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Travel Info Two adults; one teenager...first trip there Travel Tips yes dont go. Natilie Holloway disappeared there. Source(s): http://www.companywebserver.net/natalee.... Other Travel Tips Keep your eye on the teenager. There is no age required to drink on Aruba, it is a big party place and easy to get lead astray. I would recommend another destination. Don't listen to the people saying it is not safe! It is one of the safer islands which happens to have one highly publicized incident. I have been a couple of times & love it. Hotels: anything on Palm beach - I liked the Wyndham. Hint - Don't pack too many hair products... it is very windy there & your hair is not going to look great no matter what you do. Sightseeing- As far as I am concerned, if you are only there for a week, take any one of the 1/2 day guided tours & catch all the highlights. Aruba is a desert, so except for natural & man made landmarks, on a 26-mile island there isn't much to see except goats & some other beautiful beaches. Also, you will see what used to be the Natural Bridge, but not the Natural Pool. It is still a popular attraction. If you do want to explore on your own, rent a 4 x 4 for a day. Just get in it & drive. Aruba does many things well, but road signs are not one of them. Remember if you get lost- all of the Divi Divi trees blow in the same direction as the wind. What direction does the wind blow from at your hotel (East/Northeast )? Important- Save plenty of time for relaxing on the beach. Some people have been known to arrive in Aruba with all kinds of plans for activity & end up just hanging out on the beach. When you see the beautiful white sand & the turquoise water... Believe me when I tell you that this is THE place to be a beach bum. BE CAREFUL--THE HOT BRIGHT EQUATORIAL SUN: Aruba is just about 12 degrees north of the equator. The sun here is like nothing you have ever seen. If you have every received a bad sunburn in Florida, the equivalent in Aruba would be twice as worse. Bring plenty of film & sunscreen. Apply sunscreen frequently. Don't forget to apply it on the top of your feet & top of your ears. Bring double the amount you think you would need. To purchase it on the island is going to be more expensive. Reapply after swimming, wear tee-shirts for snorkeling & generally reapply frequently. You do not want to ruin your vacation with a bad sunburn & this is the place that you will get it! Bring, a hat with adjustable band so it will not fly off with the wind, lip balm with SPF protection, & sunglasses. If you have long hair, bring something to tie it back & no fancy hair-dos here. Clothing- Pack your suitcase & then take out half of the clothing that you packed. Sounds funny but it works! Dress code: for her in the evening: shorts, sun dress or skirt, for him twill shorts with a polo shirt or a long pair of pants for a place such as Chez Mathilde, L'Escale or LeDome. During the day you'll need bathing suits & cover-ups, for her a few sun dresses, or for both of you a couple of pairs of shorts & tops for touring or shopping in Oranjestad are just fine. Any kind of footwear is acceptable. I invariably still end up bringing 3 pairs of shoes: sneakers, beach sandals & dressier shoes for at night. A light cotton sweater for her, as the air conditioning in the restaurants & casinos can be frosty. Men do not need jackets anywhere. We really do spend all day in our swimsuits, so not much need for anything else. We bring a few bathing suits so we always have a dry one to put on. Lodging- Something I learned a long time ago...If you are not happy with your room, do not unpack; speak to the front desk & if they have a room will 9 times out of 10 switch your room for you. It also does not hurt to ask for a free upgrade. Again it will depend on where you are staying, but we have gotten 4 unbelievable room upgrades in Aruba & that was without asking. I have always believed that if they have a room available, you will get it. It doesn't cost the hotel more for one room to be empty over another. They would rather see you be happy so you will return again & again- & we do. Money- The US $ is accepted everywhere! No need to exchange to Florins and prices are always posted in US $'s and sometimes both. For cash use denominations of $20's. Some some establishments will not accept 50 or 100 US dollars. Do carry some cash in small denominations for taxis & tips. ATM's will allow you a choice of USD's or Fls. 12+ Visits to the island Modified 1 year ago |
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