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I just returned from a 7 day vacation in March 2004 and stayed at the Radisson in Aruba. It is an absolutely outstanding facility. The hotel is very clean, the grounds magnificent, and the staff are wonderful. The staff are friendly and cordial and attuned to ensuring you have a wonderful vacation. They treat you like you are the only one in the hotel, and amazingly, many remember your name after just one meeting. The hotel has a 5 star restaurant, Sunset Grille, that is one of the top rated restaurants on the island, and the Executive Chef Matt and Manager Ruben ensure your meal is perfect! Hint, make reservations when you arrive as it is very busy. We stayed in the Caracao tower, and the rooms are nice sized and very clean with good views. Other eateries at the hotel are Gilligans, a bar/cafe by the pool and beach, very good; The Laguna Fish market, great breakfasts and lunches; and the Mira Solo bar, which is nice for an evening cocktail or just plain relaxation. The hotel is on the Palm Beach, which is beautiful, and there are many restaurants close to the hotel off the grounds. The taxi ride downtown is 10 minutes, where you will find numerous great restaurants. The island is very safe and clean, and you can walk anywhere without fear. There are numerous watersport activities close to the hotel on the beach, and you can reserve the activities the same day. I am planning my return trip, as I fell in love with Aruba and the Radisson. They call Aruba "the Happy Island" and it truly is. Enjoy!