Aruba is a
Caribbean paradise that doesn't forget the family. With a spectacular natural environment,
great sports and entertainment Aruba offers an array of activities for every generation -
Parents and grandparents, teenagers and toddlers can enjoy the island's activities
throughout the year.
"One Cool
Family" Summer Discounts
In conjunction with Aruba's popular "One Cool Summer"
promotion, the island offers true value for kids 12 and under with its
"One Cool Family" program. Families can take advantage of
special discounts and value-added bonuses offered by participating resorts and Aruban
businesses.
Family-Friendly
components at participating resorts include:
Bed & Breakfast Free - from kids menu (maximum of two kids
per room).
Daily Free kids activities - some restrictions may
apply.
Complimentary Family
Gift.
Participating Hotels:
Amsterdam
Manor Beach Resort
Aruba Grand Resort & Casino
Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort
Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa
Brickell Bay Beach Club
Divi Aruba Beach Resort Mega All Inclusive
Divi Village Beach Resort
Dutch Village Beach Resort
Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort & Casino
La Cabana All Suite Beach Resort & Casino
Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
Renaissance Aruba Beach Resort
Talk of the Town
Tamarijn Aruba Beach Resort Mega All Inclusive
The Mill Resort & Suites
Wyndham Aruba Beach Resort & Casino
For more information please contact a
participating hotel.
Families
Can Have Fun Anytime of Year.
Many of Aruba's resorts also provide supervised children's programs, professional day care
and baby sitting services year-round. The
following are some of the year-round programs offered to younger hotel guests:
Kids Klub
Offered by Wyndham Aruba Beach Resort & Casino, this club presents
numerous activities and water sports. "Kids Klub" registrants
receive 50 percent off adjoining rooms to parents. The program is free of charge and is
available daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 'Yuana" Club is
a paid program for children ages 5 - 13, complete with scheduled activities and direct
supervision. Children receive meals, a club t-shirt a fun pack including arcade tokens,
and more. For more information call 1-800-WYNDHAM
Little Rascals Club
Tiny tots staying at the Holiday Inn Aruba Beach Resort & Casino can participate at no
charge in the "Little Rascals Club" program featuring a variety of wholesome
supervised activities such as three-legged races, singing circles, and beach Olympics.
Other popular activities include swimming races in the pool, kids aerobics, special kids
movies and musical chairs. In addition, each day's activities begin at 10 a.m. and end
shortly after 6:00 p.m., seven days a week. For more information call 1-800-HOLIDAY.
Just Us Kids
The "Just Us Kids" program at the Renaissance Aruba Beach Resort at Seaport Village is
available for children ages 5-12. Children receive a "Just Us Kids" T-Shirt on
the first day of registration. The day program features daily activities such as field
trips to Baby Beach,
island caves, Casibari
Rock Formations and the Natural Bridge,
horseback riding getaways, pool games, a Visit to a local museum and beach Olympics on
Renaissance Island. A fee is charged for transportation on the "Just Us Kids"
Van and meals. The evening program, available from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., features fun
activities such as mini golf, movies, board games, arts and crafts, a visit to a
playground or a scenic stroll through the town. Kids can enjoy special dinners including
pizza, burgers and Italian favorites. A fee also covers this session.
Club Cabana Nana
La Cabana All Suite Beach Resort & Casino's "Club Cabana Nana" program was
created for children ages 5-12. The club keeps the youngsters on the go by incorporating
educational and cultural elements into the program. Each child receives a "Club
Cabana Nana" T-shirt and lunch daily. Kids can participate in planned activities such
as scavenger hunts, lessons in Papiamento (the island's native language), botanical tours
around the property, mini-golf, pool and beach games, sand caste building, tennis lessons,
talent show, face and T-shirt painting, kids' aerobics and more. The program is offered
daily from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Wednesdays, the program runs from 5 - 8:30 p.m.
Teens ages 13-17 can join the 'Teen Cabana Culture Club' program featuring activities such
as bowling, playing tennis, taking snorkeling and windsurfing lessons in the pool, and
partying at special "socials" and more. The program fee is on a per-activity
basis. For more information call 1-800-835-7193.
Camp Watapana
Children can play all day at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino's new kids'
facility. This youth program is designed to keep children challenged and entertained,
while teaching them about the destination. Activities include lessons in Papiamento, sand
castle building and nature walks around the Resort Decorated in festive Dutch Caribbean
style, the children's facility includes a Nintendo playstation, an outdoor playground and
over 100 different types of games and toys Movies, popcorn, basketball and t-shirt
painting are also included on the activities roster, Camp Watapana runs year-round and is
divided into morning-afternoon (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) and afternoon-evening (6 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
sessions. Meals are included. For more information call 1-800-233-1234.
Aruba is a vacationers' paradise, located in the heart of the Caribbean, only 2-1/2 hours south of Miami, FL by
air and 15
miles north of Venezuela. Aruba is outside the hurricane belt and the island boasts
year-round great weather, cooling trade winds and friendly
people. Aruba
offers a wide selection of resorts with fantastic island activities.
For more information on planning a trip to Aruba, contact your local travel agent or the
Aruba Tourism Authority at 1-800-TO-ARUBA in the USA.
