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Mrs-D-Girl
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Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
We have not flown with DS yet, but planning a family vaca for May.
For those that have been to these places with young kids, what are the pro's and con's of each.
Thank you.
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dlj97
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
We just went to Puerto Rico with DD when she was about 6 months.
We chose it because you do not need a passport, and the flight is really quick and easy.
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| Posted 1/25/12 9:31 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
I would just say- as the mom of an 18 month old- whichever is the SHORTEST flight.
Period.
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| Posted 1/25/12 9:33 AM |
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Mrs-D-Girl
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
Posted by NervousNell
I would just say- as the mom of an 18 month old- whichever is the SHORTEST flight.
Period.
Same here!! I have a pit in my stomach already 
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skinny
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
One good thing about Aruba is that there is always a nice breeze so it doesn't get ridiculously hot. For that reason, I'd go to Aruba. I think the flight is around 4 hours.....not fun, but do-able.
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| Posted 1/25/12 9:47 AM |
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EricaAlt
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
Been to Aruba twice with DS. Once when he was 9 months and then last year when he was 21 months
Easier at 21 months since he was walking and I didn't have to worry about him crawling all over
we have a TimeSHare at the Marriot
Aruba is great! Plane ride really isn't too bad, safe island and once you get there you really don't need a car. Everything is within walking distance. WE sat on the beach all day
We're going again in Feb. Mason is going to be almost 3 and Brayden will be 7 months
Can't wait!
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
Posted by EricaAlt
Been to Aruba twice with DS. Once when he was 9 months and then last year when he was 21 months
Easier at 21 months since he was walking and I didn't have to worry about him crawling all over
we have a TimeSHare at the Marriot
Aruba is great! Plane ride really isn't too bad, safe island and once you get there you really don't need a car. Everything is within walking distance. WE sat on the beach all day
We're going again in Feb. Mason is going to be almost 3 and Brayden will be 7 months
Can't wait!
My vote is for Aruba as well! I love it there! The place is great for couples or for families!
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Mrs-D-Girl
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
Posted by skinny
One good thing about Aruba is that there is always a nice breeze so it doesn't get ridiculously hot. For that reason, I'd go to Aruba. I think the flight is around 4 hours.....not fun, but do-able.
I have been to Aruba before we had DS and loved it!! The only thing that is getting me is the flight. I guess it is what it is and it can be a nightmare or a total no problem, but we wont know till we do it 
Message edited 1/25/2012 9:59:06 AM.
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Bella01
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
Posted by NervousNell
I would just say- as the mom of an 18 month old- whichever is the SHORTEST flight.
Period.
exactly!!!!!!!
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jlk51496
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
been to Aruba 3 times with toddlers...
Definitely recommend it...
VERY family friendly...if you stay in the high rise section MANY MANY MANY restaurants are within walking distance - so no car rental is needed...therefore no need to bring carseats (our cab driver we use every year had two carseats for us)
My parents have a timeshare at Marriott Surf Club - which is awesome for families (huge beach with big tiki huts for shade, lazy river, huge pool with slide...
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EricaAlt
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
Posted by jlk51496
been to Aruba 3 times with toddlers...
Definitely recommend it...
VERY family friendly...if you stay in the high rise section MANY MANY MANY restaurants are within walking distance - so no car rental is needed...therefore no need to bring carseats (our cab driver we use every year had two carseats for us)
My parents have a timeshare at Marriott Surf Club - which is awesome for families (huge beach with big tiki huts for shade, lazy river, huge pool with slide...
surprised we've never been around the same time.
We're going the end of Feb and can't wait!
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
we went to PR for 5 days when DD was walking at 11 months... and I wouldnt recommend it - yeah flight is short but down they dont have huge reosrts with walking grounds like they do on other islands.
so i would go with aruba.
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| Posted 1/25/12 10:12 AM |
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Mrs-D-Girl
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
Posted by gabbie83
we went to PR for 5 days when DD was walking at 11 months... and I wouldnt recommend it - yeah flight is short but down they dont have huge reosrts with walking grounds like they do on other islands.
so i would go with aruba.
Thank you.
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
Posted by EricaAlt
Posted by jlk51496
been to Aruba 3 times with toddlers...
Definitely recommend it...
VERY family friendly...if you stay in the high rise section MANY MANY MANY restaurants are within walking distance - so no car rental is needed...therefore no need to bring carseats (our cab driver we use every year had two carseats for us)
My parents have a timeshare at Marriott Surf Club - which is awesome for families (huge beach with big tiki huts for shade, lazy river, huge pool with slide...
surprised we've never been around the same time.
We're going the end of Feb and can't wait!
Yeah...right! How funny! We usually go In December..but this year we didn't bec we had DC #3 12/14
I hope we can swing it with the three in dec 2012
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| Posted 1/25/12 11:51 AM |
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Mrs-D-Girl
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Re: Cayman, Aruba or Puerto Rico w/18 month old?
Posted by jlk51496
been to Aruba 3 times with toddlers...
Definitely recommend it...
VERY family friendly...if you stay in the high rise section MANY MANY MANY restaurants are within walking distance - so no car rental is needed...therefore no need to bring carseats (our cab driver we use every year had two carseats for us)
My parents have a timeshare at Marriott Surf Club - which is awesome for families (huge beach with big tiki huts for shade, lazy river, huge pool with slide...
We would be staying at the Westin which is great because from what I remember all the Restaurants and shops are right down the block 
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