Plan Your Aruba Vacation With a Local Expert
Aruba Hostess is a local Aruba vacation planner and concierge service specializing in group vacations. We help families, groups of friends, bachelorette groups and other travelers coordinate their Aruba vacation, from accommodations and airport transportation to private chefs, boat charters, activities and special experiences.
Instead of contacting multiple companies separately, your group can work with one local team to help bring the different parts of your vacation together. You can use Aruba Hostess for a single service or let us help coordinate multiple parts of your stay.
Below you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about planning a vacation in Aruba and using Aruba Hostess.
About Aruba Hostess
What is Aruba Hostess?
Aruba Hostess is a local vacation planning and concierge service based in Aruba. We help travelers coordinate accommodations, transportation, villa services, dining, activities and private experiences before and during their stay. We specialize in making Aruba vacations easier to organize, particularly for groups.
Is Aruba Hostess based in Aruba?
Yes. Aruba Hostess is based in Aruba and works with local accommodation providers, activity operators and service providers across the island. Having a local point of contact makes it easier to coordinate the different parts of your vacation in one place.
What does an Aruba vacation planner do?
An Aruba vacation planner helps coordinate the different parts of your trip before you arrive. This can include finding a suitable villa, arranging airport transportation, stocking your accommodation with groceries, booking private chefs and boat charters, planning activities and organizing special occasions. Aruba Hostess can help bring these services together around one vacation plan.
Does Aruba Hostess specialize in group vacations?
Yes. Aruba Hostess specializes in planning group vacations in Aruba. We can help families, groups of friends, bachelorette groups, birthday groups and other groups coordinate accommodations, transportation, dining, activities and private experiences.
Can Aruba Hostess plan our entire Aruba vacation?
Yes. Aruba Hostess can help coordinate multiple parts of your vacation, including your villa, airport transportation, grocery pre-stocking, private chef, private bartender, boat charter, tours, activities, restaurant reservations and special experiences. You can also use Aruba Hostess for just one service if that is all you need.
Planning a Group Vacation to Aruba
Can Aruba Hostess help plan a vacation for a large group?
Yes. Group travel is one of our specialties. Tell us your travel dates, number of guests and what your group would like to experience, and we can help coordinate suitable accommodations, transportation, dining and activities. This saves one person in the group from having to organize every provider separately.
How does planning a vacation with Aruba Hostess work?
Start by telling us your travel dates, group size, accommodation needs and the experiences you are interested in. We can then help you explore suitable options and coordinate the services you choose. Your vacation can be planned step by step, so you do not need to have every detail decided before contacting us.
How far in advance should we plan a group trip to Aruba?
We recommend starting as early as possible, especially when traveling with a large group or during popular travel periods. Larger villas, private chefs, private boats and other group experiences have limited availability. Planning early generally gives your group more options.
Can we use Aruba Hostess if we have already booked our accommodation?
Yes. You can still use Aruba Hostess if your hotel or vacation rental is already booked. We can help with transportation, groceries, private dining, boat charters, activities and other experiences during your stay.
Villas & Accommodations in Aruba
Can Aruba Hostess help us find a villa in Aruba?
Yes. Aruba Hostess can help groups find vacation villas in Aruba based on group size, preferred location and the type of stay you are looking for. Options may include beachfront villas, villas with private pools and larger vacation homes suitable for families and groups.
Can you help find villas for large groups in Aruba?
Yes. We can help match larger groups with villas that offer the right number of bedrooms, bathrooms and shared spaces. After finding the accommodation, we can also help coordinate services such as airport transportation, grocery pre-stocking, private chefs, boat charters and activities for your group.
Can you help us find a beachfront villa in Aruba?
Yes. Aruba Hostess features a selection of beachfront villas in Aruba, including properties suitable for families and larger groups. Availability and capacity vary by property, so we recommend searching early when a beachfront location is important to your group.
Aruba Concierge Services
What concierge services can Aruba Hostess arrange?
Aruba Hostess can help coordinate airport and group transportation, grocery pre-stocking, private chefs, private bartenders, catering, restaurant reservations, decorations, cakes, photography, massages, yoga and other vacation services. Services can be booked individually or coordinated as part of your overall Aruba vacation.
Can you arrange airport transportation in Aruba for our group?
Yes. Aruba Hostess can help arrange airport transfers and transportation for families and larger groups. Transportation can also be coordinated around other parts of your vacation, including villa arrivals, activities, dinners and boat charters.
Can you stock our villa with groceries before we arrive?
Yes. Grocery pre-stocking can be arranged so your requested food and drinks are waiting at your villa when you arrive. This is particularly convenient for groups and families who want essentials ready without making a grocery-store trip immediately after arriving in Aruba.
Can Aruba Hostess arrange a private chef in Aruba?
Yes. Aruba Hostess can help arrange a private chef at your villa for family dinners, group dinners, birthdays, bachelorette trips and other special occasions. Options vary by chef, group size, menu and type of dining experience.
Tours, Boat Charters & Activities in Aruba
Can Aruba Hostess book tours and activities in Aruba?
Yes. Aruba Hostess can help arrange a variety of tours and activities in Aruba, including private boat charters, sailing trips, ATV and UTV adventures, Jeep tours, fishing trips, water activities and other island experiences. We can help groups choose activities that fit their interests, group size and vacation schedule.
Can Aruba Hostess arrange a private boat rental in Aruba?
Yes. Aruba Hostess can help arrange private boat rentals in Aruba, including catamarans, sailing boats, speed boats and yachts. We can help you find an option based on your group size and preferred experience, whether you want snorkeling, sailing, a sunset cruise or a private day on the water.
Can you arrange activities for large groups in Aruba?
Yes. Many Aruba activities can accommodate groups, and some experiences can be arranged privately. Tell us your group size and interests, and we can help find suitable options and coordinate them with transportation and the rest of your vacation plans.
Can Aruba Hostess help us decide what to do in Aruba?
Yes. You do not need to have your entire itinerary planned before contacting us. Tell us about your group, interests and travel dates, and Aruba Hostess can help you explore activities and experiences that fit the type of Aruba vacation you want.
Birthdays, Bachelorette Parties & Special Occasions
Can Aruba Hostess plan a bachelorette party in Aruba?
Yes. Aruba Hostess can help plan and coordinate bachelorette parties in Aruba, including villas, airport transportation, grocery pre-stocking, decorations, private chefs, bartenders, boat charters, activities, photography and other experiences. We can help bring the different parts of your bachelorette trip together around your group, dates and plans.
Can Aruba Hostess help plan a birthday celebration in Aruba?
Yes. Aruba Hostess can help coordinate birthday celebrations in Aruba for couples, families and groups of friends. Depending on your plans, we can assist with decorations, cakes, private chefs, bartenders, boat charters, photography, entertainment, activities and other special experiences.
Can you arrange decorations, cakes and other celebration services?
Yes. Aruba Hostess can help arrange decorations, cakes and other celebration services for birthdays, bachelorette trips and special occasions in Aruba. Tell us what you are celebrating and the type of setup you have in mind, and we can help coordinate suitable options for your villa or experience.
Can you arrange a private dinner or special experience for our group?
Yes. We can help arrange memorable experiences for groups in Aruba, including private chef dinners, private boat charters, special dining experiences and other activities. These can also be coordinated with transportation, decorations and other services as part of your celebration.
Booking Aruba Hostess Services
Do I have to book my entire Aruba vacation through Aruba Hostess?
No. You can use Aruba Hostess for a single service, such as airport transportation, grocery pre-stocking, a private chef, boat charter or activity, or ask us to help coordinate multiple parts of your vacation. We can adapt our assistance to what your group has already booked and what you still need.
Can I contact Aruba Hostess before I have finalized all my vacation plans?
Yes. You do not need to have your entire Aruba vacation planned before contacting us. Your travel dates, approximate group size and an idea of what you are looking for are enough to get started. We can help you explore suitable options and build the rest of your plans from there.
Does it cost extra to use Aruba Hostess?
There is no additional vacation planning fee for services arranged through our participating partners. Aruba Hostess works with local providers who compensate us for helping coordinate bookings. Prices, deposits, cancellation policies and other booking conditions may vary by service or provider, and these details will be communicated when applicable.
How do I start planning my Aruba vacation with Aruba Hostess?
Contact Aruba Hostess with your travel dates, number of guests and the services or experiences you are interested in. If you have already booked your flights, accommodation or activities, let us know what is already arranged. We can then help with the remaining parts of your Aruba vacation and coordinate the services your group needs.
Ready to Plan Your Aruba Vacation?
Planning an Aruba vacation for your family or group? Let Aruba Hostess help bring the different parts of your trip together. From villas and transportation to private chefs, boat charters, activities and special experiences, our local team can help you create an Aruba vacation that fits your group.