We are taking a family trip 7/30-8/6. While we are there my son will be turning 9 any ideas where we can take him for his birthday, also traveling with a 4 year old. Any other ideas will be great. Going with a party of about 30 people. We are also attending a wedding. Thank you for your help.

Alhambra casino for the Seinfield magic show--use family entrance around back through small mall. Butterfly farm up near and across from Phoenix resort--go in the morning. Ostrich and donkey farms. Adventure mini-golf, arcade and go-carts. Atlantis submarine ride to 150 feet deep. family sunset cruise--palm pleasure. older kids on banana boat or tube pull rides. buccaneer restaurant with giant fish tanks around. Depalm's Discover Aruba bus tour (4 1/2 hrs.) ends with snorkeling at baby beach--they provide mask and pipe. See www.wixtours.com and www.depalmonline.com for land/sea adventures. Call 1-800-TO-ARUBA and have them send you a free brochure in mail. Takes 1 to 2 weeks to get it.

I recommend the Butterfly farm, the Ostrich farm was a lot of fun, The Under Sea Explorer was also a lot of fun for kids,, Mine are 5 and 10 and they had a great time.

You will find pages of what to do and where to eat info on our web site:

http://www.arubahouse.com

Just scroll past the house stuff for this and other useful info.
Hugh