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*Andrea J.* · 08-03-2009, 04:41 PM

i think lings and other aruba grocery store pricing of beer is high.
but, i am not much of a beer drinker so i will shut up about it.

and
reminder no glass bottles on beach or pool decks

Bill · 08-03-2009, 06:10 PM

I used to bring Vodka until I had two bottles taken away at Logan. Now I just tell myself the hell with it Im on vacation. Ling and sons here I come.

BostonLager · 08-03-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill

I used to bring Vodka until I had two bottles taken away at Logan. Now I just tell myself the hell with it Im on vacation. Ling and sons here I come.

This is why we personally chose to stay at an all-inclusive. The bar bills can add up big time and I hear Aruba isn't cheap.

But I do like your attitude when you say..."the hell with it I'm on vacation". That's the way I am too.

Bill · 08-03-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonLager

This is why we personally chose to stay at an all-inclusive. The bar bills can add up big time and I hear Aruba isn't cheap.

But I do like your attitude when you say..."the hell with it I'm on vacation". That's the way I am too.

We do All Inclusive every place but Aruba. The food is just that good. Food prices compare to the States (or Boston) IMO but you have to stick with Island beer, some like Balashi and some like amstel light. I did find plastic bottle Coors lite 12oz at the Divi I think for $1.00 at happy hour. I personaly like beer so Im not choosey. Liquors are a bit higher but "what the hell"

Any vacation is a great vacation any way you do it.

gretch · 08-04-2009, 10:46 AM

That's exactly how I feel...the hell with it....If I'm going on vacation I tend to splurge and I don't hold back. Once my friends get there, I think they will understand. There is nothing better than an ice cold Amstel Brite...unless of course you like Balashi.

Evern though it adds up, I don't think I could do all inclusive in Aruba...the restaurants are way too good to pass up!

danadog56 · 08-04-2009, 08:51 PM

Gretch.....You never actually said what kind of beer they drink, but if it is like Bud, Sam Adams...somethink with a little kick, they will love Balashi...plus that is considered a domestic beer there and it is cheaper than our beers....all of which are more money. Heineken and Amstel are considered domestic also and thus are cheaper also...

Bill, I noticed you mentioned you had your vodka taken from you....was that after 9/11 ???
We used to bring our vodka and rum with us because of the price but now just suck it up and buy it in Aruba...it is still much cheaper to make drinks in your room and take them to the beach than to buy drinks at the pool bars....plus I don't have to worry about "spillage" in my suitcase....

Bill · 08-04-2009, 09:12 PM

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Bill, I noticed you mentioned you had your vodka taken from you....was that after 9/11 ???

Actually before 9/11. The woman that confiscated it was a miserable person, the security guard next to us let people bring a couple gallons of home made wine. Go figure.

danadog56 · 08-04-2009, 09:15 PM

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Bill, I noticed you mentioned you had your vodka taken from you....was that after 9/11 ???

Actually before 9/11. The woman that confiscated it was a miserable person, the security guard next to us let people bring a couple gallons of home made wine. Go figure.

So she was customs in Aruba ? Maybe the other couple gave her a bottle of wine to make her happy !!!!!!

Bill · 08-04-2009, 09:31 PM

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So she was customs in Aruba ? Maybe the other couple gave her a bottle of wine to make her happy !!!!!!

Not Aruba, Boston. We were on our way. Back in the day when they closed there eyes checking your stuff.

TomFrederick · 08-05-2009, 08:09 AM

>>> "Boston. We were on our way."
---- All airports are really checking your carryon now. I had a can of coffee in mine this June and they opened my bag to see what it was. Coffee is OK. Just wanted to see what it was.
One time I had one of those small 1 inch blade sizzors to cut the hair out of my nose and they took that. So watch what you take in carryon.

08-03-2009, 04:41 PM	#11 (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	i think lings and other aruba grocery store pricing of beer is high. but, i am not much of a beer drinker so i will shut up about it. and reminder no glass bottles on beach or pool decks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-03-2009, 06:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Any beach, party, bar or Casino!!!!!! Posts: 1,030 Images: 3	I used to bring Vodka until I had two bottles taken away at Logan. Now I just tell myself the hell with it Im on vacation. Ling and sons here I come. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ BW

08-04-2009, 10:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
gretch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eagle Beach Posts: 257 Images: 22	That's exactly how I feel...the hell with it....If I'm going on vacation I tend to splurge and I don't hold back. Once my friends get there, I think they will understand. There is nothing better than an ice cold Amstel Brite...unless of course you like Balashi. Evern though it adds up, I don't think I could do all inclusive in Aruba...the restaurants are way too good to pass up! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ -gretch

08-04-2009, 08:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	Gretch.....You never actually said what kind of beer they drink, but if it is like Bud, Sam Adams...somethink with a little kick, they will love Balashi...plus that is considered a domestic beer there and it is cheaper than our beers....all of which are more money. Heineken and Amstel are considered domestic also and thus are cheaper also... Bill, I noticed you mentioned you had your vodka taken from you....was that after 9/11 ??? We used to bring our vodka and rum with us because of the price but now just suck it up and buy it in Aruba...it is still much cheaper to make drinks in your room and take them to the beach than to buy drinks at the pool bars....plus I don't have to worry about "spillage" in my suitcase.... 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 !!!

08-04-2009, 09:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
Bill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Any beach, party, bar or Casino!!!!!! Posts: 1,030 Images: 3	[QUOTE=danadog56;147670] Bill, I noticed you mentioned you had your vodka taken from you....was that after 9/11 ??? Actually before 9/11. The woman that confiscated it was a miserable person, the security guard next to us let people bring a couple gallons of home made wine. Go figure. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ BW

08-05-2009, 08:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Under a hut, walking Eagle Beach, lunch on the beach, Amstel Bright Beer on the beach, coffee in the morning on the beach, taking a dip in the sea, Posts: 305	>>> "Boston. We were on our way." ---- All airports are really checking your carryon now. I had a can of coffee in mine this June and they opened my bag to see what it was. Coffee is OK. Just wanted to see what it was. One time I had one of those small 1 inch blade sizzors to cut the hair out of my nose and they took that. So watch what you take in carryon. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by TomFrederick; 08-05-2009 at 08:20 AM.