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nycMike · 03-21-2009, 04:15 PM

Hi:
I will be traveling to Aruba soon for the first time ever! So excited.
Just wondering if anyone has stayed at the Westin and has anything to suggest - personal experience, favorite nearby restaurants, etc
Thanks!

Bill · 03-21-2009, 04:34 PM

Welcome to our little obsession. Never stayed at the weston but just wanted to wish you a great time. Hope this is the first of many trips there.

lindon · 03-21-2009, 04:56 PM

I've never stayed at the Westin, but it is very nice. We stay at the Raddison which is a few hotels away. We always hit the Westin at least once to gamble at their casino. There are many restaurants in walking distance of the Westin if you don't want to take a cab. I've never had a bad experience at any of the restuarants. What kind of food are you looking for?

nycMike · 03-21-2009, 05:47 PM

thanks for the welcome and information.
not particular about restaurants, really

one more question - have you ever used De Palm Tours as transport service from Airport to hotel? Is it good option versus taxi? Seems a bit cheaper but if it takes forever not necessarily worth it...

Bill · 03-21-2009, 06:08 PM

one more question - have you ever used De Palm Tours as transport service from Airport to hotel? Is it good option versus taxi? Seems a bit cheaper but if it takes forever not necessarily worth it...[/QUOTE]

Never took a cab from the airport only Depalm. takes about 1/2 hour but its at the beginning of your vacation so who's in a hurry. You also get a quick look at some other hotels. I like depalm for the ride in but take a cab on the way out.

nycMike · 03-21-2009, 06:15 PM

thanks for that

is the taxi about $25?

Icandy · 03-23-2009, 03:34 AM

I'll be staying at the westin soon also so...

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*Arubalisa* · 03-23-2009, 11:24 AM

There are plenty of suggestions on things to do at http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/first%20time.html

Mouse over on this map and you can see the different resort locations and their proximity to the Westin as well as the locations of some restaurants.

There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance as well as a short taxi ride away.
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Cosmo · 03-23-2009, 07:59 PM

I just got back in Feb after staying at the RIU, right next store to the Westin. You will love the Westin we particularly liked the Casino as it was noablt tiny, but very accomadating. The beach is beautiful. You will be fine with depalm tours . You can save a few minutes taking a cab, because you would leave the airport sooner, but depalm is very efficient, so save the extra dollars. Enjoy your vacation, you will return for a second and more.

ANTHONY · 03-24-2009, 09:17 AM

We have been going to aruba for the last 23 years.the last 10 we have stayed at the westin you will enjoy. From tony the bellman to elvis the bartender you will be treated as royalty.make sure you eat at blossoms

03-21-2009, 04:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
nycMike Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	Staying at the Westin Hi: I will be traveling to Aruba soon for the first time ever! So excited. Just wondering if anyone has stayed at the Westin and has anything to suggest - personal experience, favorite nearby restaurants, etc Thanks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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03-21-2009, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Any beach, party, bar or Casino!!!!!! Posts: 1,013 Images: 3	Welcome to our little obsession. Never stayed at the weston but just wanted to wish you a great time. Hope this is the first of many trips there. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ BW

03-21-2009, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
lindon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: the beaches Posts: 209 Images: 1	I've never stayed at the Westin, but it is very nice. We stay at the Raddison which is a few hotels away. We always hit the Westin at least once to gamble at their casino. There are many restaurants in walking distance of the Westin if you don't want to take a cab. I've never had a bad experience at any of the restuarants. What kind of food are you looking for? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ lindon

03-21-2009, 05:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
nycMike Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	thanks for the replies thanks for the welcome and information. not particular about restaurants, really one more question - have you ever used De Palm Tours as transport service from Airport to hotel? Is it good option versus taxi? Seems a bit cheaper but if it takes forever not necessarily worth it... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-21-2009, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Any beach, party, bar or Casino!!!!!! Posts: 1,013 Images: 3	one more question - have you ever used De Palm Tours as transport service from Airport to hotel? Is it good option versus taxi? Seems a bit cheaper but if it takes forever not necessarily worth it...[/QUOTE] Never took a cab from the airport only Depalm. takes about 1/2 hour but its at the beginning of your vacation so who's in a hurry. You also get a quick look at some other hotels. I like depalm for the ride in but take a cab on the way out. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ BW

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nycMike Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	cabs thanks for that is the taxi about $25? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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03-23-2009, 11:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,111 Images: 167	There are plenty of suggestions on things to do at http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/first%20time.html Mouse over on this map and you can see the different resort locations and their proximity to the Westin as well as the locations of some restaurants. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance as well as a short taxi ride away. restaurants restaurants inexpensive restaurants romantic favorite restaurant Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

03-23-2009, 07:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catilina Posts: 368	I just got back in Feb after staying at the RIU, right next store to the Westin. You will love the Westin we particularly liked the Casino as it was noablt tiny, but very accomadating. The beach is beautiful. You will be fine with depalm tours . You can save a few minutes taking a cab, because you would leave the airport sooner, but depalm is very efficient, so save the extra dollars. Enjoy your vacation, you will return for a second and more. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-24-2009, 09:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
ANTHONY Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Age: 65 Posts: 19	We have been going to aruba for the last 23 years.the last 10 we have stayed at the westin you will enjoy. From tony the bellman to elvis the bartender you will be treated as royalty.make sure you eat at blossoms Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook