In Aruba What do YOU have to do?

*Andrea J.* · 05-19-2009, 11:45 PM

We all have certain things that we MUST do in aruba.
For me it is vegetate in the sun and listen to books on my ipod.

I will make a list/poll.
Folks can choose 2.
and....feel free to post your own thoughts too.

Andrea

*Arubalisa* · 05-20-2009, 12:01 AM

I'm in the lounging, do nothing mode while in Aruba as well. With the addition of a child though, now we try to get in a couple of activities each trip. Right now the only definite is the south coast lunch snorkel tour on Tranquilo.

Chadd · 05-20-2009, 12:08 AM

I tend to keep myself busy for the most part. I spend a little time on the beach relaxing but much more of it is spent diving, downtown or visiting some of my favorite places off the beaten path.

Mr. Ratt · 05-20-2009, 12:03 PM

As well as the list, or should I say aside from the list, the only must-do is horseback riding. It's the one thing that I really look forward to, I don't know if it's because of the horses, the people at La Ponderosa, or what it is.
I only know it's the only "off the resort" event that my Lady and I plan.
Other than that, 1/2 hour in the morning and 1/2 hour under the stars meditating by the ocean. Aruba's my recharge...

cindyo · 05-20-2009, 01:50 PM

My biggest decision of each day is where I am going to park myself at the beach, and then by the pool. All restaurants are chosen b4 we even leave U.S.

danadog56 · 05-21-2009, 10:13 PM

that isn't too hard....if you just combine doing nothing I am on vacation with lounging on the beach for endless hours.....with a balashi of course !!!!!!!

SanNic44 · 05-22-2009, 08:37 AM

Catch up with old friends, make a few new ones.

44

Snidely · 05-22-2009, 09:50 AM

Our only 'must do' is our daily early morning walk on the beach. We start every day with a walk from Tamarijn to Amsterdam manor and back usually hitting the beach 7:00-7:30 AM. We find it an excellent way to begin our days in paradise.

arubamark · 05-22-2009, 05:27 PM

Drink as many Balashi's as I can b4 my flight home.

Bill · 05-22-2009, 07:04 PM

Have the curly fries with a Chi Chi at Lacabana. Then the Casinos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

View Poll Results: What do you HAVE to do in Aruba?
nothing I am on vacation	29	54.72%
island tours by cab or tour bus	2	3.77%
jeep tours aka see how dirty you can get	2	3.77%
shop downtown, palm beach or little local places	17	32.08%
go to the beach for endless hours in sun and shade and water	32	60.38%
hang out by the pool, in the pool with occasional dips in ocean	24	45.28%
casinos	21	39.62%
restaurants	29	54.72%
timeshare tours	2	3.77%
scuba, snorkeling, watersports	18	33.96%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

05-19-2009, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: eagle beach alto vista chapel arashi beach amsterdam manor beach bar LePonderosa or Gold Mine Ranch about 30' off shore @ eagle beach..ahhhh Posts: 4,203 Images: 40	In Aruba What do YOU have to do? We all have certain things that we MUST do in aruba. For me it is vegetate in the sun and listen to books on my ipod. I will make a list/poll. Folks can choose 2. and....feel free to post your own thoughts too. Andrea __________________ Aruba Jan 21 for 2 weeks!

05-20-2009, 12:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,604 Images: 68	I'm in the lounging, do nothing mode while in Aruba as well. With the addition of a child though, now we try to get in a couple of activities each trip. Right now the only definite is the south coast lunch snorkel tour on Tranquilo. __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba Back to paradise Trip #19

05-20-2009, 12:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 499	I tend to keep myself busy for the most part. I spend a little time on the beach relaxing but much more of it is spent diving, downtown or visiting some of my favorite places off the beaten path. __________________

05-20-2009, 12:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr. Ratt Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Druif Beach, The rooftop of the Coconuts Bar (what a view!), Santa Ana church and graveyard in Noord, Lourdes/San Nicholas, Alto Vista Chapel, Rancho La Ponderosa, Underground Cycle, The Black Hog Saloon (RIP) Posts: 205 Images: 12	As well as the list, or should I say aside from the list, the only must-do is horseback riding. It's the one thing that I really look forward to, I don't know if it's because of the horses, the people at La Ponderosa, or what it is. I only know it's the only "off the resort" event that my Lady and I plan. Other than that, 1/2 hour in the morning and 1/2 hour under the stars meditating by the ocean. Aruba's my recharge... __________________ Mr. Ratt www.heyoka-healing.com It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got...

05-20-2009, 01:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Old Man and the Sea Restaurant Posts: 3,250 Images: 72	My biggest decision of each day is where I am going to park myself at the beach, and then by the pool. All restaurants are chosen b4 we even leave U.S. __________________ Cindyo Family at Rennaissance Island April 2009 Next Aruba trip in \ 13th visit Dec 2009 14th visit April 2010

05-21-2009, 10:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,268	that isn't too hard....if you just combine doing nothing I am on vacation with lounging on the beach for endless hours.....with a balashi of course !!!!!!! __________________ November 1st here we come !!!!!

05-22-2009, 08:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 728	Catch up with old friends, make a few new ones. 44 __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

05-22-2009, 09:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Snidely Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bunker Bar Posts: 102 Images: 8	Our only 'must do' is our daily early morning walk on the beach. We start every day with a walk from Tamarijn to Amsterdam manor and back usually hitting the beach 7:00-7:30 AM. We find it an excellent way to begin our days in paradise. __________________ Joe & Mimi LIFE IS GOOD

05-22-2009, 05:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
arubamark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rennaissance Island & The Buccaneer Age: 38 Posts: 1,090 Images: 25	Drink as many Balashi's as I can b4 my flight home.

05-22-2009, 07:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Any beach, bar or Casino!!!!!! Posts: 614	Have the curly fries with a Chi Chi at Lacabana. Then the Casinos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ BW