The Beach at Marriott's Aruba Surf Club

"One of 3 beachside Marriott resorts side-by-side, the safe, family-oriented Surf Club has clean, comfortable rooms, an excellent gym, a huge waterslide, a teen lounge with Nintendo Wii video games, and the winding "Lazy River" pool (possibly the best pool in Aruba)"

"It gets crowded during school holidays, but there is always plenty of room at the beach"

"The remarkable Mandara, just off Palm Beach, provides Balinese-style pampering in Aruba's largest spa, with couples' treatment rooms, Vichy showers, Jacuzzis, steam rooms, and more"

"This is not a great option for couples in search of tranquility, but families large and small will swoon at the shrill of happy campers frolicking beach- and poolside"