Old 05-14-2008, 01:19 PM
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What To Bring On Your Vacation...

Well, its kinda boring out there right now, so I decided to start a new thread on things to bring to aruba with you that you might not think of....
blow up tubes( why rent, bring your own from Target 3.99)
clothes line- although the hotel has one of those lines in the tub, it doens't hold 4 suits and they don't dry. We tie a line on our balconey
Coffee-can't live without my dunks brewing in the room to wake me up. I bring the filters, creamora and sugar too...
Telescopic fishing rod- gives my kids and nieces and nephews plenty of fun. The restaurant on the islands give them bait
Extension cord- yes, sounds stupid, but most rooms are plug deficient
Air Freshner- Bathrooms have no ventilation, and some rooms take on that damp smell. My kids say I over do it...
Paper cups- yep, 3oz cups for the bathroom. Use them for pills, etc and not have to worry with the glass breaking etc. on the tile floor
Small Tupperware box- sandwhich size to put snacks, cheese and crackers in
Cooler- portable size, fill up with ice at the machines and carry your drinks to the beach or poolside
Quaters- for the washing machine, at the airport for the luggage carts, vending machines..

Anyone else out there got any great ideas?

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Old 05-14-2008, 07:50 PM
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your list is good!
we have with us a power strip due to the lack of outlets
(aa battery charger, cell phone charger, dvd player charger)
bathroom air freshener= we bring a small yankee candle

we also bring bounce dryer sheets, rub them on our bodies and it is good insect repellent and no sticky feel and yukky smell.

i am foggy from allergies, that's all i can think of now.
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Well, its kinda boring out there right now, so I decided to start a new thread on things to bring to aruba with you that you might not think of....
blow up tubes( why rent, bring your own from Target 3.99)
clothes line- although the hotel has one of those lines in the tub, it doens't hold 4 suits and they don't dry. We tie a line on our balconey
Coffee-can't live without my dunks brewing in the room to wake me up. I bring the filters, creamora and sugar too...
Telescopic fishing rod- gives my kids and nieces and nephews plenty of fun. The restaurant on the islands give them bait
Extension cord- yes, sounds stupid, but most rooms are plug deficient
Air Freshner- Bathrooms have no ventilation, and some rooms take on that damp smell. My kids say I over do it...
Paper cups- yep, 3oz cups for the bathroom. Use them for pills, etc and not have to worry with the glass breaking etc. on the tile floor
Small Tupperware box- sandwhich size to put snacks, cheese and crackers in
Cooler- portable size, fill up with ice at the machines and carry your drinks to the beach or poolside
Quaters- for the washing machine, at the airport for the luggage carts, vending machines..

Anyone else out there got any great ideas?

cindyo

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aruba jan 8 - 22 lacabana brc
clearwater beach, fl feb 1 - 28
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Old 05-15-2008, 07:24 AM
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UMM...bet you "smelled " good...snuggle? LOL...Good idea. though.... ...cindy

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What to bring

Great lists. Where is the closest laundromat to the Ren?

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Old 05-16-2008, 09:39 AM
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Lexi...They have machines in the hotel. End of coridor, eats quarters.....Bring a timer with you, poeple get mad and toss your stuff out. If you have a timer, you will know when its done and beable to pull it out yourself.
Have a great time, send some pics to the site pls ! Happy wedding day...you'll be in heaven ! cindyo

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Thanks Cindy ~ You just saved me lots of packing! I will post the pics as soon as we get back. I have Bully picking us up also...I'm going to tell him that the Boston Crowd recommended him.

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Old 05-30-2008, 08:13 PM
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we also bring bounce dryer sheets, rub them on our bodies and it is good insect repellent and no sticky feel and yukky smell.
Does this really work???? I am a mosquito magnet and that has been once of my big concerns...if it does, you are my hero!!!

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My wife and I are going to Aruba on July 25 for a week . This is our second trip. Is there anyone else going that week ? We'd love to hear from you
We are renewing our marriage vows . Anyone going that week . We are staying a LaCabana Resort . If so we'd love to hear from you

One curious question does anyone know if Verizon charges International rates while in Aruba Verizon to Verizon?

btw thanks cindy O for all you help on the vows renewal with Rev gibson

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Old 07-07-2008, 12:43 PM
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One curious question does anyone know if Verizon charges International rates while in Aruba Verizon to Verizon?
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International roaming
http://b2b.vzw.com/international/Roaming/Caribbean/Aruba.html
"Rate Information
CDMA Standard Roaming Per Minute Rate: 1.99
CDMA Value Plan Roaming Per Minute Rate: 1.99 "

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