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Libby · 01-06-2011, 04:51 PM

Hi all, this will be our 2nd trip to Aruba. We stayed at the Divi and got married on the beach 7yrs ago. It was a great trip, but we want to stay at a nicer place this time. Divi's food wasnt all that great and rooms seemed outdated.

Any info would be appreciated!!

Thanks!
Jessica

*Arubalisa* · 01-06-2011, 05:01 PM

The Riu Palace is the only four star true all inclusive resort on the island. Riu Reviews

The Westin and Radisson offer all inclusive options and are four star resorts as well.

The Marriott Stellaris is four star as well and is presently offering:
Tradewinds Club level room, adult only-- which includes at the Tradewinds Lounge:

hot buffet breakfast daily
buffet lunch daily
afternoon tea
dinner for 2 adults per person per stay at the Tradewinds Lounge,
beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks daily at Tradewinds Lounge 6pm-9pm

*Arubalisa* · 01-06-2011, 05:12 PM

Also appears starting June 1, 2010 onward, as they have done in the past during low season, the Marriott is offering an all inclusive package:

Escape! Inclusive Package, includes for 2 adults daily

Tax, service charges and gratuities
buffet breakfast Breakfast each morning at La Vista Restaurant
Lunch each day at La Vista Restaurant, Waves Beach Bar, the Pool Bar or Champions
Dinner each evening at La Vista Restaurant, Simply Fish, Ketsu or Champions ($20 surcharge per person for lobster at Simply Fish)
Items from the Room Service Inclusive menu
Beer by the bottle (Budweiser, Coors Light, Polar or Balashi only)
Gold Standard liquor and house wine by the glass at the Lobby Bar, the Casino Bar, La Vista Restaurant, Waves Beach Bar, the Pool Bar and Champions
All non-alcoholic beverages
All hotel sponsored activities, including
Tennis courts
Health and fitness club

*Andrea J.* · 01-06-2011, 09:00 PM

the divi has had a refit/renovation since u were there last.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libby

Hi all, this will be our 2nd trip to Aruba. We stayed at the Divi and got married on the beach 7yrs ago. It was a great trip, but we want to stay at a nicer place this time. Divi's food wasnt all that great and rooms seemed outdated.

Any info would be appreciated!!

Thanks!
Jessica

Libby · 01-07-2011, 01:22 PM

Thanks everyone for the info!! Really appreciate it!

tspudic · 01-07-2011, 04:16 PM

We've stayed at the Riu twice now and all i can say is you won't be disappointed.

*Andrea J.* · 01-07-2011, 04:33 PM

it is gorgeous isn't it!!
the pool area is breathtaking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tspudic

We've stayed at the Riu twice now and all i can say is you won't be disappointed.

tspudic · 01-08-2011, 01:51 AM

the pool, the people, the balashi, the sand, its all beautiful, cant wait to get back. gotta wait to see what the price will be coming out of kansas city

tspudic · 01-08-2011, 01:52 AM

especially when it gets dark

ricky59 · 01-15-2011, 11:02 AM

the riu is a little large for me and if you have a room in the back tower or walk to the lobby
up stair's and up a ramp is a little much for me, i'll just walk the few feet from the beach to my room at the occidental...

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Libby Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 3	Best ALL INCLUSIVE Hi all, this will be our 2nd trip to Aruba. We stayed at the Divi and got married on the beach 7yrs ago. It was a great trip, but we want to stay at a nicer place this time. Divi's food wasnt all that great and rooms seemed outdated. Any info would be appreciated!! Thanks! Jessica Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	The Riu Palace is the only four star true all inclusive resort on the island. Riu Reviews The Westin and Radisson offer all inclusive options and are four star resorts as well. The Marriott Stellaris is four star as well and is presently offering: Tradewinds Club level room, adult only-- which includes at the Tradewinds Lounge: hot buffet breakfast daily buffet lunch daily afternoon tea dinner for 2 adults per person per stay at the Tradewinds Lounge, beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks daily at Tradewinds Lounge 6pm-9pm Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

01-06-2011, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Also appears starting June 1, 2010 onward, as they have done in the past during low season, the Marriott is offering an all inclusive package: Escape! Inclusive Package, includes for 2 adults daily Tax, service charges and gratuities buffet breakfast Breakfast each morning at La Vista Restaurant Lunch each day at La Vista Restaurant, Waves Beach Bar, the Pool Bar or Champions Dinner each evening at La Vista Restaurant, Simply Fish, Ketsu or Champions ($20 surcharge per person for lobster at Simply Fish) Items from the Room Service Inclusive menu Beer by the bottle (Budweiser, Coors Light, Polar or Balashi only) Gold Standard liquor and house wine by the glass at the Lobby Bar, the Casino Bar, La Vista Restaurant, Waves Beach Bar, the Pool Bar and Champions All non-alcoholic beverages All hotel sponsored activities, including Tennis courts Health and fitness club Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

01-07-2011, 01:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Libby Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 3	Thanks everyone for the info!! Really appreciate it! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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tspudic Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 56	We've stayed at the Riu twice now and all i can say is you won't be disappointed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-08-2011, 01:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
tspudic Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 56	the pool, the people, the balashi, the sand, its all beautiful, cant wait to get back. gotta wait to see what the price will be coming out of kansas city Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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tspudic Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 56	especially when it gets dark Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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ricky59 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 187	the riu is a little large for me and if you have a room in the back tower or walk to the lobby up stair's and up a ramp is a little much for me, i'll just walk the few feet from the beach to my room at the occidental... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook