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hi everyone

im going to aruba next week, and ive never been there

whats the weather like at night? i know during the day its pretty much guaranteed to be in the mid 80s but for night, should i bring a light jacket? does it get windy?

also, im pregnant. i cant go on boats and cant jet ski or anything like that.... what else is there to do there? besides relaxing on the beach :)

Message edited 12/20/2009 9:14:35 PM.

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It's ALWAYS windy in Aruba. There's a strong constant wind. It feels good though.

There's casinos, shopping areas, and tours that you could do.

I'm jealous...I wish I was going, LOVE it there.

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We had a cruise that stopped there and we did a jeep tour around the island. It was a lot of fun. Nothing crazy. You drive around in the jeep and stop at different spots on the island to explore and take pics (like a church, the big bridge, etc.).

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We have a time share there and go with my in-laws just about every year. last year I was pregnant... we're going back in Feb and taking DS. Can't wait!

I did a lot of relaxing by the pool, still went to the gym every morning and walked around a lot. Stay away from the casinos b/c they're pretty smokey. Lots of great shopping to do

Dinner -
Sunset Grill at the Radisson (one of my favs)
Madame Janette
El Gaucho - good steak house in town. I don't eat steak, but got the fish and it was excellent
Flying Fishbone

Lots of fun places to just sit on the beach and have a drink outside

Weather at night is very comfy too. I was fine in a sundress and just brought a few wraps or cover-ups to keep me warm. Most of the time I was fine without.
Where are you staying?

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i just love Aruba!

we went in December also.. it is windy but because its so hot , it feels good!
i am always cold but at night i never needed a sweater. but i would bring one just incase!

as for what to do..
DH and I did a land tour.. it was just a bus taking you around to all the landmarks.. that was really fun!!

and the restaurants are out of this world!
highly recomend the flying fishbone!

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El Gaucho

Best. Steak. Ever.

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i had to wear long sleeves and light pants at night due to mosquitos which ended up biting me anyways...

Message edited 12/23/2009 8:26:32 AM.

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good tip about the mosquitos- thanks

we leave here at 4am- im getting super excited, but nervous that of course im going to forget something important behind... i guess i saw home alone one too many times yesterday lol

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I forgot to add if you like seafood the aqua grill is a must and if you like caviar the restaurant Le Dome is a must.

and go to baskin robbins they have carribean flavors you cannot get here in the states!!!!! it is across from the hyatt

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we did the kuku kanooko (not sure of the spelling) we had a blast and i'm not even a big drinker...so fun!

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