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ANTHONY · 08-21-2009, 10:24 AM

Just what we need up there more traffic. We have been going to aruba for 3 weeks in february since 1987. If we wanted ny ny or south beach we would go there instead. With everything at one end they must be careful the island does not tip. Does anyone think about the infrastructure? Aruba looses more of its character. When will they wake up just because you build does not mean people will come.

EdnaSmith · 08-21-2009, 10:45 AM

We totally agree. Just got back last Saturday and went up to Palm Beach and it was packed.

mjm1204 · 08-21-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cindyo

IMOP the Renn. marketplace is a big missed opportunity. It they posistion that area right they could grab all the cruise people..it needs to be a fun place and a destination place. My ideas; live bands, bar hopping etc...( yah, in my dreams)

Exactly. I'm looking to open a venue that's fun for everyone without the need to go downtown....

How do you find out about vacancies in the shopping center?

*Arubalisa* · 08-21-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mjm1204

How do you find out about vacancies in the shopping center?

http://www.palmbeachplaza.com/

Phone: 586.7493
Fax:586.6239
info@palmbeachplaza.com

http://batibleki.visitaruba.com/2009/04/19/fabulous-palm-beach-plaza-set-to-open-in-the-summer/
http://batibleki.visitaruba.com/2009/07/23/the-palm-beach-mall-continues-to-make-great-progress/

Eagle Beach Boy · 08-21-2009, 02:40 PM

[quote=Andrea J.;149213]i hate to see the downtown shopping dying a slow death.
o'stad is such a nice place.
quote]

I agree. I would rather walk up the streets to shop than go to these new Malls.

No locals, no character.

*Andrea J.* · 08-21-2009, 06:16 PM

exactly right EBB

:-(

andrea

danadog56 · 08-21-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cindyo

IMOP the Renn. marketplace is a big missed opportunity. It they posistion that area right they could grab all the cruise people..it needs to be a fun place and a destination place. My ideas; live bands, bar hopping etc...( yah, in my dreams)

We used to love to go downtown to shop at those cute little stores with great tourist junk in them...now all it is is..HIGH END JUNK... do not need to go to Aruba to buy Tommy H, etc,,,go to Aruba for vacation away from all that crap...

Ohoh...guess you guys just saw a bit of my dark side....I hate shopping and hate the way they ruined downtown....oh well, will just have to spend more time at the pool bar....WHOOPIE !!!!!

*Arubalisa* · 08-21-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by danadog56

do not need to go to Aruba to buy Tommy H, etc,,,go to Aruba for vacation away from all that crap...

By the sounds of it, this new mall, Palm Beach Plaza, will be just more of the same of that. I am with you. After working in retail a number of years, shopping is the least of my passions anyway, never mind the high end kind.

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oh well, will just have to spend more time at the pool bar....WHOOPIE !!!!!

That's the spirit!

Chadd · 08-22-2009, 02:23 AM

The only reason I go to Palm beach is to catch the dive boat or if my wife wants to hit one of the restaurants. This may cut down on the restaurant trips.

shariuno · 08-25-2009, 07:11 PM

Where exactly is the palm beach plaza mall??

08-21-2009, 10:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
ANTHONY Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Age: 65 Posts: 19	Just what we need up there more traffic. We have been going to aruba for 3 weeks in february since 1987. If we wanted ny ny or south beach we would go there instead. With everything at one end they must be careful the island does not tip. Does anyone think about the infrastructure? Aruba looses more of its character. When will they wake up just because you build does not mean people will come. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-21-2009, 10:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
EdnaSmith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CasaDelMar Posts: 129	We totally agree. Just got back last Saturday and went up to Palm Beach and it was packed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-21-2009, 02:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Eagle Beach Boy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eagle Beach Posts: 461	[quote=Andrea J.;149213]i hate to see the downtown shopping dying a slow death. o'stad is such a nice place. quote] I agree. I would rather walk up the streets to shop than go to these new Malls. No locals, no character. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ "El Muchacho De Eagle Beach" *Eagle Beach Boy* *Ontario, Canada*

08-21-2009, 06:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,028 Images: 74	exactly right EBB :-( andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

08-22-2009, 02:23 AM	#19 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,158	The only reason I go to Palm beach is to catch the dive boat or if my wife wants to hit one of the restaurants. This may cut down on the restaurant trips. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

08-25-2009, 07:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
shariuno Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eagle Beach Posts: 47	Where exactly is the palm beach plaza mall?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook