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sunnysmiles · 04-13-2010, 09:00 AM

I'd much rather use a taxi.
There were numerous times we were walking thru the Tamarjn area and there were a lot of people (and luggage) sitting waiting for the bus to arrive to take them to the airport. I couldn't imagine standing there waiting like that, making sure your luggage gets on the bus and then having to deal with all that again once you're at the airport.
We called and had a taxi at our door within minutes and we were off to the airport.
And there is always a line of taxis waiting at the airport so that's not an issue at all.

*Andrea J.* · 04-13-2010, 12:38 PM

absolutely a taxi is the way to go!!!

Jackie018 · 04-26-2010, 09:24 AM

Hi all,
My husband and I are returning to Aruba for our 3rd time in July and always use De Palm for transportation to and from the airport. We booked it again, and were thinking of canceling to use a taxi instead. My question is, how much time in advance before our departure flight do we need to get to the airport? De Palm always picked us up hours in advance.
Thanks,
Jackie

*Arubalisa* · 04-26-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackie018

De Palm always picked us up hours in advance.
Thanks,
Jackie

What day of the week?

*Andrea J.* · 04-26-2010, 01:05 PM

travel on fri, sat, and sun imo, i would allow 3 hours of airport time leaving queen beatrix.

Jackie018 · 04-26-2010, 04:44 PM

We are arriving on a Tuesday and departing on a Monday. Thanks Andrea, I guess 3 hours before a flight is normal. I always feel like I'm sitting in the airport forever waiting, but I guess everyone is doing the same as well.

*Andrea J.* · 04-26-2010, 06:07 PM

travel out of aruba on a monday is relatively slow compared to sat or sunday.
i would leave at least 2 hrs.

sometimes 3 hrs is barely enough on the weekends

mon- thurs around 2 to 2.5 hrs.

also too lisa and i would rather err on the "too much time at the airport side, than erring on the "omgosh i am not going to get onto my flight in time"

*Arubalisa* · 04-26-2010, 08:51 PM

All depends upon how you "hit it", but I swear, you have never seen airport lines outside of Hartsfield here in Atlanta, until you have tried to depart Aruba. When we departed Aruba at the end of the year, it was even worse due to the "Detroit bomber" scare.

We do 2 1/2 hours on a weekday.

Jackie018 · 04-26-2010, 09:20 PM

Thanks for the info!

04-13-2010, 09:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
sunnysmiles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Natural Pool, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, Helicopter Posts: 467	I'd much rather use a taxi. There were numerous times we were walking thru the Tamarjn area and there were a lot of people (and luggage) sitting waiting for the bus to arrive to take them to the airport. I couldn't imagine standing there waiting like that, making sure your luggage gets on the bus and then having to deal with all that again once you're at the airport. We called and had a taxi at our door within minutes and we were off to the airport. And there is always a line of taxis waiting at the airport so that's not an issue at all. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Laura

04-13-2010, 12:38 PM	#12 (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	absolutely a taxi is the way to go!!! 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.

04-26-2010, 09:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jackie018 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8	De Palm from airport Hi all, My husband and I are returning to Aruba for our 3rd time in July and always use De Palm for transportation to and from the airport. We booked it again, and were thinking of canceling to use a taxi instead. My question is, how much time in advance before our departure flight do we need to get to the airport? De Palm always picked us up hours in advance. Thanks, Jackie Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-26-2010, 01:05 PM	#15 (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	travel on fri, sat, and sun imo, i would allow 3 hours of airport time leaving queen beatrix. 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.

04-26-2010, 04:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jackie018 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8	We are arriving on a Tuesday and departing on a Monday. Thanks Andrea, I guess 3 hours before a flight is normal. I always feel like I'm sitting in the airport forever waiting, but I guess everyone is doing the same as well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-26-2010, 06:07 PM	#17 (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	travel out of aruba on a monday is relatively slow compared to sat or sunday. i would leave at least 2 hrs. sometimes 3 hrs is barely enough on the weekends mon- thurs around 2 to 2.5 hrs. also too lisa and i would rather err on the "too much time at the airport side, than erring on the "omgosh i am not going to get onto my flight in time" 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.

04-26-2010, 08:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	All depends upon how you "hit it", but I swear, you have never seen airport lines outside of Hartsfield here in Atlanta, until you have tried to depart Aruba. When we departed Aruba at the end of the year, it was even worse due to the "Detroit bomber" scare. We do 2 1/2 hours on a weekday. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

04-26-2010, 09:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jackie018 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8	Thanks for the info! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook