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Originally Posted by travelin' twins
My husband and I are headed to Aruba in May, with our twins, who will be almost 7 months old. We are staying at Marriott's Surf Club and wondered if anyone else has stayed there with babies. I'd assume it's a pretty kid-friendly resort, but is it baby-friendly as well? Can I get cribs? Should I bring my own baby food or is it easy enough to buy (and not too expensive) in grocery stores there? What else is there to do on the island? If nothing else, we're looking forward to seven days of warm beach time. Would you recommend renting a car for 7 days from the airport or just on the days we need one near the resort?
One last question for anyone, not just those with kids... my parents have visited Aruba on cruise ships a couple of times before. They HATE Aruba and keep telling us to go someplace else. That's not an option as we're basically locked in to our travel plans. Will we hate it? We figure 7 days on a beach in the Carribean - how bad can it be, right? Please set my mind at ease that we'll enjoy this trip with our babies.
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I can't imagine anyone staying at the Marriott and "hating" Aruba, but it's a matter of expectations, etc. The worst part will be the flight, and I hope your pediatrician makes a recommendation for the ear pressure. You may want to contact Surf Club ahead of time and see if you can request a room close to the elevator, perhaps the closest one. This will mean only one room next to yours.
Buy and pack everything you can HERE. Diapers, wipes, baby food, "Good Start" (to supplement nursing or if you formula feed, whatever formula you use." Roll the cans in towels and pack them in your suitcase). Don't pack any lotion in a carry on - they'll take it away at the airport. Bring your own sunblock too, as everything is about 40% higher in Aruba. You may want to stop at the "Certified" supermarket on the cab ride or rental car trip from the airport. Get your "staples" there - milk, water, beer, etc. We pack some microwaveable meals and have them for lunch instead of buying food at the pool.
The first time we went, we just stayed on the grounds of the Marriott and went back and forth between the beach and the baby pools. The second time we went into town, to a flea market and outdoor barbecue. When we go in March, we'll do even more. The concierge desk at the Marriott will be more than happy to help you plan things to do, babies and all. I can't say enough about the entire staff at Surf Club. They cater to my daughter and she feels very loved and special there. I would never go ANYWHERE else, and I've traveled quite a bit in my life
ENJOY !