First Time Trip July 11-18 Itinerary?

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 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 24	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. Last edited by hiddot84; 07-05-2009 at 01:22 AM. Reason: left out that it was my first trip to Aruba.

07-05-2009, 02:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,604 Images: 68	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 __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba Back to paradise Trip #19

07-05-2009, 08:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: eagle beach alto vista chapel arashi beach amsterdam manor beach bar LePonderosa or Gold Mine Ranch about 30' off shore @ eagle beach..ahhhh Posts: 4,203 Images: 40	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 __________________ Aruba Jan 21 for 2 weeks!

07-05-2009, 11:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Old Man and the Sea Restaurant Posts: 3,249 Images: 72	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. __________________ Cindyo Family at Rennaissance Island April 2009 Next Aruba trip in \ 13th visit Dec 2009 14th visit April 2010

07-05-2009, 11:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,604 Images: 68	http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/first%20time.html __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba Back to paradise Trip #19

07-05-2009, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
hiddot84 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 24	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.

07-05-2009, 06:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 276	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.

07-05-2009, 07:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
hiddot84 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 24	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.

07-08-2009, 12:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
hiddot84 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 24	Should I make reservations for all of these places for example " the snorkeling trip "? Thanks for the input, T.