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DKF1016
"I got the Sugar" ..:)
Member since 5/05 1252 total posts
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Gonnacatchapeacock
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My official word on the Occidental Grand Aruba
We just returned a few days ago from the Occidental. Appearance wise - BEAUTIFUL. The rooms are neat & sparkling Mr. Clean clean. The lobby is gorgeous. Supposedly it was a dive when it was the Allegro - but the millions (billions?) they put into this hotel was totally worth it! The specialty all-inclusive restaurants were SPECTACULAR. The buffet was mediocre - standard buffet food. Eggs, bacon, omlettes, etc.....
Beach and pool areas were immaculate and attractive.
The only thing they have to improve upon is the service. House keeping came and removed all our towels without replacing them. We called down for them  and they didn't pick up the phone. Finally they answered, however, the towels arrived in our room after dinner. Once they improve their service (all around) this place is ideal for honeymooners or for an awesome romantic getaway. Not recommended for kids too much. Overall, there is construction EVERYWHERE in Aruba. So just double check with whatever hotel you're goin to to make sure there isn't any construction going on.
Also, do that kukukanuku bus bar hopping tour. I had a BLAST - met a lot of awesome people and was so glad we did this!
It rained like HECK our last day (which we booked our ATV tour- they cancelled that) I heard that's a lot of fun - but we didn't get to do that. We did rent a car (got SO lost on our way to Baby Beach to snorkel and the Flying Fishbone to eat) - both were amazing and made our trip even more memorable. Image Attachment(s):
Message edited 10/31/2006 10:56:48 AM.
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alnem
This is gonna be a good year!
Member since 2/06 9562 total posts
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Emily
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Re: My official word on the Occidental Grand Aruba
lucky girl! we went to aruba in june for our HM and we had an awesome time too!!! baby beach was wonderful, but we didnt get to eat at the flying fishbone, we did one of those tour things so we had to stay with the group. looks like you guys had a great time! congrats!!! 
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| Posted 10/24/06 11:57 PM |
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Phyl
R.I.P. Sweet Mia ♥
Member since 5/06 28918 total posts
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The Mystical Azzhorse! ™
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Re: My official word on the Occidental Grand Aruba
Nice! I'm so ready to go there on a vacay! Thanks for posting this. You and your dh are a beautiful couple
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| Posted 10/25/06 12:31 AM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: My official word on the Occidental Grand Aruba
Sounds great!! I can't believe it rained there. It rarely does.
My sister is moving there in Nov. Her boyfriend that lives there owns a ATV tour and a famous restaurant there. Maybe that is the ATV tour you were going to go on
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| Posted 10/25/06 7:05 AM |
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Kissy331
My two miracles!
Member since 5/06 17826 total posts
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Kristen
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Re: My official word on the Occidental Grand Aruba
sounds great! Love the pictures!!!
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| Posted 10/25/06 7:32 AM |
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LiPo
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Member since 9/06 1864 total posts
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Lisa
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Re: My official word on the Occidental Grand Aruba
Went on our HM in September, great place..and you're right about the construction!
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| Posted 10/25/06 7:56 AM |
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Elbee
Zanzibar
Member since 5/05 10767 total posts
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Me
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Re: My official word on the Occidental Grand Aruba
Glad you had a good time despite some of the service issues
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| Posted 10/25/06 8:14 AM |
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tray831
Dee-licious!
Member since 3/06 5355 total posts
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His Baby
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Re: My official word on the Occidental Grand Aruba
Congrats! My friend is there right now on her honeymoon.........hopefully she will have a great experience! 
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| Posted 10/25/06 8:59 AM |
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MrsPornStar
Partners in crime
Member since 10/05 14656 total posts
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Mama
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Re: My official word on the Occidental Grand Aruba
Glad you had a good time! I love Aruba. The Flying Fishbone is incredible!! Your pictures are great!
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| Posted 10/25/06 9:09 AM |
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jennandrob
mom of two!
Member since 5/05 4368 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: My official word on the Occidental Grand Aruba
Hey Aruba buddy! Welcome back!!!
We ended up getting some of that rain you were talking about! It was pretty torrential at times!!
Glad you had fun - we did too!!
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| Posted 10/25/06 9:12 AM |
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Jillysmom
We made it to 8 years
Member since 5/05 1134 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: My official word on the Occidental Grand Aruba
Glad to hear you had a great time.. we got lost going to baby beach as well..
BTW.. wehn it was the Americana before the Allegro it was a dive as well...
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| Posted 10/25/06 9:17 AM |
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
Member since 5/05 22334 total posts
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Professional Aunts No Kids
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Re: My official word on the Occidental Grand Aruba
Great pics!!
Looks like you had a good time!!
I love Aruba!!
this time last year we were getting ready to go to Aruba!!  Wish we were going back!!
Message edited 10/25/2006 9:18:12 AM.
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| Posted 10/25/06 9:17 AM |
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