OK, After much research on this forum, in books, and many websites -- this is the plan we have come up with. I would really like input from any of you on 'flow' or order or any other recommendations for the areas we will be at. While staying at Renissance we plan on cooking 1-2 meals in room so you will see 'in room' on those days. Also, we are a family with 2 kids (2 and 5) so you will see mainly family activites listed.



Friday, July 11th – Depart @ noon and arrive in Aruba at 930pm

• Bully is Taxi driver that will be picking us up - Airport to Renaissance Ocean Suites = $13

Saturday, July 12th – Renaissance
Breakfast – Paddock’s

Activity – Find a Grocery Store nearby - question - which is closer and are either in walking distance to renaissance ocean suites?

• • Kong Hing at Havenstraat 16
  • Ling & Sons at Italiestrast 26

Activity – Check out hotel & hotel activities
Activity – Renaissance Island
Lunch – in hotel room
Activity – Renaissance Island
Dinner – Iguana Joe’s

Sunday, July 13th
Breakfast – in room
Activity – Relax at Renaissance beach/pool
Lunch – in room
Activity – Shopping in Oranjastaed area / Seaport Village Mall area
Dinner – Senor Frogs (Kids/Family Day is Sunday)

Monday, July 14th – Jolly Pirates Sailing Tour
Breakfast – in room

Activity – Jolly Pirates - Sail, Snorkel, Swim & Swing: 9:30am – 2:00pm

• • Swim and snorkel at three great sites: Malmok, Boca Catalina and 400ft WWII Shipwreck, Antilla,
  • BBQ, Open Bar, Snorkel Gear & Ropeswing - $53/per person
  • Departs from MooMba’s on the beach between Holiday Inn & Marriott Resorts

Activity – Renaissance Island
Dinner – in room

Tuesday, July 15th
Breakfast – in room
Activity – Relax at Renaissance Island/pool
Lunch – in room
Activity – Shopping in Oranjastaed area / Renaissance Mall area
Dinner – **Make reservation ** Madame Janette – 530pm
o Madam Janette http://www.madamejanette.info/

Wednesday. July 16th South East Aruba Tour
Breakfast – in room
Activity – Get Rental car (National – Dad only Taxi Renaissace to Airport = $13)
Activity – Renaissace Pool
Activity – Punta Basora/Colorado Point Lighthouse
Activity - Baby Beach
Activity – Rodgers Beach
Activity – San Nicholas ?
Activity – Commanders Bay ?
Lunch - Savaneta – Brisas Del Mar serves lunch 11-3pm
Activity – Spanish Lagoon
Activity – Frenchman’s Pass
Activity – Renaissance Island/Pool
Dinner – in room

Thursday, July 17th - Leeward Coast (Heading North) Tour
Breakfast – in room
Activity - Bubali bird sanctuary
Activity – Fisherman’s Hut ? anything to see here?
Activity – Malmok ? anything to see here?
Activity – California Lighthouse
Activity – Arashi Beach (Snorkeling)
Lunch – Ventanas Del Mar (at Tierras Del Sol Golf Course) 11pm-3pm
Activity – Renaissance Island
Dinner – **Make reservation ** Flying Fishbone – 5pm

Friday, July 18th - Moving Day & South Tour
Breakfast – in room
Activity – Renaissance Island

Lunch – early in the room

• Check-out of Renaissance Ocean Suites by noon

Activity – Chapel of Alto Vista
Activity – Bushiribana Ruins
Activity – Natural Bridge
Activity – Andicuri Beach
Activity – Ayo (rock Formation)
Activity – Guidiriki Indian Caves
Activity – Bachelor’s Beach
Dinner – Cuba’s Cookin ** Make Reservations **

www.cubascookin.com

• Check-in Westin Aruba Resort anytime after 4pm

Westin Aruba Resort
J.E.Irausquin Blvd.77

Saturday, July 19th – Ostrich & Butterfly Farms

Breakfast/Activity - Ostrich Farm

• http://www.arubaostrichfarm.com/bar_restaurant.html

Lunch – Tomato Charlie's for Pizza
Activity – Butterfly Farm
Activity – Return Car (After butterfly farm – Taxi Airport to Westin =$20)
Activity – Beach/Pool Relax

Dinner - Buccanear (aquarium inside)

• • http://www.buccaneeraruba.com/

Sunday, July 20th – Last full day ;(
Breakfast – **find** -- please recommend something in walking distance
Activity – TomCar Tour
o http://www.ranchonotorious.com/tomcar.shtml
o Baby Beach Tour – Morning Tour – 9am-1pm
o $99/adult & $49/child (includes pickup/dropoff, snacks, water, googles & gloves, flashlights for caves & lunch
Activity – Beach/Pool
Late Tapas Lunch – Salt & Pepper
Activity – Beach/Pool
Dinner – Wacky Wahoo's (approx. 15 min. walk from Westin.


Monday, July 21st – Depart Aruba @ 7:35am and arrive home at 6:15pm

• Bully is Taxi driver that will be picking us up at 5:15am - Westin to Airport = $20

Well, thats all I have so far -- what do you think? Too much, too little -- not seeing the right stuff? Any and all input is welcomed!

THANKS AGAIN!!!
Coqui