Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, December 1st, 2014, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,956
Re: Equator Band
Sunday for sure at Bugaloe, sometimes Friday at Bugaloe. They occasionally play at Divi Phoenix, not sure where else though as I've never seen them anywhere but Bugaloe.
Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,672
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,834
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,325
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,325
Re: For Sale: week.9 room.170
*** PRICE REDUCED to $12,000 ***
For Sale:
RIU / (Aruba Grand Royal Palm Club)
1st floor beachfront unit - walk out directly onto beach.
Week 9 (1st week in March)
Unit 170
One bedroom...
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Forum: Aruba Timeshare for Sale
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,604
RIU - week.9 room.170
For Sale:
RIU / (Aruba Grand Royal Palm Club)
1st floor beachfront unit - private patio that leads directly onto beach.
Week 9 (1st week in March)
Unit 170
One bedroom
$13,800 (or reasonable...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,202
Re: First trip to the island!
I find it hard to tell whether the diet coke is better or worse than back home because mine is always swimming in a glass full of Rum!:wink_smil
Aren't the "Hut Wars" fun. Every day (1st week of...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,325
Re: For Sale: week.9 room.170
Hi,
You got there right after we left. We were down this year Mar 4th through the 11th.
Here are some pictures of the unit. Let me know if you want any other information.
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Sunday, March 27th, 2011, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,325
For Sale: week.9 room.170
For Sale:
RIU / (Aruba Grand Royal Palm Club)
1st floor beachfront unit - walk out directly onto beach.
Week 9 (1st week in March)
Unit 170
One bedroom
$13,800 (or reasonable offer)
28 weeks...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,202
Re: First trip to the island!
Yup, you can get free wifi in the lobby and just outside the lobby facing the ocean (but you don't get quite as good a connection and will lose it at times). You have to pay anywhere else on the...
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Forum: Divi Phoenix Resort
Saturday, March 12th, 2011, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,870
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Forum: Divi Phoenix Resort
Saturday, March 12th, 2011, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,870
Re: New towers - room numbering scheme
OK, it's coming together now. Thanks for that information. The building number (first number) and the floor number (second number) makes sense now. But there are 5 units across each building and I...
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Forum: Divi Phoenix Resort
Saturday, March 12th, 2011, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,870
New towers - room numbering scheme
Hi,
Just returned from Aruba yesterday and currently own at the Aruba Grand / RIU. Considering purchasing one of the units in the new buildings (Suites). If I remember correctly, the buildings...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,923
Re: Just curious....
Have a timeshare at the RIU. Almost always walk over to Salt & Pepper the first night. Easy, casual, relaxing, great food!
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, October 29th, 2010, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,063
Re: Aruban people's hospitality
On the last day of our second trip to Aruba, we didn't feel like going out and decided to eat the leftovers in our hotel room fridge from the night before. I went downstairs to see if I could find...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, April 30th, 2010, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 74
Views: 41,480
Re: what do we like about aruba?
In order:
#1) The local people
#2) No hurricanes (the weather)
#3) I feel safe
#4) The restaurants
#5) The beaches
#6) Aruba is nowhere near Wisconsin
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Sunday, March 28th, 2010, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,497
Re: Honeymoon at the RIU
Just the opposite. You need to get out to the beach by around 7:00am or before. After 7:00 it gets pretty thin. I always see empty chairs at the pool all day long.
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Sunday, March 7th, 2010, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,660
Re: Just back form RIU
Hi Lynn,
Thanks for the welcome!
We were told the RIU was 93% full and has been steadily busy. It's hard to tell how many timeshare folks were there but it looked like there was someone in all but...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Sunday, March 7th, 2010, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,660
Re: Just back form RIU
Hi everyone,
Just returned myself last night. Had a great, relaxing week on the beach.
Hit a lot of my favorite restaurants and a couple nice new ones.
This is the fourth time I've stayed in...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Friday, January 29th, 2010, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,416
Re: Leaving this Friday
Thanks for posting the pictures.
Those are great!
I only owned 2-3? years before "the construction" but I have some great memories.
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,915
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,871
Re: Jelishka
Hi Lynn,
So what's the word? Did Richard scare her away or drive her out? Did she leave on her own? I haven't heard anything other than she is gone now.
R.D.
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Monday, October 26th, 2009, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,243
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,598
Re: yearly fees
Hey Lynn,
I heard the beds had been replaced too. I never noticed during my stay in March. I never really had a problem with the bed before, so if it was replaced, it really didn't stick out to me...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,598
Re: yearly fees
I assume because management is doing little or no maintenance to the units, that they couldn't possibly get away with RAISING our "maintenance fees".
It just shows that management knows they are "in...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Thursday, June 11th, 2009, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,058
Re: Riu Just Keeps Getting Worse
It's absolutely horrific what is happening to us. I've been to Aruba 12 times and have never met a single person that has had anything positive to say about Richard (employee or guest). He has a...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,288
Re: emails to Jelishka
Like Lynn said, Richard Velasco (rvelasco@riu.com) is the hotel manager so he'd be the one to contact. The only problem is that many timeshare owners have tried that and have gotten nowhere. Having...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, April 13th, 2009, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,644
Re: Do Taxi's wait?
Everything you ever wanted to know about taxis in Aruba:
http://taxiaruba.com/new/policy.html
I'd recommend Hong King instead of Lings if you're in a big hurry. You can get in and out of there...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, April 3rd, 2009, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 12,486
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Forum: Aruba in General
Friday, April 3rd, 2009, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 12,486
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Monday, March 23rd, 2009, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,288
Re: emails to Jelishka
I haven't emailed her lately but your right, she always responds right away. Are you using this email: Jelishka Giel <ts.aru@riu.com>
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Thursday, March 12th, 2009, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,847
Re: Recent E-Mail
Alright, I'll throw out a positive.
I've been very impressed with RIU's general staff. They've been nothing but helpful and friendly from the beginning. When the RIU first opened, my unit was a...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,847
Re: Recent E-Mail
Hi Lynn, how's it going?!
Had a great time. Good weather for the most part, huge waves the last two days and rain the day we left. Other than that, sunny as usual.
Little if any change with...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Monday, March 9th, 2009, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,847
Re: Recent E-Mail
GoldenTulip,
If you are referring to an email sent by Jon Kirshner, trust me, he's only trying to help. "Aruba Grand" timeshare owners deserve better unit conditions and better treatment all around...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,554
Re: Riu-AI for timeshare owners
Hey Lynn, how's it going!
I heard about that change. Here's the information I just received in more detail:
If you buy the All-Inclusive for the whole week, the price is $60. per person per day ...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,138
Re: Yearly fees
Hi Lynn,
Haven't seen anything in the mail yet.
The whole "maintenance" thing is a mystery to me. What qualifies as something needing maintenance versus something needing replacement?
From...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Monday, June 9th, 2008, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 13,032
Re: Aruba Grand - RUI, Timeshare Owners Happy?
nonamelady, very interesting perspective from a timeshare owner not associated with the RIU.
I'm stunned that management would even entertain the idea of you purchasing one. I'm sure they knew...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,830
Re: Riu...April 2008(timeshare)
Thanks for the review, arubanut. No question furniture, etc. very outdated and in need of an upgrade. Our room (#170) was practically identical to how I left it before the construction stated. ...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Saturday, March 8th, 2008, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,644
Re: Giving It Another Go...
MSELLERS033,
Things have somewhat changed since you were there last summer. Just returned last night. Timeshare owners are now issued a purple wristband. It allows you 2 things: (1.) you can...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Thursday, February 21st, 2008, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,092
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,092
Re: Aruba Grand Timeshare Network
The biggest difference with the beach is that there are tons of people that pull up chairs between the front row of the palapas and the water. Not the same quiet, clear view you use to have. It's...
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Forum: Aruba in General
Monday, November 12th, 2007, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,749
Re: Rookie in Aruba
Yes, Champions is always hoppin' during football season.
Also, at night especially when you can see the screens better, I really like watching games outdoors on the deck at Hooters (high rise...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Friday, November 9th, 2007, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 12,378
Re: Just returned
Had a car the whole week and the parking lot was never even close to being full.
The casino is decent. Not huge but nice. If I recall correctly, it had 1 craps table, 2 roulette, and maybe 3-5...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 12,378
Re: Just returned
Hey John, how's it going?
I just sent this same report to the Timeshare Network Group but I'll post it here too in case there are some who aren't on his (Jon K.) email list.
R.D.
10/12/07 –...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Sunday, October 28th, 2007, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 12,378
Re: Just returned
There's no staff on the beach at all. Everyone is on their own to secure a hut for the day. We got up anywhere from 5:30 to 7:00 to put our towels (from the day before) on chairs or hung them from...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Thursday, September 20th, 2007, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,961
Re: Aruba Grand - TS
It's too bad we're hearing less than desirable reports from the timeshare owners. It seems the general public staying at the RIU lately have been giving the RIU really good reviews. It seems all...
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Wednesday, September 19th, 2007, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,961
Re: Aruba Grand - TS
Will be there Oct 12th - 19th. Will give a full report upon return. Not sure what unit I'll be staying in as I'm accelerating that week. I'm sure they won't assign a room until I arrive. Can't...
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Forum: Aruba Restaurant Reviews
Monday, September 17th, 2007, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 10,675
Re: Salt & Pepper
TomR,
Glad to see you gave it a second chance. Salt & Pepper has been one of favorite overall restaurants for years now. Breakfast, lunch & dinner (yes, dinner!) have always been very solid.
R.D.
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Friday, June 22nd, 2007, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,213
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Forum: Aruba Grand/Riu
Monday, May 21st, 2007, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,826
Re: Riu treated us great
Good to know. You're the first I've heard from that went to one of their resorts in exchange for one of your weeks. Thanks for the info.
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