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Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

Background about Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba :

The Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Aruba is on Palm Beach, 10 minutes from down town Orangestad and 15 minutes from Queen Beatrix airport.

Aruba is in the Dutch Caribbean -- see a profile of the island and family activities.The Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba has 600 rooms (including 7 suites) in three 7-story buildings, and a large stretch of white-sand beach. A major reno took place in 2004.

Both all-inclusive and non-inclusive plans are available.

Features of Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba:

  • long, powdery white-sand beach is a top draw
  • new pool has waterfall and children's play area
  • watersports available, including snorkeling and scuba
  • themed entertainment at night
  • Garden View suites can sleep a family of five
  • Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba has a free kids club daily for ages 4 to 11. Also, babysitting can be arranged. ($8/hr.)
  • visitors comment favorably on value for money (-- always check for recent comments!)
  • All-inclusive Package at Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba:

    • includes: all meals (with surcharges for some items), unlimited drinks, snacks, snorkel equipment, paddle boats, and windsurfing lessons.
    • Kids age 0 to 12 are free, age 12 to 17 pay $50/night. (Check web site for updates.)

    Keep in mind about Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba:

    • buildings are stroller friendly, with elevators
    • Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba participates in the island-wide One Cool Family Promotion, usually offered off-season: families get a card that offers discounts on island attractions and shopping,‘kids-eat-free’ meals, etc.
    • many guests rent a car and explore the island on their own

    Find out more about Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba:

    • See the Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba site
    • read a detailed review at VacationKids.com
    • check visitors' comments at TripAdvisor.com (-just enter "Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba" in the searchbox)

    This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check resort sites for updates.

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