We'll be traveling to the Divi from August 6 thru 11. Any do's or don'ts from previous travel experiences. How's the weather,this time of year. Also was thinking about do an ATV excursion? Any MA people from the S Shore heading there this week?

Weather is great there in August...have fun..we're from Mass. but don't go until 5/4 thru 5/18 and we are already counting the days....AGAIN

We're going Aug 5th thru 11th and South Shore also....Radisson for us this year. We always go in July or August..weather is always perfect. Mid 80's with a 10-15mph trade wind that is constant and generally no rain.

Do pack half of what you think you'll need!
Do enjoy a number of the Fab restaurants!
Do not bring long pants!
Do not do All inclusive!
Do bring sunscreen!
Do have a blast!

ATV tour is up to you, Aruba is dusty desert island with some fantastic resorts with great gardens that might make you think you are in the tropics...you are not, it only feels that way! Some people rave about ATV tours. S'up to you!

Weather is Great will be at the Divi Village we've been going for 5 years at this time of year and have not been disappointed.We are from Methuen Ma.

BILL,
THIS WILL BE MY 5TH YEAR IN A ROW TO ARUBA. SOME DO'S AND DON'TS FROM MY EXPERIENCE:
DO GO ALL INCLUSIVE (BEATS GETTING IN A TAXI OR BUS EVERY TIME YOU WANT TO EAT)
DON'T BRING TOO MANY CLOTHES (NOT NECESSARY)
DO TUBING AND BANANA BOATS ATLEAST ONCE
DON'T BRING ANY HEAVY CLOTHES (WON'T NEED THEM)
DO ENJOY YOURSELF!

Why not do all-inclusive CJ? That's your opinion. Certainly not the rule. Many people do the AI for convenience like myself. I still go out to eat mostly for dinners at the great restaurants in Aruba 6 or 7 times each time we are there. There is room for both.

Bill,

Rob from Quincy and I loved the island so much I have just purchased a condo down there
next to La Cabana.here is just a couple of tips.

1) Brig a compactable cooler
2) eat at Valentinos
3) eat at El Guacho
4 Bring hart burn Med
5) drop me a e-mail if you have any Questions.
or if you want to visit the island again and I will give you a good deal on a 2 bedroom condo on Eagle Beach and ATV Rentals .robert_storella@hotmail.com

See George he is right before the center of town acroos from where they store the shipping containers. to rent ATVs and make sure you rent ATVs it is a great way to see the Island.

I hope you have a wonderful vacation.

ROb-

Again CJ, your opinion on ALL Inclusive is unfounded!

perfect... i go every Aug for 2 weeks Melrose , Ma here!

Gary, Lighten up! It's simply my opinion and preferance that AI is not the best way to go.....There are far too many fabulous restaurants to sample in Aruba.

Bill was asking for advise/opinions, I shared mine and you shared yours......Bill can make his own judgements and decisions based partially on the input in this thread.....cj

PS: There are much better steakhouses on the island than El Gaucho.........!