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AUA1989 · 12-14-2011, 12:28 PM

Does anyone know how the palapas are now reserved at the Holiday Inn? Are people still getting up at ungodly hours just to get to the beach to get a palapa? I heard a rumor that the HI was going to come up with a better system. Anyone know anything? Thanks

Arriving Christmas day. What a gift!!

*Arubalisa* · 12-14-2011, 01:31 PM

I am pleased to be able to make your Christmas even brighter.

The Holiday Inn now has palapa sign up at 4 pm.

AUA1989 · 12-14-2011, 02:10 PM

Thank you, thank you. We are not early morning people (we have teenagers, need I say more) and we were never able to get a shaded spot, even if I was up at 8:00 to walk the beach. We always had to keep moving around a palm tree as the sun changed positions in the sky. Happy Holidays!

Traceyd14 · 02-09-2012, 11:03 AM

Last week when we were there, a group started lining up between 1-1:30pm for the sign up that starts at 4. We never got in line before 3:30 and got pretty good locations when we wanted them. I don't really care if we are front row or not, though. I am pretty sure the hotel was not at capacity last week, but even so I just do not understand why people would wait in the line for 2-3 hours to get a hut that they have to leave to go wait in line to get again the next day. It really doesn't make sense to me.

*Arubalisa* · 02-09-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Traceyd14

I just do not understand why people would wait in the line for 2-3 hours to get a hut that they have to leave to go wait in line to get again the next day. It really doesn't make sense to me.

I always wondered the same.

The Radisson has the same system. In June when we were there, my dh asked a couple of folks point blank why they bothered showing up so early when there were going to be more palapas than people to sign up.

The answer was, that to them, it was a way of socializing and getting off the beach and "doing something".

ubouu · 02-25-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Arubalisa

I always wondered the same.

The Radisson has the same system. In June when we were there, my dh asked a couple of folks point blank why they bothered showing up so early when there were going to be more palapas than people to sign up.

The answer was, that to them, it was a way of socializing and getting off the beach and "doing something".

Ha Ha to funny that is.

suebee329 · 03-02-2012, 07:23 PM

So, these palapas that every one is talking about...are they the only shade available on the beach? Are these considered umbrellas or can you also buy or rent beach umbrellas or are they against the rules?

Traceyd14 · 03-02-2012, 07:41 PM

You also have the option of finding a tree with some shade or renting an umbrella from the vendor at Moomba Beach which is between the Holiday Inn and Marriott.

*Andrea J.* · 03-02-2012, 07:53 PM

yes
pretty much they are the only shade on the beaches.

but, some of the beaches also have trees, fofotis, divis, palms and some folks sit near i the shade there.

typical beach umbrellas are not good as they become projectiles in the wind.

suebee329 · 03-02-2012, 08:41 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot about the tradewinds..yeah, that wouldn't be good. I guess we will have to sign up for a palapas if we go! Thanks.

12-14-2011, 12:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
AUA1989 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Beach, Any beach, exploring the "wild" side Posts: 21	Holiday Inn Palapa Does anyone know how the palapas are now reserved at the Holiday Inn? Are people still getting up at ungodly hours just to get to the beach to get a palapa? I heard a rumor that the HI was going to come up with a better system. Anyone know anything? Thanks Arriving Christmas day. What a gift!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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12-14-2011, 01:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	I am pleased to be able to make your Christmas even brighter. The Holiday Inn now has palapa sign up at 4 pm. 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

12-14-2011, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
AUA1989 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Beach, Any beach, exploring the "wild" side Posts: 21	Thank you, thank you. We are not early morning people (we have teenagers, need I say more) and we were never able to get a shaded spot, even if I was up at 8:00 to walk the beach. We always had to keep moving around a palm tree as the sun changed positions in the sky. Happy Holidays! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-09-2012, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Traceyd14 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Baby Beach and the Jolly Pirates ship Posts: 98	Last week when we were there, a group started lining up between 1-1:30pm for the sign up that starts at 4. We never got in line before 3:30 and got pretty good locations when we wanted them. I don't really care if we are front row or not, though. I am pretty sure the hotel was not at capacity last week, but even so I just do not understand why people would wait in the line for 2-3 hours to get a hut that they have to leave to go wait in line to get again the next day. It really doesn't make sense to me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in

03-02-2012, 07:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
suebee329 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 42	Palapas So, these palapas that every one is talking about...are they the only shade available on the beach? Are these considered umbrellas or can you also buy or rent beach umbrellas or are they against the rules? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-02-2012, 07:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Traceyd14 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Baby Beach and the Jolly Pirates ship Posts: 98	You also have the option of finding a tree with some shade or renting an umbrella from the vendor at Moomba Beach which is between the Holiday Inn and Marriott. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in

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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: 13,258 Images: 80	yes pretty much they are the only shade on the beaches. but, some of the beaches also have trees, fofotis, divis, palms and some folks sit near i the shade there. typical beach umbrellas are not good as they become projectiles in the wind. 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.

03-02-2012, 08:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
suebee329 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 42	Oh yeah, I forgot about the tradewinds..yeah, that wouldn't be good. I guess we will have to sign up for a palapas if we go! Thanks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook