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friendlygal · 06-17-2009, 09:37 PM

Do you think I am betting off arranging to have a taxi pick us up at the airport? It is my first time going to Aruba and I see that quite a few people on this forum arrange that in advance. I am going July 5th.

Thanks!

*Andrea J.* · 06-17-2009, 10:10 PM

quite honestly no

once you leave the arrival hall and get your luggage there will be a line up of taxis to take folks to their resorts.

not at all necessary to make prior arrangements

andrea

*Andrea J.* · 06-17-2009, 10:12 PM

as an addendum

we do have a couple of the aruba taxi drivers that are members of this forum

taxidriver (bully)
cyril croes (serry)

both very reputable and highly recommended

Liz - Aruba Lover · 06-17-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by friendlygal

Do you think I am betting off arranging to have a taxi pick us up at the airport? It is my first time going to Aruba and I see that quite a few people on this forum arrange that in advance. I am going July 5th.

Thanks!

Most times I have picked up a rental car at the airport. For different reasons there have been a few few times I got the car the next day. There is always a line up of taxi's right in front of the airport. I never had to wait for a taxi.

rob o · 06-17-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrea J.

as an addendum

we do have a couple of the aruba taxi drivers that are members of this forum

taxidriver (bully)
cyril croes (serry)

both very reputable and highly recommended

I know Bully has a HUGE taxi/van that handles luggage easily.

Sgroi135 · 06-18-2009, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by friendlygal

Do you think I am betting off arranging to have a taxi pick us up at the airport? It is my first time going to Aruba and I see that quite a few people on this forum arrange that in advance. I am going July 5th.

Thanks!

Where you traveling from? I am also getting there on July 5th. Im going out of JFK, New York

arubamark · 06-18-2009, 02:36 AM

I would recommend you do. Why not? You will have your driver in there helping you with your luggage. True there are plents of taxis but the airport can get crazy. Even with all the taxis there y9ou can still be waiting in line for a little while. I like to get there and get to my hotel. Plus once we met and started using someone we use that same person for everything while we are on the island. I have ridden in many taxis in my past 12 visits some people nice some not so nice. Why take the chance when you know someone to be extremely friendly and helpful. I rather give that person my patronage. We use Bully but there are a few favorites here that you will read about. I don't want to step on anyones feet.

Good luck

serene56 · 06-18-2009, 10:06 AM

The reason I pre-arranged a taxi pick up for our first visit was because we wanted to stop at the store before heading to the hotel. (I understand now that other taxis would do this too)

cindyo · 06-18-2009, 03:00 PM

[quote=arubamark;142328]I would recommend you do.
We use Bully....

Ditto, we use Bully also, there are others out there that other forum members use, but I would personally like to recommend Bully.

In fact we just made our November 09 requests and April '10 for all of our needs...Bully got back to us immediately.....

Cindyo

marc · 06-18-2009, 03:20 PM

You can order a limo service they will be waiting for you at the arrival terminal
Assisit you with the luggages and no extra charge for luggages

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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: 12,008 Images: 74	as an addendum we do have a couple of the aruba taxi drivers that are members of this forum taxidriver (bully) cyril croes (serry) both very reputable and highly recommended 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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arubamark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rennaissance Island & Bully's Taxi Posts: 1,293 Images: 47	I would recommend you do. Why not? You will have your driver in there helping you with your luggage. True there are plents of taxis but the airport can get crazy. Even with all the taxis there y9ou can still be waiting in line for a little while. I like to get there and get to my hotel. Plus once we met and started using someone we use that same person for everything while we are on the island. I have ridden in many taxis in my past 12 visits some people nice some not so nice. Why take the chance when you know someone to be extremely friendly and helpful. I rather give that person my patronage. We use Bully but there are a few favorites here that you will read about. I don't want to step on anyones feet. Good luck Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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serene56 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 441	The reason I pre-arranged a taxi pick up for our first visit was because we wanted to stop at the store before heading to the hotel. (I understand now that other taxis would do this too) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,521 Images: 138	[quote=arubamark;142328]I would recommend you do. We use Bully.... Ditto, we use Bully also, there are others out there that other forum members use, but I would personally like to recommend Bully. In fact we just made our November 09 requests and April '10 for all of our needs...Bully got back to us immediately..... Cindyo Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in Next Aruba trip in

06-18-2009, 03:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
marc Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 50	You can order a limo service they will be waiting for you at the arrival terminal Assisit you with the luggages and no extra charge for luggages Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook