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Occidental Grand Aruba

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Set on a long golden beach, there's something for everyone at this great value hotel - whether you're looking for a fun-packed holiday or relaxing escape.

Dip in the freeform lagoon-style pool with whirlpools, hit the tennis courts, take sports and scuba clinics and try water polo, water aerobics, sailing, snorkelling and kayaking. Motorised watersports, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing are available at extra cost.

Send little ones to the kids' club and visit the fitness room. As well as a daily activities programme, you can take private tennis lessons and horse-riding tours (both extra cost). Dine in six fantastic restaurants, sip drinks in four bars and let your hair down in the nightclub.

Accommodation

380 rooms and suites, each with television, airconditioning, ceiling fan, bath, shower and balcony or terrace.

Deluxe rooms are as above.
Royal Cub luxury oceanview rooms have ocean view and access to Royal Club floor private lounge, restaurant and concierge services.
Royal Club junior suites are more spacious with additional living area and Royal Club exclusive facilities as above.

Restaurants

• The Palm - International buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. • L'Olio - Italian restaurant serving à la carte dinner. • El Olvido - Authentic Mexican restaurant serving à la carte dinner. • Zen - Pan-Asian cuisine

All Inclusive (Optional)

• All meals and snacks
• Selected drinks including local and international brands
• Non-motorised watersports
• Kids' club for children aged 4-12
• Nightly 'Vegas-style' entertainment

Occidental Grand Aruba

Explore the surroundings

Destination introduction

Aruba is a small Dutch Caribbean island lying just 18 miles off the coast of Venezuela in the azure blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. A unique melting pot of people, languages and cuisines, this beautiful destination has something for everyone - you won't want to leave.

Aruba holiday highlights

• Unwind on the southern coast's stunning palm-fringed beaches, scrunching your toes in the powdery white sand, and explore the northern coast's dramatic landscapes.
• Head inland and discover a fascinating landscape of spectacular rocky deserts and cactus jungles.
• Explore the island's vibrant capital city, Oranjestad, with its Dutch colonial-style architecture, pretty gabled houses and fantastic shopping.

Sports

• Your Aruba resort may offer snorkelling, kayaking, windsurfing, tennis, beach volleyball and water polo.
• Tee off at Divi Aruba, a nine-hole golf course.
• Go fishing or head into the water as you dive along the reef or down to sunken shipwrecks.

Shopping

• International brands are cheaper in Aruba, so shop for duty-free designer bargains by names including Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton and Rolex. As well as clothes and accessories, you’ll find jewellery, perfume, handicrafts and souvenirs.
• Downtown Oranjestad boasts several gleaming shopping centres and a myriad of side streets lined with shops.
• The high-rise district is also home to many malls, where you can browse shops, dine on a range of cuisines and even catch a movie.

Excursions

Butterfly Farm
As guides show you round, you’ll learn all about butterflies’ fascinating life cycle and metamorphosis – get there early and you might get to see some emerging from their chrysalis.

Ostrich Farm
Meet over 80 of these charming creatures, as well as emus, on a guided tour of the farm. There’s also an African art shop, restaurant and bar.

Donkey Sanctuary
Since opening in 1997, this sanctuary has provided a safe home to donkeys who might otherwise struggle to survive. There are now 40 four-legged residents at this Santa Lucia branch, where you can meet and interact with them.

Explore the surroundings

Destination introduction

Aruba is a small Dutch Caribbean island lying just 18 miles off the coast of Venezuela in the azure blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. A unique melting pot of people, languages and cuisines, this beautiful destination has something for everyone - you won't want to leave.

Aruba holiday highlights

• Unwind on the southern coast's stunning palm-fringed beaches, scrunching your toes in the powdery white sand, and explore the northern coast's dramatic landscapes.
• Head inland and discover a fascinating landscape of spectacular rocky deserts and cactus jungles.
• Explore the island's vibrant capital city, Oranjestad, with its Dutch colonial-style architecture, pretty gabled houses and fantastic shopping.

Sports

• Your Aruba resort may offer snorkelling, kayaking, windsurfing, tennis, beach volleyball and water polo.
• Tee off at Divi Aruba, a nine-hole golf course.
• Go fishing or head into the water as you dive along the reef or down to sunken shipwrecks.

Shopping

• International brands are cheaper in Aruba, so shop for duty-free designer bargains by names including Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton and Rolex. As well as clothes and accessories, you’ll find jewellery, perfume, handicrafts and souvenirs.
• Downtown Oranjestad boasts several gleaming shopping centres and a myriad of side streets lined with shops.
• The high-rise district is also home to many malls, where you can browse shops, dine on a range of cuisines and even catch a movie.

Excursions

Butterfly Farm
As guides show you round, you’ll learn all about butterflies’ fascinating life cycle and metamorphosis – get there early and you might get to see some emerging from their chrysalis.

Ostrich Farm
Meet over 80 of these charming creatures, as well as emus, on a guided tour of the farm. There’s also an African art shop, restaurant and bar.

Donkey Sanctuary
Since opening in 1997, this sanctuary has provided a safe home to donkeys who might otherwise struggle to survive. There are now 40 four-legged residents at this Santa Lucia branch, where you can meet and interact with them.