well, let's put it this way ... i've never seen anyone drunk and stupid walking the streets.

yep thats me a big crybaby for wanting to get an idea of what things cost so I can plan accordingly sorry I dont light my cigars with $100 bills like you johnson

Good morning,

On our way to Aruba tomorrow for the 5th. trip.

If by chance you have NOT booked a "all inclusive" resort, plan to take a good deal of money and you best credit cards as everything in Aruba is very "pricey".

You will have a Great time but there is a price to pay.

Richard

There's a liquor store along Orangestraat just north of downtown Aruba that has pretty decent prices. Can't remember the name. The Palmero Rum warehouse used to sell liquor out of a small attached shop, but I think they quit selling retail last year.

I keep hearing people say things are so expensive in Aruba. But think about it. Go to a 'nice' restaurant in the states with your mate, order a couple steak dinners, have some wine - chances are you'll be at around $75 to $100 for the two of you. Compare that to, let's say, El Gaucho's in Aruba. You can each get a great steak dinner for about $22 each, have a carafe of sangria wine, and still come in under $75. I just don't see this huge discrepancy in prices. Yes, the grocery stores charge about 25% more on most items, but all-in-all, wining and dining is fairly comparable. Best part is, you're doing it in the greatest place in the world.

thank you for you replys I will be going to aruba for jouvert/carnival see you there if anyone is traveling sooner then that they may want to look at usairways they are having a sale if I had waited a week and booked usair thru orbitz I would have saved $100 but thats life