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Cassandra
Devoted September 2017 Ontario

Anyone been or going to aruba???

Cassandra, on January 24, 2017 at 10:17 Posted in Honeymoon 0 23

We are looking to book our honeymoon to Aruba in September right after the wedding. It would be at the Riu Antilla's for 2 weeks. It's an adult only all inclusive.

http://www.riu.com/en/Paises/aruba/palmbeach/hotel-riu-palace-antillas/

Has anyone been? Any suggestions?

Any other places in Aruba that you would recommend that are all inclusive?

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    Aruba is also on my possible list since we are going in September and with hurricanes a lot of the mainstream location are more at risk. We are also considering St Martin and Hawaii. Smiley smile I am going to have to look at this resort for sure! Thanks for posting it! Smiley smile

    Awesome! Ive been to St Martin and stayed at the Sonesta which is absolutely beautiful. The only negative this was the water always had a red flag. It was very rough and sucked you in. scary!

    Hawaii i heard is over-rated and not many, or none at all, all inclusives. i want to go there one day too tho!

    We go to Maui every year and I love it but for honeymoon were leaning more to Oahu to try out something new. I don't think they have anything much for all inclusives in Hawaii but the water is amazing! We can walk straight out of the resort in to the ocean with amazing snorkelling just off the beach. It always depends on what you are looking for though.

    I am going to look at Sonesta now too! Smiley smile

    It's the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino Smiley love

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    We go to Maui every year and I love it but for honeymoon were leaning more to Oahu to try out something new. I don't think they have anything much for all inclusives in Hawaii but the water is amazing! We can walk straight out of the resort in to the ocean with amazing snorkelling just off the beach. It always depends on what you are looking for though.

    I am going to look at Sonesta now too! Smiley smile

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    Aruba is also on my possible list since we are going in September and with hurricanes a lot of the mainstream location are more at risk. We are also considering St Martin and Hawaii. Smiley smile I am going to have to look at this resort for sure! Thanks for posting it! Smiley smile

    Awesome! Ive been to St Martin and stayed at the Sonesta which is absolutely beautiful. The only negative this was the water always had a red flag. It was very rough and sucked you in. scary!

    Hawaii i heard is over-rated and not many, or none at all, all inclusives. i want to go there one day too tho!

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    Aruba is also on my possible list since we are going in September and with hurricanes a lot of the mainstream location are more at risk. We are also considering St Martin and Hawaii. Smiley smile I am going to have to look at this resort for sure! Thanks for posting it! Smiley smile

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    Hawaii maybe Italy!!!
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    My friend goes every year and loves it there!!! Good choice!

    oh very nice! do you know where she stays??

    Sorry it's not Aruba she goes every year but when she went she stayed at the Riu

    Cool Smiley smile I wonder how she liked it?

    Did you book it already?

    No I haven't yet - im going to soon though

    Ok...Her exact words to me were "Honestly it was nice but not worth what we paid. Hotel needs an update." But she said she loved Aruba and would go back!! Something to consider in your research. Please remember that's her opinion! Do what's best for you!!!!!

    Ya i have read some reviews that said the same. I have watched lots of youtube videos, and i can definitely see what shes saying. but out of all the all inclusive resorts on the island, that one stands out to me the most. it is super expensive, i am also looking into the "newly renovated" villas. its not part of the tower so hoping that changes things. we shall see! Thank you so much for the input. If you talk to her again, can you ask about the food at the riu? Thanks so much!

    She just got back to me.....Food was good! Alot of options !

    That is good to hear!! Thanks so much Lisa for asking Smiley smile i really appreciate it.

    Where are you going for yours??

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    She just got back to me.....Food was good! Alot of options !
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    My friend goes every year and loves it there!!! Good choice!

    oh very nice! do you know where she stays??

    Sorry it's not Aruba she goes every year but when she went she stayed at the Riu

    Cool Smiley smile I wonder how she liked it?

    Did you book it already?

    No I haven't yet - im going to soon though

    Ok...Her exact words to me were "Honestly it was nice but not worth what we paid. Hotel needs an update." But she said she loved Aruba and would go back!! Something to consider in your research. Please remember that's her opinion! Do what's best for you!!!!!

    Ya i have read some reviews that said the same. I have watched lots of youtube videos, and i can definitely see what shes saying. but out of all the all inclusive resorts on the island, that one stands out to me the most. it is super expensive, i am also looking into the "newly renovated" villas. its not part of the tower so hoping that changes things. we shall see! Thank you so much for the input. If you talk to her again, can you ask about the food at the riu? Thanks so much!

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    Ok...Her exact words to me were "Honestly it was nice but not worth what we paid. Hotel needs an update." But she said she loved Aruba and would go back!! Something to consider in your research. Please remember that's her opinion! Do what's best for you!!!!!
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    My friend goes every year and loves it there!!! Good choice!

    oh very nice! do you know where she stays??

    Sorry it's not Aruba she goes every year but when she went she stayed at the Riu

    Cool Smiley smile I wonder how she liked it?

    Did you book it already?

    No I haven't yet - im going to soon though

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    Did you book it already?
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    My friend goes every year and loves it there!!! Good choice!

    oh very nice! do you know where she stays??

    Sorry it's not Aruba she goes every year but when she went she stayed at the Riu

    Cool Smiley smile I wonder how she liked it?

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    I liked the iguana joes. There's another restaurant the petit cafe that had great steak wrapped in bacon that came on a hot rock. Really great atmosphere and waitor was great.
    And we are thinking of Ireland but not right after the wedding. We want to save money for it. Im waiting till we get married to get a new passport so i dont have to pay twice for one in less than 2 years.
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    Ive been to aruba 4 times but none were all inclusive. (Doesnt help that i dont remember the names, i went with my parents). We drove passed and walked passed that hotel quite a bit on our stays and it looks to be a really nice hotel. It is a really nice island i really enjoyed it there every time we went. I recommend checking out the beach restaurant in Aruba for one of your nights dinner. It is a beautiful view of the sunset and will be a romantic dinner. You could be inside the open restaurant or out on the beach. I'm pretty sure this is the one we went to https://www.google.ca/search?q=beach+dinner+in+aruba&oq=beach+restaurant+in+aruba&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l2.32827j0j4&client=ms-android-rogers-ca&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#istate=lrl:iv&rlimm=1359261677348507238. There are other great places to eat as well. I loved aruba and plan to take my fiance there for one of our anniversaries (since i want to go somewhere we both havent been to for our honeymoon)

    That is awesome! Thanks so much for the suggestion and link Smiley smile

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    Hey Jessica! That sounds amazing! What's the best food you tried in Aruba? Smiley love

    You same to have great tastes for travel! Where would you like to go on your honeymoon? Smiley smile

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    Hey Cassandra! That sounds like an amazing plan! Smiley love

    There are flamengos in Aruba! That's going to be so special! There are also some caves you can visit, amazing food and beautiful beaches! What's in the all-inclusive you found?

    You can take a look at the travel agents in our directory to get more suggestions: Honeymoon near Aurora

    What kind of activties would you like to do? Adventure or relaxed?

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    Ive been to aruba 4 times but none were all inclusive. (Doesnt help that i dont remember the names, i went with my parents). We drove passed and walked passed that hotel quite a bit on our stays and it looks to be a really nice hotel. It is a really nice island i really enjoyed it there every time we went. I recommend checking out the beach restaurant in Aruba for one of your nights dinner. It is a beautiful view of the sunset and will be a romantic dinner. You could be inside the open restaurant or out on the beach. I'm pretty sure this is the one we went to https://www.google.ca/search?q=beach+dinner+in+aruba&oq=beach+restaurant+in+aruba&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l2.32827j0j4&client=ms-android-rogers-ca&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#istate=lrl:iv&rlimm=1359261677348507238. There are other great places to eat as well. I loved aruba and plan to take my fiance there for one of our anniversaries (since i want to go somewhere we both havent been to for our honeymoon)
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    Sorry it's not Aruba she goes every year but when she went she stayed at the Riu
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    oh very nice! do you know where she stays??

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    My friend goes every year and loves it there!!! Good choice!
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    Adults only resorts are hard to come by! Most just have adults only areas within the resort (which are always packed!). Though honestly on my last 2 resort vacations, I didn't notice many kids/wasn't bothered by them. SO I guess it might depend on the time of year.

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    Written by Valerie:

    I've never been but it looks beautiful!! And adults only is a serious bonus in my books

    Right !? It looks like it is the only adults-only resort on the island.

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    I've never been but it looks beautiful!! And adults only is a serious bonus in my books

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