http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T11:09:46Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Aruba%20Hotels http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/24/10568/570 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/billyeliotoccidental.jpg" class="top"> <p>Just because Aruba is a warm-weather holiday travel alternative doesn't mean you can't still partake in traditions while you're there. The <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Occidental+Grand+Aruba+-+All+Inclusive/ian/193941">Occidental Grand Aruba</a></b> is really trying to get you in the spirit by offering <b>Nutcracker performances at the resort starring Kiril Kulish, the Tony Award-winning actor who was one of the original boxer-turned-ballet-dancer title characters in Broadway's <i>Billy Elliot</i></b>. <p>Having the 15-year-old Broadway vet in the Aruba resort is rather random, but nonetheless pretty cool. You can see how his ballet chops have fared since he left the Great White Way at the all-inclusive resort on December 29. His free performance as the Nutcracker prince will be exclusively for hotel guests as part of a Jennifer Kester 2009-11-24T12:21:28-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/30/115026/969 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/17697/Aruba_Beach_Tennis.jpg" class="top"></p><i>Note: Yes, we know those aren't the Jams shorts that we all rocked in the 80s. (Even you!) But let us fantasize, will ya?</i> <p>Whether or not you&#146;re a tennis fan, <b>beach tennis</b> &#151; featuring tan, chiseled-chested men! &#151; is the sort of spectator sport many of us can get behind. Throw in a trip to Aruba and, well, you&#146;ve got the makings for a pretty fabulous vacation, if you ask us.</p> <p>If you agree, consider the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Marriott+Aruba+Resort/ian/118908"><strong>Aruba Marriott Resort&#146;s</strong></a> Beach Tennis Tournament Package. Coinciding with Aruba&#146;s 8th annual International Beach Tennis Event, to be held Nov. 13-15, the hotel is offering a four-night minimum stay that offers a $700 savings, which includes a free night&#146;s stay KatieK 2009-09-30T15:12:08-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/7/31/11395/8575 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/17697/aruba.jpg" class="top"></p> <p>Even in the heat of summer, tropical Aruba always sounds like a nice spot for jet setting, if you ask us. Like-minded travelers might want to consider the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Marriott+Aruba+Resort/ian/118908"><strong>Aruba Marriott Resort</strong></a>, which completed a $50 million renovation earlier this year and is celebrating pretty much all year with a <strong>Relaunch Rate</strong> that skims 30 percent off regular rates.</p> <p>You can book rates starting at $188 a night through Dec. 18; just be sure to request promo code NEW.</p> <p>The renovation included a total makeover of all 411 guest rooms, the addition of a Ruth&#146;s Chris Steak House, redesign of La Vista restaurant, overhaul of the lobby and reception area, and the creation of Tradewinds Club, a KatieK 2009-07-31T11:52:23-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/5/29/153020/167 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/bucati.jpg" class="top"> <p> Rated by Tripadvisor as one of the "Top Ten Least Family-Friendly Resorts," the 104-room <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Aruba+Bucuti+Beach+Resort+&+Tara+Beach+Suites/ian/213041"><b>Bucuti Beach Resort</a></b> featuring Tara Beach Suites & Spa caters to a lovey dovey, couples-only clientele. Couples flock to Bucuti&#146;s "Dream Beach of the World" to get hitched or to honeymoon, and, according to the hotel, they return year after year for anniversaries, special occasions and vow renewals. (Bucuti&#146;s rock star wedding planner, Nashette Wouters, is a bit of a celeb after her face was splashed on advertisements within the New York Subway system and on major billboards across the U.S.) <p><b> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1788498&op=1&view=all&subj=2008897&id=655531491#/pages/Eagle-Beach-Aruba/Bucuti-Beach-Resort/33436324298?ref=ts">Bucuti&#146;s Facebook page</a></b> has become an instant hit with the resort&#146;s frequent repeat guests who actively use the globetrotting gourmet 2009-05-29T15:58:47-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/1/16/162356/058 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/sandfoot.jpg" class="top"> <p>Well, we've gotta hand it to the <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Westin+Aruba+Resort/ian/134892">Westin Aruba</a></b>: they deserve creativity points for this one. <p>Apparently, there's a sizable contingent of business travelers who are sent to exotic destinations like Aruba or someplace equally as beachy, and they're so busy with the work obligations and meetings that they don't have time to stick a toe in the ocean. <p>And then Westin Aruba's Sand on Demand program was born: <blockquote><p> As one in five business trips are taken for the primary purpose of attending a convention, conference or seminar, many road warriors only see the beautiful scenery of the destination from a window as a result of back-to-back meetings and functions. By offering personal under-the-conference-table sand Jenna 2009-01-16T16:31:57-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/