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Aruba- A one day trip

 
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May 14, 2010 00:15 |  #1

Thanks to Jet Blues 10 year anniversary special, in which all flights were 10 dollars if you took off Tuesday and returned Wednesday, my GF and I were able to take a 24 hours trip to Aruba. Here are some pictures from the trip as always C&C is very much appreciated!:

1- The view from our balcony. Hotel staff was great and upgraded us to a one bed room suite. I highly recommend the Aruba Phoenix Hotel and Resort. Great staff and location.

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2-A shot of my GF after a dip in the ocean

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3-Took this shot from a pier which had a bar and a restaurant on it.

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4-A peak into the other side of the pier. Notice all the boats near the shore

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5- Sunset shots on the beach

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6- Worked a lot on this and really liked how this shot came out in post process. Let me know what you all think

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8- Funny story behind this last picture. I was putting away all my stuff in the morning before heading off to the airport and i hear my girlfriend on the balcony saying "here birdie birdie". I walk over and saw this little fellow so i ran back and got my camera plus some fries to keep him around. He was very straight forward and even took food right from my GFs hands. He also was very territorial as he would charge other smaller birds who approached his balcony. You can see more on my Flickr.

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Hope everyone likes them and let me know what you think.

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May 14, 2010 00:20 |  #2

You're very mean posting those pictures... I need a Caribbean vacation :(

Picture 5b is the best :)


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May 14, 2010 07:43 |  #3

24 hours just isn't long enough on that island!

Nice photos.


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May 14, 2010 08:19 as a reply to  @ KaosImagery's post |  #4

Fantastic shots, I have been to Aruba, very nice island!

Off to Varadero, Cuba for 7 days first thing tomorrow morning however!

Can't wait for the HEAT and SUNSHINE......along with photo opportunities! :cool:


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May 14, 2010 08:20 |  #5

94GTStang wrote in post #10178061 (external link)
You're very mean posting those pictures... I need a Caribbean vacation :(

Picture 5b is the best :)

Sorry it was a really a spur of the moment trip. Jusr sureal the whol experience.

If you ever get a chance to go Aruba has the best sunset i have every seen.

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24 hours just isn't long enough on that island!

Nice photos.

I know but oddly enough we felt relaxed as if we had spent more the just a day there. Thanks for the comments!


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328iGuy wrote in post #10179291 (external link)
Fantastic shots, I have been to Aruba, very nice island!

Off to Varadero, Cuba for 7 days first thing tomorrow morning however!

Can't wait for the HEAT and SUNSHINE......along with photo opportunities! :cool:

Yup it was a very nice place. Wow Cuba! Def post up some pictures of that!


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May 14, 2010 08:38 |  #7

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Yup it was a very nice place. Wow Cuba! Def post up some pictures of that!

Looks like a great resort you were at as well. I will be at a 1yr old 5* resort in Varadero so will have LOTS of pics from there and from in Havanna!!:cool:


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Looks like a great resort you were at as well. I will be at a 1yr old 5* resort in Varadero so will have LOTS of pics from there and from in Havanna!!:cool:

Awesome! Yeah my GF picked it and the people in Aruba are really friendly. We were lucky getting a 1 bed room suite for only 160 for the night. A plus was the fact that we were right next to the Westin and Riu which if you like gambeling had casinos inside of them.

On your trip to Cuba def shoot the locals. Ive seen some amazing shot of them!


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May 24, 2010 13:06 |  #9

Gorgeous series! I'm going to Aruba next week...can't wait!


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