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*Andrea J.* · 07-09-2009, 10:07 AM

Many of us that visit aruba, do so in the summer.
Lots of the summer visitors are subject to the question...YOU, go to ARUBA during the Summer....WHY?

Well, i just spoke with an old friend who spent a fortune at the Cape and here is her story.
(Moral of the story is go to Aruba)

They rented a place in Harwich 3 blocks from the beach. Rental 20 days $6000.
They had to bring their own bedding/linens.
3 children ages 11-16 and mom and dad.
Traveled from Peekskill NY.
RAIN and cold every day. therefore no beach.
therefore having to spend extra $$ on entertaining the kids.
Movies. they spent $400+ in movie theater and blockbuster
Food they spent over $2000 on groceries, restaurants and fast food.
Other forms of entertainment for the kidlets: bowling, mall, and taking 2 day trips to boston and 1 day trip to the vineyard. $1500+

The mom, who is my friend, tells me her best guesstimate is that they spent about $10K on this vacation from hell.
How much would it cost for a 2 week stay including air at an all inclusive in aruba such as the Tamarijn?

air from JFK to aruba?
accomodations at an all inclusive?
tips?
a few excursions?

.........aruba........the place to go year round.
andrea

07-09-2009, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,024	Why Aruba is BETTER than CAPE COD Many of us that visit aruba, do so in the summer. Lots of the summer visitors are subject to the question...YOU, go to ARUBA during the Summer....WHY? Well, i just spoke with an old friend who spent a fortune at the Cape and here is her story. (Moral of the story is go to Aruba) They rented a place in Harwich 3 blocks from the beach. Rental 20 days $6000. They had to bring their own bedding/linens. 3 children ages 11-16 and mom and dad. Traveled from Peekskill NY. RAIN and cold every day. therefore no beach. therefore having to spend extra $$ on entertaining the kids. Movies. they spent $400+ in movie theater and blockbuster Food they spent over $2000 on groceries, restaurants and fast food. Other forms of entertainment for the kidlets: bowling, mall, and taking 2 day trips to boston and 1 day trip to the vineyard. $1500+ The mom, who is my friend, tells me her best guesstimate is that they spent about $10K on this vacation from hell. How much would it cost for a 2 week stay including air at an all inclusive in aruba such as the Tamarijn? air from JFK to aruba? accomodations at an all inclusive? tips? a few excursions? .........aruba........the place to go year round. andrea __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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