For those who have already been to Aruba

twinkle164 Posted: Jul 31, 2007 12:17 PM

For those who have already been to Aruba

FH and I want to go there for our HM. Where should we stay? I looked up a bunch of hotels but they all look the same. Any suggestions. We do not want all inclusive. TIA.

BNBride60 Posted: Jul 31, 2007 12:31 PM

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Try the Marriott - when I was in Aruba, I loved it there. We didn't even stay there and yet we went over to the Marriott every single day. We stayed in the Divi, but it's a timeshare.

jteach711 Posted: Jul 31, 2007 12:31 PM

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We just found out yesterday that my ffil got us ahoneymoon at The Westin in Aruba. It looks soooo beautiful

EJSD2006 Posted: Jul 31, 2007 12:52 PM

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we didnt want all inclusive also and we chose the Bucuti Beach Resort which is in the lowrise area. IT WAS HEAVENLY!! we chose the lowrises because it was quieter and more of a honeymooners area. no kids on the beaches, just peace and quiet, just the way we like it!

Bucuti Beach Resort

eta: we stayed at the Tara Suites and the rooms were gorgeous and our doors opened right onto the beach! pics are in my album.

CrisiDrue Posted: Jul 31, 2007 12:56 PM

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I've never been, but my FH knows a lot of people who have been there on vacation & for their HM. All said they were at the Hyatt for dinner, at the casino, etc and next time they go back they're staying there b/c they liked it so much. So that's where we're staying. If you stay 4 nights you get 5th night free, and every night after your 7th night is discounted by like 20%.

June12007bride Posted: Jul 31, 2007 01:11 PM

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We loved the Hyatt Regency!! The service was amazing and the beaches/pools were beautiful the only thing I didn't like is that the balcony's off the room are small so you can't bring a chair out there.

GinaZ Posted: Jul 31, 2007 01:36 PM

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I havn't been but I researched it as a possibility for us and the Bucuti looked great. Also there is a new riu there that looks very nice!

woobie113007 Posted: Jul 31, 2007 01:47 PM

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I suggest the Westin or the Bucuiti (sp?)

SusiBtoM Posted: Jul 31, 2007 01:54 PM

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The Radisson is also nice.
We stayed at the Occidental Allegro on Palm Beach before the renovation, but I wasn't crazy about it.

HeatherRose Posted: Jul 31, 2007 02:29 PM

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im going there on hm and were staying at the renaissance, they have a private island.. but the hyatt is where my boss goes 3 times a year! we wanted to Stay at Buttuci but they only have 100 or so rooms and it was all booked up already (3months in advance of the low season) HTH

L&R Posted: Jul 31, 2007 03:10 PM

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We just came back from Bucuti last Monday and we loved it!!! It is so absolutely romantic. We stayed in the Tara Penthouse Suites. It was so quiet there... no children and perfect for honeymooners and couples. And tons of space on the beach - no need to wake up early and stake out your spot.

FM me if you want more info.

misshealey1974 Posted: Jul 31, 2007 03:55 PM

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Radisson, Radisson, Radisson!!! DH and I loved it so much we extended our HM by two days!!!

tbone66 Posted: Jul 31, 2007 03:57 PM

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I thought the Hyatt looked the nicest of all the hotels on the strip

luvmyhoney Posted: Aug 01, 2007 11:40 PM

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Posted by jteach711

We just found out yesterday that my ffil got us ahoneymoon at The Westin in Aruba. It looks soooo beautiful

We're going to the Westin for our honeymoon this September!!!! I will let you know all the details. It looks beautiful.

jgl Posted: Aug 01, 2007 11:55 PM

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radisson we just stayed there! it was beautiful.

But really the hyatt and the marritt are just as nice.. but the radisson and the hyatt are in a better location becaue there are resturants and etc across the street, the marriot is further down and its a long walk to that area if you want to do lunch on the cheap side.

the radisson and fewer children than the hyatt because the hyatt had a kids club and slide.

the grounds of all 3 are all very nice.
the marriotts casino is more like AC