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JamesJV · 07-15-2011, 04:00 PM

Hello all!

Id like to start off by saying i have been reading on this board for almost a month now and you guys are extremely helpful and I get answers to almost all of my questions just by looking throughout threads. you guys are great thank you!

My name is James im 21 years old and i am making my first trip to Aruba with my girlfriend August 9th-16th and will be staying at the Westin. Does anyone know of anything specific going on during those dates? We are both so excited and cannot wait!

*Andrea J.* · 07-15-2011, 05:58 PM

hi james welcome to the aruba.com community forum.
i inserted a link for you to click re: "calendar".

also too, i encourage you to visit these parts of the forum.
Aruba General
Nightlife
Activities
CULINARY

The Westin is in the Palm beach area which is also called the Hi rise area.
Tons and tons of activities in that area.
You will not be bored.
The Westin has a lovely beach area.

So, time to do your homework, visit other areas on this site and if there is a thread that interests you, read it and ask a question from that thread.

Spend much time in the Culinary section.

My husband and i will be on island during your stay.

click this link for the calendar of events
http://www.aruba.com/thingstodo/even...t/default.aspx

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Originally Posted by JamesJV

Hello all!

Id like to start off by saying i have been reading on this board for almost a month now and you guys are extremely helpful and I get answers to almost all of my questions just by looking throughout threads. you guys are great thank you!

My name is James im 21 years old and i am making my first trip to Aruba with my girlfriend August 9th-16th and will be staying at the Westin. Does anyone know of anything specific going on during those dates? We are both so excited and cannot wait!

Edronenburg · 07-15-2011, 08:09 PM

Welcome James. Obviously, you are now well aware how exciting Aruba aka "Paradise" or "One Happy Island really will be for you both.

You and your girl friend will find it meets all your expectations and more. Ed

JamesJV · 07-15-2011, 11:23 PM

Thanks to the both of you for the response. I can use all the help i can get. Im doing my homework and trying my best to not show up and feel lost. Quick question i couldnt find in other threads...if me and my girlfriend explore the high rise hotels are their pools off limits? the westin pool doesnt look like the greatest compared to others!

*Andrea J.* · 07-16-2011, 08:42 AM

off limits

and, i replied in another thread about pool hopping.
what is wrong with the westin pool?
i have never been in it, but have seen it and it is quite gorgeous.

aren't there 2 pools there?

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Originally Posted by JamesJV

Thanks to the both of you for the response. I can use all the help i can get. Im doing my homework and trying my best to not show up and feel lost. Quick question i couldnt find in other threads...if me and my girlfriend explore the high rise hotels are their pools off limits? the westin pool doesnt look like the greatest compared to others!

Edronenburg · 07-16-2011, 10:52 AM

As Andrea said, "Off Limits." I often had stayed at the Marriotts. All three of them; and they have both special towels which only are used at their pools; and plastic braclets that identify you as one of their guests.

As far as "Westin," Andrea can be counted on for her opinion. As you already know, she gives splendid advice.

Ed

*Andrea J.* · 07-16-2011, 02:08 PM

thanks ed.
you say such nice things always!

JamesJV · 07-16-2011, 04:16 PM

Thank you for all the information. I have not seen a second pool in any pictures but that would be great if they did.

*Arubalisa* · 07-16-2011, 08:48 PM

One large swimming pool at the Westin. Are you thinking of the Radisson Andrea, which has two pools?

*Andrea J.* · 07-16-2011, 09:11 PM

ya, maybe i am confusing the 2.

i do think that every pool at every resort with the exception of ABC and CDM
are beautiful.
CDM (which now has a new pool) and ABC i find their pools basic/standard/acceptable, but not gorgeous.

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Edronenburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mariott Age: 79 Posts: 570	Welcome James. Obviously, you are now well aware how exciting Aruba aka "Paradise" or "One Happy Island really will be for you both. You and your girl friend will find it meets all your expectations and more. Ed Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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JamesJV Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 19	Thanks to the both of you for the response. I can use all the help i can get. Im doing my homework and trying my best to not show up and feel lost. Quick question i couldnt find in other threads...if me and my girlfriend explore the high rise hotels are their pools off limits? the westin pool doesnt look like the greatest compared to others! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

07-16-2011, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Edronenburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mariott Age: 79 Posts: 570	As Andrea said, "Off Limits." I often had stayed at the Marriotts. All three of them; and they have both special towels which only are used at their pools; and plastic braclets that identify you as one of their guests. As far as "Westin," Andrea can be counted on for her opinion. As you already know, she gives splendid advice. Ed Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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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	thanks ed. you say such nice things always! 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.

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JamesJV Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 19	Thank you for all the information. I have not seen a second pool in any pictures but that would be great if they did. 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: 10,684 Images: 174	One large swimming pool at the Westin. Are you thinking of the Radisson Andrea, which has two pools? 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

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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	ya, maybe i am confusing the 2. i do think that every pool at every resort with the exception of ABC and CDM are beautiful. CDM (which now has a new pool) and ABC i find their pools basic/standard/acceptable, but not gorgeous. 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.