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			<title>Rental Questions</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f23/rental-questions-42332/</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:10 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi, 
  
I'm looking to rent a time share unit for the 1st time in the summer of 2010 and was wondering: 
  
1- How do you know that the person that...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Hi,<br />
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I'm looking to rent a time share unit for the 1st time in the summer of 2010 and was wondering:<br />
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1- How do you know that the person that you are dealing with over the phone or e-mail actually own's the time share unit that you are discussing?<br />
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2- What are typical payment terms, should I be paying someone in full right away?<br />
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I'm excited about this but I'm also a little nervous about getting scammed.<br />
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Any thoughs/advice would be appreciated.<br />
 <br />
Thanks.</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f23/">Timeshares</category>
			<dc:creator>dshaw28</dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[Divi condos "the Residences"]]></title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f25/divi-condos-residences-42328/</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:39:31 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Looking for people who have down payment on condo at "the Residences"]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Looking for people who have down payment on condo at &quot;the Residences&quot;</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f25/"><![CDATA[Villas & Private Residences]]></category>
			<dc:creator>blanche</dc:creator>
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			<title>Divi or Tamarijn</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f22/divi-tamarijn-42326/</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:19:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>We are not sure which one to choose.The Divi or Tamarijn. 
Can anyone help us. What is the main difference between the two. 
Food and beach are main...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>We are not sure which one to choose.The Divi or Tamarijn.<br />
Can anyone help us. What is the main difference between the two.<br />
Food and beach are main issues. Also we do not have kids.</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f22/">Hotels</category>
			<dc:creator>pivo</dc:creator>
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			<title>rental thoughts</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f23/rental-thoughts-42325/</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:40:29 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>as someone who has been renting her bluegreen/lacabana units for a few years now, i have a few pointers for would be renters 
  
* please do not...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>as someone who has been renting her bluegreen/lacabana units for a few years now, i have a few pointers for would be renters<br />
 <ul><li>please do not start out telling the owner &quot;I definaately will rent your unit.&quot;</li>
<li>please do not complain  when the owner asks for a casheier check/bank check or money order</li>
<li>please do not drag the owners thru the ringer.  have some semblance of order.   have your list of questions and make sure you write down the answers that you get.</li>
</ul><ul><li>please check references on the owner    we, the owners do not want any part of the deal to go wrong.</li>
</ul>i had a bad experience today.<br />
i went head over heels to accomodate a person that said she was definately going to rent my units.  i did everything but stand on my head and spit nickels.<br />
only to be burned in the end.<br />
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this happened 10 days ago too only to be told, that there were too many &quot;foreign people&quot; at the resort....................WHAT!?!?!?!   <br />
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SO PROSPECTIVE RENTERS......please do your homework and get everything in writing.<br />
Owners, be patient and have a glass of wine or 3.<br />
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andrea<br />
and yes i still have lacabana units for rent from now thru 2010.:o</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f23/">Timeshares</category>
			<dc:creator>Andrea J.</dc:creator>
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			<title>Marble, granite, plain tile or rug.</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f32/marble-granite-plain-tile-rug-42324/</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:18:24 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>DW and I cant make up our mind.  Im going to pull up the rug in the basement.  This is our hang out room.  Concrete floor.  Should we do Marble,...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>DW and I cant make up our mind.  Im going to pull up the rug in the basement.  This is our hang out room.  Concrete floor.  Should we do Marble, granite, plain tile or rug?<br />
I know it will be cold for stone but we would put throw rugs of some sort.  We will go with 24&quot;X24&quot; tile.  If we do go tile, Marble or granite I have a 150 gallon fish tank that I will do a border of river stone about a foot to a foot and a half wide.<br />
Any comments welcome.</div>

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			<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
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			<title>just registered</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f16/just-registered-42322/</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:05:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>we are going to Aruba July 2010 and are very excited. there seems to be a ton of info on the forums. and we look forward to hearing from everyone.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>we are going to Aruba July 2010 and are very excited. there seems to be a ton of info on the forums. and we look forward to hearing from everyone.</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f16/">Bonbini / Welcome</category>
			<dc:creator>jashall99</dc:creator>
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			<title>dining experience questions</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:54:13 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[hello, everyone this is my first post and it will be my first time to Aruba. we are staying at the La Cabana B&RC. i have two questions to start off...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>hello, everyone this is my first post and it will be my first time to Aruba. we are staying at the La Cabana B&amp;RC. i have two questions to start off with; we are looking for info on the renovations that are going on there. we are not going to be there until July 2010 but it never hurts to get as much information as possible. we were aslo considering the &quot;dine around and beverage experience&quot; has anyone done this and is it worth it? is it essentialy an all inclusive type plan? i see there are three meals per day and drinks, but are there restrictions on the number of drinks? just curious, i know how high a bar bill can be and i really dont want to be surprised with one. any info would be greatly appreciated. we are extremely excited about going and hope to hear something soon. Thank you.</div>

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			<title>2010 - week 14 - presidential unit - casa del mar</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f23/2010-week-14-presidential-unit-casa-del-mar-42320/</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:50:20 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Top floor - The best of the best!  
Beautiful view of pool and beach  
Casa del Mar  
Weeks 14 in 2010.  
If you email me, please check your SPAM...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Top floor - The best of the best! <br />
Beautiful view of pool and beach <br />
Casa del Mar <br />
Weeks 14 in 2010. <br />
If you email me, please check your SPAM folder for my response since your email account will not recognize my response. This has happened to me alot!</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f23/">Timeshares</category>
			<dc:creator>wg1</dc:creator>
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			<title>intro rental rate for 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f25/intro-rental-rate-4-bedroom-3-bathroom-home-42318/</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:01:34 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>We are offering an introductory rental rate for our 4 bedroom place in Aruba as we have just prepared it for tourist occupancy.  The house has 4...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>We are offering an introductory rental rate for our 4 bedroom place in Aruba as we have just prepared it for tourist occupancy.  The house has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms indoors (another bathroom outside by the pool), large living room, kitchen, dining area and large covered patio.  We have cable TV, wireless internet access, washer/dryer, outdoor gas grill, private in-ground swimming pool and more. Our usual rate will be $1600 a week - our introductory rate is $1400 but if you book your 2010 reservation before December 15 - we will give you an additional $200 off the price of a week.  We are anxious to begin booking for 2010.  Our original 2 bedroom house in Aruba is also available at the usual $1400 per week rental fee.  You can see pictures of both houses at <a href="http://www.vacationhousearuba.com" target="_blank">www.vacationhousearuba.com</a>  If you have questions, feel free to e-mail me at <a href="mailto:info@arubavacationhouse.com">info@arubavacationhouse.com</a>   Our old website is <a href="http://www.arubavacationhouse.com" target="_blank">www.arubavacationhouse.com</a> and the new one is <a href="http://www.vacationhousearuba.com" target="_blank">www.vacationhousearuba.com</a>  Thanks for your interest....Cheryl</div>

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			<dc:creator>Cheryl</dc:creator>
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			<title>Photo Booth Rental on the Island?</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f13/photo-booth-rental-island-42317/</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:52:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Does anyone know if there's a rental company on the Island that rents Photo Booths to take pictures of the guests have at the reception?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Does anyone know if there's a rental company on the Island that rents Photo Booths to take pictures of the guests have at the reception?</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f13/"><![CDATA[Weddings & Honeymoons]]></category>
			<dc:creator>A_J_Mitch</dc:creator>
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			<title>Just booked my ticket</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f7/just-booked-my-ticket-42316/</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:11:19 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Just booked my ticket with US Air. I am going December 30th until the 6th of January! I can't wait! I am soooo very excited! I will get there just in...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Just booked my ticket with US Air. I am going December 30th until the 6th of January! I can't wait! I am soooo very excited! I will get there just in time for the fireworks at Ling and Sons! I paid only 468 roundtrip from Indiana! To me thats a great deal!</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f7/">Aruba General</category>
			<dc:creator>DushiHeidi</dc:creator>
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			<title>Less then 24 hours to go......</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f7/less-then-24-hours-go-42314/</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:26:24 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Tomorrow morning this time we will be on our flight to Aruba.  Let's see an hour and half in to the flight....Me and my Mom will probably be on fight...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Tomorrow morning this time we will be on our flight to Aruba.  Let's see an hour and half in to the flight....Me and my Mom will probably be on fight number 3 or 4, the kids will have changed their seats 2 times already and the batteries in either the dvd or ipods will have died.  But in a couple more hours we will be in Aruba so it's all good.;):D</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f7/">Aruba General</category>
			<dc:creator>arubamark</dc:creator>
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			<title>Riu Palace - Contact</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f22/riu-palace-contact-42313/</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:30:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi All, 
  
I've read on TA that the Riu is quite accomodating when it comes to requests. I emailed them to request adjoining rooms (not sure if the...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Hi All,<br />
 <br />
I've read on TA that the Riu is quite accomodating when it comes to requests. I emailed them to request adjoining rooms (not sure if the Riu even has them). Since we are two families, adjoining rooms would be very convenient especially if one couple wanted to spend an night out and the other parent couple stayed with the kids. I know a request is just that..a request and that there is no guarantee they will honour it, but here's hoping. Has anyone here contacted the Riu Palace to request rooms in advance and if so, did you receive a repsonse from them or did they just acknowledge the request once you arrived there? <br />
 <br />
Thanks!</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f22/">Hotels</category>
			<dc:creator>jazzyj123</dc:creator>
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			<title>August 2010 Wedding</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f13/august-2010-wedding-42312/</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:22:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Hi everyone! I am planning my wedding for this coming August.  I had originally planned to have the civil ceremony as well as the blessing ceremony....</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Hi everyone! I am planning my wedding for this coming August.  I had originally planned to have the civil ceremony as well as the blessing ceremony. But after reading posts on issues like not getting documents back timely, home state not accepting the marriage certificate (i.e. DMV) - I am a little weary and now are considering getting legally married home (NY) and having my blessing ceremony as planned.  I've already had issues with the wedding coordinator not returning my emails.  To that end, I guess I am just trying to get a consensus on what ever one thinks, is it better to be married at home and then just have the blessing ceremony? Also, if I do choose to have just the blessing ceremony, what documents are needed if any?<br />
 <br />
Thanks!</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f13/"><![CDATA[Weddings & Honeymoons]]></category>
			<dc:creator>4evaAruba</dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sad "NEWS"]]></title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f7/sad-news-42310/</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:45:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Amigoe.com/english 
The News bankrupt after 58 years 
18 Nov, 2009, 07:30 (GMT -04:00) 
  
  
The office of the free English newspaper The News has...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Amigoe.com/english<br />
The News bankrupt after 58 years<br />
18 Nov, 2009, 07:30 (GMT -04:00)<br />
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The office of the free English newspaper The News has been closed since two weeks. The court had pronounced an adjudication order at the beginning of this week. <br />
ORANJESTAD — The court had declared the bankruptcy of the English newspaper The News last Monday. A few employees of the newspaper had filed the petition in bankruptcy, as they had not received a large part of their salary for September and October. The bank accounts had been ‘blocked’ by the bank so that the newspaper had not been able to fulfill its obligations. The judge had rejected a request for postponement from the lawyers of the family business.<br />
A loyal reader had given the following comment on hearing the news of the bankruptcy of the newspaper: “No News is bad news.” The court had immediately appointed a curator on Monday to liquidate the property of the bankrupt company and come up with an apportionment amongst the creditors. According to journalist and photographer Rosalie Klein, a former employee and one of the bankruptcy petitioners, the downfall of the newspaper was not only due to financial hard times. “Of course, this had played a role, but personal circumstances of the owners and the lack of management had also contributed to the downfall of the newspaper,” said Klein. The last straw had been the blocking of the newspaper’s bank accounts by Aruba Bank due to mortgage payments in arrears, according to the journalist. Moreover, the company supposedly also had tax problems. The company could no longer fulfill their obligations, amongst which the personnel salaries, after the accounts had been blocked.<br />
The newspaper had been popular with tourists. Gerardus Schouten and his wife Bernadette Schouten-Blanchard had established the newspaper in 1951. Schouten had originally come to the island with his wife to work at the Lago refinery. ‘During strikes, he had started printing a newsletter to keep the employees informed of all developments.’<br />
Even though The Lago Colony had published a small internal paper named the Esso Times, The News is considered as the island’s first English newspaper, Rosalie Klein explains. The newspaper had also been the first Aruban daily paper that became a member of the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA), an international press organization. <br />
By one’s own account, the newspaper had also been the first daily paper to be printed in color. After Sonia Wever-Schouten had become general director, the newspaper had been the first – and for a long time – the only one that had been published on Sundays.</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f7/">Aruba General</category>
			<dc:creator>Eagle Beach Boy</dc:creator>
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			<title>Dining advise for the 1st time visitor</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f12/dining-advise-1st-time-visitor-42308/</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:32:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Staying at the Divi (all inclusive) but still want to check out some other restaurants. The only reservation I have made is at Madame Jannette. ...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Staying at the Divi (all inclusive) but still want to check out some other restaurants. The only reservation I have made is at Madame Jannette.  Thought Rumba Wine Bar may be good stop while downtown shopping.  Also wondering about Papiamento; Gasparito and Wacky Wahoos as well as any opinions on the restaurant at the Divi.  Remember, I'm a newcomer and have not had a real vacation in 20+ years.  Anyone to help me out?</div>

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			<dc:creator>Pegmeister</dc:creator>
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			<title>Another Newcomer</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f16/another-newcomer-42307/</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:13:19 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>While I have been reading this site for months and getting tons of good info, today is my first post. Arrive in Aruba on Sunday, November 22nd....</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>While I have been reading this site for months and getting tons of good info, today is my first post. Arrive in Aruba on Sunday, November 22nd. Consider myself a foodie (read obsessed) and this will not only be my first trip to Aruba, but my first real vacation in many, many years. Plan to ask a about specific recommendations on the appropriate area of the site, but for now I have made reservations at Madame Jannette. While staying at the Divi which is all inclusive, I still want to check out local restaurants. Can't wait!!</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f16/">Bonbini / Welcome</category>
			<dc:creator>Pegmeister</dc:creator>
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			<title>transport</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:51:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Must we rsvp a taxi or an we get one upon arrival at airport? We arrive 12/12/09</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Must we rsvp a taxi or an we get one upon arrival at airport? We arrive 12/12/09</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f38/">Getting Around on Aruba</category>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ro&Don]]></dc:creator>
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			<title>Looking to buy week 45 at the Costa Linda</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:46:46 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Hi! 
I am looking to buy week 45 at the Costa Linda. We are newly married and are looking for a good deal. Our parents own at the Costa Linda and we...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Hi!<br />
I am looking to buy week 45 at the Costa Linda. We are newly married and are looking for a good deal. Our parents own at the Costa Linda and we want to vacation with them every year, so we are only interested in week 45 for that reason. We have three kids so we need  2b/2b or 3 bedroom.<br />
 <br />
Please let me know if you are willing to let your timeshare go for a good price.<br />
 <br />
Thanks a Bunch,<br />
Jodi</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.aruba.com/forum/f23/">Timeshares</category>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jodi&Blake+3]]></dc:creator>
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			<title>I had the most wonderful wedding, which even i couldn’t have dreamed of!</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f13/i-had-most-wonderful-wedding-even-i-couldn-t-have-dreamed-42302/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:20:19 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>I HAD THE MOST WONDERFUL WEDDING, WHICH EVEN I COULDN’T HAVE DREAMED OF! 
 
I began planning my wedding Jan 2008 for a Nov. 2009 wedding. My...</description>
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<font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">I began planning my wedding Jan 2008 for a Nov. 2009 wedding. My mother-in-law, Mary looked at several resorts in Aruba on my behalf, since I have never been to Aruba she did the research for me. Mary recommended the Radisson for the people, the atmosphere and the beautiful landscape they offered. To tell the truth, from the moment I signed the contract with the Radisson I was hoping I made the right decision. After all, planning a wedding via email is not an easy task. <b>Lisa Dammerman, bridal specialist at the Radisson was AMAZING</b>! Everything she promised she not only came through with but exceeded. She was with me the entire step from multiple (I mean multiple) emails for over a year, to being my “go to person “on the island for our entire stay (we arrived on the 31 and married on the 6th). I felt like the only bride on the island. I can’t find words to describe the amount of attention and first class style she put into my wedding. We had 75 guests fly in for the wedding and I had shipped 5 boxes of personalized wine glasses (info on shipping carrier below) and brought personalized coolers and koozies as the oot gifts for people, which she had ready for my guests as they arrived with perfection! Lisa also recommended the <b>DJ, Tino</b>. He was perfect and played everything as we had wished. We met with him a few days prior to the wedding and he was fun and happy! At the ceremony she had things down to a science. The wait staff was also amazing. They had so many people available to us, that there was never a line at the bar and the buffet style dinner was soo yummy. The food was amazing and everyone commented on the buffet display setup and the food itself. The reception was the party of the year! Every one of our guests could not tell me more about how this was the best wedding they have ever been to. I credit my girls, Lisa, Lissy and Angela for this!</font></font></font><br />
<font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">I had <b>Lissy from Ceremonies and Celebrations</b> for the ceremony and civil ceremony portion of the wedding. I can honestly say she was splendid as well! I know it’s so hard to believe, but the crew of ladies who helped me are all tops! She booked my hair and makeup girls, which I was scared of because you never know and I have to say, I have never looked so good in my life. All 7 of my bridesmaids looked amazing and the ladies did their hair and makeup in a style to fit each girl. If I didn’t like something they would do it all over, although I liked everything they did right down to the makeup!!!! Lissy was there for the civil and made everything happen as she had said. She helped keep me calm and reminded me to chill and have fun! She kept everyone on schedule the day of the wedding and really, she was awesome! I emailed her a picture of what I wanted the flowers and cake to look like and seriously, they looked exactly as I had wished. The flowers where beautiful and the isle looked like something out of a fairy tale with the lanterns and tropical flowers! Oh, it was just breathtaking! The steal pan player Lissy recommended was spot on with the emotion of a wedding and a beach wrapped in one.</font></font></font><br />
<font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">I used Angela from BellaAruba photography for the photos. I just got married a little over a week ago, so I don’t have the pictures back, but I did see a few and the ones I have seen are gorgeous. She even captured my 7 month old with smiles, which is not an easy feat! She is personable and listens to what pictures you want while also teaching you about the sunset and how to capture those perfect backgrounds. Advice for me would be don’t bring your own photographer. Use Angela, she knows how to get those sunset pictures and pictures in the sun and shade and where to go on the island for the best shots and how to look etc…,things your photographer at home most likely will not know. She took some family photos of us a few days prior to the wedding and the pictures are amazing. She is very laid back and knows her stuff! I would highly recommend her for photos whether for your wedding or if you just want family pictures while on the island. Trust me, you will not be disappointed!</font></font></font><br />
<font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">The entire wedding day was more than I had wished for. All my guests are still emailing me telling me it was the best wedding they had every attended. I highly recommend getting married in Aruba. The people are the nicest hardworking people you will ever meet in your life (from the hotel managers to the wait staff to the cab drivers) they are just really good people. If you want to have the wedding of your dreams use Lisa Dammerman from the Radisson, Lissy from Ceremonies and Celebrations and Angela from BellaAruba photography!!!!!</font></font></font><br />
<font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Email me with questions, I have tons to share!</font></font></font><br />
<font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">The happiest Bride Ever,</font></font></font><br />
<font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Jodi </font></font></font><br />
<font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Lisa Dammerman, Bridal Specialist Radisson Aruba</font></font></font><br />
<font face="Arial"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Phone: (297) 586 6555 | Fax: (297) 586 1083</font></font></font></font><br />
<font face="Arial"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Direct: (297) 526 6925 | </font></font></font></font><br />
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<b><font face="Calibri"><b><i><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Lissy Lampe, Ceremonies &amp; Celebrations in Aruba </font></font></i></b></font></b><br />
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<b><font face="Calibri"><b><i><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Tel. 297 582 2975 Fax. 297 582 2971USA Direct 321 473 3856 Europe Direct 31-20-890 5464</font></font></i></b></font></b><br />
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			<title>Certified Copy of Marriage License</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f13/certified-copy-marriage-license-42301/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:25:43 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Does anyone know the steps necessary to receive a second certified copy of an Aruban marriage license? Who to contact? How much money to send? One...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Does anyone know the steps necessary to receive a second certified copy of an Aruban marriage license? Who to contact? How much money to send? One spouse is in America with the original and the other spouse is in Venezuela and needs a copy to immigrate but they don't want to risk sending their only copy back and forth.</div>

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			<title>divi phoenix</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f23/divi-phoenix-42300/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:25:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[I am selling our week at Divi phoenix if your interested. We have week 23 a Villa sleeps 4  
Pool side ocean view. We can't go anymore sadly. Asking...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I am selling our week at Divi phoenix if your interested. We have week 23 a Villa sleeps 4 <br />
Pool side ocean view. We can't go anymore sadly. Asking $5,000. which is a really good price. You can check.  My Email is <a href="mailto:lindabeggs@peoplepc.com">lindabeggs@peoplepc.com</a>. I am also renting for 750.</div>

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			<title>Excursions with kids</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f8/excursions-kids-42299/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:23:22 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Will be in Aruba in Jan (have been twice before). 1st time rented a car and did our own island sightseeing, second time just relaxed by the...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Will be in Aruba in Jan (have been twice before). 1st time rented a car and did our own island sightseeing, second time just relaxed by the beach/pool.  This time we are contemplating an excursion. The two that caught my eye are: the jolly pirates and the submarine. We are two families, with 4 kids ages 4-9.  Any suggestions?</div>

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			<title>Surf Club internet access - WIRED or WIRELESS?</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f23/surf-club-internet-access-wired-wireless-42298/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:20:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Is the internet access in the surf club rooms wired or Wireless?</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Is the internet access in the surf club rooms wired or Wireless?</div>

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			<title><![CDATA[Nightly shows & Kids Activities at the Riu Palace?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f22/nightly-shows-kids-activities-riu-palace-42297/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:02:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi All, 
  
Does anyone know if there are kids activities at the Riu Palace during the day? We're 2 families staying there in Jan with a total of 4...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Hi All,<br />
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Does anyone know if there are kids activities at the Riu Palace during the day? We're 2 families staying there in Jan with a total of 4 kids (ages 4-9). They are good kids and are content just hanging by the pool / beach and playing in the sand, but the 9 year old was wondering if there is any kids activities going on during the day that they may be able to participate in.<br />
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Also, how are the nightly shows at the Riu? and are they held indoors or outdoors?<br />
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Thanks!</div>

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			<title>Divi Aruba Beach resort AI</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f22/divi-aruba-beach-resort-ai-42296/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:12:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>We are planning a trip to Aruba in march. Does anyone know how the weather is at that time. I have heard that it is windy with rough sea outside Divi...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>We are planning a trip to Aruba in march. Does anyone know how the weather is at that time. I have heard that it is windy with rough sea outside Divi resort.<br />
Any information will be useful.<br />
Is it possible to book in advance transfer from the airport to the hotel.</div>

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			<title>Tranquillo</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f10/tranquillo-42295/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:14:23 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Where is the best place for Kevin to park when he and Becca drive up to palm beach for their Tranquillo sail?  i am guessing the Radisson. 
 
I am...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Where is the best place for Kevin to park when he and Becca drive up to palm beach for their Tranquillo sail?  i am guessing the Radisson.<br />
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I am trying to put together a &quot;tell all&quot; booklet for them.<br />
Directions to the restaurants where they want to dine.<br />
Where to park for Tranquillo.<br />
Grocery store hrs etc...<br />
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I did tell them to come onto this site, but i think, no I know ......why should they when i can do it all for them:doh:<br />
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&quot;enabler&quot;   my middle name<br />
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but i am glad to help.</div>

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			<title>Casa del mar  week 41 2010</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f23/casa-del-mar-week-41-2010-a-42292/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:25:31 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>FOR RENT WEEK 41 2010.. CASA DEL MAR...AMB UNIT 3rd FLOOR OVERLOOKING THE POOL. SLEEPS 4 ONE BEDROOM W/ KING BED...PULL OUT SOFA IN LIVING ROOM,...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>FOR RENT WEEK 41 2010.. CASA DEL MAR...AMB UNIT 3rd FLOOR OVERLOOKING THE POOL. SLEEPS 4 ONE BEDROOM W/ KING BED...PULL OUT SOFA IN LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN AND DECK. SAT-SAT $625. INTERESTED PLEASE E-MAIL <a href="mailto:csdw8@yahoo.com">csdw8@yahoo.com</a></div>

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			<dc:creator>csdw</dc:creator>
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			<title>For Rent Week 16 April,16-April 23rd The Aruban Resort</title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f23/rent-week-16-april-16-april-23rd-aruban-resort-42291/</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:04:22 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[*2 Bedroom unit available for rent, week 16 at The Aruban Resort & Casino. Unit is on the 5th floor, sleeps 6 and overlooks the water-slide....]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><font face="Century Gothic"><font size="3"><font color="navy"><b>2 Bedroom unit available for rent, week 16 at The Aruban Resort &amp; Casino. Unit is on the 5th floor, sleeps 6 and overlooks the water-slide. Reasonably price. Friday check-in/check-out. e-mail marlene_rogers @comcast.net </b></font></font></font><br />
<b><font face="Century Gothic"><font size="3"><font color="#000080">Thanks Marl</font></font></font></b></div>

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			<title><![CDATA[Mama's Truck Shop]]></title>
			<link>http://www.aruba.com/forum/f12/mamas-truck-shop-42288/</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:11:13 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for cheap, good food for lunch I would suggest trying Mama's Snack Truck Shop. It is across from either Amsterdam Manor or...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>If you are looking for cheap, good food for lunch I would suggest trying Mama's Snack Truck Shop. It is across from either Amsterdam Manor or Lacabana. The place is wonderful and delicious. Usually they have a mix of meats such as chicken and steak. It is so tasty that just thinking about it is making my mouth water! lol! The truck is only open for a while and sells out very quickly. I would suggest going around 11:30am. You can not find a better meal for the price you will pay!</div>

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