If you are not staying preferred or in a pirate room, both Aruba and Jamaica are wonderful! Both are right across the bridge from Old Port Royale (dining and main pool). It's an easy 5 min walk that is beautiful! Also, the bus routes usually pick up Jamaica first, Aruba second and then make the loop around the rest of the resort. On the way back from the parks Jamaica is usually the first place to drop off, Aruba second. Finally, it's very peaceful being a bit away from OPR. Hope that helps