The Bar/Lounge at Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

"Junior Suites are stunning, with wraparound balconies and ocean or garden views, and the 49 Tradewinds rooms are just as nice, with perks like panoramic ocean views, private lounge access, and VIP treatment"

"Those rooms raise the ante on amenities with a pillow menu, luxe linens and robes, crackerjack concierges, and a lounge that lays out a smorgasbord of complimentary meals and snacks stretching from breakfast until the dessert hour"

"The beachfront offers calm surf and every kind of water sport imaginable, and dining also caters to a wide range of tastes from romantic toes-in-the-sand by tiki torch to modern high-end steak house to family fare buffet, as well as the largest raw bar on the island"

"Amenities are excellent and include nine restaurants and bars, a striking pool, and a popular casino, yet the ambience is pleasantly low-key"

"It's a world to itself, with five restaurants, two swimming pools (one with swim-up bar) and an impressive fitness center, as well as the Mandara Spa and the Stellaris Casino"

"The 59-room Tradewinds Club on the eighth floor is billed as a boutique-hotel within a hotel, with access to the executive lounge offering breakfast, all-day beverages, evening snacks, robes, and personalized concierge and reception service"