By Zach Feral
Aruba offers pristine
beaches, delicious food, bars and casinos where you can try your luck in a friendly atmosphere. If you've decided to take your next vacation in Aruba, then you might as well spoil yourself by going the all-inclusive route.
Occidental Hotel and Resort
The Occidental Hotel and resort offers all-inclusive trips to a decidedly international clientele. The setting is the famous Palm beach, with its white sands and crystalline waters. The resort's all-inclusive deal includes unlimited meals, drinks and snacks at your choice of six restaurants; four open bars; a swimming pool with two whirlpools; a fitness center; scuba and tennis clinics; a daily schedule of optional activities; a variety of water sports; tennis; a kids' club; and nightly entertainment. All taxes and gratuities are also included in the price, so you won't have to worry about lifting a finger while in Aruba.
Occidental Hotel and Resort
L.G. Smith Blvd. 41
Palm Beach, Aruba
(800) 554-2008
occidentalhotels.com/aruba
The Westin Resort
Also located on Palm Beach, the Westin's all-inclusive package includes breakfast, lunch and a la carte dinner in your choice of three restaurants; an optional $25 credit per person to be redeemed in an additional restaurant; free drinks; use of a fitness studio; and all non-motorized water activities at the resort. The Westin Resort specializes in organizing weddings---they even have a wedding specialist on staff. The staff also provides catering for events in the area. Conference facilities are available on-site, for visitors who plan on doing a little business while they're on vacation.
Westin Resort
J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 77
Palm Beach, Aruba
011 (+297) 586 4466
westinaruba.com
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort
The Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort offers an all-inclusive deal whereby guests get a free daily American style breakfast; a la carte lunch and dinner; a weekly barbeque buffet and dance show; unlimited beverages; two off-site dinners per week at selected area restaurants; a free bottle of champagne; free usage of mountain bikes; free usage of floats and snorkeling equipment; a manager's cocktail party, complete with snacks; and live entertainment. The resort occupies a scenic colonial Dutch building. As with the Westin Resort, the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort is a popular spot for weddings.
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort
J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 252
Oranjestad, Aruba
(800) 969-2310
amsterdammanor.com
About the Author:
Zach Feral has been writing and editing professionally since 2003. He has a B.A. in philosophy from the New School for Social Research in New York and pursued postgraduate studies at the Open University in the U.K. His writing has appeared in numerous international publications, including "Dazed & Confused," "Artforum" and "Think Again."
