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Aruba ?

charlie

2007-02-23 16:06:42

I don't even no if I am in the right discussion forum.
Anyway my husband as got this thing about going to Aruba.
I or he really knows nothing about the place can any recomend
who to go with
where to go and
how much to pay .

Any info
please

cyprusmadmari

2007-03-01 19:22:49

Aruba

Hi

Good Choice went to Aruba last year had a great hoilday so relaxing.
The Tamarjin is a great hotel all beach front and great vaule for money.
You can now use the Divi next door which is included in the price.
Try Eclipse on line a little cheaper than the first choice site, but most travel agents will offer you the same price if you take a copy from the site.
Hope this helps any questions please ask

Mari

Pippy

2007-03-01 21:20:10

Reviews for the above http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/reviews/caribbean/aruba/oranjestad/tamarijn-aruba-beach-resort-hotel/

Pippy

starry

2007-03-05 09:44:06

Mari, I am going to the Tam in August.

Wondered what block you stayed in and whether you would recommend the ground or first floor rooms.

Thanks.

cyprusmadmari

2007-03-09 14:52:54

Aruba

Hi Starry

When we stayed at the Tam we preferred the top floor for privacy. On the lower floor you get people from the beach passing by and most of the time curtains have to be drawn for privacy less chance of any insects or bugs if your on the upper floor. But if you want to walk right onto the beach then the lower floor is for you.
We stayed in block 1400 not to far from the reception, restaurant and towel hut quite a nice position, was for us anyway. We had a great time at this hotel and will be going back next year.

Mari

starry

2007-03-09 17:28:07

Thanks Mari. Know what you mean about the bugs, I usually choose higher floors for this reason :wink

Block 1400 seems to be in a good position. Do you know if all the rooms have been refurbished now?

Thanks.

cyprusmadmari

2007-03-09 19:53:40

Aruba

Hi Starry

Sorry I don't know. But they have a new Asian restaurant called gingers. The hotel seems to be renovating the complex slowly but surely. It did need a little tlc.

Mari :shrug

starry

2007-03-10 09:07:16

Thanks for the info Mari

Lady Scorpio

2007-03-22 19:11:28

We have just returned from a Caribbean cruise and Aruba was the last island we visited. We only went to Palm Beach, which was fantastic, although it did get very busy in the middle of the day, and we did a bit of shopping in the town, which I think is called Oranjested (or something similar) as this is where the ship docked. It did seem a bit more upmarket than some of the other islands we visited - some very nice designer shops amongst the usual souvenir ones. There are quite a few high rise hotel just next to Palm Beach - I think the Radisson is one of them, and they all looked very nice.

billy bluenose

2007-04-13 16:06:43

can anyone tell me what kind of temperatures there is in Aruba during March/April and what kind of prices i would be looking at paying. Package or book direct ?

starry

2007-04-15 14:56:55

Temperature should be around 85 degrees

Have a look at Eclipse for packages.

Pippy

2007-04-16 05:58:34

http://www.eclipsedirect.co.uk :wink:

yummymummy

2007-04-28 10:22:36

Can anyone tell me when is the best time to go, in terms of how hot it is and rainfall,

Thanks
nicola

yummymummy

2007-04-28 10:29:17

Hi, can anyone tell me how much generally it costs to live?
we want to go for 2 weeks, but are unsure about how much spending money to take.

We'd prefer to go bed and breakfast or room only, is this a wise choice?
are there plenty of places to eat and drink over there, or is it restricted to major hotels?

Thanks

yummymummy

2007-04-28 14:48:26

This is really wierd, i checked on firstchoice for a 2 weeks stay in Aruba for end of May next year, and it quoted me nearly 900pounds for 2 people, which i thought was very good.
I went out to hand some forms in at work , came back a couple of hours later, and the price has jumped up to 1400, same dates,flights,hotel etc.
hmm :shock:

starry

2007-04-29 16:34:54

That is strange - Have you priced it up with Eclipse?

yummymummy

2007-04-30 14:17:46

Starry , i tried to price it up with eclipse but i couldnt find the destination. it listed most of the caribbean islands, except from the one i wanted :shock:

starry

2007-04-30 14:42:44

Eclipse definitely do Aruba - i am going this year and checked for next, and yes it is coming up.