A r u b a    V i l l a    V a c a t i o n    H o m e s

Aruba Vacation Rentals & Beach Villas

Why a Rental is Better than a Hotel

April 21st, 2011

Aruba – “Hotels can be convenient,” says Matthew Smillie, owner of Aruba Villa Vacation Homes, “but they’re expensive and don’t offer a lot of the advantages provided by an Aruba vacation rental.” There are many reasons to choose Aruba villa rentals, but here are just a few.

Facilities: Vacation rentals in Aruba usually offer more space, especially in the rental’s public living areas. You can enjoy bigger kitchens, dining areas and living spaces than those usually found in a hotel. More space allows your group to stay together and enjoy one another’s company. Many rentals offer game rooms, high-speed Internet, DVD players, cable, and other features. Hotel rooms don’t usually have kitchens and, if they do, they’re usually rudimentary. However, many vacation rental properties have well-equipped kitchens which allow a family to gather over meals.

Read the rest of this entry »

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Aruba

April 14th, 2011

Aruba – Matthew Smillie, owner of the Aruba rentals agency Aruba Villa Vacation Homes, recognizes that there are many reasons to visit Aruba. But, here are some of the top ones:

  • Scuba Diving: “Aruba is great for scuba diving since the water is very clear and Aruba is surrounded by fascinating shipwrecks, some dating back to World War II,” notes Smillie, from the Aruba beach villas agency. Snorkeling is another popular pastime offshore at beaches or through sailing cruises. Visitors can even try their hand at Snuba – a combination of snorkeling and scuba in which the oxygen tank stays on the water’s surface as the swimmer dives below.

Read the rest of this entry »