Aruba experts?

thebat · Oct 21, 09, 12:30 pm

I'm looking to stay in Aruba next winter for a week. I've pretty much concluded I will stay on either Eagle or Palm beach. Are there any well informed travelers who can say which is superior and why? I really could use some first hand info.
TIA!

Linda VH · Oct 22, 09, 11:52 am

Well, that has been an ongoing debate for years now between Arubaphiles (new word lol!). We spend most of the year in Aruba and are on Eagle Beach. Eagle Beach is the low rises and Palm Beach is very much more busy and has the high rise hotels, The Radisson, Westin, Marriott, Hyatt etc. It really depends on what you're looking for - what you like! For really good info from a diverse group check out forums at www.aruba-bb.com and www.aruba.com. We prefer Eagle Beach and, specifically, Costa Linda Beach Resort (primarily timeshare but they rent - mostly 2 bedrooms with 16 3 bedroom units). It has a very large beach and is really very nice. We go to the highrises for some of the restaurants and, when in season, it reminds DH of downtown Hyannis on Labor Day weekend.

arubalad · Oct 23, 09, 1:18 am

the beach would depend on what type of resort/hotel you would want to stay in. If you want a resort type hotel or would like to be near restaurants.shopping >Palm.

bkramt1 · Oct 27, 09, 2:50 pm

In addition to the mentioned forum boards, check tripadvisor, too. They have some local experts on their board with some great knowledge.

thebat · Oct 27, 09, 5:41 pm

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Originally Posted by arubalad

the beach would depend on what type of resort/hotel you would want to stay in. If you want a resort type hotel or would like to be near restaurants.shopping >Palm.

I'm thinking of renting a timeshare unit. It must be on the beach with a nice pool. I'd like to be near casinos too.

arubalad · Oct 31, 09, 3:52 pm

the time share resort that would most likely fulfill your requests would be playa linda. its on the beach within a 3 minute walk are a few casinos and lots of restaurants.
studio is a little bigger than a hotel room with a small kitchen alcov
1br has full eat in kitchen with large table living room and seperate br
2br 2 bathrooms 2 brs kitchen living room
all units come with a nice balcony