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nettii · 10-28-2009, 12:39 PM

Hi we are planning our first Aruba vacation and I have a few million questions, but Ill only ask a few for now.

What is the primary language?
Do we have to worry about any rip currents?
What is the #1 thing you must do in Aruba?

Thats all Ill ask for now.
Thnks
Nettii

Linda VH · 10-28-2009, 12:41 PM

The "native" language is Papiamento but all Arubians speak English and Dutch as well. Many Arubians can add Spanish to that list.

peterharman · 10-28-2009, 01:04 PM

Oh, thanks Linda. English and Dutch, that would be very nice.

Sunny Beaches · 10-28-2009, 01:18 PM

Bon Dia , you can google papiamento, learn a couple of phrases, and you will be surprised the doors it opens. Masha Danki Mi Dushi, Ayo.

*Arubalisa* · 10-28-2009, 01:23 PM

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Do we have to worry about any rip currents?

For the most part no. There are no currents off of Palm Beach or waves either.

If you are staying along Druif Beach or Eagle Beach, there can sometimes be currents.
There can sometimes be waves.
Sometimes the water can be like a lake.

RARELY will you find rip currents on the western side of the island, the only exception being an occassional storm. Rare indeed.

EVERYDAY, along the Eastern coastline you will find waves, currents and rips. Not to mention submerged coral and rocks.

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What is the #1 thing you must do in Aruba?

Personal preference depending on what you and your family are interested in.

http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/first%20time.html

If there was only one thing.........
http://www.aruba.com/forum/f7/if-there-only-one-thing-33091/

wildewoman · 10-28-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nettii

Hi we are planning our first Aruba vacation and I have a few million questions, but Ill only ask a few for now.

What is the primary language?
Do we have to worry about any rip currents?
What is the #1 thing you must do in Aruba?

Thats all Ill ask for now.
Thnks
Nettii

The number 1 thing you must do is get in the water!! Either swim or snorkel or just float - it is warm & the best we have found!!

TomFrederick · 10-30-2009, 10:09 PM

>>> "What is the primary language?"
----- English! The Arubans are great people and have their own lanuage but speak to us in better/more English than I hear back in the States.
>>> "Do we have to worry about any rip currents?"
------ NO!
>>> "What is the #1 thing you must do in Aruba?"
------ Relax! Have a cold beer on the beach! Take a swim!
Repeat above over and over!

Cosmo · 10-30-2009, 10:39 PM

After a great day in the water, enjoy the sunset with your favorite cocktail by the water

10-28-2009, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
nettii Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6	couple questions Hi we are planning our first Aruba vacation and I have a few million questions, but Ill only ask a few for now. What is the primary language? Do we have to worry about any rip currents? What is the #1 thing you must do in Aruba? Thats all Ill ask for now. Thnks Nettii Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Linda VH Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 255	The "native" language is Papiamento but all Arubians speak English and Dutch as well. Many Arubians can add Spanish to that list. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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peterharman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 15	Oh, thanks Linda. English and Dutch, that would be very nice. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 500	Bon Dia , you can google papiamento, learn a couple of phrases, and you will be surprised the doors it opens. Masha Danki Mi Dushi, Ayo. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Aruba, cruises, Posts: 298	>>> "What is the primary language?" ----- English! The Arubans are great people and have their own lanuage but speak to us in better/more English than I hear back in the States. >>> "Do we have to worry about any rip currents?" ------ NO! >>> "What is the #1 thing you must do in Aruba?" ------ Relax! Have a cold beer on the beach! Take a swim! Repeat above over and over! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by TomFrederick; 10-30-2009 at 10:12 PM.

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Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catilina Posts: 368	After a great day in the water, enjoy the sunset with your favorite cocktail by the water Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook