nhoops Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hey Guys, Heading to Aruba on Saturday. The wife and SIL have it planned out but thought I'd check in here to see if anybody has any helpful tips recommendations. There are 6 of us, 4 adults and 2 kids (9 and 7). We are staying at the Divi Phoenix for 1 night then in a Condo across from Eagle Beach the rest of the trip. So pumped! Thanks for any suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I would dearly love to help but the last time I was in Aruba was '72 and I am sure nothing is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleW64 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Check out the Lighthouse. It's a restaurant ( a little pricey) but you don't necessarily have to go for the food. It has a great view of the sea and excellent photo opportunities. Baby Beach is nice with some areas of shallow water and some areas for snorkeling where you can see multi-colored fish. there's another spot, a natural pool that is also good for snorkeling. Not sure of the ages of your kids, but the ATV tours are cool. If they are too young for driving an ATV, then you may want to go on a SUV tour. But those are generally 3-4 hours and each stop is about 1/2 hour IIRC. Great vacation. One of the best I've had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoops Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Thanks guys, Definitely looking fwd to some beach/relaxing time. The kids are 9 and 7, so no ATV's but we have heard about the SUV excursions, they are a possibility. Is the Lighthouse the italian restaurant located at the lighthouse, or someplace different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 never have been. have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicious_bass Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Hey Guys, Heading to Aruba on Saturday. The wife and SIL have it planned out but thought I'd check in here to see if anybody has any helpful tips recommendations. There are 6 of us, 4 adults and 2 kids (9 and 7). We are staying at the Divi Phoenix for 1 night then in a Condo across from Eagle Beach the rest of the trip. So pumped! Thanks for any suggestions! Wish I would have seen this earlier as I am guessing you're on your way by now... My wife and I Honeymooned in Aruba in late Oct 2005. We stayed at the Divi AI and really liked it. Couple things we really liked that I would recommend are: -El Guacho (Argentine steakhouse. Might be the best steak I have ever had and not terribly expensive) -Flying Fishbone (restaurant right on the beach and known for scenic/sunsets/etc. more spendy and more of an adult/romantic spot but worth mentioning) -Jolly Pirates (pirate ship (with alcohol) that takes people out snorkelling. crew does acrobatic tricks on the rigging and there is a rope swing for people to go off out into the sea) -DePalm Island (kid friendly with snorkelling, beach, and other stuff) Hope you have fun. We did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenzal rhomb Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Aruba is great but if you get a chance - hop over to Carasua (spelling??) - it may even be more beautiful. Either way you cant go worng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Curacao. Interesting place in '72. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Do NOT befriend anyone from Denmark!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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