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I'm working for an airline and I've won a pair of tickets (had to pay for the taxes though) over x’mas prize draw the year before last. And we didn’t know where we should go. But I’ve always fancied going to the Caribbean. Then my Manager recommended Aruba to us. So I started planning and doing all the research last year May06 for the trip! And we decided to go for about 1 week during end of August. Flight time is about 1.20hrs from London to Amsterdam ...
...I searched through Google to look for the official tourism website for Aruba which is www.aruba.com. The site is really great it tells you all the things that you can do while you are there and also tells you where you can stay depending on you budget. The categories are for the hotels are: 1. High Rise Hotel is like luxury resorts, beach clubs with excellent service and numerous comforts about GBP160 per room per night, some all inclusive hotels ...

roseycheeks 15.05.2007 · Read full review
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I had fancied going to Aruba since hearing about it on an episode of Friends (sad, I know, but there you go!) My husband and I finally decided to go in July 2003 for fortnight. We booked to stay at the Tamarijn Divi resort, all inclusive. So lets start from the beginning ......... We booked through Kuoni who could not have been more helpful if they had tried. Their online booking facility is fantastic and telephone staff always strive to do their ...
...the flights that we had went from Manchester via Amsterdam and then onto Aruba. We had 5 hours to kill in Amsterdam so went from Schiphol (I think that's how its spelt!) Airport into Amsterdam itself and had a wander round. Transport from the airport was via train which was punctual, clean and cheap (British Rail take note!). After our wander, back to the airport for our 9.5 hour flight to Aruba. By the time we arrived at our hotel we had been on ...

Junglejuice30 31.08.2005 · Read full review
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I have just returned from a long weekend in Aruba (decadent I know but I work in the travel industry). Just twenty miles off the coast of South America and far from the Hurricane Belt this island is hot (28c) all year round. Known as the Dutch Antilles locals speak Dutch, Spanish and American. Currency is Arubian Florins but every one used US dollars. After a 9 hour flight we arrived on the Friday evening to a welcoming smile from the ground staff ...
...taxi to our Hotel 'The Windmill Resort' Palm Beach (all taxis are a fixed cost of $20 US). Our taxi driver took us through the capital 'Oranjestad' and pointed out some popular bars and a few basic things about the island. Most importantly every where accepts US Dollars most of the Casinos are open until 5am and there are 2 resort areas - Low rise (smaller beach front hotels) and High Rise (huge beach front Hotels). We checked in smoothly and in ...

KittyV 21.06.2005 · Read full review
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Aruba In rge Caribbean part of the Dutch Island chain. A terrific place which is still largely unspoilt. The island offers a variety of different entertainments and the Casinos are popular. Not visited by many UK people because they feel it is just to expensive. Believe me it isn't and I would compare the prices with those pais at home in the UK. Flights; I flew off season with KLM from Newcastle an the cost was £546 return. The temperature ...
...because the trade winds constantly blow a nice gentle breeze across the whole island. Nightlife, other than the beach resprts which are concentrated at the North of Aruba, is good and relaxed. The people are terrific and very friendly. The beaches, particularly Baby Beach are excellent with snorkelling at Baby Beach very good. Local food superb and accomodation if you look for it is very reasonable. I found a fully service apartment with daily ...

VinceSmith 30.07.2000 · Read full review
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Bon vini Aruba (in their local language called "papiamento" means "welcome to Aruba") is what your passport will say if you come to this friendly island, or as they call it, and you'll also be able to read in that funny stamp with palms, "one happy island". Happy indeed. The island is a paradise for families or lovers. It is also a well-known resort from windsurfers, so the youth that enjoy this kind of water activities will find their place in here ...
...it depends on the hotel where you're staying, some of them organize plays, games, bingos, dances, competition, and all the typical variety that beach resorts offers. if not a visit to the city will impress you in a nice way, full of lights, music everywhere, and all in a healthy and safe environment. All the main hotels are situated in the same beach, so you can walk to the next one to have a drink in their bar (any kind of drink, specially the ones ...

mreservado 20.07.2004 · Read full review
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Have just spent 5 days on Aruba, recovering after a busy holiday in Peru. It is a great place to relax, and unwind. But if you want a holiday in which you can do lots of things, go somewhere else. After saying that, my wife and I had a great relaxing 5 days. Beware, it can be expensive, to eat and drink. Tip, visit the supermarkets and buy snacks and drinks. Cocktails are better value than beer, and more refreshing. Take plenty of sun-stuff, buy ...
...the island is geared up to entertaining Americans. I think it is their equivalent of Majorca to us Brits. Go prepared to pay a lot to dine out, visit touristy things, and tip everybody you come into contact with. We visited the buterfly farm. My opinion was that it was an expensive rip-ff. $10 each to see a few butterflys. The people are very friendly and helpful (their lively-hoods depend on people visiting the island). The pace of life is very ...

junta 03.12.2000 · Read full review
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Have visited Aruba twice and our 3rd trip is booked for this year. Spectacular place-turquoise water,white sandy beaches. It's picture postcard stuff. There is virtually no crime on the island so you don't have to worry about your belongings etc when you are in the water. Plenty of decent restaurants or fast food joints if you prefer. Casinos and nightlife -very lively.Beaches are not too crowded on eagle beach at the low rise hotels but Palm beach ...
...its trade winds which keep you cool whilst sunbathing. We have tried the party bus which was great value for money and we also went on an ex US naval submarine which takes you to the bottom of the sea. The scenery is fantastic. If you like snorkelling and scuba divving then this is the place for you. The water is so clear and there is an abundance of sea life to view. A magical place-go and see for yourself!! ...

bigspender1971 17.05.2005 · Read full review
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Spent a wonderful, fun filled day in Aruba! Took a two hour tour round the island which i strongly recommend to get the best out of the place. First visited the rock formations which enabled us a mountain top view of the island. Then on to Natural bridge which is 25 feet above the sea and very picturesque! Pretty unspoiled beach right below it too. Around 5 great beaches, we visited Palm beach where there are lots of watersports on offer. You are ...
...and showers to clean yourself up after you have been on the beach. The sun is shining constantly and the becahes are very clean. The atmosphere is friendly ranging from mainly families and friends. Well worth a visit. You can even hire a car or a 4 wheel drive to take yourself around the island. However the tour guide we had was very informative and showed us around a lot of the main sites. ...

Lovinbabe 27.08.2005 · Read full review
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We liked it so much we moved here from the UK 2 years ago. Do we still love it? Oh yes, even more perhaps. The people really are genuinely friendly and helpful, you can most of what you want in the shops (not all - oh for a Christmas pudding or Mr Kiplings Apple Pies) and the weather is great 99% of the time. Just like paradise, it really is. ...

Clare128 16.05.2008
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Aruba is incredible. If you go to Aruba you will have to go for a swim at the beautiful beaches.If you like the beach you can go to "Palm Beach", "Druif Beach", "Eagle Beach". Or you can just stop for a swim at any beach that you past by. Some places that you can go to hang out or have a couple of drinks are, "Cuba's Cookin', "black hog saloon", Garufa cigar and cocktail lounge". In Aruba you can go for a ride on "Banana bus" or "Kukoo Kunuku". If ...

cincea22 10.01.2008 · Read full review
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