tyler

One other thing Howard, do you have any pictures of Frangipani that you would mind sharing?

Kristen1206

Hi Tyler. I have some photos of my trip to Anguilla and Frangipani in June if you would like to see them. Frangipani is a great choice. We visited CuisinArt too and that was the nicest of the big 3 resorts in my opinion. I'm sure the weather will be great for you...but get hurricane insurance just in case!

Here is the link to my shutterfly album:
http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeEOGLZo3ctGJN

tyler

Thanks for the great photos. I enjoyed taking a look.

tyler

Kristen, I have seen posts where you strongly recommend Aruba as well. As the current year of storms are making my finacee a bit nervous (we know they aren't likely, and if were any other vacation we wouldn't worry, but we would hate to have to cancel our honeymoon), I thought I better look in to Aruba. We originally discarded the option because it seemed so deserty and with all the casinos, we felt like we'd be visiting Las Vegas in the ocean. is that an over-reaction? Despite the desert does it still seem like you are in a tropical paradise? With all the nightlife is it still romantic?

Kristen1206

Hi Tyler. We loved Aruba and are hoping to go back next year. Aruba is scrubby on the interior but so is Anguilla! When you get to the resort area, you do feel like you are in a tropical paradise. The beaches are incredible (Aruba and Anguilla have the bets beaches I have seen) and the water is a beautiful turquoise color. Both islands have so-so snorkeling. But in Aruba you can go out adn snorkel the wrecks which is neat. the casinos are mainly inside the hotels so you don't even see them unless you are looking. Anguilla has lots of amazing restaurants but Aruba has has really great ones as well. Our favorite restaurant is on Aruba.

Another good thing about Aruba is exploring the rugged side of the island. Cliffs, natural bridges and pools and black stone beaches. So it's kind of like getting 2 different islands in one.

When we went in early September 2 years ago, we had great weather. It is hot, but there is always a nice steady breeze. I am a woorywart myself so if it was me, I'd probably choose Aruba at that time of year.

As for it being romantic, it defeinitely can be. It is a fun island but there are lots of romatic spots and restaurants.

I would recommend the Bucuti Beach Club on Eagle Beach (Tara Suite) or the Radisson or Hyatt on Palm Beach. We stayed at the Radisson and would definitely stay there again....tropical gardens and watrfalls, parrots, zero entry pool, palapas on the beach. It was wonderful. Bucuti caters more to honeymooners and couples though.

Let me know if you have any more questions...

HowardC

Tyler--I do have some frangipani pictures but don't have a scanner. The pictures on the Frang web site are probably better than mine. Have seen Kristens pictures and they are very good and pretty much like what I have.