Aruba Why Go?

[dogladyjw]

I don't swim, I don't drink and I don't lay on the beach and get skin cancer so I don't see any reason to go to Aruba. Boycott or not.

[boards]

I think you answered your own question.

[ckrobyn]

I think you answered your own question.

 

 

Yep - me thinks the same thing....:rolleyes:

[Charles4515]

I don't swim, I don't drink and I don't lay on the beach and get skin cancer so I don't see any reason to go to Aruba. Boycott or not.

 

There are scenic sights, nice restaurants, and shopping. I rented a car there a couple of cruises ago and had an enjoyable drive around the island.

[bububr]

I haven't been there in a couple of years but had the best of times. There is the natural bridge which is wonderful to see, the natural pool which is half fresh and half salt right on the sea. you swim in it as the waves crash in at the edges....just great! Right outside of Orangestad tward the airport there are many amazing resaurants. One that has tables on the beach. you take off your shoes and put them on special racks and enjoy the tide coming in as you dine...its really, really fun. Alos some places that light up the surrounding waters and as you eat you watch the fish swimming around by the shore. You can off road it with a jeep. There are some truly wonderful beaches...HOWEVER be careful. most, not all of these areas inform you of the rip/undercurrents/strong tides.......there ARE also sharks in some of the waters on the south side....by one of the light houses....Don't go in too far and you are swimming at your own risk if you are not doing so at a resort.

 

The people and the hospitality are the greatest.

 

There is also a excellent Brazillian /Gaucho restaurant out by the resorts, in the vicinity of the black hog saloon/ hooter/ and the Harley rental place.

 

Have fun, becareful of the ocean ( some of the most beautiful but most dangerous waters). you can easily get dragged off to sea if you are not a good swimmer.:cool:

 

 

Dave:eek:

[JLC@SD]

I don't swim, I don't drink and I don't lay on the beach and get skin cancer so I don't see any reason to go to Aruba. Boycott or not.

 

You can't go see the Natural Bridge now either......it fell down......:rolleyes:

[bruce-r]

I don't swim, I don't drink and I don't lay on the beach and get skin cancer so I don't see any reason to go to Aruba. Boycott or not.

The question that comes to mind is why would you go on a caribbean cruise to begin with as these are the major attractions on most of the islands.

[thatbloominplace]

actually, this sounds more like disinterest than a boycott. a boycott is a political term and should not be thrown in just to express displeasure with the recreation a particular spot has to offer. you do in aruba the same thing you do on all caribbean islands: sightsee, walk around the port, enjoy the local foods and way of life. in that regard, aruba is a wonderful stop even if you do not like the beach.

[Charles4515]

The question that comes to mind is why would you go on a caribbean cruise to begin with as these are the major attractions on most of the islands.

 

That question came to mind to me also. Why single out Aruba about swimming, laying on the beach, skin cancer or drinking? You could say the same thing about almost any Caribbean port!!! The Caribbean is sunshine and water! I just got back from a cruise that did Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Labadee and Jamaica. Duh, beaches, swimming, drinking and sun.......

[Keys2Heaven]

Perhaps you need to go on another Alaskan cruise or maybe a transatlantic to Europe might be your speed. But ???? (scratching head) as to why you posted this question to begin with. Are you trying to get us to convince you to go? It sounds as though you don't.

[dogladyjw]

I am trying to find out what is the draw that would cause Aruba to be a place that could cause a boycott. I would go to the Caribbean and Aruba if I thought there was something worth while there.

 

I go to places to get things I cannot get at home. Drinking gets people in trouble and I can do that at home. Although lying in the sun and getting skin cancer is season in my neck of the woods, it is still possible.

 

I went to Alaska for things I could not get around here such as glaciers, whales, eagles in the wild, sea lions, totem poles, otters, multi-national history in the United States and a rain forest.

 

I had the 2005 version of the 1000 Places You Should See Before You Die calendar and Aruba was not mentioned. Alaska was mentioned for several sites.

 

I am not being difficult, I just want to know that the Carribean and Aruba is worth the expediture of funds.

[ladycaveat]

I don't swim, I don't drink and I don't lay on the beach and get skin cancer so I don't see any reason to go to Aruba. Boycott or not.

 

Don't think you'd really enjoy a cruise to the Caribbean (it's really a "sun" destination) . . . have you thought about a cruise to Alaska? It has to be among one of my favorite cruises of all . . . lots of exciting things to do that don't include swimming or beaches.

[Katie333]

If you don't like all those things you mentionned, then for you, Aruba likely isn't a good choice. Of course that's a very personal decision. There are many people who love beaches, tropical scenery, warm weather and the chance to shop for bargains or unusual things (see the posts about the bargain Gouda cheese).

 

For example, I live in Canada and while actually fairly southern Canada (near US border), the thought of Aruba right now is highly appealing.

 

Especially on a cruiseship where Aruba is one of many beautiful ports and there are others with their own unique features, I'd say it's worth a visit - to me. That's one of the many bonuses of cruising, you can 'try out' places and see if they suit your tastes or preferences.

[thatbloominplace]

if you are looking to cruise in the winter and don't want a sun, beach thing, why not try something like the galapogos or possibly the cruises around the southern tip of south america. at other times of the year, try the mediterranean or aegean cruises.

[gizmo]

Dogladyjw,

 

I don't think the Caribbean is for you.

 

The draw for Aruba is not that much different than some other islands.

Beaches

Shopping

Casinos

Boating excursions

Snorkeling

[captainron]

Hi,

If this whole issue is of such concern to you, I have two questions:

a. Why then did you bother to book a cruise with Aruba as a port of call;

b. Why do you even bother going anywhere where there's sun?

 

Perhaps you should just stay home. Besides, do you really think the world is boycotting Aruba...I think not, get real doglady..Woof!!

 

Ciao for now!!!

[bleucats]

Duh!!! Then don't go.

[MeBob]

There are some very large, fancy homes here with painted garbage pails out front. Remove the top and you see a garbage pail. Thats what Aruba is, a painted garbage pail.

[captainron]

Hey Folks,

Firstly I'm Canadian but pleeeez don't go thinking there's a 10 ft wall of ice at the 49th parallel, and I have loads of American friends from California to Washington to New Jersey. My stepmom who I love to death is American.

 

Yes there are ugly Americans, and there's a whole pile of them just as there are a whole pile of ugly Brits, ugly Canadians, ugly Mexicans, ugly Australians, ugly Germans etc etc etc etc. So that means...I guess!!! there has to be a proportionate number of ugly Arubans, because you know what, no matter where you go in this heaven forsaken ugly world, there will always be the ugly apples that give the rest of us an ugly name.

 

A young Canadian girl from Ontario disappeared and was found murdered in Jamaica just over a year ago, but did you hear the cries of the Premier of Ontario calling for a lynching...NOT!!! Whether we like it or not, crime is a part of society regardless of what continent, land mass or island we live on, and as much as we're affected emotionally by death on any scale,we have to move on and can't dwell on the past.

 

If Natalee had been from the New York State, would the same knee-jerk reaction of, and I won't call it the masses, been the headliner of this thread calling for a tourism boycott of New York State. That means, heaven forbid we could no longer take a cruise on Lake Champlain because we'd have to cancel ports of call in New York (Vermont would get more cruise business).

 

By now I hope everyone sees how silly this could get.

 

I never knew Natalee, nor her family but in situations such as this, we all feel the pain. For the sake of, and in consideration of the memory of Natalee, her loved ones and her family, I ask you to discontinue bantering this back and forth on this or any other thread, leave her with your love, thoughts and prayers as she's now in a place where there's no hurt or sorrow. Rest in Peace Natalee as you will be missed by many.

 

Ciao for now!!!

[captainron]

...and the streets of New York City covered in graffiti are no worse than Aruba? LOL

 

Ciao for now!!!

[MeBob]

...and the streets of New York City covered in graffiti are no worse than Aruba? LOL

 

Ciao for now!!!

 

We took a bus tour of Aruba. It's really ugly. The bus driver took up to a souvenir shop with a pay toilet. Now that's class.

[CruiseForever]

Mebob

 

Some people would find a bus tour of New York ugly. Having said that I still visit Aruba and NYC each year. While NYC has never frightened me, I still wouldn't walk around in as many places as I would throughout Aruba and feel safe.

[Cruzer1001]

Our Infinity Panama Canal cruise stopped for a day in Aruba in December and I would have to say that in that one day we met more and friendlier people ashore than in our four Mexican ports put together. These are fine people for the most part and they are a credit to their country. I would have to say that most people have more positive images come to mind when Aruba is mentioned than Alabama!

[Krissta]

We took a bus tour of Aruba. It's really ugly. The bus driver took up to a souvenir shop with a pay toilet. Now that's class.

 

Did you even hear the reason why you have to pay to use the facilities? Did you bother to ask? It's because it is very hard to get running water there, so it is very expensive to have hundreds of tourists come just to see the bridge, go to the bathroom, NOT buy any food/souveniers, and leave. My husband and I had no problem paying money to use the facilities. It has nothing to do with "class." At least we didn't think so.

[lord of the seas]

Did you even hear the reason why you have to pay to use the facilities? Did you bother to ask? It's because it is very hard to get running water there, so it is very expensive to have hundreds of tourists come just to see the bridge, go to the bathroom, NOT buy any food/souveniers, and leave. My husband and I had no problem paying money to use the facilities. It has nothing to do with "class." At least we didn't think so.

Krissta,

How much was the toilet paper per sheet?