Convince me! - Page 3

Arubensis · 11-30-2008, 02:43 PM

And clearly the people have spoken...

Cosmo · 11-30-2008, 04:28 PM

I enjoy both, but I can go a few years in between trips to Mexico, I would have a real tough time skipping a yearly trip to Aruba.

DougAruba · 12-02-2008, 08:18 AM

That is a NO Brainer for me. We have been to alot of Islands, including Mexico. 18 consecutive years in Aruba. Wonder WHY. Out of the hurricane belt for one and most important the Arubans. I will NOT tell you anymore. Find out for yourself. BOOK it NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

leavemealone417 · 12-15-2008, 08:17 PM

I went to Puerto Vallarta last September and stayed in Paradis Village...I gues its Puerto Nuevo or something like that. Anyway, there is NO....did I say, NO?? comparison! I was SO disappointed when I was in Mexico. I expected it to be more like Aruba, and it wasn't at all. But, I will say, we were told it was a bad time to come, as 5 different rivers all flowed into the Bay of Bandaras, and the water was yukky. You couldn't even see your hand in the water!! We did take a boat trip across the Bay, and the water was definately clearer, but nowhere near as beautiful as Aruba is.

Chadd · 12-15-2008, 09:39 PM

In september we went to the Bahamas specifically, port lucaya near freeport. While the hotel was wonderful, and the snorkeling was fantastic, the rest of the trip suffered in comparison to any of our trips to Aruba.

Glenn · 12-16-2008, 09:27 AM

Good morning Ellesmere,

I don't think there is anything more to be said here. We love Aruba, as it was and as it is. The people, the beaches, the weather, the restaurants and bars, the casinos, and just the general ambiance of the place.

All of us think you'd love it. The next part is up to you. At the risk of sounding so un-Canadianly blunt, either go to Aruba, or don't!

Regards,

Glenn

Robert Dekoff · 02-07-2009, 09:03 PM

Hi Ellesmere: We are returning to Aruba this February for the 14th time! ---If you stay at the Divi, the beach is practically empty even in high season. The locals are wonderful people, there is almost no crime, the restaurants are varied and reasonably priced, the island is easy to navigate, and the climate is close to perfect. Once you come to Aruba, I know you'll shop E'Bay for a timeshare as soon as you get home!

lisa_and_adrian · 02-08-2009, 07:26 AM

hi where are you staying and where are you flying from flamingo68?

12-15-2008, 08:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
leavemealone417 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7	Aruba DEFINATELY! I went to Puerto Vallarta last September and stayed in Paradis Village...I gues its Puerto Nuevo or something like that. Anyway, there is NO....did I say, NO?? comparison! I was SO disappointed when I was in Mexico. I expected it to be more like Aruba, and it wasn't at all. But, I will say, we were told it was a bad time to come, as 5 different rivers all flowed into the Bay of Bandaras, and the water was yukky. You couldn't even see your hand in the water!! We did take a boat trip across the Bay, and the water was definately clearer, but nowhere near as beautiful as Aruba is.

02-07-2009, 09:03 PM	#27 (permalink)
Robert Dekoff Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: the national parkland (Arakok) Eagle @ Palm Beaches Posts: 9	Hi Ellesmere: We are returning to Aruba this February for the 14th time! ---If you stay at the Divi, the beach is practically empty even in high season. The locals are wonderful people, there is almost no crime, the restaurants are varied and reasonably priced, the island is easy to navigate, and the climate is close to perfect. Once you come to Aruba, I know you'll shop E'Bay for a timeshare as soon as you get home! Last edited by Robert Dekoff; 02-08-2009 at 10:06 AM.

11-30-2008, 02:43 PM	#21 (permalink)
Arubensis Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 18	And clearly the people have spoken...

11-30-2008, 04:28 PM	#22 (permalink)
Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 178	I enjoy both, but I can go a few years in between trips to Mexico, I would have a real tough time skipping a yearly trip to Aruba.

12-02-2008, 08:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
DougAruba Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 9	That is a NO Brainer for me. We have been to alot of Islands, including Mexico. 18 consecutive years in Aruba. Wonder WHY. Out of the hurricane belt for one and most important the Arubans. I will NOT tell you anymore. Find out for yourself. BOOK it NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-15-2008, 09:39 PM	#25 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 499	In september we went to the Bahamas specifically, port lucaya near freeport. While the hotel was wonderful, and the snorkeling was fantastic, the rest of the trip suffered in comparison to any of our trips to Aruba.

12-16-2008, 09:27 AM	#26 (permalink)
Glenn Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 60	Good morning Ellesmere, I don't think there is anything more to be said here. We love Aruba, as it was and as it is. The people, the beaches, the weather, the restaurants and bars, the casinos, and just the general ambiance of the place. All of us think you'd love it. The next part is up to you. At the risk of sounding so un-Canadianly blunt, either go to Aruba, or don't! Regards, Glenn

02-08-2009, 07:26 AM	#28 (permalink)
lisa_and_adrian Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4	hi where are you staying and where are you flying from flamingo68?