u/Spilby

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The one restaurant for that special experience.

We are going to Bucuti in Early December during which we will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. We are fortunately healthy and physically active. I know there are those who will wonder why I’m planning so far ahead of time, but I tend to try to get these things out of the way and revisit them a month or two before the trip. We’re bookending Terra and Elements. Our second night is a Sunday when a lot of restaurants are closed, so we’re thinking of wandering over to the Water’s Edge for a nice outdoor meal. That leaves Monday and Tuesday. I am looking for an opinion on Monday, the actual date of our anniversary. We’ll figure something out for Tuesday. maybe just take a break at the Sandbar. Would stay longer if we could, but have to get home. Also, not picky eaters but plain. We both love Italian but have great places where we live. We’re also steak and potatoes people and my wife is not that adventurous (with food at least) lol. We haven’t been back to Aruba since two trips with the kids over 20 years ago. We went to Wilhelmina, Papiamento, Madame Jannette, Old Cunucu, Chalet Suisse, and Hostaria then. So if you could go one place, and I’m sure I’ll get many recommendations, where would you go? I really appreciate all the tips I get from this sub. It improves the experience of every vacation we have taken. Thanks!

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u/Spilby — 3 days ago

Planning 5 nights at LaBlanc first week of March 2027. Any difference booking directly with the resort or a third-party travel agency? It seems a lot of travel agencies try to beat the resort prices.
We plan on private transportation so that’s not an issue. Also, there is a $500 resort credit that comes with online booking that I’m unsure would come with a TA. Thanks!

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u/Spilby — 21 days ago

Trying to decide between these two resorts. Five nights first week of December, two active 60+ adults. Would actually prefer to stay on the Quintana Roo mainland, but concerned about sargassum, which is not an issue on Isla. Bonvoy member but not married to the idea of a resort. Any recommendations personal experiences appreciated. Thanks!

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u/Spilby — 24 days ago