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Last edited by ATG-DL; 13-Mar-2013 at 03:00 AM.
Amedeus Restaurant my friend. It's in Tanki, not far from Eagle Beach. With the Caribbean Dutch style of cooking, it is a interesting mix. Schnitzel and crab..lol
Ruinas del Mar at the Hyatt for dining under the stars and very good food. Also, El Gaucho Argentine restaurant in downtown Oranjestad is good. Try to make reservations ahead of time.
I personally dislike Aruba--it's scrubby and arid, but there are good beaches if you like windsurfing. I do not care for their government (Natalie Holloway) I stopped going there several yrs prior to her disappearance just because of disinterest. I can think of so manyother island options in the Carib. Altho I have retired pals who go there 3-6 times a year, I don't get it.
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I have heard its a little scrubby, but at the same time I heard its not as "crowded" as places like STX, STT, and UVF. That and the prices of the resorts on those Islands for May was insane even with the interline discount and such (over 4k+ for 5 days). Thanks for the suggestions I will keep these in mind for our trip.
Last edited by ATG-DL; 13-Mar-2013 at 03:01 AM.
Good point. Well in terms of the beaches and all-inclusives, you might want to consider CUN, SJD, MZT. Closer to home and just as good.
Ive been to MEX and CUN before and they are nice, but I think the time frame of when we are going is the reason we stayed away from Mexico in General. The last time I went they still had the red button green button deal in customs down there. Woe be unto you if you pressed the button and it turned red lol.
They still have that there.Originally Posted by ATG-DL
How many people? Take a look at AI's on LuxuryLink under property type tab--we love Hacienda Tres Rios Nature Reserve in Riviera Maya.Their price is about $400 day for 2--premium everything. I aslo check sister site Family Getaway for pkgs (up to 4 people) and just use a pkg for 2. Massages, transfers, etc in many deals. We also liked Villa del Palmar north of hotel zone. The only ones I stay from are the mega resorts and Secrets (very small discounts)
I think Aruba is very expensive for non AI. There are always plenty of flights in May (watch Mom's Day, of course) Our local friends have trouble getting back from AUA now and then. (Comair retirees)
Keep us posted!
mrs767er - NonRev Correspondent - Specialty Travel
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There are only 2 of us, I did spend about 2 hours on LuxuryLink, and they have some great deals for sure. The AI resort we got for the last week of May was 2300, that included a $500 airline discount, RT transfers, a couples massage, dinner for two on the beach, airfare (I didnt want to chance it with my seniority), and 5 days at the resort. We will definately have to check out the Hacienda in CUN.
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