• The TUGBBS forums are completely free and open to the public and exist as the absolute best place for owners to get help and advice about their timeshares for more than 30 years!

    Join Tens of Thousands of other Owners just like you here to get any and all Timeshare questions answered 24 hours a day!
  • TUG started 31 years ago in October 1993 as a group of regular Timeshare owners just like you!

    Read about our 31st anniversary: Happy 31st Birthday TUG!
  • TUG has a YouTube Channel to produce weekly short informative videos on popular Timeshare topics!

    Free memberships for every 50 subscribers!

    Visit TUG on Youtube!
  • TUG has now saved timeshare owners more than $23,000,000 dollars just by finding us in time to rescind a new Timeshare purchase! A truly incredible milestone!

    Read more here: TUG saves owners more than $23 Million dollars
  • Wish you could meet up with other TUG members? Well look no further as this annual event has been going on for years in Orlando! How to Attend the TUG January Get-Together!
  • Sign up to get the TUG Newsletter for free!

    Tens of thousands of subscribing owners! A weekly recap of the best Timeshare resort reviews and the most popular topics discussed by owners!
  • Our official "end my sales presentation early" T-shirts are available again! Also come with the option for a free membership extension with purchase to offset the cost!

    All T-shirt options here!
  • A few of the most common links here on the forums for newbies and guests!

aruba

  1. S

    Wanted: Aruba 12/23 - 12/30

    Open to a different end date but must start 12/23
  2. clicker44

    WANTED: 7-nights -- Anything tropical sometime between June 20th - July 3rd

    Wanted: Mexico, Hawaii, Aruba, Caribbean, Bahamas, etc....anywhere warm with a nice resort and nice pool. Looking for 7 nights. My dates are flexible starting June 20th and I need to be home by July 3. Any size unit is OK. Let me know what you have!
  3. jeffboston

    Costa Linda Aruba - Exchanging Into

    Has anyone done a trade for Costa Linda in Aruba (CDA)? I have never seen this resort trading in II, and we would like to stay here. I set up an ongoing search but am curious if anyone has had any luck getting this resort.
  4. RNCollins

    More JetBlue Flights From Aruba, Cancun, Jamaica

    More Flights From Aruba, Cancun, [Jamaica] https://www.caribjournal.com/2021/12/22/aruba-cancun-new-york-new-flights-nea/
  5. RNCollins

    Southwest Airlines Is Relaunching More Aruba Flights

    Southwest Airlines Is Relaunching More Aruba Flights https://www.caribjournal.com/2021/12/25/aruba-southwest-airlines-relaunching-more/
  6. T

    Aruba

    I really like Marriott Ocean Club Aruba. I want to upgrade to buy more Mariott Ocean Club points; but. I want to dispose of my two worthless Wyndham contracts, first. I really don't stay much at Wyndham properties. I mean, they are nice but I don't use them that much. What should I do...
  7. MUliano12

    Marriott Aruba Surf Club Floating Week Question

    Hey all, I was wondering how hard it is to reserve a week if I was to purchase a floating week on redweek. We normally go away in May-June taking the kids out of school those useless last few weeks. It seems like the weeks are floating 18-50. Would it be hard to get say week 19 or week 20? Any...
  8. RNCollins

    Updated Aruba Travel Restrictions - Apr 29, 2020

    Updated Aruba Travel Restrictions https://www.aruba.com/us/traveler-health-requirements “Below follows an information and travel advisory update from the Aruba Tourism Authority regarding the measures Aruba has put in place, including travel restrictions in connection with the coronavirus...
  9. P

    II Policy for exchanges to Closed resorts due to Covid-19

    Have 2 exchanges to Aruba in May 2020 that are still active. Aruba has shut off all inbound traffic through end of May. Today I get this email from II. We regret to inform you that we have been advised that the resort to which you have been confirmed is temporarily closed due to concerns...
  10. abrahamw88

    Caribbean (Aruba, Bahamas, Virgin Islands or similar) around 2/1 for 7+ nights

    We are looking for 7+ nights in the Caribbean around the week starting 2/1. Aruba, Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Jamaica or anything similar. Anything beachy will work! Let me know what you have!
  11. quezsmith

    First trip to Aruba - trading with II

    Hey Guys, We are looking to trade our florida timeshare for a week in Aruba. We have never been so we need all kinds of advice. When is the best time to go? We would love to go in March or April 2020. I can currently see a few options for trade in May 2020 (Marriott's Aruba Surf Club...
  12. RNCollins

    Aruba’s New Year-Round Flights From New York

    Aruba’s New Year-Round Flights From New York https://www.caribjournal.com/2019/07/02/aruba-year-round-flights/ Caribbean Journal / caribjournal.com / July 2, 2019 “The Dutch Caribbean’s most-visited travel destination is getting more new flights from New York. Aruba will soon be the...
  13. clicker44

    *WANTED: Aruba - Palm Beach - June 23 - June 30th*

    Wanted: Aruba: Palm Beach or Eagle Beach Check in: June 23rd or June 22 for 7 nights Open to any and all properties. Thank you!
  14. clicker44

    * Aruba: June 19 - June 26th* -- Or close to those dates.

    Looking for Marriott Surf or Marriott Ocean Club. Open to other options in the Palm Beach area. Studio is fine but open to any option. Thanks!
  15. J

    PRICE DROP; Marriott Aruba Surf Club 2BR Apr 29th to May 6th

    NOW ONLY $500!!!! A full week at one of the Marriott Vacation Club Premier Resorts in beautiful Aruba. 2br/2ba.
  16. nuwermj

    Aruba Ocean Club or Surf Club

    I'm considering a trip to Aruba and would like some input on why someone might prefer Marriott's Ocean Club or Surf Club. My reservation would be via an II exchange and I'd be looking for a one bedroom unit. I've been to Aruba already, but stayed on Eagle Beach.
  17. Moparman42

    Looking for suggestions: Vistana/Maui vs Marriott/Aruba

    I am currently an owner of the Westin Nanea in Maui. I am getting close to purchasing my second timeshare and wondered what this board would have to say about where. I am considering picking up a 2BR at WKORV in Maui, as we do so love the island. However, I have been peeking at Aruba...
  18. RNCollins

    American Airlines is Adding a New Route to Aruba

    American Airlines is Adding a New Route to Aruba https://www.caribjournal.com/2018/07/30/american-airlines-is-adding-a-new-route-to-aruba/ The Caribbean Journal/ July 30, 2018 “American Airlines is adding another new route to the Dutch Caribbean. The carrier has announced plans to launch a...
  19. RNCollins

    Delta Adding New Boston-Aruba Flights

    Delta Adding New Boston-Aruba Flights https://www.caribjournal.com/2018/03/19/delta-adding-new-boston-aruba-flights/ The Caribbean Journal / March 19, 2018 “It’s getting even easier to get to Aruba from the Northeast. Delta has confirmed plans to operate a new weekly Saturday service between...
  20. RNCollins

    Southwest Airlines’ New Caribbean Nonstop Flights

    Southwest Launches New Daily Nonstop Aruba Flights https://www.caribjournal.com/2018/03/12/southwest-airlines-launches-new-daily-nonstop-aruba-flights/ By Alexander Britell / The Caribbean Journal / March 12, 2018 “Southwest Airlines has added a major new route to one of the Caribbean’s...
  21. rboesl

    Issue Making 13 Month Reservation

    I'm wondering if anyone is experiencing the same issue as I am. I own week #5 at Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort. Per my contract I can reserve my week uncontested via RCI 13 months ahead. This has been a simple phone call to RCI in years past. This year, however, I've been told by RCI on 3...
  22. M

    Rental Income Tax from Aruba Timeshares???

    Hello, tried to look everywhere and there is no good information on tax implications of renting timeshares in Aruba. I own several timeshares at both Marriott Aruba Ocean Club and Surf Club and I know there are many people renting their Aruba Timeshare through TUG marketplace, Redweek or any...
  23. B

    Costa Linda RCI Exchange

    I am very interested in doing an RCI exchange for Costa Linda for 2018. Since it is not currently available, I cannot figure out how many RCI Points it requires. Any info would be appreciated.
  24. Shifter92

    Advice Needed - Buying Marriott Aruba Ocean Club Timeshare

    Newbie to the forum and new to timeshares (thanks for all the great info I've found so far - HUGE help). After having visiting Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club last year (rented a 2 BR/2 BA unit), we were in the process of renting again this year when I stumbled on a until that I would like to...
  25. Sunbum

    Marriott Aruba Ocean Club. 2bdrm Ocean Front $500

    Check in is Jan 13 2017. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Normally rents for about $4,000/wk.
Top