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arubanewbie · 06-19-2011, 04:57 PM

We are excited to be heading to aruba in 2 weeks!!! What are the must see local attractions! So far we want to check out the donkey sanctuary, natural pool, and quadiriki caves.

We are staying at the Occidental, anyone have any inside tips or advice...as far as what is nearby to do?

Thanks!

*Andrea J.* · 06-19-2011, 07:19 PM

http://www.aruba.com/news/general-ne...e-june-9-2011/
click link for an activity in San Nic

one of the things you may want to do is to rent a car, head to baby beach, alto vista chapel, the heritage festival in san nicholas, lighthouse, toppled natural bridge.

i am moving this to "activity" category.

be careful not to schedule too many activities.
first timers have a tendency to do too much.
remember, once you sink your toes in the sand, you may not want to move off the beach for your stay.

QUOTE=arubanewbie;205252]We are excited to be heading to aruba in 2 weeks!!! What are the must see local attractions! So far we want to check out the donkey sanctuary, natural pool, and quadiriki caves.

We are staying at the Occidental, anyone have any inside tips or advice...as far as what is nearby to do?

Thanks![/QUOTE]

arubanewbie · 06-20-2011, 09:00 PM

Andrea, Thanks for the info. You do an amazing job responding and moderating the forum. This is a wonderful resource.

danadog56 · 06-21-2011, 02:57 PM

arubanewbie,
like andrea said, don't overextend yourself...plan on a few things that you think you have to do....then make a note to do them the next time you go to Aruba.....because, there will be a next time !!!!!!

You will become addicted like the rest of us and plan trips every year !!!!

So, have a wonderful time, and when you come back get on the forum and give us a run through of how the vacation went .....

Jcb890 · 06-22-2011, 10:52 AM

We just went from 5/29 - 6/5 for our first time and also stayed at the Occidental. If you have any specific questions regarding the hotel, feel free to send me a PM and I'll answer as best I can.

We booked a tour with Madi which was phenomenal. You don't have to use Madi, but I would definitely recommend a tour because there is so much to see outside of the high-rise district. I did some scuba diving, which was cool with the wrecks (Antilla, etc.) We also did the Jolly Pirate snorkeling trip which was a lot of fun.

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arubanewbie Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Beach, Donkey Sanctuary, Caves, The Links Posts: 50	First time to aruba! We are excited to be heading to aruba in 2 weeks!!! What are the must see local attractions! So far we want to check out the donkey sanctuary, natural pool, and quadiriki caves. We are staying at the Occidental, anyone have any inside tips or advice...as far as what is nearby to do? Thanks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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06-19-2011, 07:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,253 Images: 80	http://www.aruba.com/news/general-ne...e-june-9-2011/ click link for an activity in San Nic one of the things you may want to do is to rent a car, head to baby beach, alto vista chapel, the heritage festival in san nicholas, lighthouse, toppled natural bridge. i am moving this to "activity" category. be careful not to schedule too many activities. first timers have a tendency to do too much. remember, once you sink your toes in the sand, you may not want to move off the beach for your stay. QUOTE=arubanewbie;205252]We are excited to be heading to aruba in 2 weeks!!! What are the must see local attractions! So far we want to check out the donkey sanctuary, natural pool, and quadiriki caves. We are staying at the Occidental, anyone have any inside tips or advice...as far as what is nearby to do? Thanks![/QUOTE] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

06-20-2011, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
arubanewbie Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Beach, Donkey Sanctuary, Caves, The Links Posts: 50	Andrea, Thanks for the info. You do an amazing job responding and moderating the forum. This is a wonderful resource. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

06-21-2011, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	arubanewbie, like andrea said, don't overextend yourself...plan on a few things that you think you have to do....then make a note to do them the next time you go to Aruba.....because, there will be a next time !!!!!! You will become addicted like the rest of us and plan trips every year !!!! So, have a wonderful time, and when you come back get on the forum and give us a run through of how the vacation went ..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 5 1/2 months and counting..........but getting closer everyday !!!

06-22-2011, 10:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jcb890 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 11	We just went from 5/29 - 6/5 for our first time and also stayed at the Occidental. If you have any specific questions regarding the hotel, feel free to send me a PM and I'll answer as best I can. We booked a tour with Madi which was phenomenal. You don't have to use Madi, but I would definitely recommend a tour because there is so much to see outside of the high-rise district. I did some scuba diving, which was cool with the wrecks (Antilla, etc.) We also did the Jolly Pirate snorkeling trip which was a lot of fun. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook