Hi Lily! No it's a room category that you book into. I dont' believe they sell it as something separate but I'll check when I'm there week after next!

@@ChristineTurner oh I got it.Thanks for clarifying.Planning to go there next year in April.

Hi Shany! I think you'll find it worth it - I certainly did and I'm only staying 2 nights when I go back on the 9th but I had to upgrade too!

Hi Shany! Yes I think they had jet skis but those would always be an extra charge. The waves are quite strong at this beach, so there isn't a whole lot but just playing in the waves is what most people end up doing. That said, you can also walk about 10-15 minutes north toward downtown and you'll find Aqua World, where they do tons of various tours including speed boat rides, snorkel tours, fishing, etc. Plus it's a fun place to grab a beer and people watch!

@@Shanycole they didn’t have a charge while I was there but I’ll be there in 2 weeks so I’ll double check!

@@ChristineTurner thank you! We’re thinking about going at the in October early November.

Hi Shany! Ohh that sounds great! If I forget to post the price, remind me. I'll set a reminder in my phone and will do my best to do a video about it. Plus I'll go live from there - if you subscribe & hit the bell, you'll be notified of any videos I post so you won't miss it! Cheers!

@@SlothFields well a jalapeño or even a habanero wouldn’t be too bad. Stick to a bell pepper if you want no spice but anything beyond that and you’re going to get some heat!!

@@ChristineTurner ok thanks I appreciate it

Hi SlothFields! Good luck with the sauce - let me know how it turns out - the char is what really makes it!

@@TraceyPlonka-g9z hi Tracey! Oh that’s great! I hope you love it as much as I did!!

@@TraceyPlonka-g9z hi Tracey! If you book Baja then ask for the view of the empty lot - that’s that farthest from the Riu Parties. Otherwise you’ll hear those. The great thing about staying there is having access to all 3 and we loved the pool area of the palace Cabo San Lucas. Never stayed at Pueblo because it’s pretty harsh time share sales. LOVE Sandos Finisterra but I’d say food options are better at Riu especially since you can eat at any of the 3 resorts buffets. Sandos rooms are way older but you get a great view of the ocean and in Oct /Nov /Dec will almost see whales daily. Plus you have a marina view from the resort as it’s built into the hillside. Better walkability from the Sandos but from Riu is a $6 Uber to downtown. All doable. Hope that helps!

Thank you so much for your quick response. We are taking my mother in law who is a very active 79 yr old and hope this resort is okay for her

Hi Tracey! Oh yeah there's pool games, beach volleyball, bocce, bingo, and the best thing is - if you get bored at Riu Baja, you can always go to either of the ones next door!

Hi Hirsch! I only caught a few parts of it and it was good. The Riu Party doesn’t really start hopping until about 9pm but they were playing great music. Always lots going on here and if you stay on the Antillas side, you get the benefit of being able to go to either resort’s shows!

@@beaujangles9950 yeah it was a whopper for me too. Unbelievably frustrating. What can you do? 🤷‍♀️

@@ChristineTurner oh I was definitely including you in the “us” 🤗

@@ChavezTravelz hi ChavezTravelz! Oh nice. So great that you’ll be there soon! Are you just staying at Riu Santa Fe & if so, Party Room or regular?

Hi Mark! That’s actually a really smart suggestion and anyone in sales & marketing will subconsciously be noting their techniques anyway. They are exceptionally well trained and you can definitely learn a lot by watching them!

@@ChristineTurner Sure. I was never in sales. My focus on communication comes from my participation in the Toastmaster clubs. I am at the gold level. They teach you to communicate and evaluate others. So I always don't just listen to what someone says but how the communication occurrs.

Hi Mark - very interesting. I thought Toastmaster was more of a networking group - kind of like BNI (Business Networking Int'l). Thanks for clarifying.

@@ChristineTurner Yes, there is a lot of networking. But, most people who attend want to advance their careers by getting much better at making presentation and communicating. This is the primary purpose of the club. When you talk, everyone writes you a note to tell you what you did OK and no OK. This is great, as these are not the people you work with, where you don't want to make poor presentations or talks, like a 3-minute talk or an elevator speech. I wished I had joined EARLY in my working life. But, it improves your communication in all situationss and makes you far more effective dealing with people. OH. Also shy people joint to overcome their shyness.

@@MarkAdler-tk9pi oh wow that sounds really beneficial in all aspects of business. If I was 30 years younger, you’d have me convinced to join! Thanks for sharing!

@@mikemills9111 thanks for watching Mike!

Hi Bonbon! No it was actually built in 1977. Refurbished in 2021. Gorgeous views aren’t they!?

@@shirllaliberte3881 yes and it varied as the day went on. Nothing too loud at the pools. More so at the beach club.

@@hirsch4real201 oof tough question. I mean this is a MUCH older property and the gym is smaller as is the pool but the food has been some of the best Riu food I’ve ever had of any of their resorts and on par with what you get at Cap Cana but only 4 a la cartes here. Way more in Cap Cana. Both very different properties but equally nice!

@@ChristineTurner Is this resort family or adult only? We would likely be more interested in the family resort because we just have our 14 year old son. Also, is Riu the best all-inclusive in Aruba, or would you recommend another?

Hi Hirsch! The Riu Palace Antillas is adult only but the Riu Palace Aruba is family friendly, so that's the one for you when you travel with your son. Yeah, I'd say it's definitely the best all inclusive option at the moment. There's a new Secrets opening up at the south end of the island which will certainly be comparable but it's also adult only. Riu Palace Aruba for you!

@@ChristineTurner Are guests easily able to walk and explore the surrounding area to visit gift shops, stores, etc. ? Is Aruba "safe" for the most part? I know in some countries they warn you not to leave the resort premesis for safety reasons.

@@hirsch4real201 Hi Hirsch Oh Yeah! Honestly, it's one of the few places I feel completely relaxed. The economy is doing very well here and it's absolutely no problem to wander around. Especially in the hotel zone (Palm Beach) where the all inclusive resorts are - plenty of restaurants in walking distance and tons of people out and about. No one begging for money. Rare to see anyone in hardship. Very comfortable here!

@@maryannmurphy7317 no that’s only for the more upgraded rooms and the time share folks.

Hey Mark! How are you!? I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm hoping to visit Kukulkan soon but it might just be a day pass to see what it's like. I think I would have enjoyed upgrading at the Riu in Cabo earlier this year - I do enjoy private lounges etc. The one here in Aruba (Riu Palace Antillas) is even going to have an Elite Club pool and it sounds like the private restaurant will be open for breakfast lunch and dinner!.

Hi Tuti! Thanks for watching!

Hi BeauJangles! I may have exaggerated a tad but mostly I think these people were just hungry (although there's always somewhere you can grab a bite of something 24/7). As for the variety - wait until I post the videos of the Riu Palace Aruba buffets!

Hi LiteralWhisky! Are you heading here soon? I see you've watched / commented on a few videos. If you're on the Baja side, you'll love having access to all three Riu's!

@@ChristineTurner yes i am thanks for the video very informative!

@@LiteralWhisky ahh perfect! Have a great trip!

Hi LiteralWhisky! Oh good point - sometimes my mouth runs before my brain. Used to be - you could only visit other properties for lunch buffet. SO what's new is to be able to try their other breakfast or dinner buffets. Still can't do exchange with a la cartes but that's fine. Thanks for pointing this out and thanks for watching!

Hi Pauline! Oh wow!! What a coincidence. I hope you have a great time!

@@ChristineTurner it looks lovely!! We have been to punta Cana , but the water is so choppy I like the look of this side

@@paulinecampbell9023 always nice to explore a new area!

Hi lledon! I just don't understand why they tried it this way but I'm glad it's open to everyone now!

@@ThepplforHarris47 yeah it’s hard to complain about Anything here for sure. Already looking forward to my next trip here!!

Hi TPFH! Yes it's such a great place. Just spent the day driving around the island in a rental and it's so easy to get around. I mean none of the roads are marked but Google & data make it a piece of cake! Where do you usually stay in your Air BnB?

@@angelop1003 I know right! I was so tempted to just grab a piece of this and a piece of that!! #YUM

Hi Garth! No the rooftop pool is for everyone. It’s one of their feature items for the resort so I doubt they’ll ever change this.

@@jav9888 yes absolutely. Oh wait do you mean “that stuff”? If so, I wouldn’t know but also wouldn’t be surprised. I mean - souvenirs and sunglasses for sure!!

@@cookdislander4372 thanks for watching!

Hi Silvain! Yes you could. It’s probably a 10-15 minute walk, either along the beach or on the street.

@@angelop1003 yeah I wish this was my room!!

What resort is this??

Hi John! This is the Riu Palace Antillas in Aruba. Adult only All inclusive. Stay tuned for a full review on this property!