Kera Harkins

Hi! I'm leaving in 9 days to Wyndham Aruba. I am worried about the dress code or standard at restaurants. I'm not a sundress gal and I can't find any in the stores because they don't sell
them in the winter. Would it be inappropriate for me to wear nice shorts
with a nice/stylish shirt to the below restaurants???????:

1) Tony Roma's
2) Salt & Pepper
3) Palm's at Hyatt
4) El Gaucho
5) French Steakhouse
6) Le Petit Cafe
7) Bucaneer
8) Madame Janettes
9) Old Cunucu House
10) Wyndham Cafe Baci

ALso, my boyfriend and I are in our mid 20's, do you recommend any cool bars (do any stay open till late hours).

ArubaLIsa

Your dress code should be fine. The clubs downtown get going about 11:00 p.m. and go until very late...

Deb

Hi! We leave for Aruba in 2 weeks!!!
We would like to bring our rollerblades,
are there any places to rollerblade???

Ted

A fairly narrow "boardwalk" connects the hotels in the high-rise area. I've seen rollerbladers early, before it gets too crowded.

Also, of course, there are plenty of paved streets on which to exercise your blades.

Debbie

How early, before the boardwalk gets crowded???
Has anyone ever rented mopeds???

ArubaLisa

It is really more of a concrete walkway. It is used throughout the day and night, not exactly like the boardwalks you associate with the east coast of the US. It doesn't get packed, but I also think they would frown upon riding mopeds on it.

DebL

Hi! Thanks for the info. Just to clarify, I wasn't planning on riding a moped on the boardwalk, I was hoping to tour the island on moped. Would rollerblading be o.k.? Or would you consider it a waste of valuable suitcase space?? (Especially if I plan on shopping
Thanks

Gina

My husband and I are spending a week in Aruba and we can not decide on a hotel... We are considering the Allegro or the Wyndham? Any advise

DebL

Does anyone know anything about a departure tax? What is it and how much??? When and where do you pay it??
Thanks

Lisa

Your departure tax should be included in your package. Check with your travel agent.

DebL

We are not going through a travel agent.
we booked directly with the resort and used frequent fliers. So who would get the departure tax & how much???

ArubaLisa

Departure tax is usually included in the price of your airplane ticket. Check with your airline...

Betty

Aruba's departure tax is currently $20.00 per person USD. It is either collected when you purchase your air tickets or you may also pay it at the airport on your departure day.Have Fun!

Rich

Hi,
We are a family of six planning our 1st trip to Aruba. Can you advise on a hotel that is NOT a mega resort with a nice beach? Also, any insight on air travel will be appreciated.
thanks.rich

Jim

Does anyone have any experience with the Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort? It sounds and looks good but Fodors has no information on it. Is it new? Just renamed?

Scot

My family of 5 is arriving in Aruba February 13 for 8 nights. We'll be staying at the Mill Resort opposite the Wyndham Resort in the Palm Beach area. This is our first trip to Aruba and we chose the Mill Resort because it has one and two bedroom apartments with kitchens. At $350 (incl tax) per night it seemed reasonable and the location although not on the beach is just a 5 minute walk. Does anyone have experience staying at Mill Resort?

Joe

Christina, I am planning on going to Aruba in April. I need to know the BEST hotel to stay at while I am there. I have a pregnate wife that will want to be pampered. I was considering the Sonesta but I have not heard too much about it. Did you notice one Hotel that really stood out? Money doesnt matter. HELP!!

Cat

Hi, We're planning our vacation to Aruba for April/May and would love any advice on places to see and things to do while we are there. Most of our time will be spent sun bathing by the beach and pool, but if you have any suggestions on things we shouldn't miss out on (including bars, restaurants, etc.), any help would be appreciated. Also, is the wind as bad and bothersome as some say it is??? How would you rate Aruba (1-10) to the other islands you've visited in the Caribbean?

MHauswirth

Going to Aruba in May for my husbands 40th. Can you recommend some good places to eat. I would also like to plan a small party with 3 other couples, need a place to go?

Kim

any experience with the Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive Beach Resort? We're planning a 20th Anniversary celebration there in Sept. Any info. would be appreciated.