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Aruba’s High-Rise Hotels and Resorts are located on Palm Beach. Palm Beach is one of Aruba’s most fun fun beaches.  The soft powder white sand feels like heaven on your feet, and the water is clear with a comfortable surf.  You can learn more about Aruba’s high-rise hotels on Palm Beach here. Aruba’s high-rise hotel area is popular with families, honeymooners, retirees and spring breakers.  During Spring Break in Aruba things really heat up here.  There are many Aruba bars and restaurants nearby.  There are many Aruba water sports that are accessible from Palm Beach, such as kayaking, snorkeling, sailing, diving and windsurfing.  But don’t think for a second that Palm Beach is all about the party kids.  There are many fine resorts and hotels that offer a world-class Caribbean vacation experience.  Aruba’s Palm Beach high-rise hotel and resort area is somehow fun, active, relaxing and romantic all in one place.  It depends on the exact location and time-of-day…but you are sure to find what fits your mood along Aruba’s Palm Beach high-rise hotel and resort area.

Here is a list of some of the high-rise hotels and resorts in Aruba:

• Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club
• Holiday Inn Sunspree Beach Resort & Casino
• Playa Linda Beach Resort
• Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino
• Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino
• Hotel Riu Palace Aruba

• Aruba weather is beautiful!! But you might say it is boring… 91, 90, 91, 91, 91, 90, 91, 91… life is rough… #
• You won’t find Jon & Kate in stress-free Aruba #

Aruba’s Low-Rise Hotels and Resorts are located on Eagle Beach, Manchebo Beach (Punta Brabo) and Druif Beach. Eagle Beach has been rated one of the best beaches in the world; it has clean, clear water, a comfortable surf and soft white powder sand.  You can view them on a map of Aruba’s low-rise hotels here. Aruba’s low-rise hotel area is popular with families, honeymooners and retirees. You will notice a difference in the demographics based on the time of year. For example, you’ll see more “snowbirds” (retirees) in January and February, and more spring breakers (not necessarily the crazy type) in March and April, and more families during the summer vacation months of Jun and July. Aruba’s low-rise hotel area is more relaxed than the high-rise hotel area. It is also closer to Oranjestad (downtown), which may be convenient if you spend much time there. There are also many Aruba time-share condos in the low-rise area.

Here is a list of some of the low-rise hotels and resorts in Aruba:

• Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort Aruba
• La Cabana Beach Resort — Studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom suites. Mostly timeshares, which can be rented
• The Aruban Resort & Casino — newly renovated.
• Aruba Beach Club
• Casa Del Mar Beach Resort
• Divi Aruba Resort - Very nice, all-inclusive
• Tamarijn Aruba Beach Resort

Aruba is a great place to shop for gifts, among other activities. Whether you are on the island for more than week on vacation, or are stopping into Oranjestad on a Caribbean cruise visit, you will find plenty of nice things to buy.  There are many shops in the downtown area (Oranjestad) where the cruise ships port.  There are also shops in and around the hotels.  Oranjestad and Palm Beach are a couple great places for shopping in Aruba.  Aruba’s downtown stores and boutiques have many luxury items at affordable prices, such as gold jewelry, gems, electronics, watches, clothing and more.  Throughout Aruba island you will also find various local hand-made crafts and skin care products.  Aruba is well-known for its aloe; it produces a ton of it…and when on a beach vacation, aloe is a gift you can use right away :-)  Here is a page with a video on Aruba’s shopping.

• Enjoying “One Happy Island” … and blogging about Aruba at http://www.VisitArubaIsland.com #aruba #caribbean #vacation #
• Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #travel #vacation #aruba #
• It was 91(F) in Aruba today, with a nice breeze. Let’s see what is in store the rest of the week: 91 tomorrow, 91 Friday, 91 Saturday #
• Moomba… moomba…moomba!!! Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival!! #

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a map that showed you all of the Aruba beaches I just listed.  Well, I missed it the first time but went back and found it for you.  You can zoom in and view ithe satellite photo (nice tan!).  It makes it easy to plan your day in Aruba, so you get maximum time on the beach without having to travel all over. Here is a map of Aruba’s beaches.

The 2009 Soul Beach Music Festival will be in Aruba May 20th to 25th this year.  The music festival gives fun in the sun a whole new meaning!  Soul music lovers from around the world will converge on Aruba for 5 days of beach parties, booming nightclubs and music concerts.  Come enjoy this two-night concert series featuring renowned rhythm & blues musicians and comedy nights.  See performances by Estelle, Wayne Brady, Etana, Jamie Foxx, Common, Robin Thicke and more.

Call (297) 582-3777 for more information. Past performances have includes the likes of Maze, Sean Paul, Chaka Khan, Wyclef Jean, India Arie, the Gap Band, Boyz 11 Men, Lauryn Hill, Nina Sky, Anthony Hamilton, Alicia Keys and Brian McKnight.

Wednesday May 20th

• Opening Party

Thursday May 21st

• Live Radio Remote Broadcasts
• 10:00am - 3:00pm - Venue: Moomba Beach (Palm Beach)
• Nightclub Party - Venue: Mr. Jazz (Palm Beach)

Friday May 22th

• Live Radio Remote Broadcasts
• 10:00am - 3:00pm - Venue: Moomba Beach (Palm Beach)
• 7:00pm - 11:00pm - Venue: Soul Beach Amphitheater adjacent to Club Havana; Main Stage Concert: Aruba Band SMS Competition Winner, Estelle, Wayne Brady
• Night Club Party - Venue: Club Havana (Oranjestad)

Saturday May 23rd

• 10:00am - 3:00pm - Venue: Moomba Beach (Palm Beach)
• 7:00pm - 11:00pm - Venue: Soul Beach Amphitheater adjacent to Club Havana; Main Stage Concert: Etana, Jamie Foxx
• Night Club Party - Venue: Club Havana (Oranjestad)

Sunday May 24th

• 10:00am - 3:00pm - TBD
• 7:00pm - 11:00pm - Venue: Soul Beach Amphitheater adjacent to Club Havana; Main Stage Concert: Soul Beach Music Search Winner, Common, Robin Thicke
• Night Club Party - Venue: Club Havana (Oranjestad)

Aruba has some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, and the world.  Some of Aruba’s beaches are great for families, some for water sports and some are the most romantic beaches in the world (can you say, “Caribbean honeymoon”).  The southwest side has most of the beaches, with the northeast side having more rocks and turbulent surf.  Here is a list of several of Aruba’s beaches (the link has the descriptions): Arashi Beach, Boca Catalina, Malmok Beach, Hadicurari Beach, Palm Beach , Eagle Beach, Manchebo Beach, Druif Beach, Surfside Beach, Sonesta Island, Dos Playa, Mangel Halto, Rodgers Beach, Baby Beach.  It’s hard not to enjoy yourself when you are relaxing on the soft white sand of Aruba’s beaches!

I thought it would be easier if I gave you a map of Aruba.  It is a bit easier to find where Aruba is located that way.  Here is a map of Aruba. You can zoom in and out with this Aruba map.  You can also view it in map mode and satellite mode (hey, nice bikini).  Aruba’s low-rise hotels, resorts, timeshares and rentals are located on Eagle Beach.  Aruba’s high-rise hotels and resorts are located on Palm Beach.  Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba and is where the Caribbean cruise ships come in.  You can see how far it will be to travel there with this map of Aruba.