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Sgroi135 · 07-13-2009, 11:46 AM

I know that there were a couple comments on this in my Aruba 2009 story, but I want to throw it out there again!

On the plane home on Saturday my wife and I discussed coming back to Aruba (it was our first trip last week).

We stayed at the Radisson which we really liked. People say to stay in a standard hotel vs an all-inclusive because of the food on the island. I have to say that the food was wonderful for the most part, except for one establishment that was not very good. But the food there was no better than I can get at home, and nothing really ARUBAN.

So we are looking to go all-inclusive next year.
Here is what I am looking for:

Traveling with wife and 2 daughters (4 and 7 net year)
Not worried about price right now (I am not going to stay in a presidential suite) but want to see what the field of play is.
Food has to be good but dosen't have to be full 5 Star.
Beach is important! Kids love to play in the sand, and water should be clear, they might be a pain if there is a lot of other stuff in the water. Palm beach was beautiful at the Radisson.
Kid Friendly, my kids are pretty well behaved (but not ANGELS), I can take them to most places but I don't want to be looked at funny with 2 little kids.
Easy for the kids to get what they want (with my help)

I know that there are a few, the RIU, the OCCIDENTAL, the TAMARAJIN....

Let me know what you think. We would be traveling most likely next July again!

Thanks for any info that you may have!!

07-13-2009, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sgroi135 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Beach! Posts: 494	Which All-Inclusive??? I know that there were a couple comments on this in my Aruba 2009 story, but I want to throw it out there again! On the plane home on Saturday my wife and I discussed coming back to Aruba (it was our first trip last week). We stayed at the Radisson which we really liked. People say to stay in a standard hotel vs an all-inclusive because of the food on the island. I have to say that the food was wonderful for the most part, except for one establishment that was not very good. But the food there was no better than I can get at home, and nothing really ARUBAN. So we are looking to go all-inclusive next year. Here is what I am looking for: Traveling with wife and 2 daughters (4 and 7 net year) Not worried about price right now (I am not going to stay in a presidential suite) but want to see what the field of play is. Food has to be good but dosen't have to be full 5 Star. Beach is important! Kids love to play in the sand, and water should be clear, they might be a pain if there is a lot of other stuff in the water. Palm beach was beautiful at the Radisson. Kid Friendly, my kids are pretty well behaved (but not ANGELS), I can take them to most places but I don't want to be looked at funny with 2 little kids. Easy for the kids to get what they want (with my help) I know that there are a few, the RIU, the OCCIDENTAL, the TAMARAJIN.... Let me know what you think. We would be traveling most likely next July again! Thanks for any info that you may have!! __________________ Decided to take down my timer!

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