Forum: Aruba Restaurant Reviews
Tuesday, August 14th, 2007, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 161
Views: 85,551
Re: Madame Janette
Sherry, go to their web site: http://www.madamejanette.info/
Scoll down to the bottom of the page and you'll see a picture of Ramon, Sabine, and Kasi.
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Forum: Aruba Restaurant Reviews
Wednesday, July 4th, 2007, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,914
Re: Brisas del Mar
When I was in Aruba in May/June, I heard that they did sell the restaurant. The new owner is Dutch, and evidently has a good reputation with restaurants. I guess we'll have to wait and see what...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, May 10th, 2007, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,796
Re: why would you stay there?
Sherry, if you eliminate pricing, I wouldn't stay at one of these little places. Some reasons are:
1.) I love to be right on the beach. I love to walk out of my room and be able to get right on...
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Friday, May 4th, 2007, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,931
Re: Costa Linda purchase advice
Elisabeth, you really wouldn't want to stay in a one-bedroom Cayena Suite for a week. You won't have any view, your patio is in the main walkway, and the only where to eat is on stools at the...
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Friday, May 4th, 2007, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,472
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,931
Re: Costa Linda purchase advice
I own 2 weeks in 5014 in the fall and love it. The view is great from the balcony, and we always have a nice breeze while sitting on the balcony. I prefer being on that side, looking up towards the...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, April 21st, 2007, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,726
Re: a big announcement!!!
Fear not Charlie, if you hadn't already developed a sense of humor you never would have been asked to be a moderator. From what I can see, a good sense of humor is one of the top requirements.
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,864
Re: Aruba Beach Villas
La Cabana has units that are on a Thursday/Thursday pattern. If you rent one of those for one of the owners, you'd only need to find a place to stay for your arrival on Wednesday, November 14.
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, February 26th, 2007, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,129
Re: Suitcase brand recommendations
Connie the Spinners I bought a few years ago were Samsonite Spinners and they were made with ballistic nylon. They weren't sold as sets. I just bought a carry on and a larger one that I check.
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Thursday, February 8th, 2007, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,311
Re: Loyalty
Sherry, it's actually on page 2:
http://bb.visitaruba.com/showthread.php?t=5878
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Wednesday, January 31st, 2007, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,701
Re: Where are they?
Lefty, I have been very busy at work, and that will continue for another week or two. I haven't been able to keep up with the BBs or my e-mails (I have about 50 unopened e-mails, and the count...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, January 15th, 2007, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,655
Re: Looking for cheap eats
Fishes and More also has an Early Bird special, and is in walking distance of the Holiday Inn. http://www.fishesandmore.com/
If you have a car, or want to take the bus or a cab downtown, Iguana...
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Saturday, January 13th, 2007, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,259
Re: Propaganda/Censorship Continues
Norm, I know you had already advised Sherry that you had posted an incorrect room price for Costa Linda. The rates that are paid for the Board members rooms are our published rates less the owner's...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, January 12th, 2007, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,129
Re: Suitcase brand recommendations
Those are the Samsonite Spinners. I love them! I use the big Spinner for travel to Aruba, and I use the carry on Spinner when I travel for work. The carry on is great as it's so easy to maneuver...
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Friday, January 12th, 2007, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,079
Re: Threat Letter to Alan Carlin by "Gary"
If you have an e-mail that I supposedly received about this, I would be very interested in seeing it. I never received any e-mails from Gary Sundance. So, if you have any proof, please share it with...
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Friday, January 12th, 2007, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,792
Re: Sales Department
John, this has been one of my pet peeves. We don't have a Marketing Plan that is directed towards SALES. Any CLBR ads I've seen are image ads, not SALES ads. Until we get a Marketing Plan in place...
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Friday, January 12th, 2007, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,363
Re: My Questions From The 'Informal CLBR BB'
Some of the Coalition -- Member Relations Group members in Aruba have had several meetings with a Lawyer that has been hired, and Dutch Laws are the Laws that are being followed. The Aruban attorney...
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Monday, January 8th, 2007, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,259
Re: Propaganda/Censorship Continues
Norm, where did you get the figures for the Board meeting in the Dominican Republic? You said it was from “your understanding”, but that’s not what we heard when we were at Costa Linda in November. ...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Sunday, January 7th, 2007, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,166
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Friday, January 5th, 2007, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,259
Propaganda/Censorship Continues
There have been a lot of owners posting on the Costa Linda Bulletin Board over the last week, but none of these messages have been "approved", so they remain missing somewhere in cyberspace. ...
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Forum: Aruba by Day and Night
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,060
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Saturday, December 30th, 2006, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 9,598
Costa Linda Not Presenting All Points of View
Costa Linda posted a letter from the Chairman yesterday as follows:
THE CHAIRMAN'S LETTER
December 27, 2006
Dear Fellow Owners,
We are writing this letter to keep you informed of...
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Saturday, December 30th, 2006, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,107
Re: an important message about costa linda
Alan, yes, Greg does love his jokes. However, in regards to this issue he is dead serious. He gave up his vacation to do a lot of work on the owners’ behalf. He spent his time fully researching the...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, December 29th, 2006, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,637
Re: Ling & Sons has online grocery shopping
If it is crazy, you're not the only crazy one Elaine. I do the same thing. Check in, and head to the store. I like to pick out my own items. It also gives me a chance to see what's changed, and...
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Forum: Aruba Restaurant Reviews
Tuesday, December 26th, 2006, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 20,125
Re: Tulip
Make that three of us.
I had to pick my jaw up from the floor to write this.
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, December 26th, 2006, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,233
Re: Jansen Rent a Car???
We've tried others, but only use Econo now. Good cars at good prices, and great customer service.
http://www.econoaruba.com/
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Monday, December 25th, 2006, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,217
Re: Future Impact
Gene, have no fear, the issues at Costa Linda will be corrected. One of the many great things about owning at Costa Linda is that you are a member of the Cooperative Assocation. The Cooperative...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Sunday, December 24th, 2006, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,220
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Sunday, December 17th, 2006, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,725
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, December 16th, 2006, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,743
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Forum: Costa Linda Resort
Saturday, December 16th, 2006, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,725
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Forum: Aruba in General
Sunday, November 12th, 2006, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,691
Have a wonderful time in Aruba Charlie!
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HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME IN ARUBA CHARLIE!
I can't wait to hear your thoughts about Aruba after all this time.
It's too bad our trips don't over lap. You'll be coming home as we're...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, November 9th, 2006, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,029
Re: Favorite entree at favorite restaurant
OK, I'm drooling now. What I wouldn't give to have that for dessert tonight. Chef Kasi, you've done it again -- another winner!
We have to come to Madame Janette more than once when we're in...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, November 9th, 2006, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,029
Re: Favorite entree at favorite restaurant
Tere, we're not doing a private sail this year. Part of the group isn't coming to Aruba this year, so we couldn't pull it together. Right now there is just 4 of us from Costa Linda going on...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, November 9th, 2006, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,029
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 3,094
Views: 451,933
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,029
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, November 7th, 2006, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,029
Re: Favorite entree at favorite restaurant
It's just too hard to pick a favorite entree. I like to try new things, so I very rarely order the same thing all the time. For instance, at Madame Janette I love the Jumbo Shrimps Coco di Rasta,...
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Forum: VisitAruba.com BB Parties
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 141
Views: 17,833
Re: Mini BB party in MD
Sorry Kevin, but I'll be in Aruba! (If it makes you feel any better, I'm sure I'll be crying that night as it will be the last night of my trip.)
But, if you want to move the party to Aruba (how...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, October 27th, 2006, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,186
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, October 27th, 2006, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 9,477
Re: Internet
I'm on a computer all day every day at work, and it's the last thing I want to see on vacation. There are a thousand reasons to take a lap top, but the main reason I don't is because it's the only...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, October 27th, 2006, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,368
Re: Car Rental (Tropic vs. others)
We like Econo. We've rented from others before, but only rent from Econo now. (I too had problems with Budget and Hertz.) Good cars at good prices and great customer service. They also have a wide...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Friday, October 27th, 2006, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,568
Re: Latest Aruba Grand picture
Corrine, I think it's a lot, but then again I never go AI as I don't eat/drink enough to make it worthwhile.
I'll bet it is the Occidental Grand Aruba. They were giving timeshare owners a...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, October 26th, 2006, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,266
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Thursday, October 26th, 2006, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,568
Re: Latest Aruba Grand picture
Corrine, by any chance could they mean the Occidental Grand Aruba? Now that the Occidental uses the name "Grand", it gets confusing.
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Forum: Aruba Weddings and Honeymoons
Tuesday, October 24th, 2006, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,606
Re: wedding pics
Kevin, look at ArubaAmy's pictures at this link:
http://www.aruba-travelguide.com/bulletinboard/viewtopic.php?t=5677
She has a good shot of the Divi tree next to Amsterdam Manor's Beach that...
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Forum: VisitAruba.com BB Parties
Monday, October 23rd, 2006, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 7,375
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Forum: Where to Stay
Monday, October 23rd, 2006, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,580
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Forum: Aruba Weddings and Honeymoons
Thursday, October 19th, 2006, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,606
Re: wedding pics
Kevin, you should PM Sanda and ask her. I'll bet she knows exactly where it is. Also try Charles, as he might know too.
It looks like one of the beaches on the rough side. If they want to go...
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Forum: Aruba Weddings and Honeymoons
Wednesday, October 18th, 2006, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,606
Re: wedding pics
A few other thoughts . . .
Some pictures on the terrace at Ventana del Mar at Tierra del Sol. You'll get the golf course, ocean, and lighthouse in the background.
A picture by the Divi tree...
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