CVS Class of 1987 · 40th Reunion

Aruba is getting closer.

April 1–6, 2027 · RIU Palace Antillas
One adults-only, all-inclusive home base. Five nights on Palm Beach. Forty years of Cavaliers Pride & Soul.

Bound by Blue. Shining in Gold.

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CVS '87 Aruba Countdown artwork with turquoise coastline and Aruba outline
Traveler Hub: this page is designed to grow with the trip. Airfare guidance, Aruba tips, resort notes and final travel reminders will be refreshed as we get closer to departure.
The Reunion Trip

Your Aruba home base

Everything here is traveler-facing. Your individual invoice, payment status and booking documents remain in your private TravelJoy portal.

When
5 nights

April 1–6, 2027

Main reunion dates, with individual air arranged separately unless otherwise announced.

Where
Palm Beach

RIU Palace Antillas

Adults-only, beachfront and 24-hour all-inclusive.

Style
Grown folk

Relax + reconnect

Beach days, good food, nightlife, culture and plenty of room to choose your own pace.

Support
On site

Limabre hosting

Gerald plans to be on property to support the group and help keep logistics moving.

Airfare Watch

Shop smart. Don’t panic-buy.

Chicago–Aruba fares can swing sharply by airport, airline, fare class and direction. The goal is a fare and schedule you can live with—not winning a guessing game.

Planning benchmark · Aug 2026

What looks reasonable?

ExcellentUnder $500 RT
Good target$500–$650
Convenient nonstop~$650–$750
Above $750Compare before buying

Planning benchmark only—not a fare guarantee. Air pricing changes constantly.

CVS recommended strategy

Before you click “Buy”

Search ORD and MDW. Convenience matters, but price and schedule can differ dramatically.
Start with Google Flights, then book direct. Compare first; keep your airline relationship direct.
Compare round-trip vs. two one-ways. One-way combinations can help, but they also expose you to the remaining market.
Price the whole ticket. Bags, seats, fare class and change rules matter.
Use price alerts. One ugly fare search does not define the market.
Group air: Limabre is evaluating contracted group-air options, but no contracted group-air program has been opened or recommended for booking yet.
RIU Palace Antillas

Beach by day. Options after dark.

The current RIU information positions Antillas as an adults-only, beachfront, 24-hour all-inclusive resort on Palm Beach with dining, entertainment, casino/nightlife and Elite Club room options.

What makes the resort work for CVS ’87

Adults-only environment
Palm Beach location
24-hour all-inclusive
On-site entertainment
Casino + nightlife
Elite Club room options

Keep in mind

Resort programming, restaurant operations, exchange privileges and entertainment schedules can change. We will reconfirm the details that matter to the group closer to arrival rather than treating a 2026 schedule as a promise for April 2027.

Official RIU Resort Page
Meet One Happy Island

Aruba is more than the resort.

A few of the destination stories we’ll keep adding to this hub as the reunion gets closer.

Aruba 101
~70 sq mi

Compact, but not one-note

Aruba sits roughly 15–18 miles north of Venezuela, making it easy to understand why a few free hours can reveal a very different side of the island.

Language
4+

Multilingual island

Dutch and Papiamento are official languages; English and Spanish are widely spoken. Start with Bon bini and Danki.

Fun fact
Sea → tap

Paradise on tap

Aruba has no natural freshwater rivers or lakes. Seawater is desalinated and purified, and tap water is safe to drink island-wide.

Culture
100+

Nationalities represented

That cultural mix shows up in Aruba’s food, languages, music and traditions.

Adventure
~20%

Arikok National Park

Nearly one-fifth of Aruba’s land area is protected in Arikok, a very different landscape from Palm Beach.

Photo spot
San Nicolas

Open-air street art

Murals added by local and international artists have turned San Nicolas into an evolving street-art destination.

What kind of Aruba traveler are you?

Pick the one that sounds most like your free-time style.

Choose a style to get a quick suggestion.
Know Before You Go

Useful now. Rechecked later.

We’ll keep operational items concise now and reverify anything that can change before final travel instructions are issued.

Money

U.S. dollars work

The Aruban florin is the official currency, but U.S. dollars are widely accepted.

Entry

ED Card

Aruba currently requires an online ED Card, completed within the seven days before travel. We will reconfirm the exact process in March 2027.

Fee

Sustainability fee

Aruba currently collects a $20 sustainability fee from most air arrivals through the ED Card process. This will be rechecked before departure.

Passport

Check it early

Use your full legal name when booking air. CVS travelers are encouraged to avoid last-minute passport surprises and check validity well before April.

Quick Answers

CVS ’87 Aruba FAQ

Your booking documents and supplier terms control if there is ever a conflict.

What is included in the resort stay?

Your booked package includes the room, all-inclusive meals and most beverages, resort activities, and the taxes/fees shown on your confirmation. Transfers are included only if they appear on your individual confirmation.

Are flights included?

No. Travelers may book their own airfare. Limabre is also evaluating group-air possibilities, but no group-air option is currently open for booking.

Can someone still join the reunion?

Space may still be available, subject to current inventory and pricing. Use the reunion booking link or contact Limabre to check current options.

What about travel protection?

Travel Protection Plus options are available through the supplier and are governed by the plan terms. If you have questions about what you selected, check your booking documents or contact Limabre.

How will we communicate in Aruba?

Limabre plans to use a private WhatsApp group closer to departure for practical group updates and quick on-site communication.

Where do I see my personal payment information?

Your private TravelJoy portal and invoice—not this public traveler hub—remain the source for your individual payment schedule, balance and booking documents.

Who’s missing from the group photo?

Know a classmate who should be in Aruba?

Share this page. If they want to join the reunion, the booking link is the fastest place to start.

Traveler-facing planning information only. Airline fares, resort programming, entry requirements, fees and optional activities can change. Individual confirmations, supplier terms and official government/airline information control.