RCI & Aruba

[NHTraveler]

Has anyone ever does this? If so, how was it? Any issues or things people should know before doing it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Karen G]

Has anyone ever does this? If so, how was it? Any issues or things people should know before doing it?

Thanks in advance.

What exactly are you referring to? Are you wanting to know how to exchange into Aruba through RCI or do you have a question specific to Wyndham?

 

[NHTraveler]

I've used RCI for a couple stays in New England, but never out of the country. My nephew and his new wife would like to go to Aruba, but all the package deals I have been able to find run from $4,000-$5,000. Most are all inclusive, which I really don't know much about. If I go through RCI, it looks like I could possibly get a unit for 7 days under $500. The flights from here for two people will be about $1,500. So they would be up to $2,000. Of course, they will most likely rent a car. A lot of islands have utility fees. Is Aruba one of them? Some fees were per night. And they would still need food. I don't know what resorts down there are good and what ones to avoid.

 

[Karen G]

Here is some Aruba info a bit further down the page in this forum.

 

[cd5]

I've used RCI for a couple stays in New England, but never out of the country. My nephew and his new wife would like to go to Aruba, but all the package deals I have been able to find run from $4,000-$5,000. Most are all inclusive, which I really don't know much about. If I go through RCI, it looks like I could possibly get a unit for 7 days under $500. The flights from here for two people will be about $1,500. So they would be up to $2,000. Of course, they will most likely rent a car. A lot of islands have utility fees. Is Aruba one of them? Some fees were per night. And they would still need food. I don't know what resorts down there are good and what ones to avoid.

You need to be careful about which resort you reserve. Many are all-inclusive and will end up costing much more than the $500 initially stated. Read the resort description closely. The Marriotts, La Cabana and a few others are not all-inclusive but the Divi resorts mostly are...

 

[Free2Roam]

Has anyone ever does this? If so, how was it? Any issues or things people should know before doing it?

Thanks in advance.

I have done Aruba thru RCI. Divi Village Golf and Beach, Playa Linda and Aruba Beach Club. None of these are all-inclusive. All had kitchens.

You'll have to pay energy fees and taxes at checkin (or checkout.)

 

[Theousaf]

Has anyone ever does this? If so, how was it? Any issues or things people should know before doing it?

Thanks in advance.

We own seven Aruba Timeshares and usually rent out five every year. As with many properties the rental time of year drives the price. Go in July, pay $800/week, go in February and that same unit might be $2,400. Aruba has about 300 restaurants, many are really good to excellent which is why I would never go all inclusive.

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[mdurette]

Hello All - I'm trying to do a bit of Christmas gift research. My mother in law set up a week via RCI (but appears to be their vacation subsidiary - not actually RCI). It is for a studio at Sasaki apartments. I was hoping to get gift certificate for a nearby restaurant/spa....but doesn't seem like there is much in this area. Their website talks only about a taco bell and pizza hut within walking distance. There is a Superfoods nearby too.

Does anyone know if there is anything else within walking distance of this place that would make a nice gift card for xmas?

https://www.sasaki-apartments.com/location/

 

[ilene13]

Madame Janette isn’t far from there, but I wouldn’t walk it!

 

[sandkastle4966]

quinta del Carmen is closer and I think better than MJ. Walk it? maybe. I definitely would NOT walk to MJ, or taco bell, or pizza hut. you need a car at this location.