Re: Aruba - November 2005 Trip - Hotel & Rest. Info

Don't want to go there. I'm on Alabama's side.
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"twoplays.25" <twoplays.25@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Just back from a week in Aruba. Great time. Here's some info for
> those considering this dest. This is our 2nd visit. Excellent
> destination choice. Do not believe the weather reports that say rain
> 60%. Weather.com showed a 60% chance of rain everyday before we
> went and it was BEAUTIFUL everyday. Perhaps we saw 2 five minute
> showers the whole time and they were needed as a break from the 90
> degree humid but awesome weather.
>
> Stayed at the Hyatt Regency which is still hands down the best resort
> on the island. The staff are extremely friendly and the accomodations
> and upkeep of the facility is top notch. You will not be disappointed
> with the Hyatt.
>
> Other hotels (in order of location up the beach starting from the end):
>
>
> Wyndham: Concrete village from the moment you walk through the raised
> ramp entrance. Not really the choice location--but, if last minute,
> you can stay their and walk to the other hotels. Had a couple rests.
> that looked ok. one italian rest. Baci and the other Pago Pago
> steak/seaf. On a 1 to 10, we'd rate this about a 5 for that area.
>
> Radisson: Very nice choice. More contemporary (used to be the Golden
> Tulip). Large lush grounds with a pool that goes on forever. They
> were even showing a nighttime poolside movie on a big 100" screen.
> About $3 change a night. They have a four star rest. there called
> Sunset Grille. EXCELLENT service and food; aged steaks, seafood,
> sushi and you must try the Martini salad. These guys know exactly
> what they're doing! $ 2 roulette table minimum. Ok casino; more
> slots than some other locations.
>
> RIU Aruba Beach: <<yawn>>; 1970's florida motif; Need I say more?
>
> Occidental: Being renovated -- used to be the Americana. This will
> be a choice selection when they are done. Two towers and a good sized
> property with a nice beach. Smaller than Radisson.
>
> Hyatt Regency; Open air lobby; lush grounds; parrots; waterfalls;
> waterslide and swim up bar; great beach; many bars; Casino has live
> band playing inside a stage located 15 feet up in the air in the casino
> over the bar. $5 min roulette; a few good slots paying well. Best
> burgers on the beach and Ruinas del Mar (dinner) is a good romantic
> dinner choice with the best seats outside overlooking the small lagoon
> that houses six black australian swans that swim up to you during
> candlelit dinner.
>
> Playa Linda; Great bagel spot out front; Nice looking facility;
> timeshare.
>
> Holiday Inn: At one point in the late 70's is was a probably THE
> place to go but it's a bit dated and not a "plush" choice. Lots of
> watersports and located next to Tony Romas for ribs.
>
> Marriott: new facility, bright & clean but sterile. Can't walk to
> anything from the Marriott yet. It's just out there on the end of the
> High Rise section fenced off from the world. Probably the nicest
> Casino on the island but way overpacked with folks playing penny and
> nickel slots.
>
> Other notable dinner destinations:
>
> Hostario Di Vittorio - across from Hyatt behind shopping area;
> Excellent Italian food; great service; Try the pounded veal chop
> parmesean with truly al dente linguini; indoor & outdoor seating;
>
> Chalet Suisse: A well established choice for dinner; great seafood &
> steaks; A few dollars less than The Sunset Grille or Ruinas Del Mar,
> but the cab ride will eat the difference so it's a wash. Try the
> cheesecake (cross between NY & German style with a slight brown crust).
>
> La Petite Cafe: Filet mignon & shrimp on a 500 degree fire heated
> lava stone cooked at your table. Can you say SIZZLING GOOD?
>
> Oh.. and everywhere you go, the US dollar is what they take and give
> you back.
>
> Enjoy !
>


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