Aruba… If this word makes you think of Paradise, pristine beaches and vibrant nightlife, beautiful locations and perfect weather, you won’t be disappointed.
Aruba is a charming contradiction, an island with “two faces”. Its white sand beaches and transparent blue waters will make you feel as if you were the first person to walk on the sand and soak your feet. But its Las Vegas-style casinos, parties and shows reveal the other, wilder side. Aruba is the perfect combination of entertainment and leisure, an island where there really is something for everyone.
All-Inclusive and Aruba resorts are virtually identical. Enveloped in its laid-back vibe and atmosphere, the last thing you want to do is reach for your wallet, worry about paying for daily meals, and constantly keep an eye on the family vacation budget. With the affordability and convenience of all-inclusive resorts, visitors to Aruba can forget all that and indulge in the charm and spirit of Aruba.
Aruba’s all-inclusive resorts are some of the best in the world. There are more than twenty five resorts on the island, but the best and highest rated are:
Wyndham Aruba Beach Resort
Marriott Resort & Casino Stellaris
Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
or Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort
Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino
Aruba Grand Beach Resort & Casino
Allegro Aruba by Occidental
Aruba’s calling card is its perfect weather year-round. Aruba lies well below the hurricane belt. It is one of three islands, along with Bonaire and Curacao, located outside the hurricane belt. The average annual temperature is 83 degrees Fahrenheit and rainfall amounts to just 17 inches a year, most of which occurs during the months of October and November. It is rare and warm, it does not last more than 15 minutes. If you’re planning a fun-in-the-sun vacation, choosing Aruba is almost a guarantee that you won’t be stuck in your hotel room, watching gray clouds drift by above your ceiling.
If clear blue waters call your name—and in Aruba, they certainly will—you’ll find the island brimming with options. Snorkeling, windsurfing, deep sea fishing, parasailing, jet skiing – Aruba is happy to oblige. If you can dive or want to learn, Aruba is world famous for its coral reefs and friendly waters. At your all-inclusive resort, many water activities are free. Others, like diving, can be conveniently arranged by the concierge.
Exploring Aruba is easy with an island tour. Better yet, consider a Jeep tour. Driving is fun and the sites are amazing. Aruba’s most photographed spot is its natural bridge, a coral formation that rises 25 feet above the sea. Children love to guess what the cacti, which dot the island outside the resorts, look like.
Popular sites include:
o Oranjestad City Tour
or Guillermina Park
Fort Zoutman
o Historical Museum of Aruba
or Willem III Tower
o Archaeological Museum of Aruba
or Numismatic Museum
or natural bridge
Hooiberg Mountain
o Caves of Fontein, Guadirikiri and Huliba
california dunes
or California Lighthouse
o Alto Vista Chapel
or Church of Saint Anna in Noord
Arikok National Park
o De Olde Molen, an old Dutch windmill in Holland
o Ruins of the Balashi and Bushiribana gold mills
or Boca Prins Cove
or Saint Nicholas
If you love gourmet food, Aruba will not disappoint you on this front either. Each resort has its own buffet, offering local and American cuisine, and plenty of seafood. One or two sit-down restaurants within each resort serve exquisitely delicious and fresh dining.
After a long, relaxing day of pampering and sun at your all-inclusive resort, treat yourself to one of Aruba’s Las Vegas-style shows. Latino and Broadway shows have long been staples, along with the fun show Don’t Tell Mama. You can also try your luck at poker or blackjack inside one of Aruba’s dozen casinos. Back at your all-inclusive resort, drinks are, of course, included. Order your favorite and don’t worry about the wallet—at an Aruba all-inclusive resort, you don’t need it.
It’s true what they say in Aruba: it’s One Happy Island.
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