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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

2009-11-01 Christmas vacation:

Hi Chris! Christmas time is in their high season, and also very busy for them. I would check travel packages NOW. Remember, you also have to coordinate your air travel along with your lodging. Those

2009-10-31 living in Aruba:

Yes..it is quite possible. You do not need citizenship status to purchase a home there, however, you will have to show financial stability. Proper income to satisfy immigration authorities, along with

2009-10-22 Working @ Aruba:

hello Sudhagar. You can bring your spouse, but the company in Aruba must supply you with the immigration, work permit and temporary residency papers. You will have to obtain these, and submit them to

2009-10-20 bus service from airport:

Hi Carol...the bus stop is not really "at" the airport. You would have to walk across the parking lot to the road and pick up the bus at that point. Depending how much luggage you will be hauling, it can

2009-10-19 surfing:

Hi Anders! The only surfing I know about is what I see on TV ! I had a previous question like this, and I gave my observation regarding wave heights from my point of view from the hotel side of the island

 

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