Can't decide between Hyatt Aruba and Paradisus Palma Real

Re: Can't decide between Hyatt Aruba and Paradisus Palma Real

• megandjay member

  

  December 2009

  I haven't been to either resort, but I have been to both places!
  
  I would say it depends on what you want to do. They both have great beaches!!! (Although I would check out the weather, DR had rainy season in June- not sure how long it lasts).
  
  I found Aruba to be more 'american/european', every speaks English and you can go into town or on excursions (like horseback riding, snorkeling), or rent a jeep and drive around the island, or try out restaurants at other hotels, etc. I don't know if your hotel is an all-inclusive, but I think that makes a big difference in price. The main town had some nice stores too. The place I stayed was a little older, but still nice.
  
  I would NOT recommend leaving the resort while in DR, the country was very poor and primarily Spanish speaking (most staff at the hotels speak at least some English)- unless of course you speak Spanish and feel comfortable with the culture there! I thought the beaches in DR were a little nicer, and the pools and food where we stayed was great! There was a little market near the hotel (just off the beach), but they were very aggressive selling. The resort we stayed at was newer and the rooms were really nice too.
  
  Have you checked out reviews on Trip Advisor? I always find those helpful! Good luck with the planning!

  ~For Sale~

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• Blusieme member

  

  January 2010

  Have you gone to: www.tripadvisor.com?

  You can read reviews from guests who have stayed 

  in hotels. I never book a hotel without checking 

  that site first. :-) 

  
  

  Best wishes 

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