Post Airliners Terror Bombing- Departing Aruba

Our family returned late yesterday afternoon from Aruba.

Delta has always permitted just one carry on as well as well as a "personal item" such as a purse or computer bag.

Security at Reina Beatrix Airport was like I have never seen in 19 visits to the island.

1. When they say get to the airport 3 hours prior to your flight, do it.We stood in line for 20+ minutes just waiting to get

Christmas in Aruba

Christmas in Aruba...hot, sunny & festive. More Tamarijn Christmas decorations.

Flying to Aruba With Christmas Presents

After dh's and my recent discussion, I thought it a good time to rewrite this post from the end of 2007 when our family spent it's first Christmas in Aruba. Each year when we travel, we pack our gifts, along with wrapping paper, scissors, gift tags and the much need scotch tape in order to wrap our gifts upon arrival at our destination. It is a pain in the neck, but the United States government in the form of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) likes it that way. It is a small price to pay to get our presents to Aruba. Just remember to pack the scissors in the suitcase and not the carry on.

Caribbean for Dummies

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