Any recommendations for my husband and I plus our 9 year old. We have stayed at the tam and it fine for the 2 of us, but looking for something a little larger. Must be on the beach though. Any help would be appreciated. thanks

I would recommend the Playa Linda or Costa Linda. The Costa is closer to town.

Check out the following websites for timeshare rentals where you will have kitchen facilities to make it easier with a child. These are on the beach: www.arubabeachclub.net - www.casadelmar-aruba.com - www.costalinda.com - these are all on Eagle Beach not far from the Tam. LaCabana is great for kids but not directly on the beach as is Divi Village.

I recommend the PLAYA LINDA, its close to the Hyatt where there are kids of all ages. Good game room etc.

You might want to consider renting our deluxe beach house in Aruba. It is located one mile up the beach form the high rise hotels and has everthing you could want:

maid, pool, hot tub, central air, wifi high speed network and espresso maker to multiple stereos, TV vcr's DVD etc. Best of all, fantastic views of the sunsets over our beach form almost every room.

For photos and details please go to:

http://www.arubahouse.com

Hugh

When are u going? We are renting the studio side of our 2 bed at the Marriott Surf Club 4/16 to 4/23 (April School Vacation for us). We will be staying in the unit next door with our 2 girls 5 & 11. The studio has a pull out coach and queen bed. Also has a mini kitchen area. $1000.00 for the week. If you are interested please email me at lissar99@comcast.net. The place is gorgeous and my kids LOVE it.
Thanks
Annette