Aruba All Inclusive
All Inclusive Vacations in Aruba
For Your Next Trip to Aruba: Look Into All-Inclusive Resorts!
Planning to stay in an Aruba all inclusive resort is perhaps the best way to go if you're travelling to Aruba, especially if you're pressed for time. And if your trip is strictly for pleasure, the all inclusive resort concept would no doubt eliminate any last minute hassles.
Let's face it: if you don't know Aruba that well, how could you possibly look into hotels, flights, leisure packages, activities for children, discos for the teenagers, meals and excursions all at the same time? Whether this is your first trip to Aruba or your 10th, you want to be able to prepare for your trip and board that plane without thinking, "did I budget enough for this trip?" or "will they be offering excursions at this time of the year?"
Finding the Perfect All Inclusive Resort in Aruba
Choosing from the numerous all inclusive resorts in Aruba isn't difficult provided you put on your thinking cap and jot down what your priorities are. Aruba is a world class tourist destination. The country caters to the needs of locals as well as to t he demands of discriminating foreign tourists. This is why this tiny country is BIG on service and service packages. They've got all-inclusive resorts for every age, every taste, and every budget.
Here are a few things you should factor in when selecting an all-inclusive resort in Aruba:
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One or all? Are you travelling solo or are you travelling with family? If you're travelling alone, then you only have yourself to worry about. Jot down what kinds of activities you anticipate doing once you get to Aruba. If you're travelling with kids who need to be entertained every second, then tell your travel agent you want an all-inclusive resort that specifically caters to kids and families.
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Buffet or à la carte? - Most people don't think this is an issue but some travellers do get tired of the buffet concept especially when they have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Make sure you ask about meals. How many meals are you entitled to, what types of meals are served, is there enough variety, and are there options to dine in a place that is outside the all-inclusive resort packages.
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Peace and quiet or lots of hoopla? - some people travel just to escape the drudgery of home so if you're looking for some quiet downtime, tell your travel agent she should look for all-inclusive resorts in Aruba where you won't be expected to wear a party costume every night and execute those intricate salsa steps on the dance floor. But if you're the type who is looking for some fun and excitement, there are all-inclusive resorts in Aruba that will ensure you get your money's worth.
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Room or suite? - Check the fine details of your accommodation. You could get carried away with the all-inclusive resorts packages that you forget to ask about the size of the rooms. Some packages focus on accommodation, others on activities and others still on meals and recreational facilities. If you like to swing your golf club while you're there or hit a few tennis balls, ask if the hotel has sports facilities that come with your all-inclusive resort fee. Also, do the sports facilities get crowded that you often have to make a reservation a day in advance?
All-Inclusive Resorts in Aruba: Take Your Pick!
Aruba is well known for its all-inclusive resorts. The "make one payment" idea is a practical approach for travellers, especially when the whole family is involved. Why create an itemized budget when you can pay one fee for multiple options?
Most all-inclusive resorts in Aruba are in the Palm Beach district, undeniably one of the country's best areas for tourists and locals alike.
To give you an idea of Aruba's all-inclusive resorts, here are our top picks:
Occidental Grand Aruba
The Occidental Grand Aruba is a high-rise hotel, and is just 10 minutes away from the airport and is in the Palm Beach area. If you like playing your cards right, this all-inclusive resort also has a full service casino - and it's right in the hotel. It also has six different restaurants (Asian, Italian, Mexican and Caribbean, etc) you can choose from.
This all-inclusive resort offers you get as many land and water activities: kayaking, snorkeling, tennis, and gym facilities.
The all-inclusive resort package includes:
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Meals, snacks and beverage - no limit!
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Open bar
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6 restaurants, 4 bars & 1 Disco with bar
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Continental breakfast (7am to 11am)
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Gym
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Tennis & scuba clinic (different from private lessons)
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A daily program in the pool and beach area
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Lounging chairs and towels (only at the pool/beach areas)
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2 tennis courts, water polo, aqua aerobics, snorkeling & kayaking
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Nightly shows & entertainment
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Supervised programs for kids aged 4-12
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Taxes & tips
Note that these are not included in the all-inclusive resort plan: casino, use of golf course, massage, tours, babysitting, laundry, phone calls, faxes, Internet access. These are what the hotel calls "optional features" which you can request for a fee. Also not included are wedding and honeymoon packages.
Divi Aruba
For casino enthusiasts, the Alhambra Casino is just
next door but isn't part of the all-inclusive
resort package. Also located in famous Palm Beach, Divi Aruba
has over 200 rooms, 4 restaurants and 3 swimming pools. It's famous for
its partner, Divi Tamarijn resort.
At Divi Tamarijn resort, your all-inclusive package can be one of two packages: the honeymoon package and the family package.
The standard package includes all meals and snacks (free) at 9 dining options, unlimited beverage in 7 bars, 3 freshwater pools, bikes and tennis, and access to the Divi Winds Sports Center.
If you take the honeymoon package, these extras are thrown into the all-inclusive resort package: deluxe oceanfront accommodation, candlelight dinner for two, 1 bottle of champagne, remembrance gift. Note however, that the all-inclusive resort package for honeymooners varies in price depending on the time of the year. The price is highest during the month of February (about $550.00) and then goes down to $435.00 from April to December. It's best to check if these prices are still valid by the time you're ready to book.
Riu Palace Aruba
White
sand beaches and the gentle caressing Caribbean winds of course are part
of your all-inclusive resort package in this newer hotel, built only 3
years ago. Your resort package comes with free meals and free snacks
during your entire stay including beverage. But that's not all.
Your all-inclusive resort package at the Riu Palace comes with these:
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Breakfast (your choice of continental or American breakfast)
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Lunch (hot and cold buffet, including pizzas)
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Dinner (buffets and on the spot cooking stations). Twice a week, the hotel serves "themed" buffets
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Snacks (all day)
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Beverage (unlimited local and imported beverages, 24 hours a day), drinks by the pool and mini bar
Note that evening dining requires that you wear formal attire if you wish to dine at any one of their 4 restaurants (Japanese, Mexican, Grill, or Fusion).
The Riu Palace all-inclusive resort package also offers free accommodation, a complimentary ticket to the casino (it does not, however, include drinks), all sports and activities, and daytime entertainment for adults.
What are you waiting for? Book your all-inclusive resort in Aruba and know what sun, fun and a good tan really mean.
Our top picks are only three of the numerous packages available. Practically every 4 and 5 star hotel in Aruba offers the all-inclusive resort package - a popular option among tourists. So choose your Aruba all inclusive vacation wisely.