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nkingsto · 08-14-2010, 10:11 AM

Hello All,
This is my first ever post on this forum, but we r seasoned Aruba travellers- honeymooned here 18 years ago- 8 or 9 vacations here since, the last several with our 2 kids (14 and 8). Staying 4 days at Renaissance (never stayed downtown before) and then 1 week at Surf Club

Trying some different things this time: Tranquillo sail/snorkel lunch cruise to south of Island, then a sunset cruise on Black Pearl later in trip- these r not your typical catamaran-jammed-with-people trips that we have done in the past as I discovered by reading various threads in this forum (Arubalisa). My son and wife are padi certified- anyone dive with JADS before? My son (14) is also into surfing, and surprisingly, not a very popular thing in Aruba (unlike wind surfing), however we found a possible "instructor" through the Bula surf shop in town...hopefully it pans out . I think Arashi Beach is where the locals surf.
Any recommendations on dining in the downtown area???

Anyways, gotta start packing

jeffnev · 08-14-2010, 12:40 PM

I would make definitely go to Pincho's-maybe a mile past the center of downtown on a pier. Very nice people and wonderful food. We also like Cuba's Cookin' and people in this forum love Yemanji but I haven't personnally been there.

*Arubalisa* · 08-14-2010, 01:05 PM

Welcome to the forum.

L.G. Smith Steak and Chop House at the Renaissance receives as reviews as does
El Gaucho which is also located in downtown Oranjestad.
Additional info on El Gaucho
http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/el%20gaucho.html

*Andrea J.* · 08-14-2010, 11:26 PM

welcome to the forum!!
great downtown dining is COOKS a few blocks beyond ElGaucho.
(closed sun and mon and thurs is sushi night)

08-14-2010, 10:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
nkingsto Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6	Leaving Aug 18th!!! Hello All, This is my first ever post on this forum, but we r seasoned Aruba travellers- honeymooned here 18 years ago- 8 or 9 vacations here since, the last several with our 2 kids (14 and 8). Staying 4 days at Renaissance (never stayed downtown before) and then 1 week at Surf Club Trying some different things this time: Tranquillo sail/snorkel lunch cruise to south of Island, then a sunset cruise on Black Pearl later in trip- these r not your typical catamaran-jammed-with-people trips that we have done in the past as I discovered by reading various threads in this forum (Arubalisa). My son and wife are padi certified- anyone dive with JADS before? My son (14) is also into surfing, and surprisingly, not a very popular thing in Aruba (unlike wind surfing), however we found a possible "instructor" through the Bula surf shop in town...hopefully it pans out . I think Arashi Beach is where the locals surf. Any recommendations on dining in the downtown area??? Anyways, gotta start packing Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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08-14-2010, 12:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
jeffnev Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: palm beach, eagle beach, any happy hour Posts: 547 Images: 4	I would make definitely go to Pincho's-maybe a mile past the center of downtown on a pier. Very nice people and wonderful food. We also like Cuba's Cookin' and people in this forum love Yemanji but I haven't personnally been there. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-14-2010, 01:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,684 Images: 174	Welcome to the forum. L.G. Smith Steak and Chop House at the Renaissance receives as reviews as does El Gaucho which is also located in downtown Oranjestad. Additional info on El Gaucho http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/el%20gaucho.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

08-14-2010, 11:26 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: 13,254 Images: 80	welcome to the forum!! great downtown dining is COOKS a few blocks beyond ElGaucho. (closed sun and mon and thurs is sushi night) 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.