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twinql · 12-17-2007, 01:19 PM

Hello! New here and will be new to Aruba in February. Love all your posts, and have already learned quite a bit.

(most important seems to be LOTS of suntan lotion and LESS packing!)

I've been to other places in the Caribbean, but really can't wait for this trip. Aruba has my perfect combination: white sands, clear aqua waters, breezy days and fun nights!

Has anyone stayed at the Riu? Are the jacuzzi suites on the beach or just facing the ocean?

We love a good happy hour (New Yorkers) and would love to hear everyone's top pick.

Thanks in advance

twinkle

LisaIpp · 12-18-2007, 07:28 PM

We will be there 2/13, have not stayed there before but from what I have read the jacuzzi suites have the jacuzzi on the balcony of your room which faces the ocean. I wanted to surprise my sisters and upgrade their room to one of those as they will both be celebrating birthdays but holy moly are they pricey! Have a great time and check out the reviews on tripadvisor.com they have been excellent!

Chip Collector · 12-19-2007, 09:06 AM

I have heard people say that the Cool Casino is nothing but the old Centurion Casino from the old Aruba Grand, barely fixed up. Is this true? I thought the pictures I saw made it look nicer, from the outside. If anyone has been to both, is it the same?

love aruba 99 · 12-19-2007, 10:36 AM

New Casino Its Beautiful

phillyboater · 12-19-2007, 01:52 PM

New Casino OK not spectacular. Don't expect the slots to be friendly. I speak from experience.

love aruba 99 · 12-19-2007, 05:37 PM

I WON $1100.00 ON A $1.00 SLOT. KIND OF SMALL CASINO.
NENT NIGHT $750. ON BLACK JACK !!!!!!!!!!

AuntieMame · 12-19-2007, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by love aruba 99

I WON $1100.00 ON A $1.00 SLOT. KIND OF SMALL CASINO.
NENT NIGHT $750. ON BLACK JACK !!!!!!!!!!

Well done you !!!

DANNYO · 12-19-2007, 05:59 PM

I would love that casino if I won$18500.00

love aruba 99 · 12-20-2007, 10:05 AM

THANK YOU, GOT LUCKY

postedonna · 12-20-2007, 02:20 PM

The Marriott properties have some great happy hour deals---2 for one's, etc. Plus, they have over-lapping happy hours so you can catch 2 or more hours of happy hours! Also, next door at Moomba beach. You just can't beat being right on the beach!

12-17-2007, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
twinql Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6	Riu Palace? Hello! New here and will be new to Aruba in February. Love all your posts, and have already learned quite a bit. (most important seems to be LOTS of suntan lotion and LESS packing!) I've been to other places in the Caribbean, but really can't wait for this trip. Aruba has my perfect combination: white sands, clear aqua waters, breezy days and fun nights! Has anyone stayed at the Riu? Are the jacuzzi suites on the beach or just facing the ocean? We love a good happy hour (New Yorkers) and would love to hear everyone's top pick. Thanks in advance twinkle Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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12-18-2007, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
LisaIpp Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 34	We will be there 2/13, have not stayed there before but from what I have read the jacuzzi suites have the jacuzzi on the balcony of your room which faces the ocean. I wanted to surprise my sisters and upgrade their room to one of those as they will both be celebrating birthdays but holy moly are they pricey! Have a great time and check out the reviews on tripadvisor.com they have been excellent! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-19-2007, 09:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chip Collector Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 161	Can you verify an opinion for me? I have heard people say that the Cool Casino is nothing but the old Centurion Casino from the old Aruba Grand, barely fixed up. Is this true? I thought the pictures I saw made it look nicer, from the outside. If anyone has been to both, is it the same? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-19-2007, 10:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
love aruba 99 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: casa del mar, Manchebo beach Posts: 239	New Casino Its Beautiful Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-19-2007, 01:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
phillyboater Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 86	New Casino OK not spectacular. Don't expect the slots to be friendly. I speak from experience. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-19-2007, 05:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
love aruba 99 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: casa del mar, Manchebo beach Posts: 239	I WON $1100.00 ON A $1.00 SLOT. KIND OF SMALL CASINO. NENT NIGHT $750. ON BLACK JACK !!!!!!!!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-19-2007, 05:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
DANNYO Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marriott Surf Club Posts: 1,580 Images: 1	I would love that casino if I won$18500.00 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

12-20-2007, 10:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
love aruba 99 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: casa del mar, Manchebo beach Posts: 239	THANK YOU, GOT LUCKY Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-20-2007, 02:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
postedonna Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2	Happy Hour The Marriott properties have some great happy hour deals---2 for one's, etc. Plus, they have over-lapping happy hours so you can catch 2 or more hours of happy hours! Also, next door at Moomba beach. You just can't beat being right on the beach! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook