[Andrea J.]

imo the RIU is a magnificent property .
it is totally out of place on aruba and does not fit well with the overall scheme.

that being said some of the other places in the high rise are a bit overwhelming looking too and do not leave a great footprint on aruba's coastline.

but back to the RIU
when one gets beyond the grandeur of the place they do indeed love it.

the rooms are large and very elegant..classy elegant not snitty nosebleed kind of elegant.

the pool, overwhelmingly beautiful.
restaurants good.
casino small but nice.
the beach is great with tons of shade and a nice shallow entry with no huge drop offs

the palm beach location is very busy and lots of things to walk to.

disclosure..... i loved the old aruba grand, now where the RIU sits. i miss the grand.

the RIU is a whole 'nuther world and although seemingly out of place it is magnificent indeed.

but for me, i am a tank top, shorts +birkenstock kinda person that likes to be very laid back down the road apiece at eagle beach.
analogy........Riu:Nieman Marcus LaCabana (at Eagle Beach ): Target.

andrea

Originally Posted by Valencia214

Greetings All,

I will be coming to Aruba for the first time, staying at the Riu Palace May7th -12th with my sister and other family and I would like to know what is going on in the Palm Beach area at that time. I would also like to know what to expect at the Riu Palace since it is fairly new. I have not been able to find any real reviews about it. I am so excited and want to make sure that I am able to experience the life & culture of Aruba!! Any info would be greatly appreciated!!!