How to Find Hotel Deals in Aruba
- 1). Consider visiting Aruba in its off-season. Even though Aruba's average daytime temperature at 82 degrees Fahrenheit all year round, the peak season is between January and March, which means that April through December is the best time to avoid big crowds. During this time, hotels reduce their prices between 20 and 50 percent.
- 2). Consider staying at an all-inclusive resort. All-inclusive resorts--which include food, gratuities, transportation to and from the airport, and the cost of entertainment and activities--can be a smart option for people looking to save money on their Aruba vacation. With everything already taken care of, you can just focus on enjoying yourself without having to set a budget. There are several all-inclusive resorts and hotels in Aruba such as the Riu Palace, the Divi Aruba, and the Tamarijn Aruba.
- 3). Look into a discount card. For $12, visitors to Aruba can purchase the VisitAruba Plus Card (see Resources), a discount card which offers discounts on accommodations, car rentals, attractions, shopping, watersports, and more, at more than 150 participating locations, including several hotels. In many cases, cardholders will earn back what they spent on their card only by using the card once at one location, say, at a restaurant for dinner.
- 4). Surf the Internet for deals. For the budget-savvy traveler, the Internet can be a valuable tool, especially when it comes to booking accommodations. It isn't uncommon for hotels in Aruba to offer Internet-only specials, and with some good-old-fashioned comparison-shopping, on websites such as Travels.com or on eHow.com's Travel page, many people may have a good chance of finding a deal. The official tourism website of Aruba, Aruba.com, has a webpage called "Deals and Offers," which showcases the latest specials at hotels in Aruba.
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