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pauljsilva · 10-27-2009, 12:33 PM

I've been to Baby Beach a few times over the years, each time driving thru the center of Oranjesstad... Since I am at the Marriott Surf Club can anyone advise me whether it's a shorter drive by going thru the road that goes to Noord and then to Paradera following to Balashi and bypassing center of town and the Airport?

*Andrea J.* · 10-27-2009, 02:51 PM

hubby and i drive that "back way" on weekdays.
on weekend mornings i go right thru downtown O'stad.
during carnival season i avoid the traffic downtown too.

pauljsilva · 10-27-2009, 03:12 PM

we'll definitely be going on a weekday so we'll try the back way this time... I figured it might not be the shorter ride but should be the fastest, correct?

danadog56 · 10-27-2009, 09:34 PM

Do not know if the drive is shorter, but it certainly will cause you less stress than going thru town....especially if a cruise ship is in...
We usually drive thru town on way out(early) and thru Paradera on the way back which is usually around 4-5 when everyone is trying to get home...even going the back way then can be long and frustrating....

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pauljsilva Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 20	Best road to Baby Beach I've been to Baby Beach a few times over the years, each time driving thru the center of Oranjesstad... Since I am at the Marriott Surf Club can anyone advise me whether it's a shorter drive by going thru the road that goes to Noord and then to Paradera following to Balashi and bypassing center of town and the Airport? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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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: 12,007 Images: 74	hubby and i drive that "back way" on weekdays. on weekend mornings i go right thru downtown O'stad. during carnival season i avoid the traffic downtown too. 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.

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pauljsilva Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 20	we'll definitely be going on a weekday so we'll try the back way this time... I figured it might not be the shorter ride but should be the fastest, correct? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

10-27-2009, 09:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,617 Images: 13	Do not know if the drive is shorter, but it certainly will cause you less stress than going thru town....especially if a cruise ship is in... We usually drive thru town on way out(early) and thru Paradera on the way back which is usually around 4-5 when everyone is trying to get home...even going the back way then can be long and frustrating.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Okay, so here we go again,,,,,,11 months and counting.....