Expert: Andy Mendyk - 4/19/2001

Question
Is there any ways budget-wise to combine a trip to Aruba with a 1-2 day trip to Bonaire? Is there anything there worth seeing? Is there anything in Curacuo worth seeing? Thank you.

Answer
Hi Mikey..First, there are commuter flights that go to both of those islands from Aruba. Bonaire is good if you like diving..nice reefs there, but otherwise, nothing that Aruba does not have. Curacao, is having economic problems, and most of their inhabitants are leaving the island for the Netherlands and elsewhere. Curacao only offers shopping, and again, Aruba also has that. The only thing these islands have in common are the nice beaches, so I dont think you would want to spend $$$ just to see those!! I find that Aruba has all I need to have a great time when vacationing there. For me, in my opinion, i wouldn't waste my efforts or dollars to go to either one of those islands. If you have anything else in particular you may need to know, please do not hesitate to call on me again!!