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Today, 08:33 PM

crimms replied to a thread Romar trading question in Aruba General

Thanks for the info Pros. Its gonna be about 8 bucks more a bottle than in U.S. Still better than hanging at the bar. Rather be on the beach or...

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Today, 06:34 PM

crimms replied to a thread Romar trading question in Aruba General

Robin, no dont be crazy. We love the hunt of finding a good deal on the island. Im sure there's a couple drinkers on this forum who can share best...

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Today, 06:28 PM

crimms replied to a thread Checking for Liquor at Airport Aruba Customs in Aruba General

We got hit up once before. It wasnt just the extra money, it was the long line to pay the tax. They send you into a back room with the other sinners....

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Today, 01:45 PM

crimms started a thread Checking for Liquor at Airport Aruba Customs in Aruba General

Are they still checking out bags when you do final walk out of airport checking for booze or is it hit or miss. Duty free is such a great deal. That...

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Today, 11:54 AM

crimms replied to a thread 2023 Our Condo in Property Owners

Busy condo Sean and Susan

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Today, 11:48 AM

crimms replied to a thread island wide power outage 01.27.2023 in Aruba General

We were never there for a all out power outage. Interesting Sean and Susan

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Today, 11:47 AM

crimms replied to a thread Romar trading question in Aruba General

Robin, of course we will see you guys! Got to catch up on all the news. Too bad we will be missing Hatters too. Sean and Susan

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Yesterday, 08:11 PM

crimms replied to a thread Romar trading question in Aruba General

Good to know. I thought it was cash only. Sean and Susan

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Yesterday, 07:18 PM

crimms replied to a thread Renaissance Resort in Hotels

Hey Hatteras, yep its been too long. Fun when we got together with you guys and Stu and Robin. The last 2 Covid years were quiet. No reservations...

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Yesterday, 06:53 PM

crimms replied to a thread Romar trading question in Aruba General

Hey Stu and Robin, we have been secretly reading your great posts. Lurkers. We prefer Vodka, if you hear of any place for a decent vodka price, would...

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Yesterday, 12:39 PM

crimms started a thread Romar trading question in Aruba General

We got a good tip last year from one of the Pros here about good prices on Vodka at Romar Trading. Is it still a recommended better price place for...

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Yesterday, 12:30 PM

crimms replied to a thread Renaissance Resort in Hotels

Hey Hey Hatteras, hope to see you guys in Aruba. We will be there Feb. 18 thru March 4th. Sorry to hear about the changes at the Ren. Your pool area...

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Yesterday, 12:23 PM

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

Good news. Keep up the great work. Hard to loose weight in the winter. So thats a big positive. Sean and Susan

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01-25-2023, 06:40 AM

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

We watched flights on Kayak, Hopper and United on our Aps since last February, looking for that sweet deal we gotten the past 13 years. Mid February,...

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01-25-2023, 06:27 AM

crimms replied to a thread global Entry Interview New Location in Aruba General

Thanks Andrea, we were hoping its the same "Good to Go" approval in Palm Beach location as in airport approval. You get to go thru GE at airport if...

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01-24-2023, 11:40 PM

crimms replied to a thread global Entry Interview New Location in Aruba General

Thanks again 55greenchevy, thats what we thought. With conditional approval and doing your GE interview at Palm Beach, does not guarantee you GE...

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01-24-2023, 02:21 PM

crimms replied to a thread New hotel next to Oceania? in Hotels

Sorry Robin and Stu. I know you have great views looking straight out from your condo balcony. Will this block your views on the side? Sean and...

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01-24-2023, 11:19 AM

crimms replied to a thread Jet Blue Newark Aruba is Back! in Air Travel, Airlines & Airfares

Jet Blue leaving Newark crushed the United flight prices on Aruba flights this February. This year we paid more than double of any previous year. Im...

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01-24-2023, 11:15 AM

crimms replied to a thread global Entry Interview New Location in Aruba General

To 55greenchevy, after you had GE interview at airport, what to they give you to show you are good to go thru GE? Do you get an email or text? A...

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01-21-2023, 06:15 PM

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

Great posts! We forgot about some important little items to bring. Thanks Sean and Susan

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01-20-2023, 04:53 PM

crimms replied to a thread global Entry Interview New Location in Aruba General

Hope it all works out for us. We can't pull the trigger on that VIP speedy entry service Sean and Susan

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01-20-2023, 02:24 PM

crimms replied to a thread global Entry Interview New Location in Aruba General

Joe, how many were in your party. What was the cut line fee when you used it? Thanks Sean and Susan

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01-20-2023, 10:22 AM

crimms replied to a thread global Entry Interview New Location in Aruba General

Hmmm still not 100% sure what happens after Palm Beach interview approval. Are we able to use Global Entry at airport when we leave from Aruba 2...

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01-19-2023, 10:22 PM

crimms replied to a thread global Entry Interview New Location in Aruba General

Wow! Yes when you sign in to your conditional Glabal approval , you can make Apt at Palm Beach, Aruba, online for multiple persons! Yea! We picked...

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01-19-2023, 08:34 PM

crimms replied to a thread Getting Global Entry interview at Aruba Airport info in Aruba General

Thanks so much forum Pros. Im good to go. Cant wait to hear from someone that completes process at new location. It was so crazy last March departing...

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01-19-2023, 05:54 PM

crimms replied to a thread global Entry Interview New Location in Aruba General

If anyone does this new procedure before February 18th, please let us know. I.E did you make an appointment at office in Palm Beach? How long does...

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01-19-2023, 05:50 PM

crimms replied to a thread Getting Global Entry interview at Aruba Airport info in Aruba General

Hey Walt, I did not get a conditional approval letter. Just an email stating conditionally approved. It does say "conditionally approved" and has my...

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01-19-2023, 01:31 PM

crimms replied to a thread Aruba rooms tax was recently increased by 3% in Aruba General

Yes the 3% increase is on timeshares too. Even though we booked and paid for it last year we must pay more in March. We are more concerned about...

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01-19-2023, 01:13 PM

crimms replied to a thread global Entry Interview New Location in Aruba General

Like the walk-ins accepted. At least if you go in to make an appointment, you might just get an interview. Thanks Sean and Susan

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