Some excerpts from the website of Playa Linda Beach Resort that might be useful
Get Into The Picture at Playa Linda. Discover Playa Linda's fine
restaurants,
cocktail lounges, and a variety of
shops and entertainment options. A different activity is planned every evening for your dining and entertainment pleasure. Be sure to join us for our complimentary weekly Member's
Party every Monday evening from 5 to 6 pm. Our
Concierge in the Lobby is available to assist you in any fun activity you desire. Basi Ruti Beach
Bar Terrace: Tropical
drinks and good times are provided daily at the beachside
bar serving
breakfast from 7 - 11 a.m., and
lunch from 12 - 4 p.m. at the
terrace. The
bar is open from 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., with extended hours on the evenings of the
Terrace's Theme Nights. Two for one
drinks are offered each day between 12 - 5 p.m. Azzurro: Our newest
restaurant concept offers fine Italian
cuisine and an enchanting view out onto the Caribbean Sea. Located just beyond the
pool area in the former home of the Linda Vista, the
restaurant is open 11 a.m. through 11:30 p.m. serving
dinner. Call Ext. 890 for reservations. Hagen Dazs: Give into the temptation and cool down with a sweet snack from our ice cream parlor located next to the Basi Ruti. Hagen Dazs is open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Le Petite Caf: Offering a la carte and
buffet breakfast from 8 - 11 a.m. and a continental
dinner menu, with a special on the stone
grill feature from 6 - 11 p.m. daily, this quaint eatery welcomes the entire family. Dushi Bagel/Charlie's
Grill: Freshly prepared bagels, salads, sandwiches and more provide for a quick nosh or a full meal, open daily from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Charlie's
Grill from 11.a.m. to 10.00 p.m.). Aromi d'Italia Caf: Situated on the Boulevard boardwalk next to T.H. Palm in front of Playa Linda, Aromi d'Italia serves the best fresh gelato (ice-cream), panini, salads and Italian specials. Open for
breakfast,
lunch and
dinner from 8.30 a.m. - 11.30 p.m. Sushi-Ya: Exquisite Japanese
cuisine under the stars. Menu also features contemporary hot plates, sashimi, cold appetizers and salads. Open from 5.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. Member discount 5%.
www.sushiya-aruba.com. Subway: Eat fresh at the sandwich
shop located just steps outside the lobby. Open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins: Freshly-made donuts, steeping hot
coffee and the thirty one flavors of Baskin Robbins Ice Cream are the perfect pick-me-up throughout the day. Located across from the resort, in front of the
tennis courts. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. The Juggling Fish: Offers unique and playful beachwear, gifts, jewelry and souvenirs. Located right off the beach, underneath Azzurro. Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Kenro Jewelers: A tempting selection of glittery gems and unique jewelry pieces is on display at Kenro, accessible through the lobby. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 - 6 p.m. Clase: Offers fine gifts and other imported luxury bijoux items from Mexico. Located just off the lobby outside the entrance of the resort, operating hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:0 a.m. - 6 p.m. Blossom Baskets: Unique flowerbaskets and hats handcrafted in Aruba. Also a beautiful assortment of beach cover-ups and pareos. Open 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Le Charme: Located right at the entrance of the resort, Le Charme tempts customers with a diverse selection of beachwear and accessories. Open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 - 6 p.m. Toyota Rental Car: A variety of Toyota vehicles available with specials offered on 3-day rentals. Open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m and Sundays from 9 a.m. - noon and 1- 5 p.m. Caribbean Mercantile
Bank ATM: Accessible at any hour and conveniently located in the mall outside the entrance of the resort. ATM provides cash withdrawals from Amex, MasterCard and Visa and is attached to the Cirrus, Plus and Kompa Leon systems. Mini Market: Situated in the lobby, the mini market is open daily from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sundays from 12 noon - 8 p.m. Pelican Adventures: For all your water sports needs in Aruba, Pelican Adventures next to the activities
center on the beach has a wide array of water sports activities planned for you. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
http://www.pelican-aruba.com/. Choose also from an island-wide variety of fine
restaurants and active night spots and a host of exciting
casinos, colorful
shops and lively carnivals. And you'll find the sight-seeing to be richly rewarding here. Then, at day's end, return to your lovely vacation
suite at Playa Linda, where the tropical ambience of Aruba's most elegant resort will surround you with a charm of its own.
Playa Linda Beach Resort - Accommodations. Rated internationally as a 5-Star Resort, Playa Linda is comprised of
203 studios,
one-bedroom, Lanai
Suites and
two-bedroom luxury
suites. Each of these beautifully decorated and fully appointed vacation homes is spacious and exceptionally well-designed.
Studio Units offer a mini
kitchen, full size
fridge, microwave,
coffee pot and toaster, Queen-size bed plus pullout sofa, plus four seat dining table,
cable TV,
safe deposit box,
iron and
ironing board and a private
balcony. Accommodates up to 4 persons.
One Bedroom and Lanai
Suites offer a full size
kitchen, microwave,
coffee pot, blender and toaster, Separate
bedroom with queen size bed,
TV and dresser.
Living room with a pull out sofa-bed, a day bed, five seat dining table,
cable TV,
safe deposit box,
iron and
ironing board and a private
balcony. Accommodates up to 5 persons.
Two Bedroom Suites offer spacious master
bedroom with a king-size bed,dresser with
cable TV,
lounge chairs and its own private
balcony, and
bathroom. Second
bedroom features two twin beds and a dresser. Fully equipped
kitchen,
living and dining room with six seat dining table, pull out sofa and chairs,
cable TV and a large
terrace with a breath taking view. Virtual Reality View of a
Living Room. Virtual Reality View of a
Bedroom
Kids Activities Program. Kids
Club is for kids from 4 years and up. Check the calendar below to see what kida activities Playa Linda is offering this week! 10.00 am - Meet little Linda at the Kids
Club (Story Little Linda and week -program). 11.00 am - Acquaintance
games at the Kids
Club (
Games to meet and greet other kids). 11.30 am - Little Linda Dance (Do the Little Linda Dance). 12.00 pm -
Lunch time (Kids
Club closed). 01.30 pm - Color Little Linda Contest. 02.30 pm - Little Linda Dance (Do the Little Linda Dance). 03.00 pm - Handcraft a Little Linda fish. 03.30 pm -
Pool/beach/sea
games. 10.00 am - T-shirts coloring ($5 per t-shirt). 12.00 pm - Free -demonstration wind-surfing, At the beach of Playa Linda! 01.30 pm - Inside all different
games tournament. 03.00 pm - Little Linda Dance (Do the Little Linda Dance). 03.30 pm -
Basketball tournament /
pool volleyball. 07.00 pm -
Movie night $ 15 p/c (minimum 4 kids, Sign up before 4.00 pm). 10.00 pm - End of
movie night. 08.30 am - Let's go to the butterfly farm. (Sign up 1 day before, 6 years and up) (min. 4 kids). 10.00 am - Bubble
bath games (out door
games). 12.00 pm -
Windsurfing from 8 going up (2 hours $ 45). 01.30 pm - Puppet-show: Little Linda story. 02.00 pm - Make your own neck less. 10.00 am - Make your own picture frame. 1300 pm - Horseback riding (Children till $35/ adults $ 45). 01.30 pm - Make a nice pencil decoration. 02.00 pm - Little Linda T-shirt coloring ($5 p/t-shirt). 03.30 pm - beach/sea /
pool games. 10.00 am - Little Linda Treasure hunt (Around Playa Linda area). 01.30 pm - Talent show preparing. 03.00 pm - Kids
club closed, 03.00 pm - Talent show at the
pool deck, Price for the nicest coloring and a surprise for everyone! Who enjoyed the kids
club!!!!!! BE SURE YOU ARE AT THE
POOLDECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10.00 am - Make your own marker box and face painting. 11.30 am - Come and pick up your art and craft. 12.00 am - Kids
club closed. Check in/check out day Kids
Club Closed. Coming soon: Teenager
Lounge club
Activities Program for Adults. From engaging workouts to mouth-watering Beach BBQ's, Playa Linda Beach Resort offers a variety of exciting activities to ensure you make the most of your vacation. Check the schedule below to see what activities we are offering this week! 08.00 am - Good morning Stretch (Royal Palapa). 09.00 am - Orientation
Meeting (new visitors). 09.00 am - Fat burn program: TAE_BO Class (Royal Palapa). 11.00 am -
Pool Aerobics (shake your body). 12.00 pm - Happy hour. 01.30 pm - Bingo at the
pool deck. 03.00 pm - Beach-
volleyball /beach-soccer. 05.00 pm - Members
Cocktail party (
Pooldeck). Free
Tennis Clinic sign up until 04.30 pm at the
concierge desk or Kids
club. 08.00 am - Good-morning stretch Royal Palapa). 09.00 am - Free
Tennis clinic (Racket for rent $5). 09.00 am - Members
meeting (Members
Lounge). 09.00 am - Fat burn program: Pilates (Legs, hips, thigh, belly) (Royal Palapa). 12.00 pm - Free demonstration wind-surfing (at the kids
club) from 8 going up. 03.00 pm - Beach
volleyball/beach-soccer. 03.00 pm - Dance lessons Merengue/Salsa/Arubian Carnaval Music $ 10 p/p Royal Palapa. * * Temporary tattoo starts at 10.00 am till 3.00 pm at the
coffee corner. 08.00 am - Good morning Stretch. 09.00 am - Fat burn program: Aerobics Class (Royal Palapa). 02.00 pm - Wind-surf lessons / free transport (Beginners/advanced) 2 hours $45. 03.00 pm - Beach-
volleyball/beach soccer. 03.00 pm - Dance lessons Merengue/Salsa/Arubian Carnaval Musuc $ 10 p/p Royal Palapa. 07.00 pm - BBQ
party on the beach ($25 p/p) Live music different contests and more. (Starts September 6, 2006 for reservations contact activity team or
concierge). 08.00 am - Stretch and relax your body (Royal Palapa). 09.00 am - Fat burn program: Pilates (Legs, hips, thigh, belly, butt). 03.00 pm - Beach-
volleyball/beach-soccer. 03.00 pm - Dance lessons Merengue/Salsa/Arubian Carnaval Music $ 10 p/p Royal Palapa (sign up before at the kids-
club). 08.00 am - Good morning stretch (Royal Palapa) (Stretch your muscle). 09.00 pm - Fat burn program: Special Belly (Royal Palapa). 03.00 am - Beach-
volleyball /Beach-soccer. **Temporary tattoo start 10.00 am till 4.30 pm ** **At the
coffee corner **. 12.00 pm - Bingo at the
pool-deck. 04.00 pm - Mass (Royal Palapa). Check in / check out day Enjoy your weekend See you on Monday!