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DaGe Apr 18th, 2011 07:35 PM

Itinerary Help - Aruba
 
Hi, guys! We'll be in Aruba, Eagle Beach for a week ( in June ). Do you have any recommendations? Where should we go? Which beaches to explore? Thanks

KVR Apr 19th, 2011 06:16 AM

Snorkel trip with MiDushi or Tranquillo

Full day jeep Island tour with ABC

Beach Hopping tour with DePalm

Bar hoppping tour with Kukoo Kunuku Party Bus

1/2 or full day at De Palm Island

Sunset dinner cruise with De Palm

Shopping in the down town area and the Palm Beach area

Sunday Brunch at the Hyatt

Butterfly Gardens

Resturants in Aruba: http://www.restaurantsaruba.com/

DaGe Apr 21st, 2011 01:02 PM

ok, thank you! btw do you know of a day trips to other islands from Aruba?

KVR Apr 22nd, 2011 06:33 AM

You can fly over to Curacao or Bonaire, but you'll have to arrange yourself or have a TA do it. There are no tour companies that offer day trips.

Book a flight from Aruba to Curacao or Bonaire on Insel Air or Tiara Air. I would go first thing in the morning and back on the last flight. Have something pre-planned to see/do so you don't waste time. You can book tours or have a rental car and a plan of where to go and what to do.

We spent in a week in Curacao. We did the beach hopping tour and East/West side City tour with Actief and did the Animal Encounter dive at the Sea Aquarium. No dive certification is required, but you have to book early to get a spot.

angelicajin2 Apr 25th, 2011 11:31 AM

I bet you're going to have a great time in Aruba!! There's a multitude of things to do in Aruba http://www.zipsetgo.com/aruba-lesser-antilles that will make your stay in there worthwhile and Palm Beach is something to look forward to.

girlonthego Apr 25th, 2011 07:22 PM

Baby beach has walk out snorkeling which is great. I think the DePalm catamaran snorkel cruise is better than their island day. My friends liked the snorkel cruise. I am mad they did it before we got there! I was personally not crazy about the DePalm Island day.
Rent a jeep for the week. We did and it was fun to explore on our own. I will say it is roughing it and just pull the hair back and know it will always be a wind blown mess! :)
Read my trip report for restaurants. If you want more info, just ask. I would be happy to expand while it is still fresh in my head.
Palm beach has lots of action. Eagle beach seems quieter. Our friends were at the Divi Divi on Eagle and they liked it, but their teens liked coming over to our hotel because of all the teens and watersports over by us at the Marriott on Palm.

I think you will have a great time. It is a fun relaxing island! Enjoy!

DaGe Apr 30th, 2011 02:04 PM

Thanks again!

Keith May 2nd, 2011 05:19 AM

De Palm offers SNUBA at the wreck of the WW2 German freighter Antilla. It is like SCUBA, but the tank is in a raft with a 30' long hose, instead of on your back, which means you don't have to be certified.

I enjoyed it a lot!


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