice suites? good restaurants too please more

Resolved Question: What should I do during my vacation in Aruba?

restaurants? activities? lesser known local type things? specific companies for water activities like snorkeling and fishing? more

Resolved Question: For richer or poorer...?

If you were to meet someone through a friend or online or a blind date and that person happens to be a brad pitt lookalike or johnny depp and a self employed millionaire business man. That person is self made. That person also does a lot of traveling for business trips means you won't spend a lot of time together, at least probably not as much as you'd like. The millionaire buys you what you want. That person also is very into themselves, very arrogant and keeps talking about their own sucess. You know the rich person is with you because he needs to tell people he has someone instead of saying he's single. You, if you stay with this millionaire you get to live the millionaire lifestyle, you know the trips to Aruba or whevever you want, the best restaurants, the most expensive cars, the best houses, the best of everything. Lets say you marry the person, you guys get a prenuptual agreement and you still are with him only for money and never really love him. Would you take the chances of having all that and being with that millionaire even though you don't love that person? So pretty much which is more important the luxurious lifestyle (money) or love with another person? more

Resolved Question: Aruba Vacation Ideas?

ok so for my vacation i am going to aruba...any ideas on what to do there? restaurants? more

Resolved Question: Does it sound like my business partner is taking advantage of me?

Some of you know that my wife* and I run the Abandoned Squirrel Society. (A.S.S.)- a non profit shelter for displaced or low impact hit and run accident survivors. Since the stimulus package awarded us a great deal of money to carry on this great institution, we decided to take on a local businessman to help with the day to day operations. My wife* and I went on a goodwill search looking for more helpless animals. We traveled to Bermuda, Key West, the Cayman Islands, Aruba and many other tropical islands in this gut wrenching search. I am sorry to say, we were not able to return with them. Unbeknownst to us, Carnival Cruise lines has a rule about bringing animals on board. But back to my original problem. Our partner, Lil' Donng ,runs a chinese eatery in town. Lately, his business has tripled in size. Word on the street is that his new menu features some of the most exotic dishes ever created. I was very happy for him, until I recently visited the shelter and found only 2-3 dozen squirrels. Normally at this time , there are hundreds in the shelter waiting for spring release. Even more disturbing was the fact he traded our Tahoe in for a Mini Cooper. I was like " Donng, Donng, where is my automobile?" He stated that we no longer needed the bigger truck since the animals were shipped directly to the restaurant. So my question to you, is 30% a big enough cut on the restaurants profits? My wife* says at least 40%.Hattie OJ- We'll see what we can do about beaver*. There is always the risk of them being mean and rabid.Rey- blue with white accent stripes more

Resolved Question: What to do at Atlanta int Airport when you need to wait for 6 hour for your next flight?

I'm flying this summer on Delta from Aruba to Amsterdam via Atlanta. I have a 6 hour waiting time before my flight to Amsterdam. Because i'm travelling alone i don't want to leave the airport to go to downtown. Atlanta is the bussiest airport from what i heard. Are their allot of shops, restaurants and intertainment in the airport?. Are all of these accesable from the delta gates or do i need to go to threw the security checkpoint to get acces to these shops. more

Resolved Question: What should we do while in aruba and what restaurants are recommended?

Resolved Question: We are searching for a honeymoon destination in the Caribbean.?

These are our criteria: 1. Not a large chain (no Beaches, Sandals, Breezes, etc). 2. Beachfront property. We would like to be able to walk straight out of our room onto the sand. 3. Newer or remodeled property (no rust, cracks in the walls). 4. More adult than children oriented 5. All inclusive is a plus 6. Close to other restaurants or local shopping areas Some of the Islands that we are considering the most are Jamaica, Curacao, St Lucia, and Aruba. Thank you for your help! more

Resolved Question: Stay at the Marriott Stellaris Aruba or Occidental Grand Aruba?

My husband and I are heading to Aruba in late May and have narrowed it down to 2 hotels. One is All Inclusive (Occidental) and one is not (Marriott). We know there is a ton to do and good restaurants in Aruba so we are wondering if we should limit ourselves by going all inclusive. Has anyone stayed either/both these places and recommend one over the other. Also, I heard restaurants/food/drink is expensive, does anyone know how much a beer is there or how much a good dinner would cost? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: should I ask her to be my girlfriend after or before we make out?

well there is this girl i've been dating for almost 6 months now. And I want to ask her to be my girlfriend. Every time we go to the movies, after the movie finishes we go across the road pass the hotel and go to the beach ( I live in Aruba hehe) there we makeout everytime. Well it just a thing we make out everytime we go out. haha. Well im taking her this friday to a nice romantic restaurant thats next to a lighthouse. Since it's kinda on a mountain it has a NICE view of the High-Rise hotels and the area around there.. pretty romantic I know. Well after the dinner im gonna take her for a walk ;-). I'm pretty sure we'll end up making out again. But I want to ask her that day to be my girlfriend. Should I ask AFTER or BEFORE we make out that night? more

Resolved Question: Going to Aruba? Should we stay in Occidental all inclusive or Radisson which is not all inclusive?

My husband and I are travelling to Aruba for the first time and are trying to decide where to stay for 7 nights. We like the Occidental Grand but we also like the Radisson. Radisson is affordable for not inclusive, but I heard aruba restaurants are somewhat expensive and we dont know if we will spend more booking with the all inclusive or staying at the radisson at a non-all inclusive and pay as we go. Any suggestions or experience in this department from anyone who has been to Aruba and stayed at either resort? more

Resolved Question: ASAP I need help for School really bad, Please Help Me I wannna Stay in BETA Club I need Spainish Help!!!?

Does anybody know how to say any of this in Spanish Please Help me Thanks! 1. My family and I went on vacation to Aruba. 2. We Went Summer 2008. 3. My cousins and I made many friends. 4. We played at the beach and pool everyday. 5. We played at the pool every night. 6. We stayed at The Plays Linda. 7. The hotel was very nice. 8. The beach in Aruba was very nice. 9. We went to the beach everyday. 10. We ate dinner at nice restaurant everynight. 11. Many family members went to Aruba. 12. My parents, grandparents, sister, cousins, aunt, and uncle went to Aruba. 13. We went Siteseeing. 14. We saw the natural pool and natural bridge. 15. We went to 3 airports and rode 2 planes. 16. My sister and I went to sleep on the plane. 17. We went shopping to buy souvenirs one day. 18. The guys went fishing one day. 19. We ate the fish for dinner. Thanks everybody Please make sure that it is rite! more

Resolved Question: Anyone know the name of the restaurant bar that is renamed from carlos and charlies in aruba?

After the girl came up missing a few years ago carlos and charlies was in the middle of it all and was the last place the girl was seen so im told that they are the same owners but named it differently not to attract attention. what is that name? more

Resolved Question: who loves aruba? and their fish?

well, there's this restaurant called Driftwood in downtown Oranjested (spelling?) and you can get the catch of the day cooked many ways, including 'aruban style.' how do you make fish aruban style? (recipe) more

Resolved Question: Hyatt Regency Aruba October help!

We're going on our mini-honeymoon in Oct. We've booked flights to Aruba for 10/9-10/14/08. But can not decide on the Hyatt or the all-inclusive Occidental. We read reviews about the food at the Occidental wasn't all that great. And if I'm paying $2300 (plus $400 for a premium honeymoon package) I would like to have FANTASTIC food. As for the Hyatt, they have a promotion going on for $1800 w/ free daily breakfast. I'm thinking for $900, we can probably just find places to eat ourselves. But we won't be getting the "premium honeymoon package" which includes all the gifts, pictures, romantic dinner, etc. We're not big drinkers but we wouldn't want to pay too much for soda/water/juice during the day at the beach. How much do you think it'll cost for 2 people, 5 days, 2 meals a day (lunch & dinner, since Hyatt includes free breakfast)? So many reviews say we'll miss out on Aruba if we have all inclusive, there's so many great restaurants out there. Please help! I read all my reviews from tripadvisor and the food at the Occidental is 50/50. I booked my flights separate because I have a free flight with the airline so I'm definitely not going with a package deal here. What I really like to know is if food would cost me $900 for 6days/5nights w/ drinks (all virgin). We are not alcohol drinkers. Thank you so much for all your inputs! more

Resolved Question: Where's a good place to holiday end of Aug / early sept?

My husband and I are due to go on holidays from 23rd august to 06 september. We are early 30's. We would like to go somewhere hot, nice beaches, good restaurants, bars etc., but not too mad....... We would like somewhere outside europe...... Carribbean seems great but I think that's hurrican season!! We've been to Aruba, loved it but would like to go somewhere else....... I heard it's ramadam in dubai, so that's definatley out.... Any ideas?????? more

Resolved Question: I have an account with HSBC in the united states. I am travelling to aruba... will I be able to withdraw?

Will I be able to withdraw funds at an ATM using my hsbc DEBIT card? (and will there be enormous fees involved) Will I be able to use my credit card at restaurants and so forth without being charged any extra fees. I have a capitol one mastercard and an amex blue card. Also, what is the currency used in aruba? is it euro? more

Resolved Question: Where should we stay in Aruba with a toddler?

We loved Aruba when we went for our honeymoon and now we would like to return with our 3-year-old. He is generally content and well-behaved, but I would like to stay somewhere fairly upscale yet child-friendly. A place with a kiddie-pool that has some small slides, nicely appointed rooms with good linens and marble baths, great restaurants that are also kid-friendly but don't dumb down the food... Any recommendations? more

Resolved Question: Luxury Hotel in Aruba in October..?

Hi everyone, I need help choosing a hotel in Aruba. My brother is getting married there in October. He and his fiancé have been there and are having their wedding at the Divi Aruba. I have never been there – so I am torn as to where to stay. He likes the more Americanized atmosphere – where I like more authentic eateries and what have you. So he is fine doing an all-inclusive at the resort and eating the bad resort food…where I would opt for more traditional, whole in the wall places over that any day of the week…hope that makes sense?? I’m not a snob – I can just appreciate authentic food more than him. So I am trying to find a luxury hotel in Aruba – not all-inclusive. Any suggestions? BTW – I’m 30 and my boyfriend is 42. He is leaving the planning up to me since it is my brother’s wedding. Help!! Any suggestions are welcomed… (and restaurant suggestions too) Thanks!Or what hotel is better - Hyatt or Renaissance Aruba? more

Resolved Question: 2 weeks in Paradise?

A few people call it "Paradise" i call it Burning. I'm going for 2 weeks to Aruba in August. It's very hot there even when you walk on the sand the sand is really burning your feet. I have timeshare in Aruba that's why i'm going for 2 weeks with family. But i've been to Aruba a few times before so i've done alot more than go swimming. I've went clubbing there, went to all the best restaurants like Texas de brazil, i've went scuba diving, banana boating, jet skiing, site seeing with the jeeps, i went around town, met a lot of people there. I've done a lot. I've stayed in a lot of hotels. What do i do next? The best part about the beach is girls are wearing tiny bikini's i'm wearing sun glasses and they're looking fine as hell and nobody will call anyone a pervert for looking because that's one of the things you're suppose to do on the beach. That's my favorite. What should i do in Aruba for 2 weeks? Do you love looking at hot girls in small bikinis on the beach?First of all Natalee holloway happend in Holidae INN. 2nd, there is NO crime in ARUBA. 3rd. the natalie holloway thing was 1 bad thing is ALL of aruba's history. NEVER anything again. i've been there 6 years in a row and never saw anything bad. About the beach EVERYONE LOOKS AT EVERYONE GIRLS look at guys and their 6 packs. Guys look at hot girls in bikin's. in the beach it's considered NORMAL. I don't know what planet you 6 brainiacs are from.Concerned.. you sound like the stupidest retard on your planet. You telling me you NEVER looked at a person on the beach that you found attractive? you're such a LIAR. more

Resolved Question: Oranjestad or Palm Beach which is better for a week vacation in Aruba?

We are a young couple who likes to dive and enjoys nice restaurants and night life. I have a ton of hotel points with both Hyatt and Marriott so costs is not a determining factor. Would love to hear input from those of you who have been.... more

Resolved Question: Need Barbados hotel help!!?

I have finally chose Barbados over Aruba, but have done minimall research on places to stay in Barbados. I was lookinng at the Crane resort (which has a white-pink sand beach, right?) but didn't know if there was any shopping/restaurants nearby. I am looking for a hotel near a beautiful, tropical beach with water that's not too rough and close access to some shopping/restaurants. Can you help? :P Thanks in advance - All recommendation on all aspects is certainly welcome! more

Resolved Question: She likes the beach, dining out, friends and movies?

She says she doesn't go on dates often, i don't think shes ever been on a date,,,but she's damn sexy....I'm like flirting with her and I'm not sure even if we are going but I wanna be prepared...I live in Aruba, and There is a new movie theater that is next to the beach, around there are some good restaurants too.. so maybe we can eat than go for a walk..IDK...If you know someone who's like this or if your someone like this what would be an Ideal date? what you think is fun to do when you don't have all of your friends around you? more

Resolved Question: Is Aruba expensive?

Going to Aruba in May with my husband on our honeymoon. I have family there but I don't want to rely on them for any costs and would like independence while there so can anyone tell me based in US dollars, how much I might spend? Prices of cabs? restaurants? scuba? similar activities? any other activities i should know? thanks! more

Resolved Question: Wedding/Engagement Memory Mosaic Mirrors.. Help?

I do pretty elaborate mosaic mirrors that incorporate memorabilia from a shower, wedding, engagement, or whatever the event. My current project is an engagement. The client is in California.. I am on the opposite coast. I don't know the couple. All I know is where they got engaged (Aruba) and what they do etc. I can pretty much mosaic anything into a mirror frame in some way or another. Can you give me suggestions on what may be incorporated.. Bear in mind that I can even put in photos or paper. I have included: logos from the restaurant they got engaged at, photos of engagement, keychain that was incorporated in the engagement... anything else you can think of? It can even have to do with their lives but it can't be something they will do for us because it is a surprise... thanks for any help you can give.. and P.S. please think what you'd want in yours! they'd probably think the same way.By the way.. i've gone so far as to cut a champagne bottle in half and mosaic it into the frame.. I've put Italian wording in the frames because a honeymoon was in Italy. Don't hold back.. I can find a way to do anything.. thanks!! more

Resolved Question: Riu Palace Aruba dress code?

Im leaving for Aruba tomorrow and want to know if jeans are allowed in the fancier restaurants if not what is and what kind of shirt as well. more

Resolved Question: All Inclusive package at Westin Aruba , but on the menus they add surcharges?

I purchased an all inclusive package for my honeymoon thinking that everything would be taken care of. We could go to a restaurant, eat and not worry about paying . But I noticed after looking at the menus that certain Items have stars next to them to which you have to pay a surcharge of? Are these not included with all inclusive? more

Resolved Question: What is a great place for guys trip that is comparable to Aruba?

My friends and I went to Aruba 2 years ago and it was a blast. We stayed at the Rennassiance in downtown area. It was great becuase it was walking distance to the beach, restaurants, casinos, and clubs. We are looking for another similar place to vacation. more

Resolved Question: Caribbean Cruise Day Trip Suggestions?

Will be going on a Caribbean Cruise in the spring and want to start planning my day trips for the 4 islands we will be visiting. First stop is Aruba, then Curacao. What are some good beaches to visit on these islands? Preferably one that little kids can swim at and have some type of restaurant or beach bar. Next stop is St Maarten. I'm thinking of taking the ferry to Anguilla for the day but I'm not sure yet. I've heard the beaches on Anguilla are fantastic, how are they on St. Maarten? Has anyone been to both islands and can tell which they preferred and why? Already planning on going to St John when we stop in St Thomas. Are they any other tours or great experiences on these islands anyone can tell me about? Keep in mind we'll have three kids with our group - ages from 4 to 6. more

Resolved Question: Is there a Burger King Restaurant in Aruba? I was there like four years ago, and I thought for sure I saw one

Does anyone know IF there's a BK in Aruba? I was there awhile back and thought I saw one, but cannot remember, plz advise when you can. thank you!! kp more

Resolved Question: Costa Rica vs Aruba?

Costa Rica vs Aruba If you could go to either Costa Rica or Aruba where would you go? I am looking for a place with nice beaches with other activites to do, jet ski, snorkeling etc…. I also want a place with good restaurants and some nightlife as well. more

Resolved Question: What tropical island should I go to?

I am looking to go to a tropical island such as the Bahamas or Aruba. I want a place with nice beaches but also a lot of other activities to do, snorkleing, jet skis, restaurants, good night life, what island would you all recommend? more

Resolved Question: Public Smoking Policy Peurto Vallarta?

Do any of you know what the public smoking policy is there? We will be staying at a friend's private villa in Punta Mita, so I can smoke outdoors there, but we will be in Peurto Vallarta to eat, etc. a lot. When I have traveled to Aruba they had a no smoking policy but even the top restaurants insisted I smoke in them. Just wondering about this trip to Mexico. I have a realted questions posted about being able to fly w/ matches, if you could help w/ that question too, it would be great. more

Resolved Question: I'm planning a destination wedding in the Caribbean.. Which location is best?

I'm in the beginning stages of planning a destination wedding in the Caribbean. My finance and are I baffled as to which island would be the best for such an occasion. We are currently considering Bermuda, Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, St. Kitts, and the Turks and Caicos. These are options because we are familiar with the marriage license requirements, residency requirements, and all that other red tape plus thinks that they are all beautiful places for such a celebration. We are looking for an island that is NOT "overly touristy" but at the same time we are looking for a place where there is at least a few activities to keep us busy (i.e. swimming, scuba diving, hiking, sites to see, some restaurants to check out. etc.) Any ideas? Thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: Getting married in Aruba. Any recommended restaurants for rehearsal dinner for 40 people.?

Resolved Question: Father asking what to get son for 21st Birthday?

Could spend up to $500, but that amount will be a sacrifice. (We used to have money but now are very deep in debt.) Birthday is March 23. Son is Junior at private church college, biology/pre-med major, into girls, grades, sports (basketball and racketball), plays piano and into Josh Croban-type music, Snow boards* in Park City every year (but not this year), has scuba dived (*with own equipment) in the keys, Aruba, Bora Bora, etc. Likes to go on vacation cruises with parents. Is a conservative Christian. Between steady girl friends at the moment, but has one prospect he has dated a couple of times recently. Plays video games. Has a cutting edge powerful desk top custom built computer, but ruined last $3000 laptop by spilling milk on keyboard. Drives a 1996 black BMW Z-3 that he purchased with his own yard mowing business money when he turned 16. Now works as a server at On the Border Mexican restaurant and the Chop House, a 4 star steak house, to pay for half of his college tuition more

Resolved Question: Where should I stay in Aruba?

- Close to nightlife, restaurants, shopping etc. - Hotel recommendations would be helpful - when not to go - etc more

Resolved Question: Planning a Trip to Aruba?

I'm going to aruba in early april 07. anyone have any suggestions for activities/restaurants/nightlife?? I'm 24 and going with my best friend, so we have tons of energy, but not always tons of money!! more

Resolved Question: Aruba Travel: hotel recommendations, scuba dive shop, etc.?

Hi. I am off to Aruba in teh first week of October. I intend to scuba alot. Looking for a good hotel on the beach if possible. I saw rates of $112 at Aruba Resort Spa And Casino and $105 at Divi Dutch Village. Which would be a better hotel to stay at. I want the beach/pool for my wife who won't dive. But we want to eat in the city... I hear the restaurants in the city are great. So which is closer? Should I rent a car, or can I do without one? Anyone know a good Scuba Dive shop in Aruba? more

Resolved Question: Honeymoon advice??

I'm planning a honeymoon probably for next summer. We are kind of on a budget so we can't travel to Europe or Asia. I'm thinking somewhere in Mexico, Bahamas, Aruba, Virgin Islands, etc... anything tropical! I love to lay on the beach, but only for one or two days, so there would need to be plenty of other activities such as snorkeling, parasailing, horseback riding, restaurants, bars, etc. Also, somewhere with no hurricanes and good weather in June/July. Any reccommendations? more