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Old Mar 10th, 2004, 07:55 AM
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Aruba or St Lucia or Bahamas

Looking to go in June to an all inclusive hotel with my boyfriend. We are both mid 20's and keep hearing different things about these islands. We are looking for something relaxing in the day, with a nice balcony, a good beach and pool, but are also looking for a good nite life, I've heard st lucia kinda dies down at night. Also we do not want a place crowded with kids. We would like to be soon so any information would be great. We will be there for 7 nights and just want to pick the right place to go, we don't want to run out of things to do!!
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Old Mar 10th, 2004, 10:43 AM
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Hi I believe Aruba would be the best choice. The Bahamas resorts attract alot of families. St. Lucia I am not too sure about. The Bucuti hotel in Aruba is mostly an adult hotel in Aruba. There are bigger hotels with more amenities, but the Bucuti offers small hotel service and like I said before mostly adults. There is a great beach and the nightlife is nearby. There is a bus Kanooku ku ku or something that picks you up and takes you bar hopping all night. Sounds like fun. I would check into the resorts on Aruba. There is also a marriott, hyatt and raddisson and many other small hotels to choose from. There is a website aruba-bb.com that offers advice from aruba lovers where to stay, eat, etc....good luck
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Old Mar 10th, 2004, 10:45 AM
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Hi I believe Aruba would be the best choice. The Bahamas resorts attract alot of families. St. Lucia I am not too sure about. The Bucuti hotel in Aruba is mostly an adult hotel in Aruba. There are bigger hotels with more amenities, but the Bucuti offers small hotel service and like I said before mostly adults. There is a great beach and the nightlife is nearby. There is a bus Kanooku ku ku or something that picks you up and takes you bar hopping all night. Sounds like fun. I would check into the resorts on Aruba. There is also a marriott, hyatt and raddisson and many other small hotels to choose from. There is a website aruba-bb.com that offers advice from aruba lovers where to stay, eat, etc....good luck
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Go t St Lucia if you're picking between the three you mentioned. You are younger and probaley will want more nightlife..Aruba's night life is limited. Try Sandals on St Lucia. You can sample all 3 for staying at one, leaving lots to do, eat and experience! I've been to all 3 and would definitely suggest St Lucia for you.
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I read what you are looking for and I think the best plan for your vacation would be Aruba. St. Lucia, at least in the winter, tends to not have useable beaches and no nightlife. And I wouldn't choose the Bahama's if you are seeking a picture perfect tropical type of surroundings. I bought some beutiful jewelry there, but the beaches are not gorgeous. We have not managed to do Aruba yet, but will be there in March and are looking forward to the friendliness that we keep hearing about from people that go year after year.
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My wife and I just returned from St. Lucia (sandals Grande), although it's a beautiful resort with one of the nicest stretches of beaches (on St. Lucia that is) there is no night life in the resort. Everyone is on their Honeymoon and the place gets very quiet at night.

Aruba on the other hand has much nicer beaches and there is gambling, therefore a nighlife!

Bahamas also has nice beaches but you'll find more kiddies there.
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