Aruba

Pros: many small and beautiful beaches, interesting landscape, small enough to explore easily
Cons: very hot in the summer, "tropical feel" is missing from the typical beach holiday

My husband and I went to Aruba for our honeymoon, staying 7 nights during August 1999. Overall we loved the island. The people were very friendly and almost everyone we encountered spoke English.

We managed to dine in a different restaurant...

Pros: Gorgeous beaches, many nice hotels, scuba/snorkling
Cons: too far to drive there

I'll start off by saying that I've been to some pretty nice tropical resorts before -- Maui and Waikiki in Hawaii, Barbados, Cancun, Key West, Siesta Key -- but Aruba is my favorite.

Aruba is small, beautiful, quiet. The beaches with their...

Pros: fun,sun, people
Cons: a little pricey

The first time i visited Aruba was in the early seventies. I think there were maybe 5 hotels at the time. The last visit was this past year and boy has it grown! I loved it then and i love it even more now. This time i stayed at the Marriot, which i...

Pros: Pure heaven!
Cons: Winds are a little much

My husband and I spend one week in "heaven". I wake up each morning and wish to go back! We stayed at the Bushiri Hotel, which wasn't the best hotel, however it fit our needs perfectly.

I could go on and on about the things that...

Pros: color and clarity of water, no solicitation on beaches, guaranteed nice weather, safety
Cons: crowdedness of beaches, island is not scenic

The allure of Aruba for me was the guarantee of sunny, dry weather. I vacationed last summer during the same week (July 4th), and was disappointed by the overcast skies and humidity of St. John's and St. Thomas. This year, we decided on Aruba, and we...

Pros: Most friendly people I've ever met on vacation
Cons: Sun is very powerful and you burn very easily

Review Topic:  Overview

Taking a vacation in Aruba is the most laid-back, relaxing vacation in the Caribbean. The people are very friendly and love all of the vacationers.
There is no bad time to travel to Aruba. The...

Pros: Easy to find a taxi
Cons: $$

Review Topic:  Practical Information

Just be warned that Taxi's are all independant. People can use their personal cars to taxi you around. Just make sure they have the proper license. BUt because of this Taxi's can charge...

Pros: Very Funny!
Cons: A little expensive

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

This is a Las Vegas style show that plays at the La Cabana Hotel. This is a must see for those who want to laugh the night away. But one must have an open mind! It is a program of men...

Pros: FRIENDLY FUN ISLAND
Cons: NONE

Aruba is one of my favorite places to visit. My husband and I love to travel and try to get away as much as we can, and Aruba is a place that we can always count on having a great time.

We have been to this Island three times and stayed in...

Pros: Absolutely beautiful beaches
Cons: Eating can cost you

If you are looking for a constant stir of activity to excite you and rev you up, don't look in Aruba. If you are looking to lounge around all day with no more activity than applying sun screen and rolling over, this is the place. The general terrain is...

Pros: Beautiful, great horses and guides, well worth the money
Cons: aren't any

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Even if you've never been on a horse you can do it! Trust me I did and it was beautiful! We went with Rancho Del Campo, and they were excellent! It cost 50.00 us funds for a four and a...

Pros: Exotic; Beautiful beaches
Cons: Roads are not well-marked

I easily cleared Customs and Immigration. I checked in the Marriott and headed straight for the beach then the bar located in the pool area. You could see tropical lizards running around the pool area. After a little break, I went on a sunset cruise...

Pros: Great getaway from it all
Cons: Expensive

My wife and I just came back from Aruba and we loved it. The weather - a much advertised feature of the island - was wonderful. Warm/hot with a constant breeze and low humidity. The beaches are very nice and they are all public, so if you want to get...

Pros: friendly people, great sunsets
Cons: a little pricey

Review Topic:  Overview

I went to Aruba about a year or two ago with my parents. This vacation wasn't nearly what I had expected. I thought that we were going to a caribbean island that was like the pictures I'd always seen of...

Pros: Absolutely Beautiful, Tradewinds, Baby Beach Snorkeling
Cons: Not Much To Do Off The Resort (Commercial)

First off, this was an absolutely amazing trip. This was a year after I went to Cancun. Cancun is basically a loud, busy island. Lots to do and people to see. Bars and night clubs and everything is energized. Aruba is a step-down from that. It is quiet,...