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MarkandGina · 03-14-2008, 11:42 PM

Hey! We are planning a vacation for the second week of August (that is the only time we have off due to work schedules) and are considering Aruba. It is someplace we have always wanted to visit. Has anyone been there during August? What is the weather like? What is the risk of a hurricane?
Thanks!
M&G

donsullivan · 03-15-2008, 12:50 PM

We went once in Aug. Found it busier than when we normally go which is early December. The weather is the same year round 85-90 degrees. Aruba is below the Hurricane belt so you should not have to worry about that

EdnaSmith · 03-15-2008, 04:18 PM

We spend two weeks on the island in August and have never had a bad trip. The weather is wonderful as it is during other months of the year.

maryann · 03-15-2008, 09:12 PM

I wouldn't worry about hurricanes. We went the in August last year and it was fine. This year we are going in July.

ArubaSalsa · 03-15-2008, 10:20 PM

Hi!

Aruba is officially not in the hurricane belt, occasionally one gets close, like Ivan in 2004 and Felix in 2007. No damage was done but it rained allot. Aruba gets approximately 13 inches of rain a year, most rain falls in November. You'll have a great time in August.

MarkandGina · 03-15-2008, 10:50 PM

Thanks everyone for your help! We are considering Divi AI or Renaissance. Any suggestions?

cindyo · 03-16-2008, 09:06 AM

RENIASSANCE hands down !!! The private island is what sold us.....as you can see I am partial to the place...we own a time share. Haven't stayed at the Divi AI, heard good things about it from alot of the BB members. We personally like being able to choose our restauants, we like to location in downtown and the privacy of the private island, our family likes being near taco bell, hagen daz, sabaro, dunkins donuts, Jewelry stores ( me)....If any more 's feel free to ask. I am a big fan of the Ren....i know others will chirp in on the DIvi...

ArubaSalsa · 03-16-2008, 11:43 PM

It all depends. Do you want to take a 15 minutes boat ride to get to the beach (Renaissance) or do you want to walk 2 minutes to get to the beach (Divi). Do you want to be downtown and able to shop right away (Renaissance) or do you want to take a 10 min cab drive to the city (Divi).

They are both great resorts. My preference is the Renaissance.

kam175 · 03-17-2008, 05:47 PM

Went to Aruba in August of 2006 - The weather was great! Have been down in May as well and found it to be the same! PERFECT WEATHER

The only problem we had was getting down there - We are from Chicago and had a long delay in Miami due to bad weather in Florida in August.

abj · 03-17-2008, 07:39 PM

so glad to here about the weather. i'll be there the third week in aug .

03-14-2008, 11:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
MarkandGina Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8	August in Aruba Hey! We are planning a vacation for the second week of August (that is the only time we have off due to work schedules) and are considering Aruba. It is someplace we have always wanted to visit. Has anyone been there during August? What is the weather like? What is the risk of a hurricane? Thanks! M&G Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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03-15-2008, 12:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
donsullivan Member Join Date: May 2007 Age: 45 Posts: 64	We went once in Aug. Found it busier than when we normally go which is early December. The weather is the same year round 85-90 degrees. Aruba is below the Hurricane belt so you should not have to worry about that Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-15-2008, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
EdnaSmith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CasaDelMar Posts: 129	We spend two weeks on the island in August and have never had a bad trip. The weather is wonderful as it is during other months of the year. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-15-2008, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
maryann Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 31	I wouldn't worry about hurricanes. We went the in August last year and it was fine. This year we are going in July. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-15-2008, 10:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
ArubaSalsa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mambo Jambo, Moomba beach Posts: 121 Images: 19	Hi! Aruba is officially not in the hurricane belt, occasionally one gets close, like Ivan in 2004 and Felix in 2007. No damage was done but it rained allot. Aruba gets approximately 13 inches of rain a year, most rain falls in November. You'll have a great time in August. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Salsa Greetings, Reggie www.arubasalsa.com

03-15-2008, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
MarkandGina Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8	Thanks everyone for your help! We are considering Divi AI or Renaissance. Any suggestions? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-16-2008, 09:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,523 Images: 138	RENIASSANCE hands down !!! The private island is what sold us.....as you can see I am partial to the place...we own a time share. Haven't stayed at the Divi AI, heard good things about it from alot of the BB members. We personally like being able to choose our restauants, we like to location in downtown and the privacy of the private island, our family likes being near taco bell, hagen daz, sabaro, dunkins donuts, Jewelry stores ( me)....If any more 's feel free to ask. I am a big fan of the Ren....i know others will chirp in on the DIvi... 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

03-16-2008, 11:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
ArubaSalsa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mambo Jambo, Moomba beach Posts: 121 Images: 19	It all depends. Do you want to take a 15 minutes boat ride to get to the beach (Renaissance) or do you want to walk 2 minutes to get to the beach (Divi). Do you want to be downtown and able to shop right away (Renaissance) or do you want to take a 10 min cab drive to the city (Divi). They are both great resorts. My preference is the Renaissance. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Salsa Greetings, Reggie www.arubasalsa.com

03-17-2008, 05:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
kam175 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The beach! Age: 37 Posts: 37 Images: 5	Went to Aruba in August of 2006 - The weather was great! Have been down in May as well and found it to be the same! PERFECT WEATHER The only problem we had was getting down there - We are from Chicago and had a long delay in Miami due to bad weather in Florida in August. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-17-2008, 07:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
abj Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 126	so glad to here about the weather. i'll be there the third week in aug . Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook