We spent 2 weeks for the second time now at Divi Links All Inclusive. Fantastic place! And the All Inclusive package is very valuable since The restaurant Mulligan´s is included if you stay at Divi Links. This restaurant is brilliant! Good food, nice variety, staff is a mix from excellent to poor but ask for Hoover or the manager Vincent and you will never be disappointed! We will come back!

Ho Hum! 86-76 every day of the year! Come any time as Aruba is out of Hurricane alley (normally). This location is in the " low rise " area and is dominated by NYC,NJ & MA condo & time share folks.Get to the pool & beach at sun up as the regulars stake out the lounges very early with a towel ( and land mines I think). This is more low keyed beach life. Go to high rise area ( about 5 miles up the road ) to be with the crowds. TIP: take the small van bus that comes by regularly - cost $1.25 to go anywhere up/dowm Irausquin Blvd. Very pleasant and safe Island. Snorkeling was a bit disappointing as there were little color differences ( St Johns was much better). Don't miss Madame Jeanettes for dinner. LB Smith's downtown in the Renaissance is very good as well. 1 bedroom suite was in great shape but my location was a bit noisy ( near elevator, walkway, behind pool side restaurant) but ya win some and lose some when exchanging from Disney quality!

Just completed a week's stay at The Divi Golf and Beach Resort on my favourite Caribbean island. We had rented a studio but we we're upgraded to a one bedroom condo without even asking. The condo was in building 3, at the fron of the resort, facing the pool. It was recently renovated and very large, very nice and comfortable. The bed was king sized and rivaled our own for comfort back home so we slept very well.
Druiff beach was across the street from the pool and is one of the best beaches in Aruba as it is very large and there is plenty of room for everyone. We often set up there first during the stay and spent a few hours on the ebach before moving to the pool for more sun and a few balashi's (Aruba's tasty local beer).
One of the best features at this Divi is the gym located right on the beach. I enjoyed hitting the treadmill in the morning in an air conditioned gym, and looking out over the ocean through the floor to ceiling windows (Hey! I'm from Canada! It's too hot to run outdoors in Aruba!). The equipment is older but it still works fine and there is plenty of room.
The pool at front is frequented mostly by adults while the infinity pool near the golf course is busy with children, so depending on how you are traveling, you have choices.
We had dinner one night at Mulligan's and was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was and the menu was fairly extensive. We never tried Windows as we felt that we would have the same experience as Mulligan's due to the fact that it was in the same building and shared the same kitchen.
The grocery store is a quick cab ride away and worth it. We provisioned our unit for breakfast and some light lunch fare as we ate out every night for dinner.
We rented bikes from Divi ($10 per day) and rode from the hotel up to the Lighthouse which is a good hike. The bikes are a little clunky but they get the job done. I recommend packing a light bag and stopping at Arashi beach located at the base of the Lighthouse) for a few hours on the way back. You will be glad you did. Bring a mask and snorkel if you want. Psst! i'll share a secret...LOWER THE CONE OF SILENCE!...stop in at the Holiday Inn and spend some time there at the beach bar, pool, and on the beach (which is fantastic, by the way). The valets will tell you where to park and lock your bike. It's casual and laid back, just the way we like it.
Looking for a few good meals without breaking the budget? There are several around the Alhambra casino (a good italian one named Elliotti's I think) and you can get there by shutlle from the Divi.
Want another secret? again...LOWER THE CONE OF SILENCE!....stroll down to the Divi Tamarind which is located on the beach. As it is an all inclusive, you have to go to the front desk and buy some coupons to use the beach bar. The good news is that you can use the pool and the loungers which are right at the beach. Tip the bartender well when you first belly up to the bar and you'll be treated very well.
Finally, bring a camera to the Druiff beach at sunset and memorialize your stay in Aruba!

Check in was definitely better this year. Many of the units are fairly new and up to date. The construction is simplistic and not always square. Do like the all tile floors. NO carpet! Flat screen TVs in living area and bedroom. The sound system in my unit didn't work last year and again this year. Housekeeping is good. The pools are clean and very well maintained. Not water front but only a short walk away. Many units have golf course or pool views. The "infinity pool" is beautiful and on most days there are enough lounge chairs. Maintenance of the units could be better with the significant maintenance fees charged if you own a timeshare. One major issue is for an upscale property to charge its timeshare owners for sketchy at best Internet service. $50 for a week! Geez, that is what I pay for 3 months in Washington DC! Second year in a row I have been told, "we are working on it".