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Originally Posted by kelscourt

Thank you so, so much for your quick reply and SUPER HELPFUL answers! I appreciate it!!!

You are very welcome.

I have been reading all about your shore diving locations. What has me worried now is theft of a rental car. Seems like that is the biggest crime there.

We did not have any problems.

Originally Posted by B-Man

You would be better off renting a car. Don't worry about the crime, it is probably 0.0000000000001%. Take rental insurance. We use American Express travel and rental insurance and so far no problems.

There is tons of info here at
http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/car%20rental%20insurance.html

If you are AMEX cardholders, we are big fans of Premium Car Rental Protection
https://www152.americanexpress.com/fsea/travel/car_rental/product.do

Do taxis run to places like Malmok Beach and Boca Catalina?

Yes, taxis will take you and drop you off. I would suggest having the driver come back for you at a prearranged time. Your bathing suits must be dry however, or the driver will not take you.

Also, I have been reading where some people say to take a taxi and some say to the bus to the hotel from the airport.

Either way works, for a family of four, a taxi would more than likely be less expensive. Either way, most of the time, the taxi will get you to the resort quicker AND you will be way ahead of the folks on the bus at check-in at your resort.

There are two members of this forum who are both honest, dependable and hard working taxi drivers-- Serry and Bully.

You can read up on them at
http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/taxi.html

I have to say, that even though we consider Aruba our "home away from home", there is nothing like having a familiar smiling face waiting for you outside of Aruban customs when you are ready to leave the airport.

Do you have a price list for those options or recommendation?

http://taxiaruba.com/new/farelist.html
Taxi rates are set by the government and allow for a maximum of 5 persons per vehicle. Fares are per ride, NOT per person.

http://taxiaruba.com/new/policy.html
Make note of the policies, especially:
"Sundays, official holidays and after midnight there will be a surcharge of Awg. 5.40 / US$ 3.00 to the regular fares;

Each passenger from and to the airport is allowed on piece of luggage. For each additional piece of luggage there will be an additional charge of Awg. 3.60 / US$ 2.00 per piece;"

Originally Posted by kelscourt

Thanks! This is so exciting to plan this trip. Searching for the snorkeling gear is what is going to take the most time. I really appreciate all the help.

I would start your research with the question, is this a one time vacation use, or will the equipment be used for years to come. Check out this recent thread
Snorkeling gear Shop