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Yesterday, 04:04 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Hatteras is in Aruba in My Aruba Story

Sounds like a nice long vacation!!! Enjoy it.

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Yesterday, 03:45 PM

Colette M replied to a thread 2023 Our Condo in Property Owners

Wow your cabinet door looks exactly like ours in white. We redid the kitchen about 6 months ago. I have white cabinets with long brushed pulls (very...

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Yesterday, 03:34 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Snagged Another Cruise in Off Topic

Sorry the casino has been unkind. Hoping that changes for you. Hard not to overdo good food. Go for it!! You won’t have it next week! You are...

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Yesterday, 09:01 AM

Colette M replied to a thread Hatteras is in Aruba in My Aruba Story

So glad you arrived in Aruba without a hitch. Sounds like a wonderful first day. Thanks for your report! How long will you be there? Once in the...

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01-31-2023, 04:28 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Hilton's all-suite hotel in Aruba. in Hotels

I know it’s crazy how high rates have gone. Could be why people are taking shorter vacations.

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01-31-2023, 03:58 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Hilton's all-suite hotel in Aruba. in Hotels

This is The Embassy Suites Hotel, a brand owned by Hilton.

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01-31-2023, 11:47 AM

Colette M replied to a thread Rest In Peace in Off Topic

So sorry you are going through all this. Thoughts are with you. And I can’t believe a 13 year old would even be targeted. Just horrific! Stay strong.

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01-31-2023, 10:19 AM

Colette M replied to a thread Trip Report 1/26-2/11 in My Aruba Story

Sounds relaxing to us! Cold and a little snow this morning in N.J. No sunsets either, just gray skies. Love your trip report. Sean and Susan[/QUOT...

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01-31-2023, 09:18 AM

Colette M replied to a thread Trip Report 1/26-2/11 in My Aruba Story

Sounds like you are on the mend. Glad you were able to enjoy some food and drink again! Have fun!

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01-30-2023, 11:11 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Rest In Peace in Off Topic

OMG Jay, I am so very sorry to hear this. A lot to deal with indeed.

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01-30-2023, 06:34 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Snagged Another Cruise in Off Topic

So funny. You will have to tell me about homemade Kahlua. Love that drink! Have fun.

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01-29-2023, 10:43 AM

Colette M replied to a thread Trip Report 1/26-2/11 in My Aruba Story

Glad to hear you are better!

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01-29-2023, 10:26 AM

Colette M replied to a thread Packing that something "extra" that you'd recommend in Aruba General

This is great. Thanks Andrea. I took a screenshot - the only thing is we need to upgrade our iPhones very soon and will get one of the 14 models. The...

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01-28-2023, 08:12 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Aruba Airport Today in Air Travel, Airlines & Airfares

The intense rain may have caused flight delays in and out of Aruba.

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01-28-2023, 03:07 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Aruba Airport Today in Air Travel, Airlines & Airfares

I was always told December/January & sometimes February is the rainy season in Aruba. But it used to mean 20 minutes of rain. Now weather has changed...

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01-28-2023, 01:48 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Trip Report 1/26-2/11 in My Aruba Story

Very sorry to hear you were so ill. Sounds like it was something you ate. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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01-28-2023, 10:35 AM

Colette M replied to a thread CP...Happy Birthday!! in Off Topic

Happy birthday CP. Hope you have a wonderful day! What are you doing to celebrate?

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01-26-2023, 09:59 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Ouch! Big Fare Increase in Air Travel, Airlines & Airfares

that’s wonderful!

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01-26-2023, 09:55 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Renaissance Resort in Hotels

You are going just before Xmas and then again for NYE or will you be there for both holidays?

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01-26-2023, 09:52 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Ouch! Big Fare Increase in Air Travel, Airlines & Airfares

Hope ACE sees this before it’s gone.

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01-26-2023, 09:51 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Ouch! Big Fare Increase in Air Travel, Airlines & Airfares

Happy for you and you didn’t think you’d go this year because of your lake house!

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01-26-2023, 06:47 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Renaissance Resort in Hotels

We never stayed there because for us it’s all about being on the beach. But it is a nice property - we’ve been to restaurants in that hotel.

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01-26-2023, 04:29 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Renaissance Resort in Hotels

Yes CP. they had me fooled. I stayed at a Renaissance in Barcelona as well as a few other places and received Marriott points etc. I would never have...

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01-26-2023, 03:56 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Renaissance Resort in Hotels

Sounds like Marriott sold the Renaissance to new owners??? Wow wonder if this will be the case for all Renaissance properties. Coincidentally we...

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01-26-2023, 03:47 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Ouch! Big Fare Increase in Air Travel, Airlines & Airfares

Good for you! Keep it up! Dieting is all in the head. You have to be ready for it. I keep putting it off but just can’t find the willpower! When...

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01-26-2023, 10:11 AM

Colette M replied to a thread Stu and Robin Dec. 22, 2022-Mar. 31, 2023 in My Aruba Story

Glad all was wonderful at Barefoot. We loved the food there the last couple of years and felt like it got better and equal to the ambiance.

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01-26-2023, 10:02 AM

Colette M replied to a thread Ouch! Big Fare Increase in Air Travel, Airlines & Airfares

You deserve the trip with those milestones and it sounds like you got a good deal!!! Nice to be able to retire at 60 as well. Congrats!

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01-26-2023, 09:59 AM

Colette M replied to a thread Ouch! Big Fare Increase in Air Travel, Airlines & Airfares

When you arrive at the hotel, remind them you are a returning guest and ask if they can give you a complimentary upgrade. More often than not it...

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01-25-2023, 12:10 PM

Colette M replied to a thread Trip Report 1/26-2/11 in My Aruba Story

Safe travels. Hope the weather cooperates in Chicago! Look forward to your trip reports. Enjoy!

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01-25-2023, 11:13 AM

Colette M replied to a thread Ouch! Big Fare Increase in Air Travel, Airlines & Airfares

I agree. Don’t think airfares will come down for a long while sadly. Everything keeps going up. Don’t mean to go off topic but I was shocked when I...

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