My favorite vacation spot! Hope you have a wonderful trip!!
As posted above, don't forget to take floats for the Lazy River or the beach. Great snorkeling 1-3 miles up the road so bring your own gear if you don't want to have to go out on a boat. There are really good half day snorkeling trips too, btw. Since you'll have twenty-somethings with you, the wind and kite surfing (Aruba is the kite surfing capital of the world from what I've been told) is right up the beach; even if you don't try it, it is fun to walk up there and watch.
Taxis abound and there are plenty of restaurants close by. That said, we prefer to rent a car for convenience. The SC has a great kitchen, too, so if you want to cook in a night or two (or more) you can make use of the grills. You'll want to make a run to the grocery store I'm sure.
Bring a soft sided cooler and some ice packs- very convenient for the beach or the pool- snacks, lunch, drinks etc.- very easy and a good way to save money.
Since it is an anniversary trip, there are some very nice jewelry stores on the islnad :whoopie: ...just saying.... I don't always buy, but do always venture downtown to look. As with every place else, you do have to know your prices and negotiate (never buy anything unless they are willing to let you walk away at the price; at some places you will save hundreds off the original price).
Do look at the website posted above for ideas.
There are a lot of really good restaurants- if you want suggestions just ask. Menus are on the websites so you can check them out beforehand if you wish.
