Just back!

CasaHappy · 09-29-2009, 03:34 AM

Well, here I am back to work but what a wonderful time in Aruba! I will post a trip report this week!

What an exciting time to be on the island during the elections!

CasaHappy · 09-29-2009, 03:37 AM

Of course I will have several failed attempts at a new ticker!

patpete · 09-30-2009, 07:41 PM

We just got back also,Wow that water was great.We go in feb mostly and the water is just a little colder.I really like it this time of year with it not being so busy,We were there for election also with all there cars done up with yellow or green for there party.Just book are flight for feb today.Had a great time 11th trip

Baltimore · 09-30-2009, 08:11 PM

i have been reading a lot about muggings and attacks against tourists because of the struggling economy, which is making me rather nervous considering i am leaving in 2 days. did you notice beefed up security? did you feel safe while there?

*Arubalisa* · 09-30-2009, 08:30 PM

Not to say that crime does not happen, but I can say that we felt perfectly safe while on the island in June .

Take the same precations as you would at home.

Do not walk unlit areas at night and do not walk alone at night.

Sunny Beaches · 09-30-2009, 09:58 PM

Ditto to Lisa, just know your surroundings. Aruba is much safer than most downtown's we live in or near.

CasaHappy · 10-01-2009, 07:19 AM

I travel all around the world for my career and I agree, use common sense, your not at home, research the areas you wish to travel.
We have never had a problem even at 3 AM leaving the High Rise Casino's.

Yes, I agree the water was warm and the island is busy yet not overly crowded.

purpleangel · 10-01-2009, 09:44 AM

I echo what everyone else has said. It's all about common sense. I traveled to Aruba by myself in June (I'm a female), and had no problems at all. Of course, I stayed near the resort in the evening but was able to walk down the street or across the street for shopping.

Baltimore · 10-01-2009, 09:50 AM

thanks everyone. i guess hearing these stories about groups of local youths hanging out and looking to start trouble scare me. i think it's the unpredictable behavior of the younger generation that scares me.....a group of young kids seem to be more "ballsy" and i shudder to think of being approached or attacked by a group of unruly teens who really don't have a conscience.....

patpete · 10-01-2009, 07:47 PM

We walk along the beach and went from the holiday inn over to stellars casino and walk back late at night,altough very dark,no problem, seems to me like the same old aruba

09-29-2009, 03:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
CasaHappy Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Side of the island, we spend a day there alone and maybe see 4 people. Posts: 83	Just back! Well, here I am back to work but what a wonderful time in Aruba! I will post a trip report this week! What an exciting time to be on the island during the elections! __________________ Next Aruba trip in [countdown=09/12/2010 5:00 AM;I'm finally there]Count down:[/countdow

09-29-2009, 03:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
CasaHappy Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Side of the island, we spend a day there alone and maybe see 4 people. Posts: 83	Of course I will have several failed attempts at a new ticker! __________________ Next Aruba trip in [countdown=09/12/2010 5:00 AM;I'm finally there]Count down:[/countdow

09-30-2009, 07:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
patpete Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15	Got back 9/27 We just got back also,Wow that water was great.We go in feb mostly and the water is just a little colder.I really like it this time of year with it not being so busy,We were there for election also with all there cars done up with yellow or green for there party.Just book are flight for feb today.Had a great time 11th trip

09-30-2009, 08:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Baltimore Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 17	i have been reading a lot about muggings and attacks against tourists because of the struggling economy, which is making me rather nervous considering i am leaving in 2 days. did you notice beefed up security? did you feel safe while there? __________________ Next Aruba trip in

09-30-2009, 08:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,650 Images: 80	Not to say that crime does not happen, but I can say that we felt perfectly safe while on the island in June . Take the same precations as you would at home. Do not walk unlit areas at night and do not walk alone at night. __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba

09-30-2009, 09:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 464	Ditto to Lisa, just know your surroundings. Aruba is much safer than most downtown's we live in or near.

10-01-2009, 07:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
CasaHappy Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Side of the island, we spend a day there alone and maybe see 4 people. Posts: 83	I travel all around the world for my career and I agree, use common sense, your not at home, research the areas you wish to travel. We have never had a problem even at 3 AM leaving the High Rise Casino's. Yes, I agree the water was warm and the island is busy yet not overly crowded. __________________ Next Aruba trip in [countdown=09/12/2010 5:00 AM;I'm finally there]Count down:[/countdow

10-01-2009, 09:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
purpleangel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 240	I echo what everyone else has said. It's all about common sense. I traveled to Aruba by myself in June (I'm a female), and had no problems at all. Of course, I stayed near the resort in the evening but was able to walk down the street or across the street for shopping.

10-01-2009, 09:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Baltimore Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 17	thanks everyone. i guess hearing these stories about groups of local youths hanging out and looking to start trouble scare me. i think it's the unpredictable behavior of the younger generation that scares me.....a group of young kids seem to be more "ballsy" and i shudder to think of being approached or attacked by a group of unruly teens who really don't have a conscience..... __________________ Next Aruba trip in

10-01-2009, 07:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
patpete Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15	No Problem We walk along the beach and went from the holiday inn over to stellars casino and walk back late at night,altough very dark,no problem, seems to me like the same old aruba