Expert: Andy Mendyk - 12/3/2009

Question
Hey there I've been going crazy trying to find a place to go on vacation. But then I saw aruba. And I fell in love. So it wud be my first time going so I have many questions on where to stay so hopefully you can help me. 1st is I am coming with 4 guys and we are 25. So I wana be close to an area where all the partying is. But not to close where I can't sleep at night. It wud be nice to saty at a hotel with a young crowd. Where we can go wild everyday. I wanna be close to a beach and nice restaurants. So the biggest thing for me is a younger crowd but still a nice hotel and needs to be all inclusive. I'm looking to go in february or january. So anything you ccan help me with wud be great thanks. Get back to me asap thanks

Answer
Hi Brian!  From what you describe to me, the best choice will be the Holiday Inn. It does have a younger crowd, and it's in a center of activity. They do have an all inclusive package, but there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. casino on premises, and close to other hotels/casinos.
This is considered the "High-Rise" section of the island, but all the other hotels there are timeshare, and the older generation. This is why the Holiday inn would be just right for you.
You will also be going there during the high season, so I would start to make plans on booking the hotel  and flights about now.
You are going to like it there!!