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taketime4you · 08-08-2008, 12:50 PM

We took our 1st trip to Aruba last week, to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Needless to say we are in love, totally hooked and trying to figure out how and when we can go back. I was so bummed to have to leave, if it weren't for missing our children there was nothing calling to us from home. I spent the last several days trying to figure out how we could move there!

Our trip was awesome and worth the long days of travel (from Seattle it was 11 1/2 hours of travel time with 2 flights). We stayed at the Bucuti, in the Tara suites. I love that resort. We waivered between that and the Manchebo when we were choosing and are so glad we chose Bucuti. We have decided we will take our kids back next time and will either stay at the Manchebo or look into a time share.

There is so much to say, I dont even know where to start. First as we were trying to plan this trip we had no idea where to go, but knew we wanted to go Caribbean - however due to hurricane season we were having a hard time. We fell in love with a resort in Fiji - but the price immediately detered us. So I called Costco travel for some ideas and the gal mentioned Aruba....hadnt even thought of Aruba, so began looking and fell in love online. (as you all expected!)

Every bit of our trip was amazing (even our death defying taxi ride from the airport!). We did the usual, shopped a couple days in Oranjestad, Snorkeled a few times, took an Island tour, did the submarine ride, ate dinner on the beach, of course played in the sea, walked on the beach and spent some time laying in the sun.

The only partial problem to going back anytime soon was that we spent way too much money! But it was a second honeymoon and well worth every penny.

We are both so in love with Aruba and can't wait to be able to go back

*Arubalisa* · 08-08-2008, 01:17 PM

Thanks for sharing your love of Aruba Shannon. You are now officially an AA-- Aruba Adict.

Best cure for the sadness of being home is to begin planning your next trip.

Remember anticipation IS half the fun.

cindyo · 08-08-2008, 02:33 PM

Ah yes, another aruba addict...welcome to AA...

danadog56 · 08-10-2008, 07:57 PM

Welcome, welcome....AA....here is the place to come for testimonials.....

love aruba 99 · 08-11-2008, 01:23 PM

YOU GOT THE ARUBA FEVER, LIKE THE REST OF US LOL

DANNYO · 08-11-2008, 02:07 PM

The only way to make you feel better is to plan a trip back to Aruba next year.Welcome to AA.

Retagger · 08-11-2008, 03:36 PM

Hello Shannon,

We can relate to you story as we too fell in love with Aruba.
The people are extremely friendly, the weather is perfect, the beaches are perfect, the food is perfect and just being away from the snowy weather of New Jersey is perfect. (I have never used the word "Perfect" more in a paragraph before but you know what I mean

)

We loved Aruba so much, that we are in the process of building a home. I cannot wait until our next visit in three weeks.....

cpjones · 08-11-2008, 11:15 PM

Welcome to Aruba Addicts...! 11 1/2 hours from Seattle.... long trip and I'm glad you loved Aruba so much! Start planning the next trip.....

Jarubian · 08-13-2008, 08:10 PM

Hello Shannon,

Let me start by saying again welcome to the ARUBA addicts. Make plans for your next trip it will make you feel good, and just keep looking at your pictures it will make you feel like you are there all the time.

AliceB777 · 09-09-2008, 02:18 PM

I'm so jealous!!! OK, who has the best airline price (from El Paso, TX), and the best place to stay -- we don't need 5-star, actually would prefer something a bit more local-flavored (although I think we would need A/C at night).

Suggestions?

08-08-2008, 12:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
taketime4you Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12	Bummed - we had to come home We took our 1st trip to Aruba last week, to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Needless to say we are in love, totally hooked and trying to figure out how and when we can go back. I was so bummed to have to leave, if it weren't for missing our children there was nothing calling to us from home. I spent the last several days trying to figure out how we could move there! Our trip was awesome and worth the long days of travel (from Seattle it was 11 1/2 hours of travel time with 2 flights). We stayed at the Bucuti, in the Tara suites. I love that resort. We waivered between that and the Manchebo when we were choosing and are so glad we chose Bucuti. We have decided we will take our kids back next time and will either stay at the Manchebo or look into a time share. There is so much to say, I dont even know where to start. First as we were trying to plan this trip we had no idea where to go, but knew we wanted to go Caribbean - however due to hurricane season we were having a hard time. We fell in love with a resort in Fiji - but the price immediately detered us. So I called Costco travel for some ideas and the gal mentioned Aruba....hadnt even thought of Aruba, so began looking and fell in love online. (as you all expected!) Every bit of our trip was amazing (even our death defying taxi ride from the airport!). We did the usual, shopped a couple days in Oranjestad, Snorkeled a few times, took an Island tour, did the submarine ride, ate dinner on the beach, of course played in the sea, walked on the beach and spent some time laying in the sun. The only partial problem to going back anytime soon was that we spent way too much money! But it was a second honeymoon and well worth every penny. We are both so in love with Aruba and can't wait to be able to go back Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Shannon

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08-08-2008, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Thanks for sharing your love of Aruba Shannon. You are now officially an AA-- Aruba Adict. Best cure for the sadness of being home is to begin planning your next trip. Remember anticipation IS half the fun. 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

08-08-2008, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,692 Images: 138	Ah yes, another aruba addict...welcome to AA... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in

08-10-2008, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	Welcome, welcome....AA....here is the place to come for testimonials..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 5 1/2 months and counting..........but getting closer everyday !!!

08-11-2008, 01:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
love aruba 99 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: casa del mar, Manchebo beach Posts: 239	YOU GOT THE ARUBA FEVER, LIKE THE REST OF US LOL Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ aruba lover 99 45 th trip coming soon

08-11-2008, 02:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
DANNYO Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marriott Surf Club Posts: 1,580 Images: 1	The only way to make you feel better is to plan a trip back to Aruba next year.Welcome to AA. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

08-11-2008, 03:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Retagger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 226	Hello Shannon, We can relate to you story as we too fell in love with Aruba. The people are extremely friendly, the weather is perfect, the beaches are perfect, the food is perfect and just being away from the snowy weather of New Jersey is perfect. (I have never used the word "Perfect" more in a paragraph before but you know what I mean) We loved Aruba so much, that we are in the process of building a home. I cannot wait until our next visit in three weeks..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ David http://david-letts.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.casadearuba.com

08-11-2008, 11:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
cpjones Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm Beach Radisson Casino Mme J's Posts: 276	Welcome to Aruba Addicts...! 11 1/2 hours from Seattle.... long trip and I'm glad you loved Aruba so much! Start planning the next trip..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-13-2008, 08:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jarubian Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Renaissance Hotel, Baby Beach Posts: 434 Images: 3	Hello Shannon, Let me start by saying again welcome to the ARUBA addicts. Make plans for your next trip it will make you feel good, and just keep looking at your pictures it will make you feel like you are there all the time. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-09-2008, 02:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
AliceB777 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4	I'm so jealous!!! OK, who has the best airline price (from El Paso, TX), and the best place to stay -- we don't need 5-star, actually would prefer something a bit more local-flavored (although I think we would need A/C at night). Suggestions? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook