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Hatteras51

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    I'm not sure when you are going to Aruba, but when the U.S. is on daylight savings time, both countries are on the same time, like they are right now.
  2. There is a vendor at the resort to the left, the resort called LaCabana. There used to also be one to the right of Amsterdam Manor, but I don't know if he is still there.
  3. I've been vacationing in Aruba for years but I've never gone to any of the animal attractions. We have been to the Butterfly Farm and really enjoyed it.
  4. I've toured with ABC and DePalm. They are both very well known, reputable companies.
  5. In the port area, there's a Starbucks at Renaissance Marketplace, just past the waterfront.
  6. I wouldn't leave anything of value unattended. Things do go missing from time to time. There are several different security devices available to take when you travel. I have a KYSS bag that has worked great for me. When I want to go in the water or on a walk, I secure it to my palapa. It also works well as a large purse/ carry-on that I take on the plane and put under the seat.
  7. Resort guests usually go out before dawn and claim their spot on the beach. The rules vary by resort, as to how this is handled. At our resort in Aruba, you have to stay in your chair until 7am, when the security guard checks you in. Then, you are allowed to leave for a certain amount of time. If you are not back in the allotted time, security can remove your stuff and offer your palapa to someone else. Even though the palapas are public, the chairs are owned by the resorts. Cruisers can either rent a chair from a vendor or sit on their towels. Palapas are very hard to get because the resorts are full, especially this time of year. I usually recommend that cruisers go to one of the vendors who rent chairs and umbrellas because they usually have a lot more availability. The main thing is to get to the beach early. There are a lot of cruisers competing for those spots. A taxi will get you there a lot quicker.
  8. Check out Aruba Outdoor Adventures, or also known as rj aruba
  9. Aruba has excellent, very reputable jewelry stores. I've purchased several pieces, and they've all appraised for more than I've paid. I'm in Aruba now, enjoying our timeshare weeks. My favorite jewelry stores are Kay's (not affiliated with Kay Jewelers in the U.S.), and Gold Palace. They are located on the right hand side of the road, just passed the cruise terminal. Definitely check them out when you stop in Aruba.
  10. Eagle Aruba is a resort that is about a block away from the beach. It's a nice resort with a great pool. They have some reserved beach chairs and shade (palapas) on the beach, but those are usually taken pretty early by their resort guests. There is a vendor beside them that rents chairs and umbrellas, but that can be done on your own without getting a day pass.
  11. Most of the rental companies aren't allowed to have their vehicles dropped off at the airport anymore, but most of them have offices just down the road. Renters usually return the car to the office, and someone from the company usually drives them to the airport.
  12. I've done 1 day rentals from Jay's, Top Drive, and Royal in the past.
  13. I've dined numerous times at different toes in the sand restaurants in Aruba and have never had this problem.
  14. There are 2 downtown. They are both owned by Windcreek Casinos, which owns both Renaissance properties, along with Renaissance Marketplace. When you are walking from the cruise ships, 1 will be on your left, at The Renaissance Marina Hotel, and one will be on the right, just passed the marina, in Renaissance Marketplace. That one is set back from the road just a little, along the water, but if you turn right into the market place, you can't miss it.
  15. FYI- Taxis can only take 5 passengers, by law. Your group will need 2 taxis, unless you find some other means of transportation, like the bus or a shuttle.
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