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JParm · 19 November 2020, 04:02 AM

We were supposed to visit Aruba in April for my wife's birthday, which instead turned into a celebration for my birthday in November due to COVID.

Stayed at the Renaissance and enjoyed their private island for 4 days. Just a tip - you can visit the island for $125 / person if you're not staying at the hotel (it is capped though), but why spend so much when you can just get a room for around $300 and be able to visit 2 days per nightly stay? The island itself is beautiful, and the flamingos are amazing.

Hope you enjoy the pics!

TheVTCGuy · 19 November 2020, 04:03 AM

Why didn’t you take me with you?

colpol · 19 November 2020, 04:04 AM

Another great set of snaps

JParm · 19 November 2020, 04:15 AM

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Why didn’t you take me with you?

A very strict 2 people / room policy, Paul...next time.

brandrea · 19 November 2020, 04:18 AM

JP, your pictures are always so amazing

derekhayden · 19 November 2020, 04:19 AM

Great pictures as always. Glad I can vacation vicariously through you.

JParm · 19 November 2020, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

JP, your pictures are always so amazing

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Originally Posted by derekhayden

Great pictures as always. Glad I can vacation vicariously through you.

Thanks gents - always appreciate you guys taking a look around.

sco · 19 November 2020, 04:27 AM

Aruba is great! Awesome pictures.

Vivalas · 19 November 2020, 04:29 AM

Wow looks great, lucky guys.

I was supposed to be in Aruba on March 17th for my 50th this year on a cruise. . . . .

On March 13th the ships Captain announced at 10pm that the U.K. was going into total lockdown and all ships were to set sail for Southampton the next day. We had 10 days of crossing the Atlantic. Not the 50th I’d booked but still, I’ll get back there one day :-)

HippoPAPAmus · 19 November 2020, 04:36 AM

What a fantastic getaway. Congrats and happy belated birthday to you both. Yearning for the tropics. This is the longest we’ve gone without a cruise or tropical vacation in quite some time. We’ve done a lot of camping in the motorhome, but haven’t mustered the courage to fly anywhere yet. Your posts are certainly tilting the scales. Enjoy!

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JParm · 19 November 2020, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Vivalas

Wow looks great, lucky guys.

I was supposed to be in Aruba on March 17th for my 50th this year on a cruise. . . . .

On March 13th the ships Captain announced at 10pm that the U.K. was going into total lockdown and all ships were to set sail for Southampton the next day. We had 10 days of crossing the Atlantic. Not the 50th I’d booked but still, I’ll get back there one day :-)

Sorry to hear that - yes, so many travel plans have been forced the other way. We were to go to Romania with the kiddos, as well as another trip to Mont St. Michel...oh well, at least we have our health!

Definitely recommend Aruba whenever you can make it!

JParm · 19 November 2020, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by colpol

Another great set of snaps

Thank you, as always!

ZOOK · 19 November 2020, 05:36 AM

That sure beats Portland's liquid sunshine I am looking at right now.

JParm · 19 November 2020, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ZOOK

That sure beats Portland's liquid sunshine I am looking at right now.

Haha - we caught a bit of rain in Aruba too! Not PNW levels, though.

Dan Pierce · 19 November 2020, 05:58 AM

Ah, these pics bring back great memories. Thanks for sharing!

Loved the boat ride out to the island and watching the planes landing so close you could see the color of the pilots tie.

There was one flamingo that fell in love with me and wouldn't leave my side.
dP

JParm · 19 November 2020, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Ah, these pics bring back great memories. Thanks for sharing!

Loved the boat ride out to the island and watching the planes landing so close you could see the color of the pilots tie.

There was one flamingo that fell in love with me and wouldn't leave my side.
dP

Agree on the airplanes above.

Rashid.bk · 19 November 2020, 07:35 AM

Dang, I enjoy the vicarious visit through these beautiful photos. Definitely a place I'll need to visit in the future.

Burlington · 19 November 2020, 07:44 AM

Looks amazing - the flamingos especially!

Have you been to Curaçao? If so, curious how it compares.

We want to go back to the ABC islands in the next few years when travel/ family permits.

RW16610 · 19 November 2020, 08:08 AM

Wow, such a perfect beach! What an absolute paradise it is!

JParm · 19 November 2020, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Looks amazing - the flamingos especially!

Have you been to Curaçao? If so, curious how it compares.

We want to go back to the ABC islands in the next few years when travel/ family permits.

We have not yet but do intend to go at some point!

G8RDPM · 19 November 2020, 08:21 AM

Amazing pics as always! Thanks for sharing.

JParm · 19 November 2020, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by G8RDPM

Amazing pics as always! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you!

RichM · 19 November 2020, 09:50 AM

Island Paradise for sure. Lovely pictures Jess. Thanks for sharing them.

Bigblu10 · 19 November 2020, 09:50 AM

Is that a cruise ship in one of the pics? You won't see me on one until the pandemic is over, although prices are likely attractive at the moment.

JParm · 19 November 2020, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Is that a cruise ship in one of the pics? You won't see me on one until the pandemic is over, although prices are likely attractive at the moment.

Yes, but not operating - they have 2 of them parked there.

We are usually cruise people, but agree with you - not looking to cruise for awhile.

Pw92676 · 19 November 2020, 11:22 AM

Amazing as usual. Love the flamingos. Looks like another fantastic trip

Db7566 · 19 November 2020, 11:22 AM

Jealous. You mentioned 300 a night. Is that significantly less than non covid rates?

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JParm · 19 November 2020, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Db7566

Jealous. You mentioned 300 a night. Is that significantly less than non covid rates?

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It's between $300-400 / night, depending on when you want to go during the year.

crew · 19 November 2020, 01:48 PM

Great pics as always.
Thanks for “taking us along”.

JParm · 19 November 2020, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by crew

Great pics as always.
Thanks for “taking us along”.

Thanks John!

19 November 2020, 04:02 AM	#1
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,556	Aruba - pt.1 We were supposed to visit Aruba in April for my wife's birthday, which instead turned into a celebration for my birthday in November due to COVID. Stayed at the Renaissance and enjoyed their private island for 4 days. Just a tip - you can visit the island for $125 / person if you're not staying at the hotel (it is capped though), but why spend so much when you can just get a room for around $300 and be able to visit 2 days per nightly stay? The island itself is beautiful, and the flamingos are amazing. Hope you enjoy the pics! __________________

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Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,730	Ah, these pics bring back great memories. Thanks for sharing! Loved the boat ride out to the island and watching the planes landing so close you could see the color of the pilots tie. There was one flamingo that fell in love with me and wouldn't leave my side. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	Looks amazing - the flamingos especially! Have you been to Curaçao? If so, curious how it compares. We want to go back to the ABC islands in the next few years when travel/ family permits. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

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RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,192	Island Paradise for sure. Lovely pictures Jess. Thanks for sharing them. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

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TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Why didn’t you take me with you?

19 November 2020, 04:04 AM	#3
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,844	Another great set of snaps

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brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,654	JP, your pictures are always so amazing

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sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Aruba is great! Awesome pictures.

19 November 2020, 04:29 AM	#9
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,532	Wow looks great, lucky guys. I was supposed to be in Aruba on March 17th for my 50th this year on a cruise. . . . . On March 13th the ships Captain announced at 10pm that the U.K. was going into total lockdown and all ships were to set sail for Southampton the next day. We had 10 days of crossing the Atlantic. Not the 50th I’d booked but still, I’ll get back there one day :-)

19 November 2020, 04:36 AM	#10
HippoPAPAmus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Posts: 720	What a fantastic getaway. Congrats and happy belated birthday to you both. Yearning for the tropics. This is the longest we’ve gone without a cruise or tropical vacation in quite some time. We’ve done a lot of camping in the motorhome, but haven’t mustered the courage to fly anywhere yet. Your posts are certainly tilting the scales. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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ZOOK 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 8,906	That sure beats Portland's liquid sunshine I am looking at right now.

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Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Dang, I enjoy the vicarious visit through these beautiful photos. Definitely a place I'll need to visit in the future.

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RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,967	Wow, such a perfect beach! What an absolute paradise it is!

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G8RDPM 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,248	Amazing pics as always! Thanks for sharing.

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Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Is that a cruise ship in one of the pics? You won't see me on one until the pandemic is over, although prices are likely attractive at the moment.

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Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,130	Amazing as usual. Love the flamingos. Looks like another fantastic trip

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