Aruba, with crystal clear blue-green water and miles of white sand beaches, is a long-standing vacation destination choice. With casinos, live shows, tropical resorts and numerous dining options, along with beach and sea activities, Aruba has plenty to keep visitors busy . . . or relaxed--depending on your preference. The island is situated in the southern Caribbean just north of Venezuela. Aruba has many hotels to accommodate its tourists, with a small number of them located on the prestigious Palm and Eagle Beaches.
Brickell Bay Beach Club is a Caribbean boutique hotel situated on Palm Beach. It boasts of being surrounded by 21 top-rated restaurants and is a three-minute walk from some of the best-known casinos and live shows in Aruba. With 98 rooms and suites, three restaurants on the property, a fresh water tropical pool, room service, a hotel shuttle, 24 hour Internet service, a spa and an on-call doctor, Brickell Bay Beach Club is a tropical and comfortable place to lodge while in Aruba.
Brickell Bay Beach Club
J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 370
Palm Beach, Aruba
Dutch Caribbean
800-324-6965
011-297-586-0900
brickellbayaruba.com
Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, Aruba is located on a 1/4-mile stretch of Palm Beach---about 20 minutes drive from Queen Beatrix International Airport. The resort and its two restaurants were "renovated and refreshed" in 2007. Every room has its own balcony or patio, mini-refrigerator, personal safe and color TV. The resort features 600 rooms and offers water sports, a zero entry pool, a spa, a recreation and sports court, a fitness center and a casino. Holiday Inn SunSpree offers special deals and programs for seniors, and kids "stay, play and eat free," according to their website.
Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, Aruba
J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 230
Palm Beach Aruba
Dutch Caribbean
011-297-586-3600
caribbeanhi.com/aruba/en/resort
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort Aruba is a Dutch Colonial style hotel set just across a quiet coastal road from Eagle Beach (just down the sand from Palm Beach), which was ranked as the number one beach in the world by Porthole Cruise Magazine. The resort offers a freshwater pool with a waterfall, a separate kids' pool, free Internet access, snorkel equipment, and three restaurants, including a romantic and elegant spot with tables set up on the sugary white sand and lit by flaming torches.
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort Aruba
J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 252
Oranjestad, Aruba
Dutch Caribbean
800-969-2310
011-297-527-1100
amsterdammanor.com