ARUBA HONEYMOONS

WHERE TO STAY:

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  A tropical oasis of authentic island hospitality amidst the hustle and bustle of the Aruba’s Palm Beach high-rise and casino resorts.

  The Mill Resort features casual elegance and spacious comfort set within lush tropical gardens. Spacious rooms and apartment suites, most with fully equipped kitchen facilities, create the perfect Honeymoon vacation atmosphere.

  At the center of the resort, a tropical pool deck with two pools and a poolside bar featuring daily Happy Hours & weekly entertainment, while The Garden Café Restaurant offers affordable dining throughout the day.

  A full service Health Spa and fitness room, or a poolside massage for relaxation and the ultimate treat. Our tennis pro can improve your game on two recently renovated courts – lighted for night play.

  Beach access is available across the street at The Mill’s Beach section with chaise lounges, Tiki Huts and beach attendant. Complimentary Beach Shuttle service provided through-out the day.

  The Mill Resort is located in Palm Beach and within walking distance of many hotels, casinos and restaurants.

  For Information & Reservations call:

  Toll Free: (800) 992-2015 or + 1 (401) 847-4720
  Website:

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  HOLIDAY INN RESORT ARUBA: Maybe it’s our warm ocean breezes and pristine beaches. It might be our friendly, experienced wedding planners or the beauty of our tropical resort. Whatever the magical ingredient, the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba offers a name you know and trust in an exotic and romantic location for an island wedding you will cherish forever.

  Weddings and celebrations are special, and we make them exceptional with innovative menu planning, color coordinated decorations, exciting entertainment, a comfortable home for all of your guests and more.

  So, sit back and relax while our expert wedding planners tend to every detail. Whether it’s a getaway wedding, honeymoon or renewal of vows for just the two of you, or a fun–filled celebration including cherished family and friends, we promise to guide you each step of the way and ensure that your wedding, honeymoon or vow renewal, large or small, is perfect in every way.

  At the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba we know that no two brides are the same. Each has different tastes, styles and wedding day dreams. Some like traditional ceremonies complete with all the elements. Some like a more casual service - standing on the beach with their toes in the sand. Whatever your inspiration is, we have designed our packages and additional services with your dreams in mind and can tailor-make your ceremony to suit your wishes and your budget.
  Address: 230 Je Irausquin Blvd, Palm/Eagle Beach
  Tel: +297-586-3600 or 1-866-3-SUNSPREE (Toll Free)
  Fax: 011 297-586-5165

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  Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa: 
  Weddings are about new beginnings and a picture perfect honeymoon is one of the best ways to start your new life together.

  The island of Aruba, just 2.5 hours from Miami and 4.5 hours from New York and Boston by air, is a great setting for romance. Find cool tradewinds and an average year-round temperature of 82 degrees.

  A favorite among honeymooners is the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa, located on the most pristine beach on the island - Palm Beach, the hub of Aruba's new shopping, dining and entertainment center.

  Amid 14-acres of lush tropical landscape, discover the resort's expansive beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea; two zero-entry free-form swimming pools; award-winning Larimar Spa, salon and fitness center - a full service facility known for their couple’s massage; AAA four-diamond Sunset Grille, named Caribbean Travel & Life's "Best Restaurant in the Caribbean" and recipient of many Wine Spectator honors; plus an outdoor martini bar atop the waterfall, a beachside bar and grill and a 16,000-sq. ft. casino.

  The Radisson is said to feature some of the most well appointed guest rooms and suites on the island. And the Plaza Club with luxurious accommodations and amenities only adds to that reputation…Colonial West Indian furnishings... marble bathrooms... cozy bathrobes.

  For those looking for a more active getaway, snorkeling, diving, golfing and sightseeing excursions can be arranged; watersports are available on property. Shop for souvenirs at the resort, across the street at Paseo Herencia or downtown.

  Four-diamond all-inclusive packages, as well as special spa, romance and dive packages combine the resort’s most-often requested activities.

  Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 81, Palm Beach.
  Tel: 011 297-586-6555, 800 395-7046 Toll Free
  Fax: 001 297-586-3260

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• BUCUTI & TARA BEACH RESORTS:  54 rooms, 39 suites, 4 penthouses.  Tucked into sugary Eagle Beach on the southwest coast, this resort offers the utmost in romance.  Trip Advisor has voted them as one of the top romantic resorts in the world 10 times.  A candlelit dinner for two on the beach is just one of the unforgettable nights here. 
  L.G. Smith Blvd. #55B, Eagle Beach.
  Tel: (297) 583-1100.
  Fax: (297) 582-5272.
  www.bucuti.com.
  
  

HONEYMOON TRAVEL TIPS:

• Average year round temperature is 82 degrees F.
  
  
• Area code: 297
  
  
• A big bonus:  Upon departure, American citizens clear customs in Aruba, which means there are  no more customs or immigration formalities when you land.
  
  
• Aruba is a very popular island for honeymooners.  Book your room at least 6 months in advance.
  
  
• Some local businesses give honeymooners special discounts. Look for the "One Cool Honeymoon" program.

• The local language is a melodic mix of Dutch, Spanish and English called Papiamento but everyone speaks English.

• The official currency is the Aruban Florin, which is tied to the US dollar, so US currency is accepted everywhere, but change might be given in Florins.

• Taxis are easy to find (Look for TX on the license plate) but set the fare before entering.

• If a Service Charge is not included, a 10% tip is customary.

DON’T MISS:

• Take a trip to the deep together in the Atlantis Submarine. It takes 48 passengers 95-150 ft. below the sea. There are more than enough portholes for everyone to get a close up glimpse of colorful marine life. Reservations must be made a day in advance: 011 297 583-6090
  
  
• Rent a kayak from Aruba Kayak Adventure for a memorable half a day that starts with a lesson and then leaves you alone together to paddle along  to discover mangroves and caves. You can stop for lunch at De Palm Island where you can borrow snorkel gear to watch tropical fish.  (297) 587 7722.
  



• Enjoy a sunset  happy hour with live music in the background at MooMBA on Palm Beach.



• Try your newlywed luck at one of the lively casinos.

ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS:

• CHEZ MATHILDE:  Nestled in a beautifully kept house which is one of the oldest buildings in town, this romantic spot offers a soft change of pace and French cuisine with plenty of Caribbean flavor.  Open for lunch (except Sundays) and dinner. Tel: 297 583 9200.
  
  
• THE SCRAMING EAGLE: A sexy, casual, "in" place with truly great dishes such as tuna tartare with soft shell crab; fresh local grouper with ginger risotto. Tel: 297 587 8201. Address: 228 J.E. Irausquin Blvd.

BEST BUDGET BET

• QUE PASA: Tucked into an old plantation-style house, this is good value and a great place to sample local fish dishes. Tel: 297 583 4888.

DESTINATION WEDDINGS:

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  A tropical oasis of authentic island hospitality amidst the hustle and bustle of the Aruba's Palm Beach high-rise and casino resorts.

  The Mill Resort features casual elegance and spacious comfort set within lush tropical gardens. Spacious rooms and apartment suites, most with fully equipped kitchen facilities, create the perfect Honeymoon vacation atmosphere.

  At the center of the resort, a tropical pool deck with two pools and a poolside bar featuring daily Happy Hours & weekly entertainment, while The Garden Cafe Restaurant offers affordable dining throughout the day.

  A full service Health Spa and fitness room, or a poolside massage for relaxation and the ultimate treat. Our tennis pro can improve your game on two recently renovated courts - lighted for night play.

  Beach access is available across the street at The Mill's Beach section with chaise lounges, Tiki Huts and beach attendant. Complimentary Beach Shuttle service provided through-out the day.

  The Mill Resort is located in Palm Beach and within walking distance of many hotels, casinos and restaurants.

  For Information & Reservations call:

  Toll Free: (800) 992-2015 or + 1 (401) 847-4720
  Website:

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  Dreams Do Come True In Aruba

  For those with a life-long dream of saying "I do" at a romantic island getaway...let Aruba Weddings by Design make your dreams come true and create lasting memories.

  Services include:

  • accommodations for the bridal party and guests
  • assistance with civil regulations, menu selections, floral arrangements, entertainment, photography/videography and gifts for the bridal party
  • beach and lush tropical backdrops for wedding and vow renewal ceremonies
  • poolside and ballroom settings for wedding receptions
  • rehearsal dinners for family and friends
  • bridesmaids' luncheons
  • wedding cakes and pastries
  • honeymoon packages

  For wedding information and bookings, four-diamond all-inclusive packages, as well as special spa, romance and dive packages, please contact Aruba Weddings by Design's onsite wedding planner.
  Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 81, Palm Beach
  
  Tel: 011 (297) 526-6925
  Fax: 011 (297) 586-1083

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