Forum: Aruba Restaurant Questions
Monday, July 30th, 2012, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,747
Re: New Restaurant
There are a few reviews of it on Trip Advisor:
Open Home & Kitchen, Aruba - 4 Restaurant Reviews - TripAdvisor...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, June 4th, 2012, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,373
Re: Balashi Brewery Tour
When we did the tour several years ago, there was only one tour per day in the morning (think it was around 9:30am) and they take a limited number of people so reservations in advance are a must. ...
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Forum: Aruba Timeshare for Rent
Sunday, October 16th, 2011, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 907
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Forum: Aruba Restaurant Questions
Thursday, September 8th, 2011, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,875
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,881
Re: Stale?
Thank you to both of you for responding. I didn't quite get what that other post was about and since it was right after mine I just thought...well, I don't know what I thought quite honestly except...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,881
Re: Stale?
Thank you! I do my best to help when I can.
Not sure what that other strange post is all about....but it makes me wonder why I bother to read/post on this BB at all if that's the attitude of...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, June 17th, 2011, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,881
Re: Stale?
You could sometimes see rain and dark clouds in the distance but only got a few showers at night (could tell it had rained at night because our patio was wet in the morning.) Did have one rainy...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, June 17th, 2011, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,881
Re: Stale?
There are other Aruba bulletin boards/forums that are more active.
Link to my latest trip report with photos:
Aruba Trip Report by ~Amy~® and Mike 2011 - Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,311
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, April 9th, 2011, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,771
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, April 8th, 2011, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,771
Re: Second Visit to the Island
As of last year, Pago Pago at the Westin has a new chef and their new menu and food are amazing! Ate there last Sept. and plan on going again on our upcoming trip next month.
Lots of changes to...
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Forum: Aruba Restaurant Questions
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,466
Re: Lunch suggestions?
Belgian beer - try Taste of Belgium Bistro located in the mall across the street from the Holiday Inn. Great place for lunch and a couple of beers.
Bistro | One Delicious Island...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, March 10th, 2011, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,588
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, February 5th, 2011, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,349
Re: let's do a countdown part 2
I can name quite a few resorts in Aruba where you DO NOT have to get up at the crack of dawn (or in this, before dawn!) to get a palapa....those are the places we stay at. :wink_smil
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, February 4th, 2011, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,349
Re: let's do a countdown part 2
Eagle Beach is nice and wide in front of Amsterdam Manor and LaCabana - have also heard the Tam has a nice wide beach now, too.
There is absolutely NO WAY I would EVER get up early on vacation to...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, January 6th, 2011, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,454
Re: Travelers Checks or not
We still get them in 50's at our bank, too (Wells Fargo - who purchased Wachovia so Wachovia will be "no more" soon.)
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Forum: VisitAruba.com BB Parties
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,223
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,948
Re: New Restaurant in San Nicolas?
We've been to San Nicolas many times in the past (we go to Charlie's a couple of times a year.) Last year we hung out with Daniel and his wife and saw alot more of the town than I've ever seen - we...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, May 6th, 2010, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,349
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,349
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,349
Re: let's do a countdown part 2
LOL!! Definitely a good thing! I do enjoy my time in Aruba with my girlfriends from NY (only get to see them a couple of times a year) but hubby is definitely first on my list. :wink_smil
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,349
Re: let's do a countdown part 2
10 days and counting...
Usually take a girls trip to Aruba in the spring because hubby can't get away from work at this time of year but....this spring he's coming with me! :) :) :)
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,246
Re: Rumba's
LOL! Yep, I do the same - and it has to be grilled or broiled. I don't mind sauces if they enhance the food (I like sauces that are creative with flavors - I love Screaming Eagle's food) but I do...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,246
Re: Rumba's
That's probably Ricardo (he used to work at Rumba's - great guy!) He was not working there yet when they first opened and we went there. We have tried it a few times but...okay, okay, you're...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,246
Re: Rumba's
Yep, Stefan sold Rumba's a long time ago. But the new owner/mgmt at Rumba's was still great and the food still excellent.
We tried Matthew's a few times when they first opened so maybe they have...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,246
Re: Rumba's
It's not quite the same though even though we know alot of the staff and owners who were from Rumba. They left alot of their recipes/dishes with the new Rumba owners. Matthew's is good but it's not...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Thursday, April 15th, 2010, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,930
Re: MVC Eagle Beach
MVC (Marine Verlof Centrum) is where the Dutch Marines used to go on their furloughs with their families. Amsterdam Manor started operating/managing it around 2004 or 2005 (can't remember) when it...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, February 15th, 2010, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,398
Re: Luggage Fees Delta & Continental
Also, if you are at a certain mileage level on their frequent flyer programs, the fees do not apply (my husband is Gold Medallion on Delta so he never has baggage fees.)
You should be able to...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, February 15th, 2010, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,398
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, January 25th, 2010, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,116
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, January 25th, 2010, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,116
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Forum: Aruba Restaurant Reviews
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,179
Re: Screaming eagle
They're doing great! It's one of our favorite restaurants and we go there at least a couple of times per trip for dinner. We LOVE their food - we usually do the "chef's menu" which is whatever the...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,889
Re: Can Coozies
Hi Bob! Last time we were there was Sept. 2001 (we were there during 9/11.) This time we're renting a small studio apartment with a terrace that has a view of the Eiffel Tower. We plan on shopping...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Sunday, November 29th, 2009, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,889
Re: Can Coozies
John, I posted some info and photos on another Aruba BB for you where you posted the same question. :wink_smil
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Forum: Aruba in General
Sunday, November 15th, 2009, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,817
Re: What is
Gostoso: Gostoso - Portuguese, Aruban and International cuisine in Oranjestad Aruba (http://www.gostosoaruba.com/home.html)
Also, Nos Cunucu is very good as well.
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Forum: Marriott Surf Club
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,780
Re: Chair Tags
For the beach or pool at the Surf Club, they will give you chair tags to use for reserving chairs. I suggest you place them in a visible part of the chair so it can be seen. Many people put them on...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,349
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, August 15th, 2009, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,027
Re: Discount Club Aruba?
Are you talking about the free ones at this site?
Aruba Discount Coupons - Make Your Vacation Cheaper with our Discounts (http://www.arubadiscountcoupons.com/)
Used these in April with no...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,964
Re: Resteraunt Question
Old Man & The Sea is located almost right next to Flying Fishbone (in Savaneta so you will need a rental car or it will be a hefty taxi fare) and Passions is located on Eagle Beach at Amsterdam Manor...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,964
Re: Resteraunt Question
Yes, same owners.
Personally, we like the food better at Screaming Eagle over Flying Fishbone. If we want beach dining we usually go to Passions or Old Man & The Sea.
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,964
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,627
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Forum: Aruba in General
Saturday, July 4th, 2009, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,627
Re: Amsterdam Honeymoon
Hi Mike! Congrats on your wedding! We'll also be at Amsterdam Manor in Sept, too (staying in a 2 bed/2 bath with friends.) We stay there every year and love it.
Did you book one of the...
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Forum: Aruba Restaurant Reviews
Saturday, June 6th, 2009, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 14,115
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Forum: Aruba Restaurant Reviews
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 14,115
Re: the old man and the sea
Hi Marie,
Yes, it's beach dining - scroll up and you can see a couple of photos I posted that we took at dinner last Sept.
It's just a stone's throw past FF. Just pull into the parking area...
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Forum: Aruba Restaurant Reviews
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 14,115
Re: the old man and the sea
That's actually not correct. The Old Man & the Sea sits back around the bend from the FF (we've been to both several times) so you will not be able to see the sunset from your table at the Old Man &...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, April 27th, 2009, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,750
Re: Trips to Holland
We were in Amsterdam in 2007 - stayed in Amsterdam but traveled to alot of different places outside of Amsterdam as well (we have Dutch friends who live in Holland and they gave us a marvelous tour...
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Forum: Where have you been?
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,808
Re: repeaters?
I went to, what seemed like, almost every city in Italy and those are my 3 favorite cities, too, along with Capri (Sorrento is my favorite.) Only reason I left it off the list was because I traveled...
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Forum: Where have you been?
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,808
Re: repeaters?
As far as other beach destinations, we go to Siesta Key (gulf side near Sarasota) and South Beach (Miami) alot. Siesta Key is laid back and quiet with sand that is like sugar. South Beach is...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 2,467
Views: 722,349
Re: let's do a countdown part 2
We've never been to Ren Island before so we're looking forward to both the wedding and seeing the island.
We'll definitely be at the Monday BB parties. And the Bugaloe...one of our favorite...
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