Aruba is one of the most visited of the Caribbean Islands and once you are here it's easy to see why. Aside from astounding natural beauty, there is a great amount of things to do and delightful variety to the hotels, resorts, and villas here. Aruba resorts are world class. Often situated right on the popular beaches or close to the islands casinos or golf courses, guests don't have to worry about traveling far to enjoy the best of Aruba if they don't want to.

Several Aruba resorts are located in the capital city of Oranjestad — an excellent location for any visitors due to its central location and range of activities, but an especially great spot for enjoying Aruba's shopping centers. Located on L.G. Smith Boulevard along with many of these shopping centers is the Aruba casino resort, the Renaissance Aruba. Aruba's only private beaches are located on this hotel's property, along with restaurants, a casino, both adult-only and family friendly parts of the resort, cinemas, shops, bars, and pools. Other resorts to look into in the Oranjestad area include the Divi Village, Costa Linda Beach Resort, Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort, or the Aruba Bucuti.

One of the most popular areas to stay in is the Aruba beach resort area of Palm Beach. Palm Beach is dotted with palm trees and has the typical white sand and blue waters of Aruba, but is also one of the most activity filled beaches. Many Aruba resorts line this beach and most open their doors to the public for use of the facilities and water sport equipment rentals. There are many to choose from here, but some of the best and biggest are the Holiday Inn Sunspree, Hyatt Regency, and the Westin. Palm Beach Aruba casino resort options include the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino, and Spa, as well as the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino.

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Just north of both Oranjestad and Palm Beach in the northwest corner of the island is Tierra del Sol, an Aruba beach resort consisting of rental villas and Aruba's only 18-hole championship golf course. While this is not the traditional hotel, there are pools, bars, sports courts, and other amenities aside from the golf course located on the grounds.

If details are not your thing or you simply don't want to have to worry about budgeting or carrying cash while on vacation, consider all inclusive Aruba resorts. All inclusive resorts include everything from meals, unlimited beverages, and rooms, and sometimes also equipment rentals and activities. There are several all inclusive Aruba resorts located near Oranjestad and Palm Beach with the other hotels of Aruba, including the Divi Aruba All Inclusive, Tamarjin All Inclusive, and Tamarjin All Inclusive Suites at Dutch Village all owned by the same company. The Riu Palace or the Occidental Grand are also excellent choices. For a truly stress-free experience, mix a stay at all inclusive Aruba resorts with a vacation or wedding package to create an entirely all inclusive vacation!

Aruba resorts offer a large range of experiences and researching online is a great way to find the perfect match for your idea of what a dream vacation should be, whether that means a shopping spree, a round of golf, days on a sunny beach, or never leaving your Aruba casino resort as you try your hand at the slots or roulette.