Been many years since we have been there (long before we got involved with GTC) but dice setting was allowed then. I do remember a post that Goddess made a few years back when she and Sand Trap were there and there were some spots that did not allow dice setting. I do remember that all of the BJ was 8 decks which for us is no fun to play as it is such a grind with large swings and variance—but that’s our personal opinion.

That being said, Aruba is really a great place to visit if you don’t mind a place where (for us) the gambling is less that perfect. There are all sorts of water adventure tours you can take and water scuba and snorkling options available. Also a jeep excursion where you actually drive jeeps to the back side of the island is a lot of fun. A great golf option. The shopping is great for the wife. The place is probably the cleanest island in the Caribbean. Did I mention great eating—let us know if you go and we can give you a couple of off the beaten path restaurants. Great deep sea fishing as well. The people all speak English.

Would we go again. In a heart beat. Sometimes a vacation without casino options is a lot of fun.

Just our thoughts.

Rose and Doc

PS—Have you thought about St. Martaans (misspelled)??? As I remember pretty good gambling on the Dutch side of the island an great food on the French side. That’s right the island is divided into "two countries" and has been for over 100 years. We stayed on the Dutch side but spend a lot of time on the French side. In either location a rental car is a must.

Lets hope Michael chimes in on this post, he was a craps dealer in Aruba many years ago.

It’s been a long time since I’ve worked there but dice setting was no problem at the Marriott. I’ve visited there twice since my working days and I received no heat. So I think it should be fine.

Midnight

Midnight, thanks for your input. Rose and I may give it a try in the future. Any takers for next winter???

doc

Let me know when! Debbie and I love it there. The weather, the friendliness, the iguana’s!!! By far, my favorite island to go to. Best place to go to is baby beach and the natural pool. I think it would be great to get a bunch of GTC people to go together.

Midnight

Count me and Mrs Griz IN! We will be empty nesters and ready to travel to warmer climates this winter! Hanging with other GTC’rs would be a bonus!