2025-03-01 | Here We Come Aruba

Planning and Booking

Resort and Airfare

🏨 Riu Palace Antillas (Adults Only)

The resort offers an upscale, all-inclusive escape on Aruba’s Palm Beach, exclusively for guests 18 and older. With direct beach access, oceanview suites, and five on-site restaurants, the resort blends luxury with convenience. Guests enjoy 24-hour room service, themed dining, and nightly entertainment—all just steps from the sand. Ideal for couples and groups seeking a vibrant, adults-only atmosphere in the heart of the Caribbean.

Adults Only, All Inclusive, Free Cancellation

🌊 Jr. Suite with Sea View, 6 nights
Prices Subject to Change Until Deposited

Apple Vacation with Flights, Shared Transfers, Travel Protection

  • $5,776 from Baltimore (BWI)
  • $5,830 from Louisville (SDF)
  • $5,988 from Dallas (DFW)
  • $5,813 from Providence (PVD)
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Apple Vacation Terms and Conditions

The Hotel Riu Palace Antillas offers Ocean view Junior Suites for you to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. These 35-m2 rooms have a lounge area with a sofa, a super king size bed (200×200 cm) or two twin extra-long beds (125×200 cm). Bedding requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in. Also, WiFi, satellite TV, a minibar and beverage dispenser, a coffee maker, and a balcony or terrace with views of the sea.

Room Upgrade
Only two room types remain available for your travel dates.

Apple Travel Protection Plus
$139.99 per adult (included in pricing)

By purchasing Apple Travel Protection Plus, travelers can relax and have confidence in their vacation purchase. If needed, travelers can cancel their trip for any reason. Simply call at any time prior to departure to cancel and receive a refund in the form of a travel credit, minus the cost of the Travel Protection Plus. Other benefits include no fees for vacation changes, hurricane travel credit, and during travel benefits such as 24-hour travel support, baggage protection and more.

Travel Protection Plus: Cash Refund – $284.99 per adult

Customers who want their full refund in original form of payment can upgrade to this plan. Remember that all bookings without Travel Protection Plus receive any refund due in the form of future travel credits.

Apple Terms and Conditions (read before booking)

🗺️ Map Pins

  • 🏨 Riu Palace Antillas: Palm Beach, Aruba
    📍 12.5706° N, 70.0452° W
  • 🛫 Queen Beatrix Intl Airport (AUA): Oranjestad, Aruba
    📍 12.5014° N, 70.0152° W
  • 🏨 Riu Palace Antillas: 12.5700, -70.0455
  • 🎉 RIU PARTY Venue: 12.5702, -70.0452
  • 🍸 Gusto Nightclub: 12.5709, -70.0423
  • 🛍️ Paseo Herencia Mall: 12.5712, -70.0425
  • 🗼 California Lighthouse: 12.6238, -70.0422

🗓️ Sample Day: March 2

  • ☀️ 8:30 AM – Breakfast at hotel terrace
  • 🧘 10:00 AM – Spa session at Renova Wellness Centre
  • 🍹 1:00 PM – Poolside cocktails + DJ set
  • 🛍️ 3:30 PM – Shopping at Paseo Herencia Mall
  • 🍽️ 7:00 PM – Dinner at Krystal Fusion Restaurant
  • 🎉 10:00 PM – RIU PARTY: Neon Night theme

 

🌴 Travel Requirements for Aruba

All travelers must complete Aruba’s Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card online and pay a $20 USD entry fee, valid for one year. This form is required for entry but does not guarantee admission—final approval occurs upon arrival. Completing the ED card streamlines customs and health screening.

📲🔗 Aruba Online ED Card Portal

U.S. citizens are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for real-time alerts and emergency contact support via the U.S. Embassy in Aruba.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance

  • ✈️ What that means for you:
  • You’ll go through U.S. immigration, customs, and agriculture inspections before boarding your flight in Aruba.
  • When you land in the U.S., you can skip passport control and customs—just grab your bag or head straight to your connecting flight.
  • The airport has a dedicated “USA Departures” terminal with color-coded access windows based on your flight time.
    • The building located to the right of the arrivals hall is used for checking in all US bound flights.
    • After checking in, leave the building through the exit on the left side of the building.
    • When outside, follow the terminal signs to the right towards security screening and the gates.

VIATOR ACTIVITIES

You can click to view a curated collection of activities by offered by Viator. Most are Reserve Now, Pay Later with free cancellation.

💺 Seat Class Options (Southwest – Effective Jan 2026)

Fare Bundle Seat Type Features   Boarding Group Extras
Basic Standard (assigned) Rear cabin, assigned at check-in   Last 2 free checked bags
Choice Standard (selectable) Rear cabin, selectable at booking   General 2X Rapid Rewards® points
Choice Preferred Preferred Front cabin, standard legroom   Early Priority lane, 6X Rapid Rewards®
Choice Extra Extra Legroom Front/exit rows, +5″ pitch, premium drinks/snacks   Priority 10X Rapid Rewards®, refundable fare

 

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FLIGHTS

$5,862 from Baltimore (BWI) Double Occupancy

RIU Antillas 3-1-26 BWI 0509-1410 hrs
🛫 American Airlines  #2224   MAIN CABIN
 5:09 AM to 6:40 AM 01MAR26 BWI-CLT
🛬 American Airlines  #334   MAIN CABIN
 9:05 AM to 2:10 PM 01MAR26 CLT- AUA

🛫 American Airlines  #2009   MAIN CABIN
5:55 PM to 8:10 PM 07MAR26 AUA- MIA
🛬 American Airlines  #717   MAIN CABIN
9:30 PM to 12:18 AM 07MAR26 MIA -BWI

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$5,830 from Louisville (SDF) Double Occupancy

🛫 American Airlines  #3308   MAIN CABIN
6:57 AM to 8:25 AM 01MAR26 SDF  to  CLT
🛫 American Airlines  #334   MAIN CABIN
9:05 AM to 2:10 PM 01MAR26 CLT  to  AUA

🛫 American Airlines #2009 MAIN CABIN 5:55 PM to 8:10 PM 03MAR26 AUA – MIA
🛫 American Airlines  #1650 MAIN CABIN
9:30 PM to 12:29 AM 07MAR26 MIA – SDF

$5,988 from Dallas (DFW) Double Occupancy

🛫 American Airlines  #1091   MAIN CABIN
5:00 AM to 8:25 AM 01MAR26 DFW  to  CLT
🛫American Airlines  #334   MAIN CABIN
9:05 AM to 2:10 PM 01MAR26 CLT  to  AUA

🛬 American Airlines  #1143   MAIN CABIN
1:33 PM to 5:10 PM 07MAR26 AUA  to  DFW

$5,988 from Dallas (DFW) Double Occupancy
$4,074 from Dallas (DFW) Single Occupancy

🛫 American Airlines  #1091   MAIN CABIN
5:00 AM to 8:25 AM 01MAR26 DFW  to  CLT
🛫American Airlines  #616MAIN CABIN
11:05 AM to 4:15 PM 01MAR26 CLT  to  AUA

🛬 American Airlines  #1143   MAIN CABIN
1:33 PM to 5:10 PM 07MAR26 AUA  to  DFW

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$5,813 from Providence (PVD)

🛫 American Airlines  #2206   MAIN CABIN
6:00 AM to 8:25 AM 01MAR26 PVD  to  CLT
🛫 American Airlines  #334   MAIN CABIN
9:05 AM to 2:10 PM 01MAR26 CLT  to  AUA

🛬 American Airlines  #534   MAIN CABIN
3:45 PM to 7:30 PM 07MAR26 AUA  to  PHL
 🛬 American Airlines  #3173   MAIN CABIN
9:00 PM to 10:09 PM 07MAR26 PHL  to  PVD

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American Airlines Fare Classes (chart)

OTHER DEPARTURE OPTIONS

Other flights are available. I can setup a Microsoft Teams meeting or call to discuss other available options and pricing as desired.

RIU CLASS POINTS

Riu Class points can only be used on bookings made directly with Riu. The group rate and terms with Riu was less favorable than the Apple Vacation Groupease Rate.

For every 10 points available in your Riu Class account, you’ll have 1 EUR or 1 USD or 20 MXN, depending on the hotel’s currency, discounted from your bill for extra expenses during your stay.

To redeem your points for extra expenses in the hotel like laundry, a room upgrade, late check-out, and more, you’ll need to log your visit under “Add future bookings”. You can also give your Riu Class number at hotel reception on the day you arrive.

Points will be redeemed automatically unless you indicate otherwise.
If you do not wish to redeem your points, please let hotel reception know. Don’t forget to request your invoice at check-out. 

RIU RESORT CREDIT CODE

How to receive your Resort Credits* upon arrival?

  1. On the app, choose your hotel & go to Resort Credits section.
  2. Log in with your Resort Credit code (AUAR24) and select the
    “I’m a hotel guest” option.
  3. Validate your coupons by providing your room number, last name
    and check out date.
  4. A list of all the Resort Credit coupons will display.
  5. Click on each coupon to see more details.
    *This offer is subject to cancellation by Riu and is not guaranteed.