I agree with Dave , Aruba is not the type of island where you benefit from an all inclusive. The whole island is safe and nice with lots of restaurants and bars. The All inclusive will have all meals covered , at their restaurants only though..and the options are not as eclectic as free style island dining.

Aruba is awesome. My girlfriend and I went at the end of May and had a blast.

 

You really cant go wrong anywhere for food but I would recommend a few places

 

Lunch:

-Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill- Cool bar/grill at the end of the pier in Palm Beach. Sweet view, lots to do in the area. Good price for lunch

-Moomba Beach- Same area and vibe as Bugaloe. Lots of people and things going on. Live music.

 

Dinner

- Madame Janettes- Everybody who goes to Aruba has to go here at least once. Its located right in Eagle Beach area off in a secluded area. The area leading up to it is a little creepy at night but its a very safe area. Lots of outdoor seating with live music and lights. Delicious food

- Pinchos- Right downtown in Oranjestad. The restaurant sits out over the water. Amazing views. Def go around sunset. When I was there last time, a guy was proposed to his gf.

-Gianni's- Awesome italian food.

 

Activities

Jolly Pirates- You have to do some sort of snorkeling/scuba diving when you are on the island. Jolly Pirates is awesome for snorkeling. They have a couple different tours you can do. Most go to 2 or 3 snorkeling sites and then at the end they open up the rope swing and you can have some fun flipping off the side of the boat. Did I mention its open bar the whole time??

 

Rent a jeep and go exploring the eastern side of the island. I didnt get a chance to last time I was there but it is a great time.

 

Tips:

Bring lots of cash. Food on the island is not cheap, not even the seafood they catch right in the backyard. (Worth every penny tho)

 

Use lots of sunscreen. The trade winds blow right over the island so there is always a nice breeze. Its keeps the bugs away but yo dont realize how quickly you are burning until its too late.

Submarine ride.