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*Andrea J.* · 06-08-2011, 07:30 PM

Many experienced and inexperienced travelers sing praises of our feelings of safety and security while in Aruba.

What do YOU do to ensure your safe travel and stays in Aruba?

Paul and I are careful not to leave things on the table/shelf of the palapa (beach chicki) at the pool or the beach. We use our vacation vault and be certain to keep it locked and secured while we are in the water.

Windy · 06-08-2011, 09:39 PM

Even though we, too, feel safe in Aruba, we do the same things no matter where we go -- lock car doors (in Aruba we're comfortable leaving things in the trunk), and keep aware of what's going on around us!!!

Eagle Beach Boy · 06-09-2011, 07:49 AM

While on the beach we do use our vacation vault and our beach bag looped around a hook.

When we go to other beaches, depending which one, we will leave the windows of the car open with nothing left in the car. We also wear a fanny pack when we snorkle, with a watertight container inside that holds keys, bit of money, etc.

We use a steering wheel lock bar provided by Tropic.

We do NOT wear real jewelry.

We take our guard dog "Max".

gaby · 06-09-2011, 09:08 AM

Tropic provides that? Do you have to ask or do they just give the lock bar to you?

Eagle Beach Boy · 06-09-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gaby

Tropic provides that? Do you have to ask or do they just give the lock bar to you?

They provide one to us. We have used them for years.

If you ask I think they will provide one to you.

Edronenburg · 06-09-2011, 10:32 AM

Can't add more to the excellent advice from Andrea and our other knowledgeable Site posters. Ed

Missou · 06-09-2011, 07:43 PM

I always use all of the above security mesures except for the dog, wherever I go, but I have rarely felt as secure as I do in aruba, even when I walk some streets in Montreal. I got a similar feeling when I spent 2 weeks to Barbados. There are some places where you just feel good being there.

This week, a man got shot by a lost bullet in downtown Montreal while going to work. He later died. I often walk in that area. I won't stop using that route and I won't be more carefull because of this one incident. Life happens and sometimes, it is not nice.

charles · 06-10-2011, 12:09 PM

One of the more important things to do is to not walk, talk and pretend to have money(whether you do or not). Do not brag about the money you won at the casino or the amount you lost. Loosing implies you had it to begin with.

Rio is one of the most dangerous beach areas in the world (aside from Normandy) and a local there gave me a small bag that had imprinted on the outside "STEAL THIS ONE". No-one did and I left it everywhere. (Not recommended)

be safe
be well
charles

danadog56 · 06-11-2011, 09:22 AM

we all seem to do the same thing...keep our valuables in the room's safe at all times, carry enough money for what ever it is you happen to be doing....if we stay at the resort all day I charge everything to the room so I don't need money...we use open air jeeps, so when we go places we have to carry everything with us, it is a pain in the you know what but we have gotten really good at it....
I do like Eagle Beach Boys idea about a fanny pack with waterproof container inside while snorkeling....great idea, never thought of it...but I have a few and will definitely use them this year !!!!

06-08-2011, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	Safety talk about Aruba Many experienced and inexperienced travelers sing praises of our feelings of safety and security while in Aruba. What do YOU do to ensure your safe travel and stays in Aruba? Paul and I are careful not to leave things on the table/shelf of the palapa (beach chicki) at the pool or the beach. We use our vacation vault and be certain to keep it locked and secured while we are in the water. 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.

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06-08-2011, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Windy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eagle Beach, exploring the "Outback", Madi's tour to the Natural Pool , dinner at Papiamento's Posts: 613 Images: 50	Even though we, too, feel safe in Aruba, we do the same things no matter where we go -- lock car doors (in Aruba we're comfortable leaving things in the trunk), and keep aware of what's going on around us!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

06-09-2011, 07:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Eagle Beach Boy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eagle Beach Posts: 480	While on the beach we do use our vacation vault and our beach bag looped around a hook. When we go to other beaches, depending which one, we will leave the windows of the car open with nothing left in the car. We also wear a fanny pack when we snorkle, with a watertight container inside that holds keys, bit of money, etc. We use a steering wheel lock bar provided by Tropic. We do NOT wear real jewelry. We take our guard dog "Max". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ "El Muchacho De Eagle Beach" *Eagle Beach Boy* *Ontario, Canada* Last edited by Eagle Beach Boy; 06-09-2011 at 10:52 AM.

06-09-2011, 09:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
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Edronenburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mariott Age: 79 Posts: 570	Can't add more to the excellent advice from Andrea and our other knowledgeable Site posters. Ed Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

06-09-2011, 07:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Missou Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Anywhere I can feel the sun and the nice aruban breeze! Posts: 62	I always use all of the above security mesures except for the dog, wherever I go, but I have rarely felt as secure as I do in aruba, even when I walk some streets in Montreal. I got a similar feeling when I spent 2 weeks to Barbados. There are some places where you just feel good being there. This week, a man got shot by a lost bullet in downtown Montreal while going to work. He later died. I often walk in that area. I won't stop using that route and I won't be more carefull because of this one incident. Life happens and sometimes, it is not nice. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Have a nice day!! Dominique http://www.dominiquedesgranges.cruiseshipcenters.ca/

06-10-2011, 12:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
charles Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Walking the shorelines in the evenings Posts: 354	One of the more important things to do is to not walk, talk and pretend to have money(whether you do or not). Do not brag about the money you won at the casino or the amount you lost. Loosing implies you had it to begin with. Rio is one of the most dangerous beach areas in the world (aside from Normandy) and a local there gave me a small bag that had imprinted on the outside "STEAL THIS ONE". No-one did and I left it everywhere. (Not recommended) be safe be well charles Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ RENTING A CELL MAKES $EN$E. TRY IT! Fast Phone Aruba Cell Phone Rentals http://www.fastphonearuba.com

06-11-2011, 09:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	we all seem to do the same thing...keep our valuables in the room's safe at all times, carry enough money for what ever it is you happen to be doing....if we stay at the resort all day I charge everything to the room so I don't need money...we use open air jeeps, so when we go places we have to carry everything with us, it is a pain in the you know what but we have gotten really good at it.... I do like Eagle Beach Boys idea about a fanny pack with waterproof container inside while snorkeling....great idea, never thought of it...but I have a few and will definitely use them this year !!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 5 1/2 months and counting..........but getting closer everyday !!!