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cindyo · 01-29-2010, 08:01 AM

I decided to start a tread on Aurba's hidden gems...things you don't normally read/hear about...it could be anything. food, sightseeing...

My first one is Casa Tua downtown. Easy walking distance from the Rennaissance, great food, sangria, outstanding pizza. No lines like high rise area. Don't know if many people know it exsists.

*Arubalisa* · 01-29-2010, 10:14 AM

Lourdes Grotto

http://www.aruba.com/forum/f18/lourdes-grotto-san-nicolas-36497/

CPhT Nancy · 01-30-2010, 11:03 AM

1)Headed north and up past all the hotels and just found a beach area with no one around and sat and watched the sunset from the sand. The essentials we brought were: Beach towels, 1 bottle white wine, corkscrew, 2 glasses, 2 granny smith apples, gouda cheese, a knife, and some crackers. Wonderful!

2)On the next trip, we want to see the sunrise from the lighthouse (if I can get up).

rob o · 01-30-2010, 03:00 PM

Maracas Bar in Seaport Mall

Boofer · 01-30-2010, 10:43 PM

watching the sunrise at Alto Vista Chapel...standing behind that tiny chapel on top of the hill watching the sunrise over the ocean...wow

SanNic44 · 01-31-2010, 07:32 AM

Watching from the sidelines as the Reverend Gibson performs a wedding/renewal of vows ceremony.

Having breakfast with Charlie (though this is no longer possible).

Going for a ride through the cunucu with Mrs. 44, an ice-cold Coca-Cola, and Old 918.

Watching sunrise at the anchor on the southeast end of the island.

A dip in the water with Mrs. 44 at the little beach in Savaneta, particularly on a mid-week morning when the place is empty.

A nice meal at Casa Vieja or Pueblito Paisa with friends who visit the island when they can.

44

Boofer · 02-01-2010, 09:45 AM

agree about watching the weddings, last year when we were on island for 4 weeks we were fortunate enough to watch 2 "from the sidelines"

miesk5 · 02-02-2010, 11:24 AM

The Fontein Cave Drawings
btw, Does anyone have any new info on the deliberate damage to the Arawak's drawings other than reported by kthy66 in her 1 DEC 09 Trip Report?
Be well!
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Lewny1 · 02-02-2010, 01:37 PM

Palm Beach Refreshments which is down the road from Wendy's (on the same strip as Linda's and Bingo's). Great, inexpensive breakfasts and lunches. Mainly all locals. Owner is super nice and friendly. We go there at least 2-3 times each trip.

arubamark · 02-02-2010, 06:44 PM

Wherever there's an iced cold Balashi!! That would be a true hidden gem!

01-29-2010, 08:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,692 Images: 138	Aruba's hidden gems....what are yours? I decided to start a tread on Aurba's hidden gems...things you don't normally read/hear about...it could be anything. food, sightseeing... My first one is Casa Tua downtown. Easy walking distance from the Rennaissance, great food, sangria, outstanding pizza. No lines like high rise area. Don't know if many people know it exsists. 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

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01-29-2010, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Lourdes Grotto http://www.aruba.com/forum/f18/lourdes-grotto-san-nicolas-36497/ 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

01-30-2010, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
CPhT Nancy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rennaissance private island Posts: 49	1)Headed north and up past all the hotels and just found a beach area with no one around and sat and watched the sunset from the sand. The essentials we brought were: Beach towels, 1 bottle white wine, corkscrew, 2 glasses, 2 granny smith apples, gouda cheese, a knife, and some crackers. Wonderful! 2)On the next trip, we want to see the sunrise from the lighthouse (if I can get up). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in

01-30-2010, 03:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
rob o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,858	Maracas Bar in Seaport Mall Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ rob o....with cindyo and our daughters WE ARE IN ARUBA NOW Next trip after that

01-30-2010, 10:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boofer Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 80	watching the sunrise at Alto Vista Chapel...standing behind that tiny chapel on top of the hill watching the sunrise over the ocean...wow Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-31-2010, 07:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,039	Watching from the sidelines as the Reverend Gibson performs a wedding/renewal of vows ceremony. Having breakfast with Charlie (though this is no longer possible). Going for a ride through the cunucu with Mrs. 44, an ice-cold Coca-Cola, and Old 918. Watching sunrise at the anchor on the southeast end of the island. A dip in the water with Mrs. 44 at the little beach in Savaneta, particularly on a mid-week morning when the place is empty. A nice meal at Casa Vieja or Pueblito Paisa with friends who visit the island when they can. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

02-01-2010, 09:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Boofer Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 80	agree about watching the weddings, last year when we were on island for 4 weeks we were fortunate enough to watch 2 "from the sidelines" Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-02-2010, 11:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
miesk5 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Eagle Beach Posts: 60	The Fontein Cave Drawings btw, Does anyone have any new info on the deliberate damage to the Arawak's drawings other than reported by kthy66 in her 1 DEC 09 Trip Report? Be well! __________________ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Thanks to All Who Serve!

02-02-2010, 01:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lewny1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Divi links, pool, beach, lighthouse, Arikok National Park, etc. Posts: 124 Images: 2	Palm Beach Refreshments which is down the road from Wendy's (on the same strip as Linda's and Bingo's). Great, inexpensive breakfasts and lunches. Mainly all locals. Owner is super nice and friendly. We go there at least 2-3 times each trip. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-02-2010, 06:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
arubamark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rennaissance Island & Bully's Taxi Posts: 1,294 Images: 47	Wherever there's an iced cold Balashi!! That would be a true hidden gem! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook