How to Find Cheap Hotels in Aruba

Relax. Rewind. Rejuvenate. That is what the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is destined to do for you if you select it as your island getaway. Considered a quieter island located off the coast of Venezuela in the southern area of the Caribbean, there is still plenty to do. This island is the perfect vacation destination for both the luxury traveler and the individual looking for a cheap vacation.

Things You'll Need

• A computer with Internet access

Instructions

Know Your Destination

1. Plan to go any time of the year because there is no bad season. The weather is fantastic year round.

2. Pack your spirit of adventure. Try rock climbing on a limestone wall, or you can try jet skiing or kitesurfing over the ocean.

3. Plan to visit some of the area museums that provide fascinating information on the island's history, archaeology and marine biology.

4. Take an extra bag to fill with handicrafts, jewelry and perfume when shopping in Oranjestad, Aruba's main city.

Select Your Accommodations

1. To book accommodations, contact the Aruba Tourism Authority at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). You can put together a group of friends who share similar interests and book an island villa to save money. Villas in Aruba are cheap when you split the price among friends. They're also cost effective because you have access to a kitchen and laundry facilities.

2. Plan an extended stay by booking an apartment that gives any tight budget room to breathe in this beach paradise. Cheap accommodations are available by checking with local island real estate agents.

3. Select from both high-rise and low-rise lodgings that offer special packages or all-inclusive offers with themes, restaurant choices and outdoor activities.

4. Book your accommodations near Arikok Park. Nature walks and mountain biking are popular activities.

5. Find beachfront accommodations in Aruba. Gather your beach gear and that stack of books you have been meaning to read for quiet, restful days on the sand under an umbrella.

Organize Your Transportation

1. Land on Aruba by plane at Queen Beatrix International Airport or dock with a cruise liner.

2. Sign up for a guided tour with one of Aruba's motor coach companies to see the enchanting gardens and butterflies.

3. Use taxis to get to Aruba's wide range of restaurants, nightclubs or casinos.

4. Rent a jeep, motorcycle or scooter and head out on your own adventure.

5. Save your pennies by taking the island's efficient and clean bus system.

Tips & Warnings

• Book early if you plan to come in January, February, or March because these are the most popular months in Aruba.

• Aruba is not a very big island so it is easy to get around.

• Stay away from the shops on Sundays and holidays when the cruise ships dock because every place becomes very crowded.