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Been to this Island 25 times, can answer questions on weather, airline service, hotels, beaches, time-share industry, Casinos, local customs, and everything a first time traveler needs to know.

Experience in the area

Recieved The Certificate of Distinction from The Aruba Tourism Authority on 8/29/98

What do you like about this subject?

An Island which I am familiar with,and to share my knowledge with others so they can benefit from their visit(s) as much as I have. 26nd visit as of 8/2009

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Being an Island where timeshare vacationing is an industry, there are some flaws that are hidden, where the prospective buyer is not told of.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Airline service is always a controversy with competition on the rise. "Shopping" for an air carrier should be a must.

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Recent Answers from Andy Mendyk

2012-02-09 Aruba laws:

Hi Dan!  I have a bad back and take the same. It's not so much Aruba laws, but the TSA at the airports. Any prescription drug will have no problem going thru TSA and into Aruba as long as it is in the

2011-10-18 FLIGHT FROM CARACAS TO ARUBA:

Hello Marcela!   From what i see, only Venezolana and Avior operate from Caracas to Aruba.  If there is any way you can get to Curacao', you have a choice of Tiara Air, or Insel Air.    I have no knowledge

2011-09-24 Lobster in the Carribean:

Hi Sarah!  Strange question to answer! Only a few seafood resturaunts in Aruba serve lobster, and they have them shipped in from Maine. I was told by two of them, they do not serve Carribean lobster due

2011-07-21 Student Visa:

Hi Peter!  Since she has Dutch nationality ( properly documented) there should be no problem. However, I would check with the consulate since she will be at an "extended stay" to attend school.   Arriving

2011-06-15 Aruba bound..:

Hi Zim!!  First, the Hyatt is a great place to stay. It is located in the "High Rise" section of the island. Most of the islands bars, restaurants and "things to do" are located in this section. You may

 

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