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ELE TUG Member Posts: 365 From: Foxrun, Strand Pavilion, Mariner's Pointe Registered: Dec 2000	posted 03-24-2005 08:48 DIVI ARUBA PHOENIX BEACH or DIVI VILLAGE (4988) Which resort is the better one? I want to be on the beach. Should I be concerned about storms from August to November? Thanks IP: Logged
Travelhappy TUG Member Posts: 56 From: New Jersey, USA Registered: Jul 2002	posted 03-24-2005 21:02 No hurricanes in Aruba !!! It's not part of the hurricane belt, thank goodness. Depends on what you like. The phoenix is a high rise directly on the beach. The higher floors have excellent views. If you don't rent a car you can take a bus into town from the property. It's next to other hotels, there's a butterfly farm directly across the street. The Phoenix isn't near the other DIvi properties. It's next to the Wyndham. The first hotel on approx 5 mile strip of hotels. Marriott is the last hotel on the strip. Lots and lots of water activities nearby. The Divi Village is very close to several supermarkets and MUCH closer to town. You can walk, however a bus is a short ride to the supermarkets. All of the other Divi resorts are in close proximity to this one and you can utilize a master DIVI activities schedule and go to all of the activities at all of the sites. Lots of stuff; something for kids through seniors. If you're planning to rent a car, I guess it really doesn't matter. There are pros and cons to both locations. I liked walking the 5 miles or less to the Marriott when we stayed at the Phoenix and going to the butterfly farm. I liked being so close to the supermarkets when we stayed at the Divi Village. IP: Logged
JACKC TUG Member Posts: 1253 From: Bloomsburg, PA Registered: Mar 2001	posted 03-25-2005 08:38 quote: Originally posted by Travelhappy: No hurricanes in Aruba !!! It's not part of the hurricane belt, thank goodness. The Phoenix isn't near the other DIvi properties. It's next to the Wyndham. The first hotel on approx 5 mile strip of hotels. Marriott is the last hotel on the strip. Lots and lots of water activities nearby. Hi, Phyllis I walked Palm Beach regularly from the Marriott to the Phoenix and had the impression it is no more than 2 or 3 miles. 5 x 2 = 10 miles far exceeds my endurance. Jack ------------------ Life's short. Fish hard. IP: Logged
lvhmbh TUG Member Posts: 848 From: Boca Raton, FL Own: Bluebeards Castle, USVI, Costa Linda, Aruba, Vistana, FL Registered: Dec 2000	posted 03-25-2005 08:57 Check out www.aruba-bb.com for VERY good info on Aruba. Linda IP: Logged
1341a TUG Member Posts: 125 From: ontario Registered: Sep 2003	posted 03-26-2005 10:56 The phoenix is new, divi village is old. I would pick the phoenix. IP: Logged
ELE TUG Member Posts: 365 From: Foxrun, Strand Pavilion, Mariner's Pointe Registered: Dec 2000	posted 03-28-2005 20:38 Thanks for your responses. We will stay at Divi Village this year and at Phoenix on our next visit, hopefully next year. IP: Logged
lvhmbh TUG Member Posts: 848 From: Boca Raton, FL Own: Bluebeards Castle, USVI, Costa Linda, Aruba, Vistana, FL Registered: Dec 2000	posted 03-29-2005 07:22 ELE: I had hesitated to respond as I have not stayed at either resort. I only get info at the casino. Most Divi people go to The Alhambra and I'm always asking people how they like it. Everyone seems to LOVE the Divi. We liked their golf course this year too. Linda IP: Logged
John&Michelle TUG Member Posts: 9 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Registered: Oct 2004	posted 03-30-2005 20:54 Divi pheonix has 2 sections. The older "low rise" is where we stayed. It's closer to the beach and is only 3 stories tall. The main building is probably 10 stories high more "condo"ish and that's where the workout room and store was. We found the older low rise to be a much better stay than the high rise. Only thing we should have done was rent a car. The bus trips tended to be a bit much after the first 3 or 4 trips. I won $1500 at alhambra on a slot machine which pretty much paid for most of the trip. (until the wife saw some nice emerald earings she just had to have we went to the divi village to have lunch one day... seemed way too crowded for my liking. Pheonix was much more quiet and private. We also found the beach to be calmer at the pheonix over the village. IP: Logged
Eric in McLean Non Member Posts: 46 From: Registered: Mar 2004	posted 03-31-2005 14:13 Divi has a 9 hole course attached to it. The only real golf course is Tierra del Sol, a 15 minute drive from Divi. The Alhambra is probably the most crowded casino on the hotel strip but it's certainly not the classiest. IP: Logged
shar TUG Member Posts: 512 From: Ellicott City, Maryland Resorts: Aruba Phoenix (29), Seatime (26), Bantry Bay (SA), Dik (SA), A Place at the Beach III (31) Registered: Dec 2000	posted 04-23-2005 17:39 "Divi pheonix has 2 sections. The older "low rise" is where we stayed. It's closer to the beach and is only 3 stories tall. The main building is probably 10 stories high more "condo"ish and that's where the workout room and store was. We found the older low rise to be a much better stay than the high rise." This statement is not true when stating older vs newer. We own at the Divi Phoenix and both sections opened at the same time although all the units on very high floors on the high rise were not complete at the time of the opening in October 1997. We purchased in July 1997 before either building was open. The builder held back the highest floors to get a premium price for the units. Just thought I would clear up this misunderstanding. Shar IP: Logged
Judy TUG Member Posts: 1877 From: Melbourne Beach, FL & Steamboat Springs CO. owner: Celebrity Resort World of Orlando; The Ridge Tahoe; Hatteras High; Worldmark. member:II,RCI,DAE,SFX Registered: Dec 2000	posted 04-24-2005 05:17 quote: Originally posted by Travelhappy: No hurricanes in Aruba !!! It's not part of the hurricane belt, thank goodness. It turns out that this is a myth. I guess it was started by the ABC Tourism Board Seriously, I was in Bonaire in October, 2004 and witnessed destruction caused by Ivan. I'm not sure whether Aruba got Ivan or not, but if Bonaire gets hurricanes, then there's no reason Aruba can't I agree that hurricanes are less likely to hit at that lattitude. IP: Logged
Dean TUG Member Posts: 2737 From: Disney's Old Key West, Marriott's Grande Ocean, Marriott's Harbour Pt. and La Cabana, Aruba Registered: Dec 2000	posted 04-24-2005 05:31 quote: Originally posted by Judy: [QUOTE]Originally posted by Travelhappy: [b]No hurricanes in Aruba !!! It's not part of the hurricane belt, thank goodness. It turns out that this is a myth. I guess it was started by the ABC Tourism Board Seriously, I was in Bonaire in October, 2004 and witnessed destruction caused by Ivan. I'm not sure whether Aruba got Ivan or not, but if Bonaire gets hurricanes, then there's no reason Aruba can't I agree that hurricanes are less likely to hit at that lattitude. [/B][/QUOTE]My understanding is that Aruba is at the edge of the hurricane belt. Of course the belt is defined by past performance and does not guarantee future results. I think the last somewhat direct hit was around the early 1900's if memory serves. The ABC islands got quite a bit of water damage from IVAN but it was from the surf and not directly from IVAN. Mostly debris and beach damage from what I HEARD. ------------------ Dean My Home Page IP: Logged
The Conch Man Non Member Posts: 436 From: Sunny Southwest Florida - Starwood Preferred Guest, Marriott Rewards & La Quinta Returns Member. Registered: Apr 2003	posted 04-24-2005 09:08 quote: *Originally posted by Travelhappy:* No hurricanes in Aruba !!! It's not part of the hurricane belt, thank goodness. quote: Originally posted by Judy: It turns out that this is a myth. I guess it was started by the ABC Tourism Board Seriously, I was in Bonaire in October, 2004 and witnessed destruction caused by Ivan. I'm not sure whether Aruba got Ivan or not, but if Bonaire gets hurricanes, then there's no reason Aruba can't I agree that hurricanes are less likely to hit at that lattitude. quote: Originally posted by Dean: My understanding is that Aruba is at the edge of the hurricane belt. Of course the belt is defined by past performance and does not guarantee future results. I think the last somewhat direct hit was around the early 1900's if memory serves. The ABC islands got quite a bit of water damage from IVAN but it was from the surf and not directly from IVAN. Mostly debris and beach damage from what I HEARD. The legal explaination is as follows: ` Aruba is just a tad South of the hurricane belt `! ------------------ *Trev (:>)* *Never argue with idiots. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.* [This message has been edited by The Conch Man (edited 04-24-2005).] IP: Logged
Tania TUG Member Posts: 276 From: Canada, owner of weeks 10,51,52 at Playa Linda Beach Resort, Aruba Registered: Jun 2002	posted 04-25-2005 07:00 Thank you Conch Man for explaining that one. It is the same explanation we received when purchasing our timeshare on Aruba. Never have regretted it despite the fallout from Ivan which passed 200 miles north of the island but still managed to put seaweed on the beach for quite awhile after it passed. IP: Logged
lvhmbh TUG Member Posts: 848 From: Boca Raton, FL Own: Bluebeards Castle, USVI, Costa Linda, Aruba, Vistana, FL Registered: Dec 2000	posted 04-25-2005 07:13 Your right about The Alhambra not being the "classiest" casino. But since I am in the casino almost every night for 3 weeks I like the ones where the people in the pit AND the people gambling are friendly. I play at the tables so you chat with people. Saw people this year who just had grandkids, got married, moved, built a house, etc. etc. etc. Sometimes it feels as if you never left. Of course, this was our 8th year (short timers as alot have beeing going for 20 or so). Linda IP: Logged

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