2. Renaissance Aruba
Pros
• Hot Hot Hot
• Private Island Beach
• More Fine Dining vs. buffet
• Many nearby Attractions
Cons
• Hassle to get to Island
• Not a ‘typical’ all-inclusive
• Crappy Bathrooms
• No disco
• Pricey if you leave the resort
Price: $1,571
Depart From: Toronto
Depart: 6:00am
Arrive: 12:10pm
Leave: 1:10pm
Arrive: 5:30pm
3. Riu Varadero
Pros
• Nice Rooms and Decor
• Entertainment & Disco
• Beach Looks Nice
• New Resort
Cons
• Food
• Resort Grounds
• Hard to get Towels
Price: $1,475
Depart From: Toronto
Depart: 6:15am
Arrive: 9:45am
Leave: 10:45am
Arrive: 2:15pm
4. Riu Yucatan
Pros
• Beautiful Beach
• Great Food
• Entertainment & Disco
• No Worries all-inclusive
• Town accessible
Cons
• Hacienda Decor
• Shade around the Pool
• A la Cartes not great
Price: $1,515
Depart From: Buffalo
Depart: 10:20am
Arrive: 3:33pm (1 stop)
Leave: 10:55am
Arrive: 6:13pm (1 stop)
5. Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda
Pros
• Contemporary Decor
• Sexy Pool
• Price
• A la Carte selection
Cons
• Beach is not pristine
• No Disco/Nightlife
• Lagoon area (mosquitos)
Price: $1,166
Depart From: Toronto
Depart: 6:15am
Arrive: 9:20am
Leave: 11:35am
Arrive: 4:20pm