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dwt · 04-03-2011, 07:19 PM

Just booked our first trip to Aruba. Going in November, mid 30's couple who usually do St.Maarten, Antigua etc.

Canadian and doing the all inclusive - Can't beat the price difference.

A couple of general questions.

1. If you were doing one restaurant off the resort for a good meal, what would it be?

2. For getting to the National park - Is public transit the way to go? Is car rental better (or tour provider?).

3. Anyone know the house wines at the Renaissance?

November is far off, and I don't want summer to go too quickly but I can't wait to check out Aruba!

*Andrea J.* · 04-03-2011, 07:41 PM

If you had to pick three...
click above link for folks' favorites. i encourage you to go to the Culinary section and do lots of reading.
my favorite restaurants are COOKS, Madame Janettes and B55

Private Tour with Bully
check this thread as well for Bully tours or try http://www.pitaruba.com for tours from cyrilo croes.

both bully and cerry are members here.

i do not know "wines" at all.

welcome to the forum.

wnysnow · 04-03-2011, 07:43 PM

If you are doing the Renaissance as an all inclusive, I would suggest you eat most of your meals at LG Smith's and Aquarius. The Restaurant at the Private Island is great for lunch. You have many choices for your special night out. The latest hot spot is Carte Blanche, where you and a select group of people have the chef prepare the food right before your eyes. Very difficult to get a reservation.

Some other outdoor romantic choices would be the Flying Fishbone or Passions, Papiamento, or my personal favorite Ventanas del Mar at the Tierra del Sol country club.

As for wine, you have many choices as they have many great ones from Argentina and Chile. Experiment a little. I sure you will find a favorite

Welcome to the Renaissance! You are going to have a fabulous time.

Best regards,
Susan

dwt · 04-15-2011, 11:15 AM

Thanks for the replies!

JLEW1818 · 05-09-2011, 12:53 PM

how does this compare to the RIU AI? same amount of options? unlimited aruba beer?

04-03-2011, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
dwt Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2	renaissance aruba - all inclusive Just booked our first trip to Aruba. Going in November, mid 30's couple who usually do St.Maarten, Antigua etc. Canadian and doing the all inclusive - Can't beat the price difference. A couple of general questions. 1. If you were doing one restaurant off the resort for a good meal, what would it be? 2. For getting to the National park - Is public transit the way to go? Is car rental better (or tour provider?). 3. Anyone know the house wines at the Renaissance? November is far off, and I don't want summer to go too quickly but I can't wait to check out Aruba! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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04-03-2011, 07:41 PM	#2 (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: 13,258 Images: 80	If you had to pick three... click above link for folks' favorites. i encourage you to go to the Culinary section and do lots of reading. my favorite restaurants are COOKS, Madame Janettes and B55 Private Tour with Bully check this thread as well for Bully tours or try http://www.pitaruba.com for tours from cyrilo croes. both bully and cerry are members here. i do not know "wines" at all. welcome to the forum. 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.

04-03-2011, 07:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
wnysnow Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alto Vista Chapel, Renaissance Island, Arashi Beach Posts: 207	Enjoy the Renaissance If you are doing the Renaissance as an all inclusive, I would suggest you eat most of your meals at LG Smith's and Aquarius. The Restaurant at the Private Island is great for lunch. You have many choices for your special night out. The latest hot spot is Carte Blanche, where you and a select group of people have the chef prepare the food right before your eyes. Very difficult to get a reservation. Some other outdoor romantic choices would be the Flying Fishbone or Passions, Papiamento, or my personal favorite Ventanas del Mar at the Tierra del Sol country club. As for wine, you have many choices as they have many great ones from Argentina and Chile. Experiment a little. I sure you will find a favorite Welcome to the Renaissance! You are going to have a fabulous time. Best regards, Susan Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in

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dwt Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2	Thanks for the replies! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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JLEW1818 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 38	how does this compare to the RIU AI? same amount of options? unlimited aruba beer? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook