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aaruck · 06-07-2011, 02:32 PM

Hi, We are going to stay at Occidental on Palm Beach in July for our honeymoon. Never been to Aruba before. Can anyone recommend the must do activities? We are stay for 2 weeks. Thanks

*Andrea J.* · 06-07-2011, 02:42 PM

http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/first%20time.html
start out by reading some of these threads (click above link)

you will have a wonderful time.

there are some restaurant suggestions in next link http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/restaurants.html
......or are you doing the all inclusive plan at that OCCIDENTAL?
(remember the alacarte restaurants at the occidental require men to be wearing long trousers and not shorts. shorts at buffets ok!)

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*Arubalisa* · 06-07-2011, 02:50 PM

Also take a look at

Activities

and

Top Ten Activities

Much is going to depend upon what TYPE of activities you are looking for.

arubanewbie · 06-23-2011, 08:13 AM

We will be at the Occidental in July as well, our first trip to aruba. We booked a private island tour with Curry which we were told is a fantastic time!

aaruck · 06-23-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by arubanewbie

We will be at the Occidental in July as well, our first trip to aruba. We booked a private island tour with Curry which we were told is a fantastic time!

Had not heard of that. Looks good. have emailed him!

cindyo · 06-23-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aaruck

Hi, We are going to stay at Occidental on Palm Beach in July for our honeymoon. Never been to Aruba before. Can anyone recommend the must do activities? We are stay for 2 weeks. Thanks

1. Snorkel sail aboard Jolly Pirates
2. Sunset aboard Palm Pleasure
3. Visit Baby Beach
4. Visit the flea market
5. Walk the enitre beach along high rise area
6. Visit the California Light House
7. Balashi Factory
8. Depalm Island
9. Private sail
10. Rent a jeep and explore
11. Casino's

MOST of all read this site daily....you will get ideas of what others do ! Enjoy and congrats

jeffnev · 06-23-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cindyo

1. Snorkel sail aboard Jolly Pirates
2. Sunset aboard Palm Pleasure
3. Visit Baby Beach
4. Visit the flea market
5. Walk the enitre beach along high rise area
6. Visit the California Light House
7. Balashi Factory
8. Depalm Island
9. Private sail
10. Rent a jeep and explore
11. Casino's

MOST of all read this site daily....you will get ideas of what others do ! Enjoy and congrats

Cindy-great list. I would add..
-Snorkel with Kent
-Take a helicopter tour
-Spend lots of time on the beach (sleep, swim, read, drink, etc)

arubanewbie · 06-23-2011, 03:19 PM

Yes, Kent will be there in July as we have booked to go out snorkeling with him. He seems like a nice guy and we can't wait to meet up with him.

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arubanewbie Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Beach, Donkey Sanctuary, Caves, The Links Posts: 50	We will be at the Occidental in July as well, our first trip to aruba. We booked a private island tour with Curry which we were told is a fantastic time! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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arubanewbie Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Beach, Donkey Sanctuary, Caves, The Links Posts: 50	Yes, Kent will be there in July as we have booked to go out snorkeling with him. He seems like a nice guy and we can't wait to meet up with him. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook