We returned last night through Charlotte from Divi Dutch Village in Aruba. We had a relaxing time. Highlights include two evening meals at Manchebo's French Steak House. where I had (both nights) blackened grouper, which could not have been any better. The event was fantastic with excellent, friendly service and wonderful jazz piano performances by Eddie, who has played there for 18 years. He sounds much like the late, great Bill Evans, whom we also had the great fortune to see in Ohio many years ago. We spent time (and a small amount of money) at the Alhambra Casino, but did not make it to Charlie's Bar in San Nicolas, as we were either too busy to make the trip or too lazy to drive. Also went to Palm Beach, Eagle Beach (Divi is on Eagle Beach), Baby Beach and Boca Grandi Beach, which takes your breath away. We also had dinner at TGIFridays in Palm Beach and had wonderful servers there as well. This was our first stay at Divi Dutch Village and I enjoyed the location very much, just like you guys told me it would. We had rough flying back around Charlotte, but made it back in one piece. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />

Paradise is an island in the Caribbean!