Bucuti Beach Resort Pool Renovation update. Can you explain the change in the rates and service charge for 2007? Cancellation Policy and Travel Insurance. Clean Air Smoking Policy. Airport Transportation. Bucuti location, distance to town, attractions, Casino. Intermezzo Spa at Bucuti. Today;s Weather forecast, and does it rain in Aruba? Should I rent a car? Beach Towels and Lounges. Business Center, Email and Internet access. Bucuti;s Restaurant and area restaurants. Suites at Bucuti and Tara, detailed descriptions. Room amenities, self service and valet laundry. Minimum night stay requirements. Swimming Pool and Tennis courts. Is Bucuti a good choice for Romantic Getaways! YES! Is Bucuti a good choice for Families? NO! What activities are available on property? Nearby? Beach chair;red flag; cocktail and meal service. Must I travel with a passport? Currency, Traveller;s checks and Bank Tellers, ATM machines. Online Gift ordering service for guests at Bucuti. Low Rise Area information, Bus Stops, Supermarkets, Taxi;s. What is the difference between One Happy Honeymoon and One Cool Honeymoon packages? We hope the following answers to frequently asked questions about Bucuti Beach Resort featuring Tara Beach Suites Spa take care of any inquiries you may have. The pool is in operation. We have set up lounges and plants and guests are swimming and enjoying. The new beach lounges and furnishings arrive in Aruba today. We will clear them through customs to use soon. The deck tiles were special order and have not arrived yet. They will be here in about 10 days and we'll have an easy and quick install process once we get the crew back in action. We will install in the very late afternoon when the pool is not being used and it will take a few days to complete. The pool will not close while this is happening. Please tune in to this FAQ page of the site for regular updates whenever new news is available. IMPORTANT Notice: Change for 2007 tax and service charges: The 10% Service charge is now included in the rates listed above. Therefore instead of adding 19% tax and service charges to our rates as in past years, the 10% is already included in the above rates and you only need to add 9% tax. The end result when adding the rates above and 9% tax is only a modest increase from 2006, although initially it appears to be more. If you have questions, please contact our reservations department: Travel Insurance and Cancellations We highly recommend all guests protect themselves for losses due to last minute cancellations or no-shows. Because we are a small, independently owned business, we are not flexible when it comes to collecting fees for last minute cancellations and no-shows. Please carefully read our Terms Conditions, found in our reservations section and consider contacting your insurance agent for travel insurance. The following two insurance companies were recommended by the Wall Street Journal Smart Money January 2002 issue: On a $3,000 trip, Access American charges $79 to $342 depending on your age. Travel Guard charges $173 to $565 (according to the article, Smart Money, Jan. 2002, page 47). Bucuti Beach Resort and Tara Beach Suites Smoking Policy. Bucuti Beach Resort Smoking is not allowed inside of guest rooms in the Bucuti Beach Resort. For Superior rooms located on the south side of the building, our Deluxe rooms, and Jr. Suites, smoking is allowed on the balconies or patios only. To reserve a room with a balcony or patio where smoking is allowed, it is important to inform your travel agent or the hotel: Does the Bucuti Beach Resort provide airport transportation? Hotel shuttle buses are not permitted to wait for guests at the airport arrival hall. Therefore we recommend a taxi as the most convenient transportation to Bucuti. The rate is USD $17 and there is also a surcharge of $2.00 (addition to the $17) for trips after midnight, on Sundays and Holidays. The one way trip from the airport will take about 15 minutes. Where is Bucuti Beach Resort in relation to the Airport and Downtown Oranjestad? Bucuti Beach Resort is located on Eagle Beach, 8 miles north of Queen Beatrix Airport, 3 miles north of downtown Oranjestad, 3 miles south of Palm Beach (High Rise Area) and 8 miles south of Tierra Del Sol Championship Golf Course, 5 minute walk from Aruba;s new golf course Divi Links, and is located in the center of Aruba's visitor attractions. Is there a Casino nearby Bucuti Beach Resort? Yes, the Alhambra Casino is located adjacent to our parking lot. It is a 3 minute walk away. Also located there is the Alhambra Bazaar for shopping - open in the evenings. Intermezzo Spa at Bucuti Bucuti proudly partners with Intermezzo Day Spa;s to offer Bucuti and Tara guests a comprehensive menu of Spa treatments. Located in the Tara Beach Suites Wing, the spa is open daily and treatments can be scheduled in advance of your stay: Do you have a Rainy Season? Aruba has an arid climate, with an average temperature of 86 degrees and the natural landscape is filled primarily with cacti. When Tropical season hits the northern Caribbean from June through November, we can experience a brief shower or two. It is extremely rare to have a rainy day in Aruba - most of the moisture we experience happens in late fall - October/November. Should I rent a car for my entire stay? The majority of our guests enjoy renting a 4-wheel drive vehicle for two or three days to roam the island and to visit restaurants and sites furthest from the resort. With the exception of guests arriving between Christmas and Easter, feedback from guests tell us they prefer to wait until they arrive on the island to have our Activities personnel help shop for the best vehicle at the best rate, and keep the car until they feel they are finished touring. For peak winter months it is best to make arrangements in the advance due to high demand and the possibility of sold out periods. Contact our concierge team for more information: concierge@bucuti.com. Be certain to bring your valid drivers license with you and credit card. You must be at least 25 years old to rent a car. Do you charge for towels and beach lounges? We have plenty of lounge chairs and towels for our guests at no additional charge. Only our guests are permitted on our beach and in our fitness area in order to maintain our peaceful and un-crowded atmosphere. Can I send and receive e-mail from Bucuti Beach Resort? Yes, and it is free in our business center. We also have wi fi broadband Internet access for a daily or weekly fee of $10 per day (24 hours) or $35.00 per week, unlimited use. Have your family and friends send you e-mail to be received in our business center. You are free to check your e-mail in our business center any time and the center is accessible with your room key, again only for our guests. Is the Pirates' Nest Bucuti's only restaurant? Yes, however we have over 20 restaurants within walking distance to Bucuti Beach Resort. They range from Dunkin Donuts, Subway and TCBY, to Le Dome which is Belgian fine dining. Click for Bucuti;s Dine Around plan including 13 restaurants to choose from. What is the difference between the various suites: are located in a separate building near the pool, between the Bucuti and Tara Wings. Bungalow suites consist of one L shaped room, with a King bed in the sleeping area, a kitchenette a dining table and a sofa sitting area. We have three Bungalow suites in total, two face the ocean and allow guests to walk out onto the beach from the large redwood terrace and the third faces the garden. Although a very convenient location to the beach - they are not completely secluded from infrequent passersby to the pool, restaurant or beach which is along its path. Our Jr. Suites are located in the Bucuti Wing, and we have two in total. They are located on the second and third floors and both face the ocean and have double balconies. Jr. Suites have on...

All activities can be booked directly at our activities desk. If you would like to book now, just. Jeep Safari - full day $75.00 per person Duration ca. 8 hours Aruban guided tour all around the island. Free hotel pick-up and return, lunch/sodas, snorkel equipment provided. Jeep Safari - day $69.50 per person Duration ca. 5 hours Aruban guided tour all around the island. Free hotel pick-up and return, sodas, snorkel equipment provided. Bucuti's Island Tour - day $35.00 per person Duration ca. 4 hours Tour the island in an air-conditioned 10 seat bus; visit historical sights. Free hotel pick-up and return, lunch/sodas, snorkel equipment provided. This tour is organized by the Bucuti concierges. Atlantis Submarine $99.00 per person Duration 2 hours A catamaran will bring you on a 1/2 hour ride to this real submarine which will take you on a 1 hour dive to a maximum depth of 150 feet to see colorful coral, fish and the mysteries of ship wrecks and the underwater world. Seaworld Explorer $44.00 per person Duration 1 hours This semi-submarine floats above the Antilla Shipwreck and the coral reef of Arashi - don't miss this chance to see the famous shipwreck without getting wet! Scuba Diving Resort course $89.00 Open Water Certification $400.00 Advanced Certification $300.00 One tank dive $50.00 Two tank dive $75.00 Night dive $57.00 Dive Packages: 3 Tank $120.00 / 5 Tank $190.00 / 7 Tank $255.00 Equipment rental package $25.00 per day. Snorkel Excursion $65.00 per Person Duration 4 hours 3 amazing snorkel stops at Antilla Shipwreck, Arashi and Malmok shallow reef. Different kind of boat types available with all equipment on board. Lunch, snacks and free open bar included. Also available shorter 2 - 3 hours afternoon snorkel excursions to the same stops. $41.50 per Person. Snuba/Snorkel Combo What is Snuba? Snuba is a combination of snorkeling and scuba diving, you wear a mouthpiece so that you can breath under water just like a scuba diver but you don't wear the equipment of a scuba diver, your tank floats on the surface and follows you wherever you want to go, maximum depth you can go is 25 feet. $120.00 per Person Duration 4 hours 3 amazing snorkel stops at Antilla Shipwreck, Arashi and Malmok shallow reef, one of the stops of your choice will be the Snuba stop. All equipment is on board, lunch, snacks and free open bar included. Also available shorter 3 hours afternoon snorkel excursions to the same stops. $96.50 per Person. Tranquilo Sail $70.00 per Person Duration 6 hours Tuesday, Thursday and Friday available Perfect combination of sailing and snorkeling to the south coast of the island on a 43 ft. Sailboat. Bucuti's Sweetheart Sunset Sail $47.50 per Person Duration 2 hours Wednesday and Friday available Enjoy watching the sunset on this relaxing sail along the scenic Aruba coastline. Free open bar (champagne, cocktails, all premium drinks), snacks and chocolates. Transportation included. This sunset sail is organized by the Bucuti concierges and is also part of the One Happy Honeymoon package. Sunset Sail $45.00 per person Duration 2 hours Available daily Enjoy watching the sunset on this relaxing sail along the scenic Aruba coastline. Free open bar snacks. Dinner Cruise Romantic Dinner on the Ocean $105.00 per Person A fabulous 3 hour casually elegant dinner cruise on the beautiful Palm Pleasure Catamaran, dinner catered by Taste of Belgium. Including 5 course dinner, free open bar with Wine and Champagne and transportation from and to the hotel. Tattoo Party Cruise $39.00 per Person Duration 4 hours Dancing and Dinner party cruise with $1.00 and $2.00 premium bar. After hour slide and rope-swing! Kukoo Kunuku Party Bus $59.00 per Person Duration 6 hours Bar hopping tour to famous places on the island. Including dinner and first drink at each stop. Dance 'til you drop! Deep Sea fishing 1/2 day 4 hours - $300.00 3/4 day 6 hours - $450.00 Full day 8 hours - $600.00 (lunch included). Horseback riding Price range from $60.00 - $75.00 Duration: 2 hours / 3 Hours Type of tours: Natural Pool, collapsed Natural Bridge or a Beach Ride Available in the mornings and afternoons Group and Private tours available to California Lighthouse, Natural Pool, Alto Vista Chapel, Malmok Beach. Kayak Adventure $82.00 per Person Duration ca.4 hours Kayak to De Palm Island and snorkel with their colorful fish and enjoy lunch and free open bar

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Rent-a-car service
 Central situation
 Playground for children
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Lift
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Fitness hall
 Hairdryer
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Mixed dorms
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace