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Sun screen and water

by flynboxes

It is warm here..pack as light as possible. Kim and I took backpacks that fit in the overhead bins so we did not have to spend time in the airport waiting for bags Light colored clothes that reflect the sunlight which is bright here, good pair of slaps as the sand pavement can get hot during the afternoon. If you come during rainy season bring a cheap/light poncho..does not rain for long here as Aruba is very arid. Sunscreen is cheaper at home than it is here so bring at least a spf 30 with Helioplex or mexoryl. I also brought a UV protectant rash guard (shirt you can wear in the water) that you can buy at dive/surf shops for 20-30 USD rather than spend time coating my back with the stuff. Bring your own..I use a Nikon Coolpix with a 5x zoom which worked. If plan to diver bring a camera or you will pay to rent one..I took a Kodak disposable but did not use it till I got to...

Neat little gadget --toweltrap

by TROPICALVICKY

always pack an extra small duffle bag in your suit case for sure! casual unless you want a formal dinner sun screen sun screen sun screen!! The best thing I found last year was at the Tam and called a towel trap. It is the best thing I ever found for the windy warm Aruba beaches! It's a strap with a pillow that holds your towel to your lounge chair and there is a compartment on the back to slide your room key in! It was great and I didn't have to chase my towels down the beach! My packaging says you can order them online too because I guess they run out of them really quick at the Tam. Their website is www.toweltrap.com --- In fact since my sister-in-law and brother are coming with us this year to Aruba I just ordered a few more, just in case we can't get any at the Tam.

Packing for sunny weather

by Dabs

Something to bring wet clothes home in, I used plastic bags from the grocery store Aruba is casual but if you plan on going to the nicer restaurants or casinos you'll want to pack at least one casual dress/skirt for women, one pair of long pants and a collared shirt for menAqua shoes came in handy when we went to the natural poolShorts, bathing suit, sandals, hat preferably with something under the chin as the wind is strongAlthough it's not supposed to rain, I did use an umbrella Sunscreen!Toiletries will depend on the hotel, our high end hotel had everything but bath gel Underwater camera snorkel gear if you plan on snorkeling from shoretennis shoes or hiking boots if you plan on going to Arikok National Park Lots of $1 bills and change if you plan on taking the bus, USD is accepted virtually everywhereATM card, credit cards, passport (US travelers)Lots of stuff to read

Bring lots of sunscreen

by jlynyc

Casual resort wear is fine for the day, dress nicely for restaurants or casinos at night. Bring plenty of sunscreen -- the higher the SPF, the better. The sun in Aruba gets very hot but due to the trade winds you will not feel yourself burning until it is too late! The first time I traveled there I went to the beach at 4p thinking I would not get enough sun to matter. 20 minutes later I was burned to the point where I could not go out in the sun for 2 days (I generally do not burn and have a darker, olive complexion). Be careful!

lots of hair accessories...sunscreen..

by xristinaki

bring some aftersun stuff...but you can always find them in drugstores...you can buy an excellent after sun 'aruba aloe' from stores everywhere. and obviously bring lots of sunscreen....don't bother bringing the spray ones becayse the wind will blow it to other directions...we wasted a lot of sunscreen this way. for the ladies..don't bother fixing your hair....it will be blown all over the place...so bring some elastic band and put your hair in a ponytail etc

Be sure to pack...........

by mi-rider

Take an extra duffle bag or something to put all of the things you bought in there seperate from the things you brought. This will speed up customs if they decide to check you out. Take a hat!!! I didn't & I bought one (I don't normally wear them). Water shoes are a must. The coral that washes in (sometimes) can be painfull to walk on to get to the sand beyond. Needless to say, sunscreen!! We also took a bottle of Aloe Vera gel to put on the sunburn. We used almost the whole bottle between two of us in a week. Aloe Vera is very expensive in Aruba. Take a backup camera (if you have one) and all the film you think you may use. Film is very expensive. Our camera broke the 2nd day in Aruba and we ended up buying disposable cameras (around $24 U.S. a pop for 27 pics).

Packing tips

by dennings72002

Pack bags light enough to carry a full bag of souvenirs to come back with you. That's one thing we didn't think about. -Bring only two pairs of sandals. I brought six and only used two! Bring one dress and one casual/ beachwear. -Men might be required to have backs to their shoes in some restaurants. -Bring bandaids for possible blisters. -Bring lots of 30 SPF sun tan lotion, the sun is HOT, HOT, HOT! -For a week stay, bring at least 4 rolls of film if you're picture people, 2 rolls if you're not. Remember, they don't go bad and if you buy it there, you'll end up spending a lot more. Make sure you have a few beach towels if you don't care to use the resorts.

Packing List

by LysDor

With Aruba's tropical climate, you will be comfortable in casual summerwear plus some light evening wear for restaurants, nightclubs and casinos (men might need a light jacket).Bathing suits are not permitted in shopping and business areas.More pictures and comments in my travelogue

Packing List

by idrincon

The usual stuff but take a bag you can carry on local excursions. This is the Caribbean !!!! Bring your best tropical attires ! However nights tend to be fresh... a jacket will not harm you... Tons and Tons of solar blocker... you can get sun burn waiting for a bus ! And it's very expensive here If you can bring something water-proof, that will be the best bet. However a nice family camera will do it.

Packing List

by mocca

Take some light cloting for during the day and evenings, and if you really go dancing, to some clubs wear something formal.And in the rainy season, make sure you got a raincoat or something. standart to medium-tele lenses are the best here, you can get anything on film owith them And if you have an underwatercamera, don't forget to bring it along.

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