| Aruba is an amazing place to vacation. But when I | | | | feels wonderful from the moment you arrive to the |
| looked at hotels in Aruba, I wanted | | | | moment you leave. |
| something special. If you've been to the Caribbean | | | | My husband and I went there on our honeymoon |
| before, you pretty much know what to expect; | | | | and have been back every year since. We've gone |
| cookie-cutter hotels complete with Starbucks and gift | | | | alone, with our two kids, and even took an |
| shops full of t-shirts and coffee mugs. But, if you're | | | | extended-family trip with grandparents, cousins, etc. |
| looking for a great vacation in Aruba that's not your | | | | It's almost like having your own, private vacation |
| typical tourist scene, you won't be disappointed with | | | | home in the heart of the Caribbean. |
| Club Arias. | | | | There are two huge pools, one olympic-type and |
| Not your usual high-story hotel, Club Arias is a series | | | | another with a massive wading area (great for kids) |
| of private villas located in the suburbs of Aruba. | | | | with built-in lounge chairs, a wet bar and |
| There are many hotels in Aruba, but this does not | | | | waterfall. The two to three room villas are |
| feel like a commercial hotel. When we first planned to | | | | equipped with a mini kitchen (complete with a |
| travel to Aruba, we saw many hotels, and read | | | | refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker) and a big, |
| many reviews. | | | | flat screen TV. Watch a movie via satellite or pop |
| The intimate feel of Club Arias makes it the perfect | | | | your own into the DVD player. Of course, you can |
| place that is off the beaten path. They have have | | | | always hire one of the available babysitters and go |
| shuttles to take you into town or to the beach, or | | | | for a night out on the town. That is a great part of |
| hop on a quad and drive there yourself. Whether you | | | | our vacations in Aruba. |
| go for conferences, reunions, families or couples, it | | | | |