12-24-2009, 10:20 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Hi, just introducing
Hello,
John and Kathy from the Bucks County area of Pennsylvania. Kathy and I have just discoverd this community site. What a great resource for Aruba visitors. We had plannned to stay at The Aruban for the week of Jan. 9 through the 16th, renting a timeshare. We were looking forward to a little R&R and some snorkeling on this beautiful island. We just learned that The Aruban has been closed. Obviously, we are disapointed and dismayed that The Aruban booking folks said nothing about the impending financial issues that resulted in the place closing. We are now scrambling to find a reasonable place to stay, since our deposit at The Aruban is in limbo. John and Kathy |
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12-24-2009, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Mariott
Age: 79
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Hi: I can well imagine how terribly disappointed you are about accomodations. On the other hand, you definitely have come to the right place for advice on alternative places to stay.
In the meantime, I hope that you have an absolutely, "Wonderful; Happy; and Healthy Holiday," and, of course, "A Very Happy and Healthy New Year." Good luck on your quest. Ed |
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12-24-2009, 02:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Mariott
Age: 79
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Hi: I can well imagine how terribly disappointed you folks are about the accomodation problem. You definitely have come to the right place for suggestions and to help you solve this problem.
In the meantime, let me wish you "A Verry Happy Holiday," and, of course, "A Happy and Healthy New Year." Wherever you stay, however, you find that "Aruba" is definitely, a little piece of "Paradise here on Earth." Good luck. Ed |
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12-24-2009, 03:22 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 6
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Ed and Shnyda,
Thanks for the encouraging words! We think it'll be OK. We've been in contact with 1/2 the hotels on the island. We feel bad for any unsuspecting travelers with reservations at The Aruban who may not be aware that the facility abruplty shut down. We found out accidentily while getting airport transportation to The Aruban. I've been checking the online edition of the local Aruban paper, and have not read anything about the strike or financial issues. John |
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12-24-2009, 07:14 PM
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Aruba since 1979
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55
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to be kept abreast of the aruban situation also check out
www.thearubanforum.com it is a private site owned/run by a man that has been an advocate for the aruban owners he himself is an owner pls visit that site for up to date information. andrea Quote:
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12-24-2009, 10:18 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: The beaches..
Age: 41
Posts: 13
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Nice apartment close to the Eagle beach.
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