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| Jeep Rentals | 11/17/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: I am bringing a group of 16 to 24 people. We are arriving by ship and when I was there before we ...
A: .Most rental companies prefer not to pre-book a large amount of vehicles at one time. This is due to ...
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| Aruba with Toddlers | 11/11/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: Going to Aruba during Holiday season with 2 Toddlers, Please recommend restauarants that are kid ...
A: there are over 200 establishments in Aruba to dine. First, it would help if you tell me where you ...
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| prescriptions/pharmacies | 11/9/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: do pharmacies have a doctor on staff to write prescriptions, similar to the Mexican system? I have ...
A: .Pharmacies, or, "Boticas" as they are called in Aruba do not have doctors on the premises. Only a ...
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| Christmas vacation | 11/1/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: Andy, I havent travled in a long while, I am starting a business and things atr tight. I was ...
A: Christmas time is in their high season, and also very busy for them. I would check travel packages ...
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| living in Aruba | 10/31/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: Is it possible to purchase a home in Aruba and live there full time? I read your response regarding ...
A: Yes..it is quite possible. You do not need citizenship status to purchase a home there, however, you ...
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| Working @ Aruba | 10/22/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: I'm from india, Recently i got an opportunity from a company to work for them in aruba. what ...
A: You can bring your spouse, but the company in Aruba must supply you with the immigration, work ...
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| bus service from airport | 10/20/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: I have read on the airport web site that public bus service is available right outside the airport. ...
A: ..the bus stop is not really "at" the airport. You would have to walk across the parking lot to the ...
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| surfing | 10/19/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: Me and a couple of friends are currently living in San Diego and have been looking at Aruba to go to ...
A: The only surfing I know about is what I see on TV ! I had a previous question like this, and I gave ...
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| cell phone | 10/2/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: Looking to rent cell phone in Aruba. I see a few companies advertising. Can you recommemd one or ...
A: .http://www.arubatourism.com/fastphones/ Go to this link for more info. Many people comment on how ...
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| Airfare | 9/10/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: Hey Andy, Looking to travel to Aruba from Oct 1-9. Any recommendations on where to find low cost ...
A: From Denver, you may have to take Continental to either Houston or Newark to get there. United from ...
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| Solo travel to Aruba | 9/3/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: I just found this site. First of all, how nice of you to answer these questions! I have the ...
A: First, let me start to say I go to Aruba every year by myself. The reasons I chose Aruba follow. ...
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| SETTING UP A SMALL BUSINESS | 7/26/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: I was born in Aruba 1951. Left to go to England (I have British citizenship) where I stayed until ...
A: Phyllis..from what I understand, you have residency, but not citizen status. If that is the case, ...
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| Retire In Aruba | 7/24/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: My wife and I took our first trip to Aruba in May and fell in love. We would like to buy a place ...
A: The big difference here is you state you want to spend half your time there, rather than living ...
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| Pet friendly | 6/30/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: Can you please give accurate information on any pet- friendly hotels with in-room high speed ...
A: .. Amsterdam Manor..a really nice place, is pet friendly, but has internet access only in the main ...
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| Medical School and Living conditions | 6/19/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: my daughter has been accepted in the Medical School. How safe and pleasant is the Island... Elmer
A: Safety wise, it is safer in Aruba than in most major cities here in the U.S. As always, common sense ...
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| Aruba | 6/16/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: I am going to Aruba from 9/27-10/3. Is there anything that I need to know about this time of year. ...
A: .yes, passport and round trip transportation is reqiured. When you land, you will go to Aruban ...
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| Aruba | 6/15/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: I am going to Aruba from 9/27-10/3. Is there anything that I need to know about this time of year. ...
A: Aruba at the time you are going is fairly quiet. I go the last 2 weeks of August , and I chose these ...
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| live in aruba | 6/12/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: my english is very poor but I will try it... We have an exporting company of leather and skins ...
A: ! I would say to first go there, and contact a real estate agent to look at the property you may ...
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| move | 5/19/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: i wrote before, if i want to invest in the island what do you recommend? how can I make it possible ...
A: .you can always try to open up a business there, but you must have an Aruban partner. Aruba is very ...
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| move | 5/18/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: i don't speak English very well. we are a Venezuelan family which want to invest and live in Aruba. ...
A: Land can not be bought in Aruba. It is leased from the government for 30 year terms. Starting major ...
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| move | 5/18/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: i don't speak English very well. we are a Venezuelan family which want to invest and live in Aruba. ...
A: Juan..first you must go there, contact a real estate agent. Shop around for a home. Once purchased, ...
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| move | 5/16/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: i don't speak English very well. we are a Venezuelan family which want to invest and live in Aruba. ...
A: There are many things you must do to be a resident on the Island. For starters, you must own a ...
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| Diamonds | 5/5/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: Where is the best place in Aruba to buy a diamond ring? Thank you. ANSWER: Hi Cindy! Most jewelers ...
A: ..It's Gemani Jewelers on L.G Smith Blvd.90-92. It is one of the many jewelers on the island. Also ...
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| Honeymoon october 18-25 | 5/4/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: Hey! From chicago here. Me and my fiance are torn between two resorts for our honeymoon. Either Riu ...
A: .no pool in aruba is shaded, and any shade is determined by the time of day (position of the sun). ...
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| Honeymoon october 18-25 | 5/4/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: Hey! From chicago here. Me and my fiance are torn between two resorts for our honeymoon. Either Riu ...
A: ! Easy question. No mistake, take the Riu. A bit higher in price, but Occidental has unfavorable ...
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| Diamonds | 5/3/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: Where is the best place in Aruba to buy a diamond ring? Thank you.
A: Most jewelers have good prices, and vary store to store, but..you must bargain with them to get a ...
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| Cheap Airfare | 5/1/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: how do I go about getting a cheap airfare roundtrip to Aruba from May 20 - 24?
A: .for me to do any research, it would help to know where you are! You will not find "cheap", but ...
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| price!!!! | 4/29/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: whats the cost of the average beer/bottle wine in the clubs bars and restraunts there in ££££ if ...
A: ! I seen prices range from $4.00 to $8.00 depending where you go. ( Sorry, I don't have the ...
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| Traveling to Aruba | 4/23/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: I am planning on taking my 15 year old granddaughter to Aruba, her parents are not able to go. She ...
A: .In case Aruban/US authorities request it, you will need written permission from BOTH parents that ...
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| looking for room | 4/17/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: I'm looking to exchange our 2 weeks next year,37-38 for use of anyone with same weeks this year. we ...
A: Are you aware, that on the club website, there is an area for members to exchange, rent, sell their ...
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| First Timer | 3/31/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: Making reservation to stay at the Mill Resort and Suites. My first time to the island. Need to know ...
A: The Mill is a laid back, quiet resort. Not much to do in the general area, but a 2 minute ride will ...
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| Viagra | 3/15/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: Can viagra be purchased over the counter in Aruba or is a prescription necessary?
A: Any prescription you may need must be filled out by an Aruban Doctor. Viagra is not available OTC, ...
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| "Let's Go Latin!" show | 3/4/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: While I had been visiting Aruba, I heard about the show "Let's Go Latin!" in Aruba. However, I never ...
A: .sorry I can not give you info on this show, as I have never seen it. However, I do stay at the ...
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| Questions about Aruba | 2/27/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: I was wondering if there is any places where I can pick up pain medication?
A: If you are refering to prescription medication, there are plent of drugstores ( known as "Boticas") ...
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| Aruba vacation - Westin Resort | 2/24/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: I can't find any bad reviews about this resort. I am flying out Saturday to Aruba and staying a ...
A: I have never heard any bad reviews regarding the Westin myself. Locally, around/near the hotel, ...
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| I want to live in Aruba | 2/23/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: How I said, I want to live in Aruba, so I need to look for a job in there. I am T.S.U. in Tourism, ...
A: .A lot of people want to live in Aruba, but it is not as easy as many think. You must look for a ...
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| pharmacy | 2/6/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: We are heading to Aruba on Monday and my husband was just in the hospital- and having some tests ...
A: Prescriptions can be filled ONLY if they are written by an Doctor or hospital in Aruba. The only 2 ...
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| honeymoon in early Sept | 2/4/2009 | Roy |
Q: We are honeymooning from Aug 30th-Sept 6th. Of course its hurricane season and we are looking for ...
A: You've made an excellent selection. Typically Aruba is not affected by hurricanes however there is a ...
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| aruba surf | 2/3/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: I leaned to surf last summer and i am at an intermediate level. i can ride a shortboard but i'd ...
A: ..I once answered a question about surfing a few years ago. My response was that usually, waves ...
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| avoid Spring breakers | 2/2/2009 | Andy Mendyk |
Q: My fiance and I are in our mid thirties and booked a week during the week of Feb16th in Aruba at the ...
A: .hate to say this, but the Holiday Inn will be packed with "breakers". Most travel agents use this ...
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