Aruba

This elegant oasis provides Aruba's most adult ambience. — Frommer's

Breezy Aruba is home to one of the newest Ritz-Carlton resorts, located on the far, quiet end of burgeoning Palm Beach. — Travel + Leisure

This eight-story resort has the most stylish and beautiful rooms in Aruba. — Frommer's

On the shores of Palm Beach, the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort has nine floors with 357 rooms, including special hypo-allergenic rooms for allergy sufferers. — Travel + Leisure

Not your typical business-trip Marriott. A $50-million face-lift in 2008 kitted out all 411 rooms with new flat-screen TVs, Jackpack technology, and bedding. — Concierge

For an excellent value check out this intimate, family-run hotel with a genuinely friendly staff and an authentic Dutch-Caribbean atmosphere. — Fodor's

Once aligned with Sonesta Resorts, this compelling Marriott offshoot continues to uphold its reputation as one of the liveliest on the island, competing with the best on Palm Beach. — Star Service

Though families and honeymooners outnumber other guests, the vibe remains mellow and beach-focused, not frantic with kiddie activities or bass-thumping nightlife. — Travel + Leisure

Sandwiched between Palm Beach and the Bubali Bird Sanctuary, Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort's semicircle of modern towers surround a set of free-form pools. — U.S. News & World Report

Across the road from the Marriott complex on Palm Beach, this small hotel is an ideal alternative to the big resorts. — DK Eyewitness

Toward the southern edge of the Low Rise hotel zone with garden grounds and the beautiful the backdrop of Eagle Beach's widest stretch of sand, Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa feels like a true getaway. — Oyster

This property has teamed up with neighboring sib, Divi Aruba Beach Resort, to offer a "mega all-inclusive" tariff that allows guests to use all the facilities at both properties. — Star Service

The aptly named "Beautiful Coast" time share resort is spread along a pristine 600-foot stretch of Eagle Beach. — Fodor's

The pool has retained its bustling feel, so if you're looking for a casual house-party atmosphere with lots of action and organized activities, this good-times place is for you. — Frommer's

Time-share property on a stretch of white sand with apartment-like accommodations for weeklong stays. — Travel + Leisure

Thank Dutch taxpayers for this excellent deal right across from Eagle Beach. — Lonely Planet

First-rate amenities and lavishly decorated villas have made this time-share the talk of the island. — Fodor's

A giant, Arabian-themed castle on the beach, the Riu Palace feels less than authentic. — Oyster

The guest rooms, swimming pool and sun garden have been revamped, and this small hotel is looking its tropical best. — Lonely Planet

The four-pearl Hotel Riu Palace Antillas is a 481-room, all-inclusive, adult-only resort that's right on popular Palm Beach. — Oyster