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*Arubalisa* · 04-23-2010, 06:22 PM

I read in another thread that the Marriott was now charging for palapas. Wasn't their policy to charge guests who wish to reserve in advance, but there were still "free" palapas available on a first come, first served basis?

Have all the resorts gone to this policy?

As of the end of the year the Tamarijn was not charging for palapas.

Randi · 04-23-2010, 07:45 PM

As of March 2010, the SC and OC had half their huts for a fee and the other half were FREE.

Chadd · 04-23-2010, 11:21 PM

No wonder the government is talking about cracking down on the hotels.

cyclone promotions · 04-24-2010, 10:29 AM

this is crazyyyyyyy why you have to pay for palapa on a public BEACH this is crazy

sunnysmiles · 04-24-2010, 10:31 AM

Anything for a buck

danadog56 · 04-24-2010, 01:01 PM

wow, that's crazy !!! we don't use the palapas as a general rule, unless Dh is feeling like he needs to be under cover...(then he usually goes and naps in the room)
Does anyone know if the palapas at Divi are a charge now ??? Wonder if that is why they have put so many on the beach, with the idea of charging down the line...

Do have one comment that might not go over well, but here goes anyway....since a lot of the cruise ships encourge their customers to go up to the beach at Divi since it is close I can see them being charged since they are technically for Divi Resort/Tamarjin/Dutch guests...or those folks that choose to go to a beach associated with a resort....Just my opinion...

DANNYO · 04-24-2010, 02:35 PM

I think Marriott is the only one charging.

cyclone promotions · 04-24-2010, 03:22 PM

no no radison doe sthe same tooi think

*Arubalisa* · 04-24-2010, 04:22 PM

Don't the Westin and Hyatt charge for "pre" reserved palapas as well?

BillStellaR · 04-25-2010, 09:22 PM

I think I will just go and sit under one to see what happens.

04-23-2010, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
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danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	wow, that's crazy !!! we don't use the palapas as a general rule, unless Dh is feeling like he needs to be under cover...(then he usually goes and naps in the room) Does anyone know if the palapas at Divi are a charge now ??? Wonder if that is why they have put so many on the beach, with the idea of charging down the line... Do have one comment that might not go over well, but here goes anyway....since a lot of the cruise ships encourge their customers to go up to the beach at Divi since it is close I can see them being charged since they are technically for Divi Resort/Tamarjin/Dutch guests...or those folks that choose to go to a beach associated with a resort....Just my opinion... 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 !!!

04-24-2010, 02:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
DANNYO Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marriott Surf Club Posts: 1,580 Images: 1	I think Marriott is the only one charging. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

04-24-2010, 03:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
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04-24-2010, 04:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Don't the Westin and Hyatt charge for "pre" reserved palapas as well? 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

04-25-2010, 09:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
BillStellaR Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 141 Images: 11	I think I will just go and sit under one to see what happens. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook