The island is on track to emerge strongly from the pandemic. In 2019, it received only about 2 million visitors, and last year, Aruba’s tourism minister reported that tourism exceeded 72% of 2019’s record figures.
As the Caribbean continues to recover from Covid lockdowns, travelers are looking for exclusive hotel services and personalized experiences. Another feature that many travelers are looking for is adult-only programming. To accommodate this trend, the Aruba Marriott Resort
I recently visited Aruba and got a glimpse of the exclusive offer. After a simple three-hour flight from Miami, I spent less than 30 minutes going through customs and took a 15-minute taxi to the Aruba Marriott Resort.
First impressions are paramount, and the resort’s lobby has been solid, with high ceilings and plenty of modern seating arranged around sublime coffee tables.
The Tradewinds has its own check-in and concierge desk, which enhanced the holiday experience.
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After checking in, I headed to the resort’s palm-fringed beach, which has an adults-only cabana with a separate towel rack for Tradewinds guests. Another feature I loved: the palapas that accompanied the food and beverage service.
While palapa dining service is a gadget at the resort, the Tradewinds Club also recently introduced a peaceful palapas service that includes renting a palapa for the day with a fruit bowl, a morning guided meditation consultation, and a mindfulness journal.
In addition to receiving your food and meditation at home, the hotel has restaurants and bars.
On my first night, I enjoyed Caribbean sushi rolls and an exclusive Aruba Ariba cocktail from the Lobby, the place to eat and the hotel bar. The hotel also has outposts like Ruth’s Chris Steak House and a full-service Starbucks in the lobby.
Atardi is the crown jewel of the resort and offers its visitors delicious seafood at superbly prepared beachfront tables. Few things compete with a sunset meal of perfectly fried scallops with your feet in the sand.
I’ve eaten most of the food at the hotel’s restaurants, but Tradewinds members also get loose light meals five times a day and access to a bar open at 6:00p. M. A 9:00 p. m. every day, a welcome benefit for those who need to relax with a drink in a cool adults-only lounge.
Accommodations at Tradewinds Club are set on compromised grounds and feature luxurious rooms with ocean views and Palm Beach. The hotel’s rooms are decorated with classic Caribbean décor with turquoise walls and dark wood furniture.
The bathrooms were giant and there were tons of garage area as well as a walk-in closet. My room, the beach and the adults-only pool, the H2Oasis, and I had enough space to have my morning coffee on my furnished balcony.
Ultimately, Aruba gives travelers the right to beaches, exciting activities, and wonderful food. Although the Aruba Marriott Resort
Even though there was enough to keep me busy and content at the resort, I couldn’t resist the temptation to explore the island.
Outside the resort, I got a taste of Aruban cuisine and exciting activities. One of my favorite dishes is the pancakes at Linda’s Dutch Pancakes. Within minutes of the hotel, the casual dining spot featured a taste of Dutch culture with pizza-sized pancakes with sweets or savory flavors like bacon; cheese; or strawberries and whipped cream.
Lima Bistro, another focus of the dining room; the recently opened Peruvian restaurant in Oranjestad Marina serves generous cuts of red meat chops and lobster tails.
I visited Aruba’s aloe factory, which featured a desirable history one of Aruba’s most popular exports.
Another highlight of my adventures outside the resort exploring the Aruban desert in an app vehicle. Organized through De Palm Tours, my half-day tour included a guided off-road tour of Arikok National Park with stops at Blackstone Beach, Ayo Rock Formation, and the California Lighthouse.