For a delightful place to stay while visiting Aruba, check out tropical Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa, the largest resort in Aruba that can boast being located right on the beach. Opt for their all-inclusive package and get three meals a day (including restaurant and bar service charges) plus unlimited premium beverages along with your room.
The Manchebo Beach Resort offers two types of rooms, the Garden View and the Ocean-Beach View. Each room features its own private patio or balcony to create an unforgettable vacation. Free towels and lounges for use while enjoying the white sand beach are provided as well as 45 beach shade huts for protection from the tropical sun. For the more adventuresome types, the Alhambra Casino is just a 3-minute walk from the resort. See what this resort has to offer at www.manchebo.com.
Eating is a pleasure as well with three memorable restaurants to choose from. For evening dining, try the French Steakhouse which features their Churrasco Steak, a 12-ounce lean tenderloin from Argentina, marinated in red wine, virgin olive oil and fresh herbs and then grilled. Their menu is viewable at www.aruba-manchebo.com/steakhouse/index.shtml.
If Italian cuisine is your preference, try Giorgio''s Ristorante Italiano on the poolside garden terrace. For lighter fare and happy hour, there''s the Pega Pega Cafe and Beach Bar which offers specialty salads and sandwiches.
While the Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa also offers a fresh-water pool, fitness center and full-service spa, a bit of sightseeing around Aruba is also a great way to spend some vacation time.
The Natural Bridge, one of Aruba''s most popular tourist attractions, was cut from the coral limestone by years of pounding surf. 23 feet above sea level with a 100-foot span, it was one of the largest natural bridges in the world before its collapse on September 2, 2005.
The Natural Pool known as Cura di Tortuga is surrounded by Aruba''s most rugged terrain. Most visitors go here to participate in diving from the rocky cliffs surrounding the pool.
Shoppers will love Aruba''s capital city, Oranjestad. Purchase or just browse the produce and fresh fish sold daily from boats along the wharf or stroll through the downtown shops. Enjoy the distinctive Dutch colonial architecture in all its pastel beauty while in Oranjestad.
For those who love caves, there are Aruba''s Quadiriki Caves, located high in the limestone cliff walls. The first two chambers offer Arawak petroglyphs (drawings), dripping stones, bat guano and graffiti. They''re both damp and dark so be sure to take a high-intensity flashlight when visiting the caves.
With an average year-round temperature of 82 degrees, Aruba is a tropical vacation paradise. The island only covers 70 square miles but its beauty is breathtaking and it offers some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Plan now to treat yourself to a few days in paradise.
