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buddey76 · 04-02-2011, 08:20 PM

Greetings from Philadelphia. I am about to embark on my first trip to aruba!! Can't express how excited I am. Sorry I didn't find this forum sooner as I am leaving 4/10/11. I accidentaly won this trip in a sweepstakes I didn't know I entered. Staying at all-inclusive Riu Palace. Any tips to share??? Has anyone stayed at the Riu?

buddey76 · 04-02-2011, 08:28 PM

BTW, I am 55+...not looking to go winsurfing. Just a relaxing vaca

*Andrea J.* · 04-02-2011, 09:18 PM

hi and welcome to the forum!

in the search on the left hand side enter RIU and see what comes up lots of reading

if you are into snorkeling or watersports go to the same menu and enter snorkeling or windsurfing or whatever sports you are looking for.

the riu is a lovely all inclusive resort.
their pool area has little shade, so make sure you find a shady spot at the pool or right there on the adjoining beach.

take some time, search around this forum and find some specific questions to ask.

*Andrea J.* · 04-02-2011, 09:49 PM

here's a start
http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/private%20tours.html

check out these threads about private island tours!

buddey76 · 04-02-2011, 10:17 PM

I am 55+ and with 2 knee replacements, I will be lucky to get thru tsa let alone watersports, lol. I am traveling with a friend, so no romantic stuff need be included, tyvm!

*Andrea J.* · 04-02-2011, 10:52 PM

ok, so walking in the deep soft sand may be an issue.
you do need to get into the ocean.........make camp at the pool (shade and sunblock)
and meander your way into the ocean when you are up to it.

the pool to the ocean walk is probably 200 yds, maybe less.

my guess is skydiving and windsurfing are not in the plan.
i know you are doing the all inclusive, so dining off property might not be in your plan..... but there are a few "not to be missed restaurants" if you plan on dining off resort a few times. (do it)
visit the culinary and culture section!

this 55+ moderator hears ya loud and clear.

buddey76 · 04-03-2011, 10:50 PM

tyvm..........ur photo makes u look lots younger....lol. If up to me, i will not leave resort, but gotta be open to all things that I am now able to do!!!!!!!!! cough,cough........no water sports, tyvm

jdoll · 04-04-2011, 09:00 AM

Take Andrea's suggestion and book a private island tour. If you only see the hi-rise area you've missed Aruba IMHO.

Love Aruba · 04-04-2011, 11:58 AM

What a sweepstakes to win! Good for you. I agree with Andrea and take a private tour. We went on one last year, and are going to do it again this year. You will learn so much about the island, and see how beautiful it really is.
Have a GREAT time--hope you will be back, Please be sure to let us know how the trip went.
Pat

buddey76 · 04-06-2011, 11:48 PM

thanks all for suggestions

04-02-2011, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
buddey76 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5	aruba virgin Greetings from Philadelphia. I am about to embark on my first trip to aruba!! Can't express how excited I am. Sorry I didn't find this forum sooner as I am leaving 4/10/11. I accidentaly won this trip in a sweepstakes I didn't know I entered. Staying at all-inclusive Riu Palace. Any tips to share??? Has anyone stayed at the Riu? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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04-02-2011, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
buddey76 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5	aruba virgin again BTW, I am 55+...not looking to go winsurfing. Just a relaxing vaca Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-02-2011, 09:18 PM	#3 (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: 13,255 Images: 80	hi and welcome to the forum! in the search on the left hand side enter RIU and see what comes up lots of reading if you are into snorkeling or watersports go to the same menu and enter snorkeling or windsurfing or whatever sports you are looking for. the riu is a lovely all inclusive resort. their pool area has little shade, so make sure you find a shady spot at the pool or right there on the adjoining beach. take some time, search around this forum and find some specific questions to ask. 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.

04-02-2011, 09:49 PM	#4 (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: 13,255 Images: 80	here's a start http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/private%20tours.html check out these threads about private island tours! 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.

04-02-2011, 10:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
buddey76 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5	I am 55+ and with 2 knee replacements, I will be lucky to get thru tsa let alone watersports, lol. I am traveling with a friend, so no romantic stuff need be included, tyvm! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-02-2011, 10:52 PM	#6 (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: 13,255 Images: 80	ok, so walking in the deep soft sand may be an issue. you do need to get into the ocean.........make camp at the pool (shade and sunblock) and meander your way into the ocean when you are up to it. the pool to the ocean walk is probably 200 yds, maybe less. my guess is skydiving and windsurfing are not in the plan. i know you are doing the all inclusive, so dining off property might not be in your plan..... but there are a few "not to be missed restaurants" if you plan on dining off resort a few times. (do it) visit the culinary and culture section! this 55+ moderator hears ya loud and clear. 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.

04-03-2011, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
buddey76 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5	tyvm..........ur photo makes u look lots younger....lol. If up to me, i will not leave resort, but gotta be open to all things that I am now able to do!!!!!!!!! cough,cough........no water sports, tyvm Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-04-2011, 09:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
jdoll Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 214	Take Andrea's suggestion and book a private island tour. If you only see the hi-rise area you've missed Aruba IMHO. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Bon bini bèk na paradiso Next Aruba trip in

04-04-2011, 11:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Love Aruba Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 645	What a sweepstakes to win! Good for you. I agree with Andrea and take a private tour. We went on one last year, and are going to do it again this year. You will learn so much about the island, and see how beautiful it really is. Have a GREAT time--hope you will be back, Please be sure to let us know how the trip went. Pat Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in

04-06-2011, 11:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
buddey76 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5	thanks all for suggestions Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook