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MattG47 · 09-16-2011, 06:58 AM

This is our first trip to Aruba and are undecided whether to stay "All inclusive" or not. Does anyone know how the prices are regarding drinks and food? Also, only one of us is a drinker.
Thanks

luvsun · 09-16-2011, 09:00 AM

If you aren't drinkers than I wouldn't do AI... only because there are soooo many good places to eat! It's hard to fit them all in when you're there. Also it gives you a chance to get out and see more of the Island.
Just my opinion!

jdoll · 09-16-2011, 09:26 AM

The "catch of the day" specials at many of the islands best restuarants is $22-$26 if that helps or there are many places all with dinner entrees in the high teens and low $ to mid $20. And generally a Bright (beer made by Amstel) runs $4 and tropical drinks @ $7. You can spend more granted these prices cover a lot of places @ both Palm and Eagles beaches.

paulmorin · 09-16-2011, 09:38 AM

AI would be a mistake.(including gaining 10 lbs.)

AndyM · 09-16-2011, 10:01 AM

If really good food is important to you, skip AI. If you don't care all that much about food, go AI.

As has been said, there are a lot of great places to eat and explore on the island. Don't let yourselves become resort bound.

*Andrea J.* · 09-16-2011, 01:46 PM

speaking from experience............there are many islands/nations in caribbean and areas where you do not want to step off of the resort.........therefore making AI wonderful.

Aruba is NOT one of those places. The AIs in Aruba are good but NOT necessary as others have said.

Aruba is safe and it is perfectly reasonable to be wandering around off resort and experiencing great restaurants.

We have done AI in Aruba (tamarijn) and liked it.........especially the drinks.......not the added weight to already fat bum, gut, thighs etc...

hitherandyon · 09-16-2011, 06:25 PM

There are just too many nice places to eat in Aruba. Wouldn't do AI there.

beckybnott · 09-16-2011, 08:12 PM

Well i have to say i like The Tamarijn All - Inclusive.. Go eat breakfast and hit the beach.. And not have to worry about getting out and finding a place to eat first thing in the morning.. I have been to the Tamarijn 14 times now. When we choose to eat out somewhere other than the resort, No problem. But they have great restaurants. I dont want my days filled up with running around, I'm on Vacation, I like to relax and be able to go get a snack from the hours of 11 to 1am it's convenient and having the food right there. Then back to the beach without having to drive. Just because you choose a hotel that Is AI, doesn't mean you have to eat there all the time.. GOOD LUCK

beckybnott · 09-16-2011, 08:14 PM

And Really only one of us is a drinker too.. But he drinks enough for both of us

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*Andrea J.* · 09-16-2011, 08:28 PM

hahahahahahaha

this forum is great because all opinions are welcomed and appreciated.

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Originally Posted by beckybnott

And Really only one of us is a drinker too.. But he drinks enough for both of us

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09-16-2011, 06:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
MattG47 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1	All inclusive vs. not? This is our first trip to Aruba and are undecided whether to stay "All inclusive" or not. Does anyone know how the prices are regarding drinks and food? Also, only one of us is a drinker. Thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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09-16-2011, 09:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
luvsun Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: our back veranda... Posts: 393	If you aren't drinkers than I wouldn't do AI... only because there are soooo many good places to eat! It's hard to fit them all in when you're there. Also it gives you a chance to get out and see more of the Island. Just my opinion! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-16-2011, 09:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
jdoll Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 214	The "catch of the day" specials at many of the islands best restuarants is $22-$26 if that helps or there are many places all with dinner entrees in the high teens and low $ to mid $20. And generally a Bright (beer made by Amstel) runs $4 and tropical drinks @ $7. You can spend more granted these prices cover a lot of places @ both Palm and Eagles beaches. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Bon bini bèk na paradiso Next Aruba trip in

09-16-2011, 09:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
paulmorin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: playa linda, aruba beach club, wacky wahoos, driftwood,french steakhouse, any happy hour Posts: 199	AI would be a mistake.(including gaining 10 lbs.) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ next aruba trip nov. 24 -- dec 16

09-16-2011, 10:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
AndyM Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Paradise Beach Villas Eagle Beach Posts: 216	If really good food is important to you, skip AI. If you don't care all that much about food, go AI. As has been said, there are a lot of great places to eat and explore on the island. Don't let yourselves become resort bound. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook gretch likes this.

09-16-2011, 01:46 PM	#6 (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: 13,259 Images: 80	speaking from experience............there are many islands/nations in caribbean and areas where you do not want to step off of the resort.........therefore making AI wonderful. Aruba is NOT one of those places. The AIs in Aruba are good but NOT necessary as others have said. Aruba is safe and it is perfectly reasonable to be wandering around off resort and experiencing great restaurants. We have done AI in Aruba (tamarijn) and liked it.........especially the drinks.......not the added weight to already fat bum, gut, thighs etc... 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.

09-16-2011, 06:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
hitherandyon Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8	There are just too many nice places to eat in Aruba. Wouldn't do AI there. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

09-16-2011, 08:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
beckybnott Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kicking back and relaxing for two weeks, on the beach.. Jewelry Shopping and the Alhambra........... Posts: 132	Well i have to say i like The Tamarijn All - Inclusive.. Go eat breakfast and hit the beach.. And not have to worry about getting out and finding a place to eat first thing in the morning.. I have been to the Tamarijn 14 times now. When we choose to eat out somewhere other than the resort, No problem. But they have great restaurants. I dont want my days filled up with running around, I'm on Vacation, I like to relax and be able to go get a snack from the hours of 11 to 1am it's convenient and having the food right there. Then back to the beach without having to drive. Just because you choose a hotel that Is AI, doesn't mean you have to eat there all the time.. GOOD LUCK Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook TEAMARUBA likes this. __________________ Next Trip September sometime or the other..

09-16-2011, 08:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
beckybnott Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kicking back and relaxing for two weeks, on the beach.. Jewelry Shopping and the Alhambra........... Posts: 132	And Really only one of us is a drinker too.. But he drinks enough for both of us.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook TEAMARUBA likes this. __________________ Next Trip September sometime or the other..