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JT20 · 09-24-2009, 09:45 AM

Hello everyone..I need to host a rehearsal dinner for about 30-40 ppl. Most of us are staying at the RIU, however others are staying at the Westin and Radisson. Can someone offer some places to dine at for dinner that is walking distance for a group of ppl from the hotel? I think that a cab might be too much to haul everyone and I don't think my guests will want to walk more than 1/2 a mile away!

Also, there's a strip mall area and like a dunkin donuts on that street somewhere...where Texas de Brazil is also..is that really close to RIU or a ways down? PLEASE HELP!

Thanks everyone!

JT20 · 09-24-2009, 09:46 AM

Oh..and I also need it to be reasonably priced and casual dining..nothing too formal. =)

Thanks again!

luvsun · 09-24-2009, 09:47 AM

We had our reception at Azzuro's behind the Playa Linda...pleased everyone!
It was very reasonable in price and it can be informal or formal.

JT20 · 09-24-2009, 09:49 AM

Hi Luvsun!

How far is Azzuro's from RIU and type of food? Price range?

luvsun · 09-24-2009, 09:51 AM

Mostly Italian, you can probably find there menu online. Price any where from $17.00 to $30.00

JT20 · 09-24-2009, 09:53 AM

thanks luvsun....seems they are located at Playa Linda...which is 4 resorts down from RIU according to the map...maybe too far of a walking distance =(

luvsun · 09-24-2009, 09:56 AM

everything in the high rise area is walking distance! thats why we like it there. if you need to know anything else just pm me and i'll be happy to help.

*Arubalisa* · 09-24-2009, 10:25 AM

There is a concrete walkway connecting the resorts on the oceanside of the buildings. The Riu is 1/3 of a mile from Azzurro. The Westin is just on the opposite side of the Riu so not that much further of a walk. If need be the guests who feel they could not walk it could all share taxis. Taxis will take up to 5 persons. Fare from high rise hotel to high rise hotel, where you will be staying is $6 each way. That is per fare, NOT per person. Add an additional $3 on holidays or Sundays.

christene · 09-24-2009, 09:53 PM

Hi JT20 -- For us the walks before and after dinner were one of our favorite parts of our time there! It's weird - you're so caught up in how beautiful it is that you don't notice the distance. And it sounds like the distance you're talking about here is really just a few blocks anyway. I seem to remember those resorts being kind of close together anyway.

Judy L · 09-25-2009, 12:31 AM

HI TJ20 I would defnitely email and make reservations which for that large of people will request a credit card. Just be on notice that about 1-2 months after you use a credit card out of USA ther will be an international fee for use.From where you are staying there are many many places to eat. Remember they are not in a rush so 30-40 people will take a while. Another place not too far 1/3 mile mabey 1/2 mile easy walking is the buffet at the Radison. Very good and very reasonable.Been there many times. Italian is my favorite and if anyone has kids under 12 most times they are free. Laguana. Check it out. Happy Aruba trip. Judy

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JT20 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 19	Need a restaurant walking distance from RIU Hello everyone..I need to host a rehearsal dinner for about 30-40 ppl. Most of us are staying at the RIU, however others are staying at the Westin and Radisson. Can someone offer some places to dine at for dinner that is walking distance for a group of ppl from the hotel? I think that a cab might be too much to haul everyone and I don't think my guests will want to walk more than 1/2 a mile away! Also, there's a strip mall area and like a dunkin donuts on that street somewhere...where Texas de Brazil is also..is that really close to RIU or a ways down? PLEASE HELP! Thanks everyone! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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JT20 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 19	Oh..and I also need it to be reasonably priced and casual dining..nothing too formal. =) Thanks again! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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luvsun Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: our back veranda... Posts: 350	We had our reception at Azzuro's behind the Playa Linda...pleased everyone! It was very reasonable in price and it can be informal or formal. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by luvsun; 09-24-2009 at 09:49 AM.

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JT20 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 19	Hi Luvsun! How far is Azzuro's from RIU and type of food? Price range? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-24-2009, 09:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
luvsun Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: our back veranda... Posts: 350	Mostly Italian, you can probably find there menu online. Price any where from $17.00 to $30.00 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-24-2009, 09:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
JT20 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 19	thanks luvsun....seems they are located at Playa Linda...which is 4 resorts down from RIU according to the map...maybe too far of a walking distance =( Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-24-2009, 09:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
luvsun Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: our back veranda... Posts: 350	everything in the high rise area is walking distance! thats why we like it there. if you need to know anything else just pm me and i'll be happy to help. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-24-2009, 10:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,113 Images: 167	There is a concrete walkway connecting the resorts on the oceanside of the buildings. The Riu is 1/3 of a mile from Azzurro. The Westin is just on the opposite side of the Riu so not that much further of a walk. If need be the guests who feel they could not walk it could all share taxis. Taxis will take up to 5 persons. Fare from high rise hotel to high rise hotel, where you will be staying is $6 each way. That is per fare, NOT per person. Add an additional $3 on holidays or Sundays. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

09-24-2009, 09:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
christene Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 190 Images: 17	Hi JT20 -- For us the walks before and after dinner were one of our favorite parts of our time there! It's weird - you're so caught up in how beautiful it is that you don't notice the distance. And it sounds like the distance you're talking about here is really just a few blocks anyway. I seem to remember those resorts being kind of close together anyway. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-25-2009, 12:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
Judy L Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Renissance ocean suites pool bar,private island,Marriott Ocean club pool and pool bar,Marriott Casino, Posts: 66	HI TJ20 I would defnitely email and make reservations which for that large of people will request a credit card. Just be on notice that about 1-2 months after you use a credit card out of USA ther will be an international fee for use.From where you are staying there are many many places to eat. Remember they are not in a rush so 30-40 people will take a while. Another place not too far 1/3 mile mabey 1/2 mile easy walking is the buffet at the Radison. Very good and very reasonable.Been there many times. Italian is my favorite and if anyone has kids under 12 most times they are free. Laguana. Check it out. Happy Aruba trip. Judy Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Bruno wants to go to Aruba