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hiddot84 · 07-05-2009, 01:20 AM

Hello, I am new to this forum, but seems like it's going to be very helpful. This is going to be my first trip to Aruba. Anyways, I'm looking for an Itinerary for the week of July 11-18, so I can have the best time ever! I'm looking to do the following, but recommendations are/will be very helpful on which charter/company I should use for any of the following. However, I am open to any ideas and so I can have the most fun possible. I'm staying @ the La Quinta Beach Resort is located on Eagle Beach in Oranjestad, Aruba

Day 1: Fishing (deep sea, marlin fishing)
Day 2: Scuba Diving
Day 3:Wind Surfing
Day 4:Butterfly Farm
Day 5: Island Tour

Days 1-6: (EVery Night) Night Life where should I go? (I'm 30/single and looking for a good time)

any other ideas please help ????

Thanks for your assistance,

T.

*Arubalisa* · 07-05-2009, 02:26 AM

rob o · 07-05-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by hiddot84

Day 1: Fishing (deep sea, marlin fishing)
Day 2: Scuba Diving
Day 3:Wind Surfing
Day 4:Butterfly Farm
Day 5: Island Tour

Days 1-6: (EVery Night) Night Life where should I go? (I'm 30/single and looking for a good time)

If you want to do an island tour, I would consider doing that first....then do the rest. Check with others as to whether Butterfly Farm is worth having on your itinerary. If you must do something "educational" while there, the Balashi or Water Plant might be more of interest than the Butterflys.

*Andrea J.* · 07-05-2009, 08:53 AM

enjoy your first vacation/trip to aruba.

do not OVERPLAN.

why not have one or 2 set activities and let everything else happen spontaneously?

a great way to meet other folks is at the beach or pool happy hours at some of the busier resorts...............lacabana, hyatt, radisson, holiday inn

do not lock yourself too much into a "plan"

have fun
andrea

cindyo · 07-05-2009, 11:27 AM

You're killing me with this itinerary...sorry to say...I see no beach time, laying around, fine dining..I do know your age but not who you're traveling with, but no one in our family would like your schedule.
The first thing I would do would be the tour, then take it from there. There's so much to see, and NOT to see...if you get my drift.
Butterfly farm, as previously posted, isn't all that great for a 30 yr old.
Places to see would be baby beach, california lite house, alto vista chapel, natural pool.
Sorry I can't recommend any boats to use or dive shops to work with.
There's plenty of bars around...Senor Frogs downtown,Sopranos, Busters Garage, Hooters, Hard Rock, Moomba Beach.
I am sure others will chime in so read them all.
No matter what you will love aruba and its people.

*Arubalisa* · 07-05-2009, 11:31 AM

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

hiddot84 · 07-05-2009, 03:37 PM

Hey thanks for all the input. I believe I will adjust my schedule to "Relax" a little more. I usually don't do that much (as you can tell from my sched.) but I think it will be nice! lol! Anyways, I appreciate all the input and will post how everything went.

T.

Sunny Beaches · 07-05-2009, 06:04 PM

Relax & enjoy, so far all good advice. I don't want to suggest to much, but! Check a day sail with Capt. Anthony on the Tranquilo very relaxing with food & drinks, snorkel, and also an great crew.

hiddot84 · 07-05-2009, 07:48 PM

thanks for another great idea, because this way I can do the snorkeling and drinks all on one trip . I will compile all suggestions into one relaxing itinerary for a great fun filled vacation.

hiddot84 · 07-08-2009, 12:10 AM

Should I make reservations for all of these places for example " the snorkeling trip "?

Thanks for the input,

T.

07-05-2009, 01:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
hiddot84 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 31	First Time Trip July 11-18 Itinerary? Hello, I am new to this forum, but seems like it's going to be very helpful. This is going to be my first trip to Aruba. Anyways, I'm looking for an Itinerary for the week of July 11-18, so I can have the best time ever! I'm looking to do the following, but recommendations are/will be very helpful on which charter/company I should use for any of the following. However, I am open to any ideas and so I can have the most fun possible. I'm staying @ the La Quinta Beach Resort is located on Eagle Beach in Oranjestad, Aruba Day 1: Fishing (deep sea, marlin fishing) Day 2: Scuba Diving Day 3:Wind Surfing Day 4:Butterfly Farm Day 5: Island Tour Days 1-6: (EVery Night) Night Life where should I go? (I'm 30/single and looking for a good time) any other ideas please help ???? Thanks for your assistance, T. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by hiddot84; 07-05-2009 at 01:22 AM. Reason: left out that it was my first trip to Aruba.

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07-05-2009, 02:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,108 Images: 167	Welcome to the forum. The links below will get you started on your research. Day 1: Fishing (deep sea, marlin fishing) http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/deep%20sea%20fishing.html Day 2: Scuba Diving http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/dive%20operators.html http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/scuba%20diving.html Day 4:Butterfly Farm http://www.aruba.com/OurPeoplePlaces/Attractions/Butterfly_Farm.aspx Day 5: Island Tour http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/bully.html http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/cerry.html http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/jeep%20tour.html http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/atv.html Days 1-6: (EVery Night) Night Life where should I go? (I'm 30/single and looking for a good time) Nightlife tons of info here Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

07-05-2009, 08:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
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: 12,007 Images: 74	enjoy your first vacation/trip to aruba. do not OVERPLAN. why not have one or 2 set activities and let everything else happen spontaneously? a great way to meet other folks is at the beach or pool happy hours at some of the busier resorts...............lacabana, hyatt, radisson, holiday inn do not lock yourself too much into a "plan" have fun andrea 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.

07-05-2009, 11:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,521 Images: 138	You're killing me with this itinerary...sorry to say...I see no beach time, laying around, fine dining..I do know your age but not who you're traveling with, but no one in our family would like your schedule. The first thing I would do would be the tour, then take it from there. There's so much to see, and NOT to see...if you get my drift. Butterfly farm, as previously posted, isn't all that great for a 30 yr old. Places to see would be baby beach, california lite house, alto vista chapel, natural pool. Sorry I can't recommend any boats to use or dive shops to work with. There's plenty of bars around...Senor Frogs downtown,Sopranos, Busters Garage, Hooters, Hard Rock, Moomba Beach. I am sure others will chime in so read them all. No matter what you will love aruba and its people. 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

07-05-2009, 11:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,108 Images: 167	http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/first%20time.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

07-05-2009, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
hiddot84 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 31	Itinerary Hey thanks for all the input. I believe I will adjust my schedule to "Relax" a little more. I usually don't do that much (as you can tell from my sched.) but I think it will be nice! lol! Anyways, I appreciate all the input and will post how everything went. T. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

07-05-2009, 06:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 500	Relax & enjoy, so far all good advice. I don't want to suggest to much, but! Check a day sail with Capt. Anthony on the Tranquilo very relaxing with food & drinks, snorkel, and also an great crew. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

07-05-2009, 07:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
hiddot84 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 31	thanks for another great idea, because this way I can do the snorkeling and drinks all on one trip . I will compile all suggestions into one relaxing itinerary for a great fun filled vacation. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

07-08-2009, 12:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
hiddot84 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 31	Should I make reservations for all of these places for example " the snorkeling trip "? Thanks for the input, T. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook