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Spanky · 03-01-2010, 09:41 AM

Hey new here just wanted to say hi

Going to Aruba for the first time this July and staying at the Marriot Surf Club.
Any suggestions on things a first timer MUST see on the island?
thanks in advance
~Spanky

*Arubalisa* · 03-01-2010, 10:19 AM

Welcome to the forum.

http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/first%20time.html

I would especially read the forum Activities & Sports

Spanky · 03-01-2010, 10:46 AM

Thanks Arubalisa..
and forgot to ask... anyone know if my BB will work there... im with verizon wireless?

*Arubalisa* · 03-01-2010, 12:10 PM

Yes it will.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fattypatty

your vzw bb will work fine on the island. make sure you switch your network settings to "gsm" from "global or EVDO" which are your current settings.

go to: options/mobile network/ and change network technology to "GSM/UMTS"

also make sure your data services option is to "on" and while roaming settings to "on"

btw, you need to have the global data plan activate for your phone to work down there for data. voice calls are connected with your regular services via one of the local networks - spotty coverage at best.

danadog56 · 03-01-2010, 08:17 PM

Whoa....I just asked my verizon rep to turn international calling on for the month and then had it turned off when I got back...the first time I connected to the internet it took a long time but after that I got my emails every day without problems...no problems with network either although to be honest I only checked my cell in am and pm, the rest of the time I kept it off....

Spanky · 03-02-2010, 10:26 AM

ahh ok.. guess I will have to call them before I go.
Dont really NEED to call anyone while i'm there but I need to be "reachable"

tangy003 · 03-03-2010, 11:32 AM

Spanky,welcome and check out Senior Frogs.Take a bus or taxi(you won't be able to drive when you leave there)Go and you'll see what I mean.Texas de Brazil is a good place to eat.Even the Hard Rock Cafe Aruba really rocks.They have a sound system that just begs to be cranked up.(and they will)Shoot me a PM and I can give you more places to check out.Regards,Ted

PS at least you could have put a better avatar upLOL,LOl.......You know like the NJ Devils.LOL

03-01-2010, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Spanky Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 5	New member Hey new here just wanted to say hi Going to Aruba for the first time this July and staying at the Marriot Surf Club. Any suggestions on things a first timer MUST see on the island? thanks in advance ~Spanky Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,111 Images: 167	Welcome to the forum. http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/first%20time.html I would especially read the forum Activities & Sports 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

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Spanky Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 5	Thanks Arubalisa.. and forgot to ask... anyone know if my BB will work there... im with verizon wireless? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,619 Images: 13	Whoa....I just asked my verizon rep to turn international calling on for the month and then had it turned off when I got back...the first time I connected to the internet it took a long time but after that I got my emails every day without problems...no problems with network either although to be honest I only checked my cell in am and pm, the rest of the time I kept it off.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Okay, so here we go again,,,,,,10 months and counting.....

03-02-2010, 10:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Spanky Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 5	ahh ok.. guess I will have to call them before I go. Dont really NEED to call anyone while i'm there but I need to be "reachable" Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-03-2010, 11:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
tangy003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Beach Age: 51 Posts: 258 Images: 25	Spanky,welcome and check out Senior Frogs.Take a bus or taxi(you won't be able to drive when you leave there)Go and you'll see what I mean.Texas de Brazil is a good place to eat.Even the Hard Rock Cafe Aruba really rocks.They have a sound system that just begs to be cranked up.(and they will)Shoot me a PM and I can give you more places to check out.Regards,Ted PS at least you could have put a better avatar upLOL,LOl.......You know like the NJ Devils.LOL Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by tangy003; 03-03-2010 at 02:49 PM.