Would you share information and advice about visiting Aruba?

Question

We will stay at the Radisson on Palm Beach later this month with our three children, 8, 11 and 16. Please tell us the best activities and the best casual places to eat. Are there any markets to buy fresh fruit and healthy snacks? We will probably not be driving. Thanks!

Answer 1

Here are some things you can do at the resort and surrounding areas.

Banana boats, canoes, tube rides, paddleboats, water skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, and more are available.

Play on two lighted tennis courts is complimentary during the day, with surcharges for night play.

The recreational activities listed below are available either at or near the resort; fees may apply.

▪ Golfing

▪ Golf - driving range

▪ Rowing or canoeing

▪ Kayaking

▪ Sailing

▪ Scuba diving

▪ Water skiing

▪ Dock

▪ Snorkeling

▪ Swimming

▪ Windsurfing

▪ Motor boating

▪ Tennis

▪ Running track/path

▪ Basketball

▪ Volleyball

▪ Aerobics

▪ Scooter/Moped Rentals

▪ Hiking/biking trails

▪ Bicycle rentals

▪ Horse riding/rental

▪ Parasailing

▪ Helicopter/airplane sightseeing

▪ Fishing

Here is a link to restaurants

http://www.restaurantsaruba.com/

Here is a link to activities

http://www.aruba-travelguide.com/activit...

Have a great trip and enjoy)

Answer 2

Radisson is a beautiful resort and Palm Beach as well as the Radisson will be a fabulous vacation for kids and adults alike. Dh and I have stayed there four times and absolutely love it there. You can read some reviews of our trips at http://www.arubabound.com/trip_reports/t...

Most restaurants in Aruba are casual. Within walking distance are a ton of places. Off the top of my head a couple which come to mind: Gilligan's beachside at the Radisson, themed dinner buffet nightly at the Radisson's Laguna restaurant, Bugaloe at the end of De Palm Pier at the south end of the Radisson's property. Within a short walking distance streetside are Tomato Charlie's and Salt & Pepper. Beachside dining down the beach aways your family can walk to MoomBa which is located between the Holiday Inn and Marriott Vacation Club's Surf Club.

Activities were already highlighted by the other respondent, definitely take an island tour by either renting a 4 x 4 and venturing out on our own one day and seeing the island at your own pace, or with a jeep tour such as those by ABC Jeep Safari http://www.abc-aruba.com/

For fresh fruits and snacks ask your taxi driver to stop at one of the supermarkets (there are 3 clustered together half way between the airport and your destination the Radisson) and ask them to wait for you.  http://taxiaruba.com/new/farelist.html  Paying to him them wait, if you know the items you want, is more likely going to be less expensive than making a separate trip to the store. http://taxiaruba.com/new/policy.html  The Radisson has mini-refrigertors free for use to guests available on first come, first served basis upon check-in.

If you have any further specific questions, please feel free to contact me directly.