Pros: Warm bright sunshine, soft white sand, cool turqoise waters Cons: Long plane ride from anywhere...
It's only been about two months since I visited Aruba to experience for myself the soft white sands and warm trade breezes that I'd heard so much about. Now that it's time to start thinking about winter vacation spots for the family, I'm getting a ...
Pros: Relaxing, out-of-the way, exotic. Great beaches, casinos, food, good range of activities. Cons: Not cheap, difficult travelling from some of the US, small.
For an exotic but delightfully low-key Caribbean experience, try the tiny desert island of Aruba. Part of the “A-B-C” chain of Netherlands Antilles, (Aruba, Bon Aire and Curacao) Aruba is nestled against the coast of Venezula 19 miles from the...
Pros: Weather, Friendly People, South of the Hurricane belt Cons: Expensive, Not child friendly
I like to travel and it came as a surprise that I was not wild about our trip to Aruba. It was ok, but not the great experience that others have raved about. My wife and I have gone on 7 cruises in the Caribbean and always wondered what it would be ...
Pros: Weather, convenience, safety Cons: Maybe too Americanized?
When I say that my wife and I are leisure travelers, I really mean it. We don't plan our days at all....even a dinner reservation is too strong a commitment for us to manage. Think of that as essential background for this review of our recent trip to...
Pros: weather, water activities, friendly people, restaurants Cons: fairly expensive
My family and I just returned from a week long vacation in Aruba. My husband and I are in our mid-forties and our children are 17 and 13 years old. We visited this lovely island on the recommendation of an acquaintance of mine, and I'm so happy I...
Pros: beautiful beaches, people are friendly, lots to do Cons: phone service, restaurants can be expensive
I recently (june/july 2004) went to Aruba for my honeymoon. I have very little criticism for this beautiful island. We stayed at the Marriott Ocean Club, which is a timeshare located at the end of Palm Beach, where all of the high rise hotels are ...
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Pros: Beautiful relaxing beaches, incredible restaurants, out of the hurricane belt Cons: Check-in (King bed availability), smoking on non-smoking floors
Radisson Aruba Hotel, 14 days, 20 Sep – 4 Oct 2003 This is a lengthy review about the hotel, restaurants, and island activities. Background: This was our third trip in four years to Aruba and the Radisson. We’ve had the opportunity to see several ...
Pros: Great weather and beaches, good dining. Cons: Long flight from US West coast, more expensive than Mexico.
We spent the first week of 2005 in Aruba (my husband, two-year old and I), and it was a great way to start the year. I completed a painting inspired by our trip right after we returned. If you're interested, you can view it at: ...
Pros: Sunny, breezy, beautiful beaches, lots to explore! Cons: Rather expensive, long flight home.
We traveled to Aruba in March of 2006, by trading a Marriott timeshare week. We stayed at the Aruba Surf Club in the northwestern side of the island. Since we had a two bedroom condo, we invited friends to join us; what a fun time we had! Aruba is ...
Pros: Sunny, little rainfall, very open social atmosphere Cons: Pushy timeshare salespeople
Aruba is part of the Netherlands Antilles Islands and is located in the southern Caribbean region, very close to Venezuela. I spent seven fun- filled nights on this island for my honeymoon. I stayed at the La Cabana resort, located on the west side of...
Pros: Exquisite beauty, Heineken factory, friendly Cons: Airfare is costly and water salty and sunburn comes easy.
I have twice had the pleasure of visiting the exquisite beauty of the island of Aruba. Well, there goes the suspense, you already know what I advise for this place. Before my first visit I had heard many descriptions of Aruba from my parents who...
Ah the smell of paradise that is what I think of when I think back to the time when I was a young girl and would go to Aruba with my parents every February vacation.
Aruba is so beautiful with the warm topical winds and the beautiful white sand...
Pros: Friendly people, interesting main town, constant warm weather with nice breezes Cons: Not really tropical, more desert like.
We went to Aruba this summer for a week. The first thing we noticed was that we felt like we were still in the states. Very US in mood and style, despite this being a Dutch island. Everyone pretty much speaks English, but you do hear people speaking ...
Pros: Numerous things to do Cons: You can't do them all
After talking with a few people, I have noticed that many people believe that because of the wonderful relaxing atmosphere in Aruba that there isn't a lot to do. Well, there is actually a great deal to do on this wonderful if small island.
February 3-13, 2001
These are personal impressions from a first time, nine-day vacation in Aruba. The success of our trip was mostly due to all the great information shared with others on the Internet. We're not the typical tourists but still...
Pros: Weather-Beach-People Cons: Extreme wind at times
Are you looking for white sandy long beaches so brilliant that they glisten with the power of a million diamonds? Then aruba just may be the place. I have been here for the last seven years and all over the carribean- and aruba is always my favorite....
Pros: Guaranteed sun, Excellent beaches, Luxury Resorts, Outstanding Food, No language/Currency barriers Cons: The L-O-N-G Flight, Too Windy, Excessive Hotel Taxes, High Drink Prices
For me, Aruba is a bit of a paradox to review. On one hand I want to give it a glowing review for its spectacular beaches, world class resorts, tasty restaurants, warm and friendly people, and constant sunshine.
Aruba was definitely a place you can relax at. It has near perfect weather! I was there for 8 days and 7 nights and it rained twice the whole time and it was only a little drizzle that lasted a half...
Pros: clear waters, clean beaches, no beach solicitation, safe, friendly islanders, beautifully landscaped resorts Cons: uninteresting terrain, colorless coral, extremely expensive, time consuming to get there, couples paradise
First of all let me say that I read all the reviews before I selected Aruba as my vacation destination for Labor Day 2001. In saying that, most of what I say here I expected… to some degree. However there were instances where I was pleasantly surprised...
Pros: beautiful beaches, safe and friendly environment, great food Cons: disappointing nature and history, the wind
Well, looking at all the reviews before me, the Epinions community can certainly be considered a fan of Aruba! I'll take a risk and write a review of Aruba that includes both the positives and the negatives of the island.
Pros: Weather, Friendly People, Safety, Not Overcrowded Cons: Since at Southern end of Caribbean, its a long trip
A beautiful island situated at the Southern end of the Caribbean, Aruba is a paradise. The weather is always beautiful and relatively dry, the people are more friendly than perhaps any island I have ever been to, and the prices are reasonable and cheap....
Aruba is a perfect vacation spot for anyone looking for romance, adventure & good food! The beaches are breath-taking (white sand, palm trees, clear light green seas), and the weather is perfect most days. Rent or buy snorkeling equipment and you...
Pros: Beautiful grounds, perfect service, everything to do under one roof Cons: No room balconies; very expensive.
I've stayed at the Aruba Hyatt 4 times since it opened, and the place never ceases to please me. Unlike some other Caribbean destinations, the quality of service in Aruba is more than excellent--and the staff at the Aruba Hyatt is always eager to make...
Pros: weather is perfect, lots to do, great beaches Cons: none
We went to Aruba for our Honeymoon and it is truly a perfect spot for a romantic getaway!
I had been to several destinations in the Caribbean including Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Aruba in my opinion blew them away! It is a beautiful...
Pros: beaches, nature, friendly people Cons: prices are a bit high
Con ta Bai?
I went to Aruba in August a couple years ago, for work. Tough assignment, I know, but someone had to do it. I was there for 3 weeks, working at the Coastal plant, on the southern part of the island by San Nicholas. I...
Pros: Beautiful island, perfect weather Cons: Becoming more commercialized
Last summer we went to Aruba for a 5-night stay. We stayed at the Holiday Inn-Aruba Beach. This is located directly on Palm Beach. This is an older hotel, but it had renovations done about 5 years ago. The rooms were fairly nice and contained...
Pros: Beeches, Clear Caribbean Ocean, Beautiful Honeymoon Spot Cons: Nothing much to do off the resort
My wife and I went to Aruba for our Honeymoon 2 years ago. We loved it!!! It was a beautiful week and the island was wonderful. Since that time, we recommended Aruba to two other couples for their honeymoon and they loved it too. Next...
Pros: weather, snorkeling, great restaurants Cons: Bushiri food and beach (but still a great deal)
I just got back from six beautiful, sun-filled days in Aruba. (It's below the hurricane belt, allowing for worry-free fall travel) We stayed at the Bushiri Beach Resort, which is all-inclusive with package deals running about $1500 (including airfare) in...
Pros: friendly, beautiful beaches, too much to do Cons: too little time. sunburn!!!
Sugar white beaches, endless blue skies... an island catering to all! Aruba is chock full of adventures for all ages, and unlike other islands (Jamaica), Aruba is safe & tourist-friendly. Of course, if relaxing & kicking back is your idea of a...
Pros: Guaranteed beautiful weather, great shopping, 5 star restaurants Cons: Not the best for snorkeling, Shops are closed on Sundays!
In my quest for the perfect vacation, I have travelled to many different islands in the Caribbean, Hawaii and other exotic locations. Each having pro's and con's, I would definitely rate Aruba as one of the all around best places to vacation. Our most...
About 6 years ago, when I was just finishing up college, I was working for American Airlines at JFK Int'l Airport. Occasionally, I would get assigned to the Caribbean check-in area, and see all of these people going on vacation to Aruba. Occasionally, I...
Pros: Great Beaches, Great Food, Friendly People Cons: Can't move there, Hot, somewhat expensive
Aruba is one of the most unique islands in the Caribbean. What makes it so unique is it is truly a DESERT island. Cactus grows out of rock 20 feet or more in the air, seemingly with no dirt at all. The trees and other vegetation on Aruba all lean...
Pros: A fantastic night of fun! Cons: It is only five hours
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
A silly name, but a fantastic night. When we first signed up for this trip, I figured it would be corny, instead, it was one of the best nights that we had on the island.
Pros: Great beaches, warm, friendly people, nice restaurants Cons: Very strong sun, and very breezy, not a lot to see beyond the beaches
Aruba, that tiny little island off the coast of Venezuela, is a wonderful spot to spend a week or so soaking up rays and swimming in its beautiful waters. The tourism board calls it "One happy island", and it is true! The beaches and its warm...
Pros: Windsurfing, great-tasting food, people Cons: Tourists, crowded during holidays, mosquitoes, boaters, and drivers
I've gone different times of the year so this applies to all.
Of course, the first couple of times I've been to Aruba had to include siteseeing, but after that it was all windsurfing.
Pros: Best beach, great location close to tours and town, has a casino Cons: There are more upscale places to stay
So, here you are going to Aruba and you are debating about which hotel to stay in. Well, maybe I can help. I have stayed in 3 hotels in Aruba in the last 3 years (Radisson, Marriott, and Hyatt) and have a lot to say about each. Take a look... ...
Pros: Great tropical weather, white sand beaches, crstal clear water, great culture, great dining, fun activities for all, and a truly unique experience! Cons: Very expensive, somewhat dirty away from the resorts, Air Aruba sucks, and if you only follow the brochures, you will not get the fullest that Aruba has to offer.
Okay, a little too late, I should have written this sooner!
I visited Aruba last year, along with my fiance, and my best friend, at the end of September though the beginning of October. I had never travelled out of the United States before,...
Pros: Low crime, perfect weather, friendly locals, beautiful diving, etc... Cons: Not as many *party* joints as a place like Cancun(although I could care less about this!)
There's so much I can say about Aruba, I don't know where to start! There are many wonderful places to stay on this tiny island, and lots of things to see and do. I will share some of my tips in the hope that it will help your visit to the "One...
Pros: Nice sunny island Cons: Need to plan ahead to make it a budget trip
We went to Aruba on an Apple Vacation's package. The cost of the trip changes depending on the week you go. If you book far ahead of time and pay top dollar, and then closer to your trip they lower the price, Apple will pay you back the difference. (An...
Pros: beautiful, perfect weather all the time Cons: expensive
We departed Nashville, TN via UPS Airlines as scheduled at 9:55 a.m. and
arrived nonstop in Aruba @ 3.15 p.m. We did not have passports and used our state certified birth certificates and picture ID's which was fine. We waited through a long...
Pros: The private island - wouldn't do it any other way. Cons: transportation to and from things
Updated May 2007: My (now) wife and I have made the trek back to the Sonesta/Renaissance/Marriott hotel 2 more times in the last 6 years - once when she was pregnant, one with our 2 yo daughter. The Tower is now an adult-only area, so we stayed in the ...
The Costa Linda hotel on Eagle beach in Aruba is one spectacular place.
It's location is great- only steps from the whitest beach. Wear your sunglasses; it is so white it's blinding in the mid day sun. It is one of the only hotels directly on...
Pros: breathtaking scenery, great shopping, lovely beaches Cons: none
We stopped in Aruba as part of our cruise itinerary this past January. I had never been there, and had no idea what to expect. We chose a guided tour and a short excursion in a semi-submarine.
Our first stop was to a breathtaking beach with pure...
Pros: Beautiful beaches, lots of day activities, very friendly people Cons: High airfare, not as much activity at night
We vacationed in Aruba for a week in October and really enjoyed it. We would definitely recommend visiting this island to others. While there, we heard stories of people who visited other Caribbean islands and had to worry about drinking the water or...
Pros: Great overall vacation Cons: Food is just average
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsOK, so the first time I went to Aruba in 1997, I was in awe of the place. I somehow got lost in the white sand beaches and sunset cruises. I...
Pros: Water sports, Sightseeing Cons: Long plane trip from US, Pretty high priced
My husband and I went to Aruba on our honeymoon. While I'm glad we went, I don't feel an urge to go back again. It was a great island to visit but not one I'd wish to return to.
We stayed at the Hyatt Regency and I would recommend that hotel...
Pros: Marriott is a beautiful place to stay Cons: Stay away from La Cabana
Aruba is a beautiful island with a friendly feel. However, since this is a quiet island you want to choose a hotel that is right for you. Some of the hotels you can choose from include the Sonesta, Marriott, Hyatt, La Cabana.
Pros: luxurious surroundings; beautiful rooms Cons: my ONLY complaint is the cold floor!
The Aruba Marriott is one of the newest hotels on the island, and certainly one of the loveliest. The service is wonderful, check-in is always a breeze, and every room is gorgeous. The rooms are spacious and decorated well, and the closets are actually...
Pros: Very nice people. Awsome time with friends. Great food and restaurants. Cons: No Air Conditioner in Airport so be prepared to sweat. Drinks are very expensive at the bars.
This past summer I went on vacation to Aruba and stayed Costa-Linda beach resort. I went with three of my best friends. We went to relax and have a good time. The cost of the trip for me was not that expensive because my friends bought a...
Pros: warm weather, beautiful beaches Cons: mediocre food at our hotel
If you plan on taking a trip to Aruba, I highly recommend you do it before April! We took our trip last April and had 3 days of rain. All we heard the entire three days was "It never rains in Aruba!". Aside from the bad luck of the weather,...
Pros: small island,friendly people,out of the hurricane zone Cons: dont drink the water buy bottled!
We went to Aruba last March.Wow it was really wonderful.The people on the Island were so friendly.The weather was hot but tempered by a constant trade wind.We stayed at an all-inclusive resort called the tamarijn.Every room is 15 feet from the ocean!The...
I have to admit--my trip to Aruba was a freebie. I won it in a drawing.
Having said that, let me also say that I cannot wait to save the money to go back. I loved Aruba. Many of the opinions here have mentioned the friendliness of the people....
Pros: Drinking age makes the barely-legal LEGAL! People there are cool as shit. Cons: Food is ridiculously expensive. The island climate gets kind of windy, and you have to take a cab to Oranjestad if you want to avoid staying in all night.
Aruba is one of the greatest places I've ever been to, and I've been to half the world. I went for two weeks in July of '99 with a couple friends and I had the greatest time of my life. I swear to god you can't p*ss off the people there because they're...
Pros: Beautiful setting for a wedding Cons: You must be married in your country of origin first
If you are thinking about getting married in Aruba, you may find it is more difficult then you would think.. Aruba has some very restrictive laws on marrying on the island:
- Civil Marriages are not allowed unless one of the partners is...
Pros: Food was delicious, sunshine was bright and the pool was cold. Cons: Sunburn-use lots of lotion-SPF 20+
My trip took place September 24 to October 5, which means eleven days of sun and fun. It did rain a few times, but only lasted about five to ten minutes. An hour later, you couldn't even tell that it did rain.
Pros: beautiful beaches, great snorkeling, friendly people Cons: not many "destinations"
I went to Aruba with my boyfriend during a vacation break in college a few years ago. It truly is an island paradise. We took our trip through the ATA tours. They took care of everything, which was nice not to have to worry about details like...
So many choices, so little time! When you arrive in Aruba for the first time, you'll probably be amazed by all the American chain restaurants you recognize: Wendy's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, TCBY, Dunkin' Donuts...there's even a Hooters, for...
Pros: Great time, new experiences, relaxation Cons: Pricey, and the cabbies
We visited Aruba in October 1998, and I can't wait to go back. The weather was perfect, and the flight in was smooth and not too long.
We started this trip several months before, by making sure we had our passports, and any shots that needed...
Pros: Beach Diving the people Cons: Super expensive Nothing to do Bad Food Dumpy hotels General population old and retired
To set the stage: I am a world traveller, I average more than 100K air miles a year and have been to almost every island in the Caribbean. I stay at hotels weekly and have eaten in the best places in most US cities and Europe, hence I have some ...
I have been to several islands in the Caribbean, but Aruba is by far my favorite. The climate is hot, but it is not unbearable because of the dry air. Although Aruba is great for catching a great tan, sun block with a high sun protection factor...
Pros: beautiful beaches, beautiful weather and just a great place to relax Cons: it may be expensive to travel there, just because it is quite far away, but it is worth while
Aruba, Aruba, Aruba. Can you say Aruba? Well if so you are speaking merely of the little, quiet, happy island of Aruba. You can spend your days there either relaxing under the sun's rays or swimming in the beautiful calm waters of the Caribbean. Aruba...
Pros: safe food, safe water, safe environment Cons: somewhat expensive, hot hot hot
We had an opportunity to visit Aruba for one week the second week of June,2004 . These are our best tips for you. We stayed at La Cabana resort by Eagle beach. The resort rooms are somewhat dated but clean. The food is fair but the facilities are ...
Pros: Endless stretches of white sandy beach Cons: Natural Bridge is gone. Customs lines @ airport; long lines, long wait!
I love to travel. Traveling affords us the opportunity to step out of a fast paced world and into a place of total relaxation and serenity. Oahu and Aruba comprise two of my personal favorite Island experiences. Since Oahu has already been a ...
Pros: Beautiful weather, good food, good people all equals a great time. Cons: Main area is very Americanized (McDonald's, Subway, etc all available)
My husband and I went to Aruba last month for our honeymoon. We stayed at La Cabana (on Eagle Beach) and had a wonderful time. The whole vacation went very well, from landing to leaving. What is nice about this time of year, is that it never really...
Pros: Beautiful Beaches. Crystal clear water. Great restaurants. Cons: Can be a bit too windy at times.
We went for our 2 year anniversary in September of 02. Decided to go there because air fare was so reasonable. We booked a condo at The Caribbean Palm Village, through Interval International. It was $525 for the week. We stayed in a spacious 1 bedroom...
Pros: Beautiful beaches, clear blue water, consistently good weather, and tastey food! Cons: I forgot to apply bug spray and got bit up one night.
About 3 years ago I heard a commercial over the radio for Aruba, describing it as an island that experiences weather forecasts of 82 degrees everyday, with an island breeze, no mosquitoes, and no hurricanes. I decided that would be my next big vacation....
Pros: The Windsurfing Cons: We Couldn't Stay Longer
Aruba was not only the first stop on our Cruise it was why we picked this particular February Cruise. I knew my husband would have a ball wind surfing here. He started wind surfing a little over 10 years ago and Aruba is known for their strong consistent...
Pros: full kitchen - quiet spot Cons: nudity on beach
I have been to Aruba so many times I would love to be able to call it my home someday. But till then I depend on the hotel industry to see me through. There amongst the wind bent divi divi trees at the end of a long strand of white - powdery - sand is...
The native people are kind and helpful to americans. The food is wonderful, you can find almost anything anywhere. I just got back yesterday. I stayed at the Holiday Inn on Palm Beach. It is very expensive to go to this island, so if you are on a...
Pros: Nothing good to say about resort Cons: The resort did not show any empathy toward the incidents nor accommodate our stay
My daughter and I stayed at La Cabana for 6 days of which, we had several incidents arise and did not receive any accommodations from the hotel management and staff. Five star resort, not even close the maid service was awful. The floor was so filthy ...
Pros: great beaches,beatiful weather,many water activities available Cons: rain is possible
We stopped in Aruba as part of our cruise itinerary this past January. I had never been there, and had no idea what to expect. We chose a guided tour and a short excursion in a semi-submarine.
Our first stop was to a breathtaking beach with pure...
Aruba is an island fantasy, perfect for all ages, we have been visiting there for 10 years now and love it, the weather always beautiful, the people are kind and the food fantastic, during the day the beaches bring much joy from the oldest to the...
Pros: beautiful hotels and beaches Cons: very humid, rest of island is mostly bare
I went on a cruise to the Carribean and the first island we stopped on was Aruba. This was the whole reason my family and I went on the cruise. We thought Aruba would be the perfect tropical paradise. Well, it was if you were staying in a nice hotel...
Pros: Fabulous beaches, Great Weather, Wonderful Times Cons: None.
Review Topic: Overview
Aruba is the Best Island I have ever vacationed at. I have been there 3 times, and I would go every year! (in fact my parents have gone every year for the past 15 years). I can't say enough about the...
Pros: beautiful facility, gorgeous beach, large accommodations Cons: not a lot to do for teenagers
Review Topic: Accommodations
We travelled to Aruba in December. We took our children ages 15 and 17, both girls. The trip was fabulous. We stayed at the Marriott Resort. The rooms were very large and immaculate. All seemed...
Pros: ultimate relaxation spot Cons: phone service
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
We stayed at The
Divi Divi. I would recomend the divi to anyone. I did not hear very good things about the Bushari but, that is just
hearsay. the people of Aruba are so...
Pros: Nice facilities, great beach, nice staff Cons: Kinda boring if you're under 50 years old
I just returned from a very low key trip to Aruba. I stayed at the Playa Linda in a friend's time share unit. I was last here 3 years ago and the guest registration system was a breeze thanks to the addition of new computers. The staff was very friendly...
Pros: Wind, Weather, nice sites Cons: Staying longer then a week or two might be boring for a holiday, so travel further to Venzuela for example
If you love the sun, If you like Diving, Windsurfing, Adventure, palm trees, white beaches, bacardi-cola's, and a lot more, ARUBA is the place to be. I went only for a short visit there, but it some holiday! I arrived at the airport, looking for a rental...
Pros: many small and beautiful beaches, interesting landscape, small enough to explore easily Cons: very hot in the summer, "tropical feel" is missing from the typical beach holiday
My husband and I went to Aruba for our honeymoon, staying 7 nights during August 1999. Overall we loved the island. The people were very friendly and almost everyone we encountered spoke English.
Pros: Gorgeous beaches, many nice hotels, scuba/snorkling Cons: too far to drive there
I'll start off by saying that I've been to some pretty nice tropical resorts before -- Maui and Waikiki in Hawaii, Barbados, Cancun, Key West, Siesta Key -- but Aruba is my favorite.
Aruba is small, beautiful, quiet. The beaches with their...
The first time i visited Aruba was in the early seventies. I think there were maybe 5 hotels at the time. The last visit was this past year and boy has it grown! I loved it then and i love it even more now. This time i stayed at the Marriot, which i...
My husband and I spend one week in "heaven". I wake up each morning and wish to go back! We stayed at the Bushiri Hotel, which wasn't the best hotel, however it fit our needs perfectly.
Pros: color and clarity of water, no solicitation on beaches, guaranteed nice weather, safety Cons: crowdedness of beaches, island is not scenic
The allure of Aruba for me was the guarantee of sunny, dry weather. I vacationed last summer during the same week (July 4th), and was disappointed by the overcast skies and humidity of St. John's and St. Thomas. This year, we decided on Aruba, and we...
Pros: Most friendly people I've ever met on vacation Cons: Sun is very powerful and you burn very easily
Review Topic: Overview
Taking a vacation in Aruba is the most laid-back, relaxing vacation in the Caribbean. The people are very friendly and love all of the vacationers.
There is no bad time to travel to Aruba. The...
Just be warned that Taxi's are all independant. People can use their personal cars to taxi you around. Just make sure they have the proper license. BUt because of this Taxi's can charge...
This is a Las Vegas style show that plays at the La Cabana Hotel. This is a must see for those who want to laugh the night away. But one must have an open mind! It is a program of men...
Aruba is one of my favorite places to visit. My husband and I love to travel and try to get away as much as we can, and Aruba is a place that we can always count on having a great time.
We have been to this Island three times and stayed in...
Pros: Absolutely beautiful beaches Cons: Eating can cost you
If you are looking for a constant stir of activity to excite you and rev you up, don't look in Aruba. If you are looking to lounge around all day with no more activity than applying sun screen and rolling over, this is the place. The general terrain is...
Pros: Beautiful, great horses and guides, well worth the money Cons: aren't any
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
Even if you've never been on a horse you can do it! Trust me I did and it was beautiful! We went with Rancho Del Campo, and they were excellent! It cost 50.00 us funds for a four and a...
Pros: Exotic; Beautiful beaches Cons: Roads are not well-marked
I easily cleared Customs and Immigration. I checked in the Marriott and headed straight for the beach then the bar located in the pool area. You could see tropical lizards running around the pool area. After a little break, I went on a sunset cruise...
My wife and I just came back from Aruba and we loved it. The weather - a much advertised feature of the island - was wonderful. Warm/hot with a constant breeze and low humidity. The beaches are very nice and they are all public, so if you want to get...
Pros: friendly people, great sunsets Cons: a little pricey
Review Topic: Overview
I went to Aruba about a year or two ago with my parents. This vacation wasn't nearly what I had expected. I thought that we were going to a caribbean island that was like the pictures I'd always seen of...
Pros: Absolutely Beautiful, Tradewinds, Baby Beach Snorkeling Cons: Not Much To Do Off The Resort (Commercial)
First off, this was an absolutely amazing trip. This was a year after I went to Cancun. Cancun is basically a loud, busy island. Lots to do and people to see. Bars and night clubs and everything is energized. Aruba is a step-down from that. It is quiet,...
Pros: Great weather, great beaches, variety of hotel selection, very friendly people! Cons: Moderately priced hotels can be found, but most hotel properties are more expensive-- more than $200 a night.
We have been to Aruba twice. Our first trip to Aruba was in July 1999
for one week at the Manchebo Beach Resort; our second visit to Aruba was
in April 2000 as a port of call on a cruise. We are currently planning
our third trip to Aruba...
I took my 15 year old daughter to Aruba in August for a much needed vacation. We spent 7 nights at the all-inclusive Divi Aruba. For 2 people, all-inclusive, it cost less than a cabin in the mountains and I didn't have to cook.
Pros: Not very humid, people are VERY friendly-Aruba is "One Happy Island", lots to do! Cons: Aruba Airlines went out of business and so it's more difficult now to get flights.
My father and I went to Aruba during this past January. We spent 6 nights, 7 days there at Manchebo Beach Resort (located very close to the Divi). The resort was located on Palm Beach, which is said to be one of Aruba's most beautiful beaches. Since...
Pros: Beautiful beaches, great food, great people Cons: Windy, very expensive, some shady dealers
I stayed at the Bucuti Beach resort in 2004. The hotel had not opened it's more luxurious addition yet, so the rooms were only adequate. The pool left something to be desired, but the beach area completely made up for it. I've never been to a beach ...
Pros: Beautiful beaches, great food, relaxing vacation Cons: We didn't find any ...
My boyfriend and I flew from Philadelphia direct to Aruba (very convenient!) and spent five days on the island in July. It was just enough time to forget about work and enjoy ourselves, but of course I could have stayed longer. We had a marvelous...
Pros: Sun and cigars! Lots of NY, Penn and Boston folks visiiting. Cons: The food is highly priced as well as alcohol! night
I visited Aruba July?Aug with my 20 yr old son and his two buddies. We stayed at the Mariott suites on the water downtown, and well mixed results. First of all I highly suggest you stay in the hi-rise or mid rise area; more people, safer, and lots ...
Pros: Friendly locals, always great weather, safe, and cheaper than most islands. Cons: NONE
We went to Aruba in October 2002 and loved it! I found a great honeymoon package deal online from an Aruba wholesaler (MCM Tours) and then dealt with two different travel agents to get us the best deal. At first the local agents couldn’t come close ...
Pros: Beaches, sun, water, Balashi, English spoken, US$ accepted Cons: depends on where you go & do. becomming very commercial.
Do some research before you go (which I neglected to do) Aruba has some of the most perfect beaches in the world, perfect water and the ideal climate for relaxing at the ocean. There are some great dive sites, and a few things to see, but the beaches ...
Pros: Angela and the Renaissance were the best. Cons: None that I can think of.....
My daughter was married on August 27, 2005 on the private island at the Marriott Renaissance in Aruba. We had 92 people fly to Aruba so the pressure was on to make sure that everyone had a great time. Angela Hagedoorn was our wedding planner and she ...
Pros: great beaches. the local music talent was amazingly good. Cons: Uncaring, untrained staff, price gouging at every stage, average food, lacks any personality whatsoever.
We just spent 6 days in Aruba at one of the vacation rental homes and the experiecne has been very mixed. We arrived one day late due to our flight crew claiming they needed their beauty sleep as their flight came in at 10 PM the previous night ( this ...
Pros: Beautiful, no need to worry about hurricanes, friendly locals, easy bus system Cons: Over run with tourists, some what pricey, cruise ship destination,
Aruba is a laid back sleepy little island that my husband and I both enjoyed. Plenty of sun and cooling breezes. We stayed at the Royal Sonesta which for the money was not a bad deal. Just keep in mind that the hotel is on a main street and the beach...
Aruba. A nice little island in the Caribbean, a few
miles from Venezuela and famous for its white sandy
beaches and blue waters. Indeed, it's a very nice
destination if you are on a honeymoon or if you are
40 years and up. Don't...
Pros: Trip of a life time, Jeep tour was to much fun Cons: Zero
We went to Aruba in September. I have always wanted to go. The plane trip, how every long it takes to get there is worth it. The only thing we did wrong was to stay at the Holiday Inn. It was all inclusive but there was charges for thing we though should...
My wife Lisa and I went to Aruba for our honeymoon during Sep/Oct 2000
I booked it thru AA vacation. This was our first trip to Aruba.
Price was around $1000 per person including round air and lodging at BUCUTI RESORT. a couples only resort....
Pros: Sonesta is awesome, El Gaucho is the place to eat. My kind of vacation. Cons: NONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My wife and I have been to Aruba twice, once when we first met and then again on our Honeymoon. Both times we have stayed at the Sonesta Marina Hotel in the center of town. You couldn't ask for a nicer Hotel. The people at the Sonesta are super...
Welcome to Aruba! Now, make sure your hat has a chin strap and don't even think of sitting comfortably on the beach without being in a cabana or wearing clothes!
I spent 10 days in Aruba, and I could not wait to come home. It is so...
We went in June of 2002 and stayed at the Radisson which was absolutely gorgeous - right on the beach. Water sports were right on the beach...floatation devices to take in the pool or ocean if it got too hot. Waiter service to bring you a cocktail on...
Pros: Constant wind, clear waters, clean beaches, strong sun Cons: Too much money. strong sun
I visited Aruba in May 2000,there was a discounted rate for this time period. Since Aruba climate is the same year round it's good to go whenever. I felt that Palm beach was the nicest, cleanest beach I've ever been to. The water is an unreal blue/green...
Pros: Friendly natives, great food, and near perfect weather. Cons: Not the most attractive island
What can I say about this place....It really is one happy island. First the weather....constant, moderate tradewinds keep the warm, muggy air tolerable. I have been there in April and June, and had great weather. It only rained one day during my April...
Pros: Pleasant, easy going, friendly people and easy access when there Cons: Hard to say anything BAD about the place
Aruba is the place to go to do basically nothing at all. There we were, my wife and two teenage sons at an all-inclusive resort just sort of being there. Don't get me wrong. The food was fine, and the beach beautiful. The water was perfect and...
One happy Island- and that is just it. If you have been to Jamacia you know there is garbage, unemployment, poverty and crime. But none of that is in Aruba. It is one of the cleanest countries and if you do not have a job in 3 months they kick you...
Pros: great weather Cons: airfare can be pricey, best to get a package
He loves windsurfing and the hot sun. She hates humidity. What's a couple to do? Head to Aruba, of course, where the windsurfing's great and the constant breeze makes it the most pleasant spot in the Caribbean.
My family--three...
Pros: Explore island in a rental car; off paved-road sights best toured in air conditioning comfort. Cons: Some recommended sights over-rated; go slow over coral desert roads (not marked); flats common.
Take your choice...relax on Palm Beach (the best) in the constant wind cooling your skin from the Aruba sun (fierce and unrelenting), or seek the hidden places (get map of island) in an off the road exploration taking you to the sights recommended....
On the island of Aruba it never rains and and is always sunny. I visited Aruba in the month of Feburary and it was beautiful. If u are planing to g sight seeing you have to see the Natural Bridge, everyone goes to see this landmark which was formed by...
Pros: reasonable prices Cons: long flight from California
My wife and I went to Aruba on our honeymoon last year. We found it a great place to relax and truly get away from it all. The island is not that large, so you can see everything, lose the guilt you might otherwise have for not trying to see...
Pros: Friendly,multi-lingual people,snorkeling,great chefs, well run casinos, beautiful water Cons: Tho you don't need a car, it's advisable but they drive too fast
We'll be flying down to Aruba for our 7th year on the island. It's one of those arid (except around hotels) little ABC islands (Aruba,Bonaire,Curacao) which were colonized by the Dutch. Aruba declared its independence a while back but still has Dutch...
There are some great smaller beaches away from the high risers and the other hotels. Don't miss dinner at El Gaucho's. You will need to make a reservation and will probably still have to wait an hour or so. The north side of the island has some great...
Pros: absolutely nothing Cons: RAIN, dogs lying all over the streets, a factory pouring chemicals into the air
Thinking of going to Aruba? Well, don't! I've been telling everyone for a few years now how the place sucks. I went to that dump of an island back in December of 1999 to see nothing but rain every single day (and some at night) for 7 days. The streets...
IF you want a great vacation- this is where to go by suberk ,Aug 03 '05
Pros: Sunny almost all of the time , friendly people, lack of crime, great food. Cons: You have to go home eventually
I can't say anything bad. The island is so friendly, it truly is "One Happy Island" like the license plates say.
Many of the restaurants we ate in were great- and we look forward to going back.
Hands down the best was the "Flying Fishbone"- may be a bit out of the way (from the hotel area) but well worth the trip. The most amazing seafood- actually all the food we got there was EXCELLENT- do not miss it...
Also, not to be missed is "Driftwood"- they catch their fish in the late afternoon and serve it to you for dinner.
For dessert, you have to try "Suisse Chalet" for their Toblerone chocolate fondue-
All in all, you can't go wrong visiting Aruba.
Pros: Weather, Friendly people, Food, Transportation, Entertainment Cons: Tour guide companies are not very modernized
My husband and I went here for our honeymoon 3 years ago. We LOVED it! The people are soo friendly, the weather was beautiful, and the beaches were clean.
We did go horseback riding one day, and that wasn't a very good experience. Funny but not fun. We were beginners and the tour guides had us galloping on top of cliffs. I was ready to die from stomach cramps and they weren't very accommodating. It was very dirty, and I wouldn't recommend if you're a beginner.
I would recommend renting your own jeep and traveling across the island. They have tours, but renting your own was nicer. You could go at your own pace, and they give you a map of the island and good spots to visit.
It was a great trip for us, and we are looking to going back in the future. Plus it is the only island that has no hurricane season. Then you know your honeymoon won't be ruined. Make sure you go all inclusive. This way you can eat and drink all you want without having to worry about cash. No tipping is allowed.
This island was really disappointing. We've spent lots of time in the Carribean, and I found the island landscape quite boring and barren. It's also really, really humid and hot. Uncomfortably so. I personally much prefer Virgin Gorda, in the British Virgin Islands.
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