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Booked by Jamie

A Birthday Trip

January 4 – 9, 2027  ·  5 Nights  ·  6 Travelers


Two accommodation options below, both in Aruba. Aruba sits just outside the hurricane belt with consistent trade winds and reliably dry weather in January. It is easy to reach from Philadelphia, and the Savannah group will connect through Charlotte.


Flights

Philadelphia Flights  ·  4 Outbound / 3 Return

Outbound (Jan 4)  ·  4 travelers AA nonstop PHL → AUA  ·  7:00am – 12:37pm (4h 37m)  ·  Business  ·  2 bags  ·  Non-refundable  ·  $635.50/person
Return (Jan 9)  ·  3 travelers AA nonstop AUA → PHL  ·  2:59pm – 6:39pm (4h 40m)  ·  Main Plus  ·  1 bag  ·  Non-refundable  ·  $704.58/person
Philadelphia flights total $4,656

Savannah Flights  ·  2 Outbound / 3 Return

No nonstop service from Savannah. Connects via Charlotte.

Outbound (Jan 4)  ·  2 travelers AA SAV → CLT → AUA  ·  5:05am – 12:44pm (6h 39m)  ·  First/Business  ·  2 bags  ·  Non-refundable  ·  $591.00/person
Return (Jan 9)  ·  3 travelers AA AUA → CLT → SAV  ·  5:59pm – 11:16pm (6h 17m)  ·  Business/First  ·  2 bags  ·  Non-refundable  ·  $820.68/person
Savannah flights total $3,644

Aruba  ·  Option 1

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

Palm Beach  ·  January 4 – 9, 2027  ·  5 Nights

A classic Palm Beach address with one of the largest pools on the island and direct beachfront access. The Stellaris Casino is on-site, the service is well-established, and the resort has a lively, social energy. A strong choice for a group that wants a full-service resort with plenty going on.

Dates January 4 – 9, 2027 (5 nights)
Rooms 2 x King Partial Ocean View  ·  1 x 2 Queen Ocean View
Included Perks Daily breakfast for 2 per room  ·  Welcome amenity  ·  Early check-in / late check-out (when available)  ·  Complimentary upgrade if available
Cancellation Free before December 28, 2026; cancellation fee applies after
King x 2 (partial ocean view) $5,546.88 per room
2 Queen x 1 (ocean view) $6,266.88
Accommodation, 5 nights with breakfast ~$17,361
Flights, Philadelphia (4 out / 3 return) $4,656
Flights, Savannah via Charlotte (2 out / 3 return) $3,644
Estimated Total ~$25,661

Aruba  ·  Option 2

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino

Palm Beach  ·  Beachfront Resort

The Hyatt Regency Aruba sits on a wide stretch of Palm Beach with tropical grounds, three pools, and direct beach access. The property has a spa, multiple dining options, and a tequila bar on-site, along with a casino attached to the resort. Guest rooms on the resort view floors feature ocean-facing balconies from the sixth floor up. The Hyatt Privé rate at this property includes daily breakfast for two, a $100 property credit per stay, and a welcome amenity.

Dates January 4 – 9, 2027 (5 nights)
Cancellation Free before December 21, 2026; one night fee after
Included Perks Daily breakfast for 2, $100 property credit, welcome amenity

Room Configuration (3 Units)

Unit Type Avg/Night Total
2 x King Resort Ocean View King, resort & ocean view, floors 6–9 $1,025 $6,651 ea.
1 x 2 Queen Resort Ocean View 2 queens, resort & ocean view, floors 6–9 $1,055 $6,845
3 units, 5 nights (incl. taxes & fees) $20,147
Flights, Philadelphia group (3 travelers — business) $4,656
Flights, Savannah group via Charlotte (3 travelers — business) $3,644
Estimated Total ~$28,447

All accommodation totals include taxes and fees. Flight totals reflect business class fares, fully refundable. Rates subject to availability at time of booking.


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