What To Bring On Your Vacation...

[danadog56]

I always take saran wrap and aluminum foil...the cheap kind from the dollar store as well as zippy bags in a variety of sizes. Soft coolers are great--don't take up much room in suitcase.
CindyO- I bring my own coffee as well and creamers too.
If you cook at all in the rooms...I bring seasonings...Like Italian seasoning for spaghetti, garlic pepper, my own salt and pepper. Sometimes the rooms have s/p and sometimes they don't. I also bring a small balsamic vinegar and olive oil.....what ever we have left...we either give to the maids (they really appreciate it) or I have friends that live on the island...they appreciate it also !!!
We also wait till end of season and get the cheap 1.50 rafts from walmart for 1.00.............there is always someone who has kids that is willing to take them when we are leaving for home...
Ipod docking station with batteries is also a must for the beach..have to have music while enjoying the sun...
insulated sippy cups to bring slushies from the room to the beach
Last year I even brought an older teflon frying pan...could not stand the ones at the resort..they always burn the breakfast potatoes !!! Then just left it there...

[Arubalisa]

Originally Posted by danadog56

Last year I even brought an older teflon frying pan...could not stand the ones at the resort..they always burn the breakfast potatoes !!! Then just left it there...

Why not timeshare storage?

[danadog56]

Originally Posted by Arubalisa

Why not timeshare storage?

Please explain further....I never knew we could do something like that...geez, I could keep some of the stuff I end up giving away !!!!

[Arubalisa]

Originally Posted by danadog56

Please explain further....I never knew we could do something like that...geez, I could keep some of the stuff I end up giving away !!!!

Here you go http://www.aruba.com/forum/f7/time-share-storage-29733/
Everything you need to know... Andrea can answer all your questions. I think she has it down to a science.

[monewcamp]

Originally Posted by taketime4you

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!!!

taketime4you,
I too a bug bite magnet-Antigua the sand fleas found me, mosquitos find me no matter where I am

I'm heading to Aruba in March, not sure what the bugs are like that time of year
If you try the drier sheets and it works please post!!
I'm sure many will want to know.

[Arubalisa]

Originally Posted by monewcamp

I'm heading to Aruba in March, not sure what the bugs are like that time of year

March is not rainy season. You should not have trouble with any bugs.

[arukluth]

When is rainy season?

[Arubalisa]

Originally Posted by arukluth

When is rainy season?

October through mid-January

September weather
Average high temperature 90 F.
Average low temperature 80 F.
Average temperature 84 F.
Average water temperature 83 F.
Average rainfall 1.40 inches (20.3 inches annual)
Average windspeed 15 mph

October weather
Average high temperature 90 F.
Average low temperature 80 F.
Average temperature 83 F.
Average water temperature 83 F.
Average rainfall 2.60 inches (20.3 inches annual)
Average windspeed 13 mph

November weather
Average high temperature 90 F.
Average low temperature 78 F.
Average temperature 82 F.
Average water temperature 83 F.
Average rainfall 3.10 inches (20.3 inches annual)
Average windspeed 13 mph

December weather
Average high temperature 87 F.
Average low temperature 76 F.
Average temperature 80 F.
Average water temperature 81 F.
Average rainfall 3.3 inches (20.3 inches annual)
Average windspeed 15 mph

January weather
Average high temperature 86 F.
Average low temperature 76 F.
Average temperature 80 F.
Average water temperature 79 F.
Average rainfall 1.5 inches (20.3 inches annual)
Average windspeed 16 mph

February- .75 inches
March- .30 inches
April - .50 inches

[shady grady]

1st get off the plane, then rent a car, next go to one of the nice grocery stores and buy 10 cases of Balashi. Believe me, your gonna have a great time.