An Island to Call Your Own -- Right at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

ORANJESTAD, ARUBA--(Marketwire - Apr 24, 2012) - Aruba -- even the word alone conjures up images of beautiful beaches, friendly people, and relaxing with a tropical drink in hand. And it's all for good reason -- this breathtaking paradise offers everything a visitor could desire for a tropical getaway. And when visitors want to add a layer of luxury and seclusion to their Aruba spa resorts, they do it at the private island at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino.

Renaissance Island lets guests leave the cares of the world behind as they venture over to this exclusive getaway. The only island of its kind among hotels in Aruba on the beach, Renaissance Island features Aruba's only private beaches and is just an 8-minute water taxi ride away. It's truly an oasis with separate family-friendly beaches and beaches just for adults. Guests are invited to pamper themselves at the private Spa Cove, play a game of tennis, sit down to the delicious lunch specials at Papagayo Bar and Grill, or just lie back and enjoy the warm sun. A day on Renaissance Island is a day well spent.

Renaissance Island is even more attractive to guests who take advantage of the resort's "Twice the Paradise" package, which offers guests up to 40% off their stay. The promotion is available April 13 through December 21, 2012*.

To book the "Twice the Paradise" package, please visit www.renaissancearuba.com or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US. There, guests will also find other current Aruba hotel deals.

Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, located in the heart of downtown Oranjestad, offers a waterfront oasis bursting with energy and excitement, and boasts two distinct resorts: one for families, one exclusively for adults. Both resorts offer excellent dining, shopping and endless entertainment. The Renaissance Marina Hotel is an adults-only haven with a sophisticated ambiance suited to singles and couples. For a family vacation, the Renaissance Ocean Suites has ample room and activities for everyone in the family.

This Aruba resort features an abundance of recreation for both adults and families from multiple pools to kids' activities. In addition, those who know Oranjestad restaurants will appreciate the resort's convenient location and on-site dining choices.

*Valid seven days a week, new bookings only. All rates are based on two persons per room per night. Promotional rates are valid for reservations booked by April 30, 2012 and traveled by December 21, 2012.

Limited number of rooms are available for these promotions. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offers cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.

About the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Guests of the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino can enjoy a range of restaurants, the exclusive Okeanos Spa, an exciting nightlife and the only private beach in Aruba on Renaissance Island. Home to one of the most popular hotels in Aruba on the beach, the Renaissance Resort also offers convenient access to the best shopping in Aruba with top, brand name boutiques on-site.

Additionally, the Renaissance Convention Center is ideal for conferences, trade shows and events and can accommodate up to 1,600 people. The hotel offers 287 rooms and 269 suites on six floors, onsite valet parking, and 22,000 square feet of state-of-the-art banquet and meeting rooms.