| We (I and my wife) had a great trip to this piece of | | | | party atmosphere, this is not the place for you. |
| Holland in the Caribbean. The Divi Aruba All Inclusive | | | | There is some traffic noise from the nearby road but |
| resort was wonderful. It has a large uncrowded | | | | it did not bother us. |
| beach, lots of sun, friendly staff, good food, and nice | | | | Rooms did not have screens on the doors so you |
| people. Facility is a little older but we liked it. Weather | | | | had to keep the doors closed and the air conditioner |
| was great. | | | | running. They told us to keep the burglar bar down |
| Food was good. We enjoyed the Blue Parrot | | | | on the door but we always felt safe. The air |
| Restaurant the most (inside and outside). It's only | | | | conditioners in both of our rooms were a little noisier |
| open for dinner and you must make reservations but | | | | than we would have liked. Swam and snorkeled on |
| this was never a problem as long as we were flexible | | | | the beach at the resort. Tipping was not expected |
| about the time. We tried the Italian restaurant (inside | | | | but appreciated. |
| only), also only open for dinner. Did not think the | | | | You can use dollars easily in Aruba. No need to worry |
| food was as good as the Blue Parrot. The buffet | | | | about getting local currency. We drank the local |
| restaurant was always good with a good selection. | | | | water the entire trip and had no problems. It's easy |
| It's outside near the beach. A wonderful view but | | | | to get around by bus or taxi. Cost of taxi from |
| you have to enjoy eating with a few bugs and birds. | | | | airport was $18 one-way. Cost of taxi to downtown |
| Sometimes getting drinks at the buffet restaurant | | | | was $8 one way. You pay by the taxi not by the |
| was a little trouble. We liked the casual dining. Shorts, | | | | person. It cost $2 per person, round trip, to take a |
| shirts, and shoes were all that were required but you | | | | bus downtown that ran every twenty minutes from |
| could dress up if you liked. | | | | a bus stop in front of the resort. |
| Night life is slow at the Divi Aruba All Inclusive, just | | | | To sum up: a great resort and a great trip. We are |
| the way we like it. If you are looking for an energetic | | | | looking forward to come back next year. |