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referenCe guIde Bonbini Bonbini! Welcome to Aruba. The word is ours, but we like to think the meaning is universal.

As you explore, as you get to know Aruba, you’ll soon begin to notice the smiling faces everywhere. Aruba, as any traveler here will tell you, must surely be among the most welcoming places on earth.

Aruba enjoys the highest repeat visitor rate of any Caribbean destination. More than half of our loyal visitors return year after year. Aruba also welcomes first time visitors by working very hard to offer the best hotels, activities, spas and the warmest smiles of anywhere in the Caribbean.

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about aruba...... 04 weddings and honeymoons . . . . 20 our happy island online Bridal Registry our friendly people Family and children’s programs our government meetings and conferences as a vacation destination special needs travelers When to visit shopping ...... 23. ports of entry...... 05 nightlife...... 23. Queen Beatrix International Airport Casinos air connections local hang-outs aruba Cruise Terminal cuisine ...... 24. entry requirements...... 06 adventure in Aruba is most often found in a discovery restaurants aruba Immigration of the unexpected. Visitors to the island delight in aruba Gastronomic Association aruba Customs restaurants with special features the amenities of world class hotels while also taking u .s . Pre-clearance authentic Aruban cuisine advantage of the opportunity to plot their own road in Aruba. The u .s . Passport Requirements where to stay...... 26. sophistication of our leeward side is rivaled only by the dramatic natural Canada Customs An resorts/Hotels and historic sites that can be found throughout the island and especially calendar of events...... 08 aruba facts...... 32. attractions...... 10. on our windward face. The backroads of Aruba take travelers past eerie Currency naturalist Pursuits rock formations, cacti and our famous divi-divi trees. Further along banks arikok National Park money transfers the rugged environs of the island’s cactus-studded landscapes, past butterfly Farm Communication bubali Bird Sanctuary our world famous white sand, palm-fringed beaches, there also lies the telephone aruba Ostrich Farm rolling patch of green of golf courses that promise an adventure of a Cellular Historical and Cultural Sites Internet cafes different sort. Dive under the sea, and you are transported to another art galleries drinking water world, one populated by numerous tropical fish, bountiful coral and Island industries electricity even a shipwreck or two. sightseeing and pets other activities ...... 14 postage stamps Complementing a day of discovery is a night of excitement with action getting around Aruba religious services to be found in the island’s casinos, showrooms and nightclubs. Pair an tour companies time driving and car rental tipping evening escapade with a visit to one of our many fine restaurants and buses What to wear enjoy a gourmet dining experience in Aruba’s relaxed atmosphere. taxis ata offices...... ba. ck cover sports One of our greatest assets, however, is our people, whose warm, bowling welcoming smiles greet visitors at every turn. Who gladly share their golf Horseback riding island and its unique culture, well displayed in folkloric festivals, art tennis exhibits and especially during a very joyous carnival season. Watersports fishing The island has so much to offer you. We invite you to find out for sailing scuba diving and snorkeling yourself why Aruba remains one of the top tourism destinations in the Kayaking Caribbean. snuba swimming Waterskiing submarine Windsurfing Aruba Tourism Authority spas and Fitness Centers www.aruba.com movies

© Aruba Tourism Authority This guide has been produced by the Aruba Tourism Authority to provide general information about the destination. The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. All efforts have been made to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information. The Aruba Tourism Authority is not liable for any possible errors or omissions. You are encouraged to visit www.aruba.com for 2 the latest updates. 3 About Aruba our happy island The system of government in Aruba is based on western Aruba is located in the heart of the southern Caribbean, democratic principles. The Governor is appointed by the 15 miles from the South American coastline. The island is Queen of the Dutch Kingdom for a term of six years and 19.6 miles long, and six miles across at its widest point, with acts as the sovereign’s representative on the island. The a total area of 70 square miles. legislature consists of a 21-member Parliament elected by popular vote. The Council of Ministers, presided over by the Aruba’s topography and vegetation are unusual for a Prime Minister, forms the executive power. Legal jurisdiction Caribbean island. On the south and west coasts are miles of lies with a Common Court of Justice of Aruba and the pristine white beaches that rank among the most beautiful in Netherlands Antilles and a Supreme Court of Justice in the world, rimmed by calm blue seas with visibility in some the Netherlands. areas to a depth of a hundred feet. The northeast coast, along the windward shore, is rugged and wild. The interior aruba as a vacation destination is desert-like, with a variety of cacti and dramatic rock Aruba welcomes visitors from all over the world. Of the formations. The island’s most famous trees are the watapana, over 600,000 stay-over guests that choose to come to or divi-divi trees, all permanently sculpted into graceful, our island annually, the majority are traveling from the Por ts of Entry southwest-bending shapes by the constant trade winds. United States, with numerous guests also visiting from Latin queen beatrix international airport America, Europe and Canada. Aruba’s state-of-the-art airport facility is the result of a multi-million dollar renovation and expansion project that has established It’s always summer in Aruba, and almost always dry. The the Queen Beatrix International Airport as a hub in the Caribbean. The island is served by a number of airlines, and connections average daytime temperature is 82° F. The difference when to visit can be made to any part of the world. U.S.-bound passengers benefit from their own terminal building that houses a U.S. INS/ between median day and night temperatures, and between There is no wrong time to visit Aruba. Cooling trade winds Customs facility, allowing flights from Aruba to enter the U.S. as domestic flights. summer and winter temperatures, is just 3.6° F. The average help to keep temperatures consistently mild. There is no rainfall is less than 20 inches a year, occurring mainly in short rainy season, the island lies away from the hurricane path, The island is also a popular port of call. Each year about 500,000 cruise ship passengers disembark in Aruba. showers during November and December. Aruba is located and the sea temperature hovers around 82° F all year long. The following airlines offer nonstop and direct scheduled flights to and from Aruba: safely away from the traditional path of hurricanes. Just January, February and March are the most popular times to one word of caution: The sun is at its strongest between Aires Baranquilla (Colombia) visit. During Carnival, just before Lent, the island is hopping 11am and 2:30pm, and the use of protective sun lotions, with parades, festivities and parties. If you prefer smaller American Airlines Miami, New York (JFK), Boston (seasonal) including locally made products such as Aruba Aloe, is highly crowds and a more relaxed atmosphere, plan your trip for Aserca Caracas (Venezuela), Santo Domingo, Maracaibo (seasonal) recommended. mid-April through September. Or, if you can’t stand another Arkefly Amsterdam (via Curacao) our friendly people morning of scraping ice from your windshield, hop the next Avianca Bogota (Colombia), connecting flights through Bogota to countries including Argentina, There are about 100,000 full-time inhabitants on Aruba, plane and come in the middle of December. In other words, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and Chile representing more than 96 different nationalities, living choose your own time. Come just because you feel like it. Avior Caracas and Valencia (Venezuela) peacefully together on Aruba. Hospitality remains a strongly Whenever you feel like it. CaribAir Santo Domingo ingrained tradition amongst the population. Continental Airlines Houston, New York (LGA) (seasonal), Newark The official languages of Aruba are Dutch as well as the Copa Panama City native tongue of Papiamento, but most Arubans are fluent in several languages, including English and Spanish. The local Delta Airlines Atlanta, New York (JFK) Papiamento, a lilting, melodic language, has evolved over Dutch Antilles Express Curacao the centuries from an eclectic mixture of Spanish, Dutch and First Choice London (Gatwick) and Manchester (England) Portuguese with a sprinkling of Indian, English and French. JetBlue New York (JFK), Boston The schools of Aruba are subject to the same high standards InselAir Curacao applied to educational institutions in the Netherlands. Some 14.9 percent of the island’s budget is devoted to KLM Amsterdam (Netherlands) *cancelled after 3/29/09 education, resulting in a high level of education for the Martinair Amsterdam (Netherlands) via Curacao island’s inhabitants. Higher education goals are sought Pullmantur Madrid (Spain) abroad or through local educational institutions that include a teacher’s college, a law school, various technical and training Santa Barbara Maracaibo (Venezuela), Las Piedras (Venezuela) establishments, and special-purpose schools such as the Spirit Fort Lauderdale Aruba Hotel School. Surinam Airways Paramaribo (Surinam), Miami our system of government Tiara Bonaire, Curacao, Las Piedras (Venezuela) On January 1, 1986, Aruba became a separate entity within United Airlines Chicago (O’Hare), Washington D.C. (Dulles) the Kingdom of the Netherlands. With this new “Status US Airways Philadelphia, Charlotte, Boston Aparte,” the Kingdom of the Netherlands now has three separate components: the Netherlands, the Netherlands Venezolana Maracaibo and Caracas (Venezuela) Antilles, and Aruba. The government of the Kingdom of the Many charters available throughout the year. For information contact your travel professional or airline website Netherlands is still responsible for the defense and foreign affairs of the entire kingdom. 4 5 In addition to scheduled service to Aruba, several dedicated aruba customs U.S. Passport Requirements: charter operators such as TNT Vacations, Apple Vacations Besides articles for personal use, persons over 18 are allowed The U.S. State Department and the Department of and Funjet Vacations offer weekly seasonal service to the Entry Requirements one fifth of liquor and 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 250 grams Homeland Security recently announced the Western This brochure does not contain all information on entry destination. of tobacco. Aruba abides by CITES regulations in monitoring Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which will require all U.S. requirements. For complete information please go to against the international trade in endangered species. Products, citizens and foreign nationals, to carry a passport or In Canada, most direct service is available through Air www.aruba.com and click on Entry Requirements. for example, made from sea turtles or conch shells, are other accepted secure documents to enter or re-enter Canada (seasonal) and Sunquest Vacations (year-round) All Aruba visitors must submit a valid travel document, which prohibited from being brought into or out of the country. the U.S. from vacations or business travel anywhere in the from Toronto. With mostly one stop over in the United States, Caribbean effective January 23, 2007. This requirement is must be valid at least more than three (3) months, than the u .s . pre-clearance in aruba daily scheduled service from one of our twelve gateways applied to all air and sea travel. For more information on return travel date mentioned on the visitor’s ticket as well Aruba is only one of three Caribbean destinations that provides gives year-round options to visit Aruba from Canada. the new U.S. passport initiative, please visit www.travel. as other documentation. For definition of a valid travel for U.S. pre-clearance services, allowing flights from Aruba to state.gov For current schedules, check with the ATA office near you. document and a complete list of the additional required enter the United states as domestic flights. The Department documentation,­ please go to www.aruba.com and click on aruba cruise terminal of Homeland Security merged the three Federal agencies canada customs Entry Requirements. Thousands of cruise ship passengers disembark at the (U.S. Customs, U.S. Immigration and U.S. Agriculture) into After 24 hours absence or more (any number of times per Oranjestad port each week, with tourism representatives The U.S. State Department and the Department of Homeland one agency: Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CBP year), you may bring in goods to the value of $50 (except and activity companies ready to greet their arrival and help Security recently announced the Western Hemisphere is responsible for each specific mission of the three former tobacco products and alcoholic beverages). A written introduce them to Aruba’s many pleasures. Travel Initiative, which will require all U.S. citizens and foreign agencies. The advantage of this merger is that passengers now, declaration may be required. After 48 hours absence or nationals, to carry a passport and other accepted secure for the most part, have only one stop during the inspection more (any number of times per year), you may bring in Cruise tourism to Aruba started in the early fifties with the documents to enter or re-enter the U.S. from vacations or process. Some passengers, however, may have to pay duty, goods to the value of $200. A written declaration may visit of the m.s. Libertador, a combination cargo/passenger business travel anywhere in the Caribbean effective January report currency, or have their bags or documents inspected, be required. After 7 days absence or more (one every ship belonging to the K.N.S.M. (Royal Netherlands Steamship 23, 2007. This requirement is applied to all air travel and will which will require a second stop. Some specific areas of calendar year), you may bring in goods to the value of Company, now the Nedlloyd Line). Regular visits by also be applicable for all sea travel as of January 1, 2008. responsibility are: $750. A written declaration will be required. Any person passenger ships, begun in 1958, have been steadily increasing For more information and updates on the new U.S. passport aged 16 or over may include up to 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars ever since. Aruba is now on the itinerary of most cruise lines CBP is responsible for admitting persons, as well as foreign initiative, please visit www.travel.state.gov . serving the Caribbean. articles, into the United States. U.S. citizens must present a valid Please visit www.aruba.com regularly for updates on travel passport to verify proof of citizenship. Several countries are The height of the cruise tourism season runs October insurance. It is in any case highly recommended to buy travel on the “visa waiver” program. U.S. visitors must participate in through April, however, numerous big ships and mega-liners insurance when traveling anywhere. the U.S. VISITS program, unless specifically exempt (diplomas, visit the island year-round. Cruise lines including Holland children 13 and under, adults 80 and over). U.S. VISITS requires America Line, Princess Cruises and the Royal Caribbean Some countries require a visa to enter Aruba, please go CBP officers to collect fingerprints and pictures of the visa Cruise Line Celebrity Cruises and Carnival Cruises already to www.aruba.com for a complete list of the visa and non- holder. Both are done electronically and take approximately 1 make regular stops in Aruba, with the island prepared visa required countries. Visa for travel to Aruba can be minute to process. Direct questions concerning documents you to greet yet more of the big ships with renovation and obtained through the Dutch embassies a/o consulates. For will need prior to entering the United States to CBP officers beautification plans scheduled for the port by the Aruba a comprehensive list of the Dutch Embassies a/o consulates at (297) 583‑1316. Ports Authority and Aruba Cruise Tourism. For a complete please go to www.mfa.nl/en . cruise schedule contact Aruba Cruise Tourism at Tel: (297) All articles acquired in a foreign country must be declared to a For additional information, not included in the entry require­ ­ 583-3648 or www.arubabycruise.com. Aruba Cruise Tourism CBP officer. These articles include anything that was purchased ments posted on www.aruba.com/entryrequirements , please is located at Aruba Cruise Tourism, Royal Plaza Mall, Suite or given to the individual as gifts. U.S. residents may acquire contact DIMAS at (297) 522 1590 or email [email protected]. 230, L.G. Smith Blvd. 94, Oranjestad, Aruba. up to $800 worth of merchandise without paying duty. If a aw. Please contact DIMAS prior to travel for complete up-to- resident acquires more than $800 worth of merchandise, the date entry requirements as they may change. next $1,000 is dutiable at 3% of the value. Anything over $1800 or 200 grams of tobacco. Of course, the dollar value of these goods forms part of your personal exemption. If you It is highly recommended that you consult www.aruba.com is subject to duties at various rates depending on the article. meet the age requirements set by the province or territory regularly for updates. Included in the $800 can be the value of 1 liter of alcohol made in Aruba (provided the resident is 21 years of age); one carton through which you re-enter Canada, you may include up to of cigarettes and 50 cigars. Cuban products (including cigars) 1.5 liters of wine, 40 oz. of liquor or 24 cans of beer. Original are prohibited from entering the United States. Direct questions works of art valued at $20 or more are duty free. concerning merchandise to CBP officers at (297) 588-7240.

CBP is also responsible for food and plant products entering the United States. Because of diseases in other parts of the world that are not in the United States, CBP inspects meats, fresh fruits, vegetables, other food and fresh plant products carried by travelers. Most travelers will be required to throw away any plant and many food products prior to entering the gate area at the Queen Beatrix Airport. Direct questions concerning plant and food products to CBP officers at (297) 588-7240 prior to leaving the hotel.

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Bonbini Festival January 1: New Year’s Day Aruba International Half–Marathon (21 KM) Garage Centraal Extravaganza Drag Race Labor Day Aruba Hi-Winds Every Tuesday at Fort Zoutman from 6:30 to This official holiday commences with a For more information, please write or call International competitors compete in a drag Official Holiday Largest amateur windsurfing event in 8:30pm. Arts, crafts, local food and beverages, traditional midnight display of fireworks I.D.E.F.R.E. at J.G. Emanstraat, Oranjestad. race event organized by The Boss Racing the Caribbean held at Fisherman’s Hut Ascension Day folkloric music and dance. and firecrackers. Groups of musicians called Tel: (297) 582-4987; fax (297) 583-6478, Foundation held at Aruba International at Hadicurari. Contact Special Events Official Holiday. “Dande” stroll from house to house singing e-mail: [email protected] Raceway Park at San Nicolas. Contact Juan at ATA at tel (297) 582-3777. Shopping Bazaar good-luck greetings for the New Year. or e-mail: [email protected] Werleman at tel (297) 585-5716 or 562-8818. Aruba Food Wine & Art Festival: Website: www.aruba-hiwinds.org. Shopping Bazaar with extended shopping E-mail: [email protected]. Website: Annual wine and food tasting event featuring hours on Main Street (Caya Betico Croes) January/February or March 18: National Anthem and Flag Day Aruba International Triathlon www.aruba-drag.com a pastry extravaganza with invited famous during selected holidays and celebrations. February/March: Carnival On this official holiday, the Plaza Betico An event consisting of a 1.5 km swim, 40 km chefs plus a tribute to a famous band to During the month before Lent, the entire Croes in Oranjestad is the site of a traditional International 10 km Boulevard Race bike race and 10 km run. For information or One Cool Honeymoon/One Cool Family conclude the event. For information contact island participates in festive street parades celebration that features the display of flags, For more information, please write or call registration, please contact I.D.E.F.R.E. by One Cool Family: Families visiting Aruba can Franz Sydow at Tel: (297) 586-4466 ext 2104, with colorful costumes and floats, music and national music and folkloric events. I.D.E.F.R.E. at J.G. Emanstraat, Oranjestad. phone (297) 582-4987, fax (297) 583-6478 or take advantage of the OCF program which fax (297) 586-9286 or e-mail franz.sydow@ dancing, contests, and the election of the Tel: (297) 582-4987, fax (297) 583-6478. e-mail [email protected]. offers a family gift, children activities (can vary Carnival Queen. The final event is the Grand westin.com upon availability), free accommodations and April 30: Queen’s Day June 24: Dera Gai (St . John’s Day) Parade, an all-day celebration held in the Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival daily breakfast for kids under 12 years old when Official holiday honoring Queen Beatrix of A folkloric celebration with dances and music. streets of Oranjestad on the Sunday before A star-studded event held on Memorial Day sharing with one or two full paying adults. the Netherlands, celebrated with ceremonies, Ash Wednesday. For additional information Holiday weekend. Past headliners include national music and sporting events. One Cool Honeymoon: Couples honeymooning and activity schedule contact “Stichting Maze, Sean Paul, Chaka Khan, Wycleft in Aruba can be part of the OCH program and Arubaanse Carnival” (SAC) by phone (297) Jean, India Arie, Lauryn Hill and Alicia Keys. will receive a free bottle of champagne upon 582-4214; fax (297) 588-2964 or visit the Highlights include comedy nights. Contact arrival, a souvenir gift, and a free night upon website www.sacaruba.org ATA Special Events for more information at return on their anniversary visit. January 25: Official Holiday in Memory of (297) 582-3777. g .f . “Betico” Croes A celebration honoring the Aruban political leader who was instrumental in attaining Aruba’s “Status Aparte” from Holland, introduced Aruba’s own currency and established Aruba’s national anthem and flag.

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Aruba Reef Care Project Aruba International Pro-Am Golf Tournament Ultimatebet com. Aruba Poker Classic & Aruba Music Festival Aruba Beach Tennis International December 5: Saint Nicolas Day In this annual environmental awareness project, Professional and Amateur golfers team up Blackjack Tournament Internationally known musical artists perform Championships A holiday celebrating the birthday of community members, certified divers and in this annual tournament that includes gifts, A no limit Texas Hold ’em poker tournament in Aruba. Past headliners have included Pat Aruba is among the first to host an international Saint Nicolas, who traditionally arrives at visitors participate in a weekend clean-up prizes, special events and parties. Contact that brings together people from all over the Benatar, Chicago and Crosby, Stills and Nash, tournament in the new sport of beach tennis. Paardenbaai Harbor just before his birthday program to help preserve the island’s fragile Tierra del Sol by phone (297) 586-7800; fax world to compete for millions of dollars. Prior Jackson Browne, John Mayer, Lionel Richie and This competition is held on Eagle Beach. to greet the children of Aruba and reward marine environment. For further information (297) 583-6310. celebrity participants included Ben Affleck, Styx. For more information, please call ATA Contact: Sjoerd de Vries at tel (297) 593-6512 them with gifts for their good behavior. contact Aruba Tourism Authority at (297) 582- Jennifer Tilly and Scott Ian. The tournament Special Events at (297) 582-3777. or Aruba Tennis (297) 583-7074. August/September: One Cool Summer 3777; fax (297) 583-7403. will take place at the Radisson Aruba Resort E-mail: [email protected]. Nationals to take place at the International Balashi Beer Finals Super Finas Drag Races and Casino. Website: www.arubabeachtennis.com. Youth International Bowling Tournament Raceway Palo Marga. For further information International drag race held at Palo Marga Eagle Bowling Palace. For more information, contact Juan Werleman at The Boss Racing Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival International Raceway in San Nicolas. Aruba Heineken Catamaran Regata please call (297) 582-6443; fax (297) 583- Foundation at (297) 585-5716. Annual outdoor festival held at Cas di Cultura Contact: Juan Werleman at The Boss Racing An annual international catamaran regatta 7403. E-mail: [email protected]. featuring international and local musicians. Foundation at tel (297) 585-5716. E-mail: competition with colorful sails of catamarans Website: www.aruba-drag.com Contact the Entertainment Group nv at tel [email protected]. Website: www. from Europe. For information call ATA Special (297) 588-0211. E-mail: info@theegrouparuba. aruba-drag.com. Events Department at (297) 582-3777 com. Website: www.caribbeanseajazz.com Tourist workshop by Aruban Turibana to Santa Cruz 10k Race painter Gustave Nouel Open road race that starts at 6:00 am from the Series of painting workshops given by Aruba’s bakery of Panaderia del Campo in Noord and international painter Gustave Nouel showing finishes at the Betico Croes Sports Complex in you the basics of painting and how to explore Santa Cruz. Registration starts August 1, 2007. the secrets of mixing colors in a harmonious Contact IDEFRE Tel: (297) 582-4987 or Fax: way. For information and registration contact (297) 583-6478. E-mail: [email protected] or Multi Media at Tel: (297) 583-9039/ Fax: (297) [email protected] for additional information 583-0102 or e-mail [email protected]. or registration.

8 9 * Subject to change. For a complete and updated calendar, visit www.aruba.com. functioning Fontein Plantation as visual reminders of early donkey sanctuary aruba agriculture. Fontein cave, which contains clear indications Once the island’s main mode of transportation, donkeys are A ttractions of Indian rock drawings, is also found in this area. Jamanota now cared for at the St. Lucia-based sanctuary by “Salba Nos The attractions of Aruba extend well beyond the beaches. Center, located south of the Arikok Center includes the Buriconan” (Save Our Donkeys) Foundation volunteers. The There are the coves of Andicuri and Dos Playa. The quaint highest hilltop in Aruba (Jamanota at 189 meters), and the quaint environment of corrals offers a tranquil environment countryside houses and the colorful birds at Frenchman’s remains of an old gold mining operation at Miralamar. to spend the day, hear interesting facts on the island’s donkey Pass. The chapel of Alto Vista. The graves of early settlers at population from the on-duty volunteer, feed the donkeys or The park is also home to other important natural areas Seroe Patrishi. Fort Zoutman, the old Protestant church, and even enjoy a short ride. The non-profit sanctuary relies on the including the beach cove of Dos Playa located on the coast the ornate, hand-carved neo-Gothic altar in the church of support of its volunteers and the generosity of the general of the island’s windward side, south of which are the caves of Santa Anna at Noord. public. Entrance is free but donations are highly appreciated. Quadirikiri and Huliba (Tunnel of Love). The sanctuary is open daily, Monday through Friday from On the wild side are the old California lighthouse and the More information about the park can be obtained through 9am to noon, and on weekends from 10am to 3pm. For more sand dunes of California and Boca Prins. The Natural Bridge the Arikok Park Foundation, Piedra Plat 42, Tel: (297) 582- information contact Desiree Eldering at Tel: (297) 584-1063 our number one tourist attraction before it collapsed in 8001, e-mail address: [email protected] or Cell: (297) 568-4091. August 2005. Visitors can still enjoy the Baby Natural Bridge right next to it. The grotto of Guadirikiri. The gold-mill ruins aruba ostrich farm tern islands at Bushiribana and Balashi. The rock formations of Ayo Located on the road to the Natural Bridge by the Bushiribana Terns, also known as sea swallows can be found in breeding and Casibari. The painted Indian petrographs in the cave at Gold Mill Ruins, this five-hectare large ostrich farm provides colonies along the reef inlets near the Valero Energy Fontein, on the rocks of Arikok National Park, and elsewhere. an educational experience with an incubator-cum-hospital on Corporation in San Nicolas. Seven different terns, including site. Guided tours provided every half hour from 9am until 4 the Royal Tern, the Sandwich Tern, the Cayenne Tern, naturalist pursuits pm. Features also include Savanna Lodge bar and restaurant, Common Tern and the Least Tern, can be found in this area. open for lunch and dinner, and Authentic African Art Store. arikok national park Other birding locations on Aruba include the saltpans at Palm Tel: (297) 585-9630. Children 3-6 yrs $6; Adults $21. A day of discovery is as easy as a walk in the park, with the Beach and Malmok, the California lighthouse, Tierra del Sol island’s Arikok National Park providing a glimpse into the butterfly farm Golf Course, Spanish Lagoon and, of course, Arikok National island’s past and enjoyment of its natural beauty. J. E. Irausquin Blvd. Home to 32 different species of Park. Both resident and migratory species are abundant A rich blend of colors and textures are found in the awesome butterflies from around the world, visitors have the but, as one would expect, water birds are some of the most features of Aruba’s untouched landscapes. The azure blue opportunity to appreciate and learn more about these plentiful on the island. Dainty sandpipers, dashing along the of the Caribbean Sea at the horizon is thrown in contrast fanciful winged creatures. Guided tours are given of this shoreline feasting on brine flies and other small insects, can to the rolling green of cactus-studded hills, the dark hues coasts, and with the trail also leading past the remains of an of pockmarked limestone plateaus and the stark white of old gold mine. undulating sand dunes. Its beauty, though raw, rivals the orderly environs of the carefully manicured gardens of the Other highlights include the picturesque Cunucu Arikok island’s resorts. trail that leads visitors on a stroll past a hundred-plus year old “Cas di Torto” adobe home (one of only three examples Finding the park, a protected area that encompasses almost of which still exist on the island) as well as huge tonalite 20 percent of the island’s landmass, is easy. Deciding on boulders on which can be found Indian rock drawings. which trail to plot can be an overwhelming yet tempting task. Officially set aside as a protected area in 1997, the park Similar Aruban rock drawings can be found on the roof of foundation is now planning the construction of a Visitor’s the Fontein cave, the trail to which also leads to the Fontein Center, which would help illuminate for the visitor the park’s plantation, site of a fresh water pond and the original many natural, historic and cultural treasures. weekend refuge for the island’s early Dutch Lieutenant Governors. Accompanied by the constant wind and the occasional cry of the Aruba’s “prikichi” parakeet, hikers can appreciate the Rangers are regularly stationed at different locations, diversity of Aruba’s native flora species with park rangers including the Fontein cave, ready to explain the attraction helping to point out examples of Aruba’s 48 different types for the curious visitor. Intrepid travelers can recharge at the real working farm, where butterflies are raised from egg to be appreciated as can the sight of pelicans sitting together in of native trees, some species of which are so scarce that they snack shop found along the road to the Fontein cave. caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. Open every day, 9am to small flocks. Aruba represents an important refuge for these can only be found in the confines of the park. Arikok National Park includes a number of important and 4:30pm. One payment — US$ 10 for adults, US$ 5 for children birds, in particular for the brown pelican, which is found on all — ensures a free pass to the farm for the length of a visitor’s of the ABC islands, but is known only to breed consistently Other discoveries can be found in the animal species that diverse natural and historical areas including: stay. Tel: (297) 586-3656. on Aruba. More colorful native species include the Yellow find refuge under the park system, including the “shoco,” Arikok Center, the mid-section of the park with access Oriole (Trupial) and the Barica Geel (Banaquit). Aruba is an endangered burrowing owl, and the tiny “blenchi” bubali bird sanctuary possible from the main road through Santa Cruz, is an area also home to birds of prey – the Kinikini (falcon) and the hummingbird. Or Bubali Plas, is an official nature preserve. This fresh water that features the Arikok hilltop, which at 184.5 meters above Warawara (vulture). The island’s most ubiquitous inland bird lagoon is located not far from the hotel strip and represents Leisurely adventure is found in the 20 miles of walking trails sea level, is the second highest point in Aruba. The area also species include the Mofi (Black-faced Grassquit), Chuchubi an important nesting site for the Blue Heron, Green Heron, that have already been blazed through the park and take features examples of early Native Aruban art and artifacts, (Tropical Mockingbird) and the Totolica (Common Ground Cattle Egret and the Snowy Egret. A tower, located just at travelers past the island’s most interesting sites. Suggested and domestic and farm facilities (traditional “cunucu” Dove). the edge of the cattail marsh, across from the Mill Resort, trails include the Miralamar trail (translating literally as Sea (countryside) houses and “cas di torto” mud-covered offers a vantage point for viewing a variety of different bird View) as it is a place where you can appreciate Aruba from all homesteads). The island’s only fresh water source found species year round, especially during late fall when the birds sides, with views of the sea on both the north and southern here facilitated plantation farming of coconuts, aloe and fruit – with the remains of the Prins Plantation and the still- migrate to the South. 10 11 Sea Turtle Nesting Season: Four species briefly took over the island, but it was Timbalstraat 11 city hall (stadhuis) art studio insight After the refineries came the tourists: of sea turtles, the leatherback, green returned to Dutch control in 1816. Tarabana Erected between 1922-1925, it was Solo and group exhibitions of local and first by cruise ship, then to the island’s turtle, hawksbill and loggerhead, nest Contact the Numismatic museum for the former home and professional international contemporary artists, with new luxury hotels and resorts. Today, A picture into Aruba’s different epochs, on Aruba each year, March through additional information residence of Doctor Eloy Arends. In an emphasis on all types of visual and Aruba has 30 hotels, along with dozens from its Indian inhabitation, through September. Aruba, as a member of Tel: (297) 583-2039 1986, the property was purchased by the theater arts. Artist Retreat - Artist in of restaurants, clubs and casinos, and colonial times and into the modern era, WIDECAST (Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle government and was later restored to Residence. tourism has long since replaced oil as can be appreciated at the island’s varied aruba model trains museum Network), compiles data and works to its former glory. The salon of the house Paradera Park 215, Paradera the major industry. While today tourism museums: Private collection display of model protect nests and hatchlings. For more is where civil wedding ceremonies are Tel: (297) 568-9168 remains the island’s largest industry, it is trains and memorabilia. The museum is information, contact Tel: (297) 582-0400. aruba historical museum carried out. The stadhuis is connected not its only endeavor. Tours of different housed in a private home in San Nicolas, osaira muyale Get an idea of how the island’s first to the former Hotel Colombia, which island industries are currently available. near Costa Riba restaurant, just before contemporary art studio historical homes and settlers lived and worked with numerous forms the island’s census and civil Seroe Colorado on your way to Baby Contemporary conceptual art by desalination plant tour cultural sites antique farm implements and household registry offices. Beach. artist Aruba’s renowned high quality drinking goods on display. The museum is aruba history Koolbaaibergstraat 12 fort zoutman and Osaira Muyale. water is produced at the island’s housed in Oranjestad’s oldest structure Aruba’s earliest inhabitants came to San Nicolas willem iii tower Stadionweg 23, Oranjestad sea water desalination and power of Fort Zoutman, built in the 1700’s. the island from the South American Tel: (297) 584-7321 The fort is the island’s oldest surviving Tel: (297) 582-1350 generation plant. See our high tech Small fee required for entry. mainland, in small vessels, about 4,000 E-mail: [email protected] historical structure, built in 1796. The fort sea water desalination process with Fort Zoutmanstraat z/n south end art gallery years ago. These first Indians were was named after Johan Arnold Zoutman, the use of Reverse Osmosis and Multi Tel: (297) 582-6099 aruba aloe museum tour Capitan Rodger Straat z/n, San Nicolas hunters and gatherers who lived in small, a rear admiral in the Fourth English War State Flash technology and both our Since farmers began planting Aloe Tel: (297) 584-6976 scattered groups. The crop-growing numismatic museum aruba in which the English were forced to steam-driven and reciprocating engine- Vera on Aruba in 1890, it has influenced Cell: (297) 563-4574 Caquetio Indians of the Arawak tribe, Provides a view of Aruba’s first coins, retreat in August 1781. The former Dutch driven powerhouses supplying reliable everything from art and architecture many of whose artifacts can be seen in including the “yotin” and “dipchi,” as stronghold is now home to the Aruba power to the island. Visit the Water to health and healing and at one point island industries Aruban museums today, arrived about well as monetary tender from around Historical Museum. en Energiebedrijf (W.E.B. Aruba N.V.) covered almost two-thirds of the island’s 1,000 A.D. and settled in three large the world, and also features rotating art In 1824, gold was discovered on Aruba N.V. located in Balashi for free surface. villages on the island. exhibits. The museum is housed in the art galleries Aruba. The mines were worked for tours on Thursdays. Reservations must nearly a century, but by 1914 they had be made in advance and the dress code The first European to land on Aruban historic yellow house found behind Take a guided tour through Aruba’s Interpretations of modern times as become unprofitable and mining was is poloshirt, trousers and closed shoes shores was the Spanish explorer Alonso the Oranjestad bus terminal, and next oldest industry and see the production well as Aruba’s past can be appreciated discontinued. Then, in the mid 1920’s, (no sandals). de Ojeda, who is thought to have to the Royal Plaza Mall. Small fee process firsthand from Aloe Vera leaf through the eyes of the island’s artists. two oil refineries began operations on W.E.B. Aruba N.V., Balashi 76 arrived about 1499. The Spanish had required for entry. to finished Aruba Aloe lotion. You will The works of a vibrant, local art the island, and soon the new “black Tel: (297) 585-4600 or 525-4600 exported the Indians to Hispaniola and Weststraat z/n have the opportunity to learn all about community can be viewed at numerous gold” had helped give Aruba one of put them to work in the copper mines, Tel: (297) 582-8831 the 160-year-old Aloe history of Aruba galleries: the highest standards of living in the balashi brewery tour E-mail: [email protected] in our museum. Aruba Aloe currently although many later drifted back to Caribbean. One refinery, the Eagle Oil See how Aruba’s locally brewed beer www.museumaruba.org produces over 50 aloe-based body, access art gallery work in the island’s cattle- and horse- Company, was closed in the 1950’s. is made. Reservations must be made sun and hair care products which can Exhibits of both local and international breeding industries. During the years aruba antiquity museum Exxon closed the other refinery, the in advance with free tours taking place be purchased at the factory. Tours are artists, with a focus on design as that followed, ownership of the island Private collection display of island Lago Oil & Transport Company, in 1985, each Monday, Wednesday and Friday offered throughout the day, Monday functional art. A “cultural evening” changed hands several times. In 1636, antiques. The museum is housed in but it was reopened by the Coastal at 11am. – Friday, 8:30am – 4pm and Saturday, is held each Thursday evening with near the culmination of the Eighty Years a private home but is open to the Corporation in 1991 and as of 2004 is Brouwerij Nacional Balashi N.V. 9am – 12pm. lectures and presentations of the arts. War between Spain and Holland, the general public on a regular basis by run by Valero Energy Corporation. Balashi z/n Aruba Aloe Museum & Factory Caya Betico Croes 16-18, Oranjestad Dutch took possession and remained in appointment. Tel: (297) 585-4805; fax (297) 585-6144 Pitastraat 115 Tel: (297) 588-7837 control for nearly two centuries. In 1805, E-mail: [email protected] during the Napoleonic Wars, the English Tel: (297) 588-3222 12 Website: www.arubaaloe.com 13 san nicolas foundation for the arts (sinfa) san nicolas foundation for the arts Sightseeing SINFA focuses(sinfa) on visual art forms as well as theatre, music, literature, photography and dance. Sightseeing SINFA focuses on visual art forms as well as theatre, music, and other Activities Van Zeppenfeldtstraatliterature, photography 10 and dance. San NicolasVan Zeppenfeldtstraat 10 Your andtravel agent orother hotel can help Activities you arrange a number of Tel: (297)San 584-2969 Nicolas excursionsYour travel and activities, agent or orhotel you can can help make you arrangements arrange a number on of Tel: (297) 584-2969 your own.excursions Your choices and activities, are as variedor you ascan the make island arrangements itself. on Rotating exhibits can also be appreciated at the Cas di Cultura, your own. Your choices are as varied as the island itself. NationalRotating Library exhibitsof Aruba, can Numismatic also be appreciated Museum Aruba at the andCas di There are full-day or half-day island tours. Side trips and island- There are full-day or half-day island tours. Side trips and the OranjestadCultura, Nationalbranches Library of the ofRBTT Aruba, Bank Numismatic and the Aruba Museum hopping excursions. Nature tours. Kayak tours. Mountain bike island-hopping excursions. Nature tours. Kayak tours. 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Marriott Ocean Club, Spa del Sol at Location: Renaissance Marina’s the wind and skim along the water can be arranged through activity serenity and picturesque views add the Playa Linda Beach Resort and small wharf. while your feet are strapped into the water skiing and jet skiing companies including: to the enjoyment of an hour or, the Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa. kiteboard, catapulting up with the The smooth seas of the south and better yet, an entire day of luxury. cruises and sailing trips De Palm Tours The long spa tradition of Indonesia aid of the inflatable kite attached to west coasts are perfect for both Signature treatments on Renaissance Aruba’s cruise and sailing operators Tel: (297) 582-4400 is successfully transplanted in Aruba about 90 ft. of flying line. Aruba is beginners and experienced skiers. 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A of choices playing on the screens of spas relaxing massaging, aromatherapy, Oranjestad’s Renaissance Cinemas Whether recovering from a day of acupressure, sports or deep tissue and at Paseo Herencia. non-stop activity or simply searching massage can be experienced with A different American film is featured for an afternoon of spiritual serenity wraps including the Fango wrap weekly at the Drive-In Theatre in or even romance, the island’s spa Balashi. 19 After the wedding comes the unforgettable honeymoon, and Aruba perfectly fits the bill for this very special occasion. The majority of Aruba’s resorts participate in the One Cool Honeymoon program where couples receive the red carpet treatment right from the start with the resort providing a complimentary bottle of champagne or wine, complimentary souvenir gift, complimentary honeymoon doorknob hanger and a certificate for a Free Night during the following year’s return stay. 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• A ruba Weddings For You Lorraine Versteeg; Tel: (297) 525-5293, fax(297) 525-5288; e-mail: [email protected]; half day Jeep Tour Activity or Palm Pleasure Snorkeling website: www.arubaweddingsforyou.com Adventure • Economy Car Rental: 20% off regular car rates, • A ruba Fairy Tales Indira Maduro, P.O. Box 4151, Noord, not in combination with other promotions or discounts Tel: (297) 593-0045; fax (297) 586-2222; • JADS Dive Center: Free ‘photo experience’ CD with e-mail: [email protected]; purchase of Honeymooner’s Discover Scuba Dive • Jolly website: www.arubafairytales.com Pirates: save $10 per couple on Morning Snorkel and BBQ • P rofessional Organization Nancy Lemmers, Cruises from 9:30am-2pm • Mathilde Restaurant: A glass of Ponton 90-E/3, P.O. Box 1051; strawberry champagne • Moomba Beach Club: One bottle of Tel: (297) 587-6429; fax (297) 587-2647, champagne • Red Sail Sports: 10% discount on Sunset and/ e-mail: [email protected] or Dinner Sail • C ayena Weddings Karen Lutzker; Tel: (212) 292-4221; fax (973) 574-0556; Please visit us at www.aruba.com or call 1-800-TO-ARUBA USA: (201) 703-9140 for more on our complimentary, value-added One Cool Programs! raised seal, and valid passports from the couples’ witnesses. e-mail: [email protected]; Weddings and All documents must be faxed for review and then submitted website: www.cayenaweddings.com by courier at least one month prior to the desired wedding • C eremonies & Celebrations in Aruba Lissy Lampe; an island first: aruba online bridal Honeymoons dates. Dr. Henriquez Str. #9, Oranjestad, Aruba registry and aruba online gift registry Tel: (297) 582-2975; fax (297) 582-2971; Gift giving just got easier and full of new possibilities. Aruba’s weddings and honeymoons Ceremonies are performed Wednesday through Friday from USA or Canada: (321) 473-3856 visiting brides and grooms can now sign up on the Aruba 10am – 4pm and on Saturday by special request. For more e-mail: [email protected] Bridal & Honeymoon Registry at www.aruba.com/bridal and Aruba’s romantic environment of sunset-lit beaches and information contact: be assured of the perfect gift, ranging from the everyday private beach coves has long endeared the island as a needs of car rental to extraordinary fine dining experiences, honeymoon destination. Now both the celebration of the Civil Registry, Schoolstraat 2, Oranjestad ONE COOL HONEYMOON from energetic activities to romance-laden event packages, honeymoon as well as the actual wedding ceremony and Tel: (297) 583-4400, fax (297) 583-9160 OFFERED YEAR-ROUND and even a shopping spree. reception can also take place on the island. As one of the hot E-mail: [email protected] Participating Hotels spots for both weddings and honeymoons in the Caribbean, Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort • Aruba Marriott Resort & Aruba Online Gift Registry at www.aruba.com/giftregistry couples seeking romance in Aruba find they come away with Stellaris Casino • Brickell Bay Beach Club • Bucuti Beach Resort is geared towards all kinds of celebrations from Bachelor their fair share of memorable moments to accompany the and Tara Beach Suites • Divi Aruba All Inclusive • Divi Aruba parties to anniversaries to family reunions. wedding and honeymoon photos that will soon be carefully Phoenix Beach Resort • Divi Dutch Village • Divi Village Golf pasted in the albums back home. and Beach Resort • Holiday Inn SunSpree Aruba Beach Resort • Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino • Manchebo Beach Civil marriages are performed in the salon of the historic City Resort & Spa • MVC Eagle Beach • Occidental Grand Aruba All Hall building in downtown Oranjestad. (A virtual tour of the Inclusive • Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa • Renaissance City Hall building is available through aruba.com). After the Aruba Resort & Casino • Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive • The legal marriage, couples may also wish to enjoy a religious Aruban Resort and Casino • The Boardwalk • The Mill Resort & ceremony, either in one of Aruba’s churches or synagogues, Suites* • The Westin Aruba Resort • Tierra del Sol Resort, Spa & or even with a blessing held right on the beach. Country Club*

Visitors wishing to carry out their civil marriage in Aruba *Additions/Restrictions, visit www.aruba.com must provide an “apostille” report (a statistical search from the Bureau of Vital Statistics proving that both are single) Special offers from their country of citizenship. If either party has been Bottle of champagne upon arrival • Souvenir gift • Free night divorced, he or she must submit a copy of the divorce upon return Anniversary visit • Aruba Off Road: $10 off per decree; if one has been widowed, a death certificate must couple on Baby Beach Tour or Snorkel North Coast Tour be produced. Other documents necessary for the ceremony • Atlantis Submarines: $15 off per couple for submarine and to be carried out include copies of birth certificates, with the $10 off per couple for Seaworld Explorer • De Palm Tours: Free gift with purchase of De Palm Island full day pass or any 20 21 family and children’s programs Doctors and dentists All hotels The Atrium, Midtown Mall, Port of Seaport Casino have medical doctors on call. There Call Marketplace, Aventura Mall, Sun Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Aruba is also “One Cool” destination that doesn’t forget the are also excellent dental facilities. Plaza Mall and Paseo Herencia. Other Tel: (297) 583-5600 family. Each June through September, families traveling with Appointments can be made through major shopping areas are Centro Stellaris Casino children 12 years and younger benefit from a variety of special your hotel. Commercial, in Noord, and the San Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris offers. Participating resorts in the One Cool Family Vacation Nicolas Shopping District. program provide kids (12 and under with a maximum of two Air ambulance service Contact Mr. Casino per room) bed and breakfast free, free enrollment in the daily Rupert Richards at (297) 582-9197. Stores on the main streets are open Tel: (297) 586-9000 kids activities and a complimentary family gift for kids. For from 8am to 6pm. Monday through Centro Medico, San Nicolas Dr. Rudy Key Largo Casino Bar Restaurant more information on the OCF vacation please visit www. Saturday, although some are closed function space. The conference center offers state-of-the- Engelbrecht, Bernardstraat 75, San Tel: (297) 587-1500 aruba.com for lunch between noon and 2pm. art audiovisual equipment, the assistance of a professional Nicolas. Consulting hours are Monday Shops in the malls and shopping staff, and other amenities. For more information contact through Friday, 8am to noon and local hang-outs centers are open from 9:30am to 6pm. ONE COOL FAMILY VACATION Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino. L.G. Smith Blvd. # 82, 3pm to 5pm. Emergency assistance is Some stores are open on Sundays and Cafe Bahia OFFERED JUNE 1 – SEPTEMBER 30 Group Sales Dept. Tel (297) 583-6000; Fax (297) 582-3820. available 24 hours a day, seven days a holidays when cruise ships are in port. Weststraat 7 Special offer for families with kids 12 years and under week. Tel: (297) 584-8833. Many Aruban resorts also offer fine indoor and outdoor Tel: (297) 588-9982 Labco Medical and Homecare Service Participating Hotels meeting and banquet facilities, totaling 100,000 square feet Cafe The Paddock NV Fergusonstraat 52, Oranjestad. Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort • Aruba Marriott Resort of event space. For more information on group meetings, Tel: (297) 583-2334 & Stellaris Casino • Divi Aruba All Inclusive* • Divi Aruba incentives, conventions and exhibitions, please contact: Rental of wheelchairs, walkers, Nightlife Phoenix Beach Resort • Divi Dutch Village • Divi Village crutches, bedpans and other medical Chaos Cafe For North America contact www.aruba.com or casinos and nightclub Golf and Beach Resort • Holiday Inn SunSpree Aruba Beach equipment. This service is available Marisol Building L.G. Smith Blvd. 60 e-mail [email protected]. shows Resort • Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino* • MVC Eagle 24 hours a day, and delivery is free. Tel: (297) 588-7550 Tel (297) 582-6651, fax (297) 582-6567. Beach • Occidental Grand Aruba All Inclusive* • Radisson For Europe or Latin America visit www.meetingsaruba.com/ There are about a dozen casinos on Charlie’s Bar spanish for the Aruba Convention Bureau contacts and Aruba Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa* • Renaissance Aruba Resort & Website: www.labcomed.com the island. A few are open 24 hours a San Nicolas Casino • Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive* • The Aruban Resort Tourism Authority offices in all countries. day. However the opening hours varies Tel: (297) 584-5086 and Casino • The Boardwalk • The Westin Aruba Resort Posada Clinic Aruba L.G. Smith Blvd seasonally, so please check before destination management services 14. Center for hemodialysis. Eight making plans. You must be 18 years or Garufa *Additions/Restrictions, visit www.aruba.com Multilingual representatives assist in the full range of services stations equipped with modern older to be allowed in the Casino. Wilhelminastraat 63 for meetings, incentives, conferences and convention groups. Fresenius 2008H machines. Each Tel: (297) 582-7205 Special offers station has a TV, VCR and telephone. casinos Kids get FREE accommodations when sharing same room De Palm Tours Mambo Jambo The treatment schedule is flexible, and Alhambra Casino & Aladdin Theatre with one or two full paying adults • Kids get FREE breakfast Tel.: (297) 582-4400, Aruba, 1-800-766-6016, USA Royal Plaza Mall the staff is multilingual. One person J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 93 daily at designated hotel restaurant from Kid’s Menu • Tel: (297) 583-3632 Eco Destination Management Services of Aruba is allowed to accompany the patient Tel: (297) 583-5000 Family gift (varies by resort) presented upon check-in • 5410 SW 130th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33330 USA during treatment. Reservations must Mr. Jazz Complimentary Kid’s Activities (varies by resort and based Occidental Grand Casino Tel: (954) 689-4092, Fax: (954) 689-4826 be made three months in advance. Paseo Herencia on availability) • Aruba Off Road: $10 off per couple on Baby Occidental Grand Aruba E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.ecodms.com For more information, or to make Palm Beach Beach Tour or Snorkel North Coast Tour • De Palm Tours: Free Tel: (297) 586-4500 Eco Destination Management Services of Aruba reservations, please call the clinic Tel: (297) 586-3800 gift for kids under 12 yrs with purchase of De Palm Island full Casablanca Casino Mazurka #15, Oranjestad, Aruba (D.W.I.) at Tel: (297) 582-0840, fax (297) day pass or any half day Jeep Tour activity. Offer valid for one Westin Aruba Resort Senor Frog’s Tel.: (297) 587-2921, Fax: (297) 587-2973, 583‑5664. gift per child and not in combination with other promotions Tel: (297) 586-4466 Weststraat 3A or discounts. • Economy Car Rental: 20% off regular car E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.ecodms.com Tel: (297) 582-0355 rates, not in combination with other promotions or discounts The Casino Every Aruba Events Specialists The Plaza Cafe • JADS Dive Center: Free snorkeling at JADS for all kids 12 Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino Ponton 36 F, Oranjestad, Aruba Renaissance Marketplace years and under • Moomba Beach Club: 50% discount for kids Tel: (297) 586-6555 Tel: 582-6034 Fax: 583-1078 Shopping Tel: (297) 583-8826 under 12 yrs for lunch and dinner • Red Sail Sports: Kids (3-11 Email: [email protected] The stores of Aruba are stocked with Copa Cabana Casino yrs) get FREE Snorkel Sail when accompanied by full paying well-priced imported merchandise. Hyatt Regency Aruba Tropical Grand Cafe adult (limit 1 child) special needs travelers Perfume, liquor, linens, jewelry, Resort & Casino Renaissance Marketplace watches, cameras, designer fashions, Tel: (297) 586-1234 Tel: (297) 582-8577 Please visit us at www.aruba.com or call 1-800-TO-ARUBA Aruba’s airport as well as a number of its resorts meets crystal and china are among the for more on our complimentary, value-added One Cool American Disability Act (ADA) standards. Specific hotels Crystal Casino luxury items available at excellent Programs! can offer ground-floor rooms and doors wide enough to Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino prices. Many stores also feature accommodate wheelchairs. In most cases, wheelchairs and/ Tel: (297) 583-6000 meetings and conferences or canes are available. Please check in advance with the local handicrafts. Excelsior Casino hotels you are considering. Most stores and boutiques are Meetings, conferences and incentive groups enjoy a packed Holiday Inn Aruba Sunspree located in Oranjestad. There are schedule of specialty activities in an environment that keeps medical services Resort & Casino also shops at the major hotels and participants fresh and ready to meet new challenges. Hospital Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital, L.G. Smith Blvd., Tel: (297) 586-3600 at the airport. In Oranjestad, the Oranjestad. The hospital is modern and well equipped. major shopping centers are Royal conference facilities Hemodialysis and oxygen tanks are available. Plaza, Renaissance Marketplace & The Renaissance Convention Center is a 40,000-square-foot Tel: (297) 587-4300. facility with more than 22,000 square feet of meeting and Mall, Alhambra Shopping Bazaar, 22 23 Cuisine Restaurants with Special Features Aruba’s culinary traditions were born out of the abundance of the sea. From the time that the first people populated Aruba, or Serve Aruban Food conch, tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi, grouper and snapper were staples brought home by island fishermen and shared amongst the brisas del mar matilde community with a sense of celebration. Today fresh seafood still comprises a favorite dish, with traditional meals accented by Popular casual seafood restaurant Located in one of the very true native herbs and spices. located in a former fisherman’s hut; “monumental” 19th century buildings As the beauty and opportunities of the island drew many different visitors to the island’s shores, so came a multitude of fisherman still bring in their catch of in a newly designed relaxed “Island gastronomes and talented chefs. The small island of Aruba has, as a result, become big on international cuisine. Dozens the day right under your nose. Chic” setting. of restaurants offering every type of specialty, from Argentinian to Italian to Indonesian, rival some of the best dining papiamento restaurant establishments in the world. On the next page find a number of selected quality Aruba restaurants to get you started on your buccaneer Situated in the Ellis family home, delectable journey through the island’s diverse culinary landscape. Seafood specialties served in an environment surrounded by huge an authentic Aruban house and old aquariums. plantation located in the country; specialties served on a hot stone, charlie’s bar sizzling while you dine; international Decorated with Aruban memorabilia cuisine. and world-wide souvenirs; famous for its fresh jumbo shrimp platter. promenade Casual Aruban elegance found on nos cunucu the Promenade in San Nicolas and Located at Tanki Leendert serving Oranjestad (Close to the low rise snacks authentic Aruban Cuisine. hotels). Bolita di keeshi (cheese balls), cala coco plum A variety of fast food restaurants are (black-eyed pea puffs), calco (pickled Located in a patio setting right on also available throughout the island, or stewed conch), croquette (meat or Main Street, with thatched umbrella from amongst internationally-known fish), pastechi (filled pastries) or suls (pickled pig meat). tops over tables. franchises to Aruba’s own snack driftwood shops and snack trucks. desserts Charming atmosphere in which to Cocada (coconut candy), dushi di authentic aruban cuisine enjoy fresh seafood. tamarijn (sweet and sour tamarind), Aruba offers a variety of authentic quesillo (Aruban flan), pan bollo el gaucho dishes that are exotic and delicious. (bread pudding) or sunchi (meringue Located in a remodeled old Aruban kisses). house; renowned for their steaks and appetizers Argentinean specialties. Sanger yena (Aruban sausage, known liqueurs as black pudding in England) or Coecoei (Aruban liqueur) or Ponche gasparito scavechi (marinated fish). Crema (Aruban eggnog), Pink Restaurant and art gallery with Panther is a mixture of these two ongoing exposition of Aruban artists; soups liqueurs. local specialties. Sopi di pisca (fresh fish), bestia chikito (mutton), giambo (okra, Aruban style take home a touch of In Aruba: la nueva marina pirata aruba gastronomic association bouillabaisse), marisco (seafood) or aruba . . Discover our island’s culinary pleasures as you Dine-Around Enjoy seafood specialties with Coecoei and Ponche Crema are Aruba Gastronomic Association mondongo (tripe). and Wine-Around with the Aruba Gastronomic Association. seaside views. available at local supermarkets or Saliña Serca 39 E-3 Thirty fine restaurants offer a superior selection of main course liquor stores. Noord, Aruba international and ethnic specialties. Dine-Around programs Balchi pisca (fish balls), keri keri Tel: (297) 586-1266, fax (297) 586-3797 feature 3,5 and 7 dinner plans as well as various breakfast, (grated stewed fish), keshi yena E-mail: [email protected] lunch and dinner combinations. For leisurely world-class (filled cheese shell), komkomber Cookbooks with Aruban recipes Website: www.arubadining.com dinning, the Wine-Around program features exquisite stoba (stewed Aruban cucumber), are available at local bookstores. 5-course menus paired with special vintages at seven mochi di pisca estilo arubano (fish Please check with your hotel upscale restaurants. Aruban style) or stoba di bestia for the nearest bookstore, chikito (stewed lamb or goat), papaya supermarket or liquor store. stoba (stewed papaya), calabas stoba (stewed calabash).

side dishes Pan bati (Aruban pancake) or funchi (Aruban polenta).

24 25 Where to Stay

Aruba’s resorts are exceptional examples of the very best in a diverse selection of accommodations. Set amongst lush landscaping, complemented by the beauty of the nearby coast and swaths of beautiful beaches, each resort also offers its own special charm. Options include hotels with hundreds of rooms to the more intimate setting of boutique- Boardwalk Boutique brickell bay beach club bucuti beach resort Hotel Aruba A Caribbean boutique hotel blending Offering European charm and unspoiled style resorts, but each one boasts outstanding service and is laden with a number of amenities. Choose according A charming all-suite boutique hotel with contemporary design with a tranquil tranquility, this Golden Tulip Resort is perfectly 13 beautifully decorated 1-bedroom and ambiance, comfort and style. 98 superior located on one of the Caribbean’s top ten to your taste and enjoy the luxury of spending your vacation exactly as you’d like to from the comforts of your ideal 2-bedroom “casitas” located a mere 200 hotel rooms with all the room amenities beaches as published in “Dream Beaches of meters from Aruba’s best swimming and you have come to expect from a three star the World”. Green Globe certified resort. home away from home. beach area at world famous Palm Beach. boutique hotel. This hotel is located on the J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 55-B Large living rooms with fully equipped prestigious strip of Palm Beach that has the (297) 583-1100 kitchens, private patios facing sunset, with best to offer from beautiful sandy beaches to Aruba: (297) 582-5272 hammock, teak patio set and private BBQ grill. live entertainment, surrounded by over 21 top Fax: www.bucuti.com The tropical gardens of this former working rated restaurants and within 3 minutes walking Website: [email protected] coconut plantation are a remarkable oasis on distance to some of the best casinos and live E-mail: the island. True homes away from home, lots shows in Aruba. Brickell Bay provides the of privacy, peace and tranquility better accommodation choice for business and leisure travelers alike. Bakval 20 Aruba: (297) 586-6654 J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 370 Fax: (297 ) 586-1836 Aruba: (297) 586-0900 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (297) 586-4957 Website: www.arubaboardwalk.com USA: 1-800-324-6965 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.brickellbayaruba.com

amsterdam manor aruba marriott resort the aruban resort & casino beach resort & stellaris casino at eagle beach A unique Dutch Colonial Style Resort located Beach front resort with 411 guest rooms – the Consisting of 362 suites, The Aruban Resort across the white sandy beaches of Eagle most spacious on island, each with large private & Casino boasts a tropical, Caribbean resort Beach. 72 Spacious, recently renovated balconies overlooking the ocean. This resort is atmosphere. Relax in your one, two or three studios, 1- and 2-bedroom suites complete now completely renovated ($50 million make- bedroom suite, spacious enough for a couple on with kitchenette or full-size kitchens, and over). On property, 7 bars and restaurants a romantic getaway or for the family. Each suite ocean view balconies or terraces along with provide fare from light to elegant, including the includes a fully-equipped kitchenette, Whirlpool flatscreen TV, direct telephone lines, and free renowned Ruth’s Chris Steak House. The 8th bathtub, 2 color TV’s, in-room safe, private high speed internet services. Amenities include floor of the Resort transformed into an intimate balcony or patio. The Aruban also offers 2 pools, Sunset Upper Deck Bar, Passions Restaurant 59-room hotel within a hotel called Tradewinds pool bar & grill, Aruba’s largest waterslide, Cunucu Arubiano Eco-Lodge divi aruba all inclusive divi aruba phoenix on the beach, Mango’s Restaurant, Beach Bar, Club with exclusive access to a lounge, offering Jacuzzi’s, spa, cardio fitness center, watersports/ Bed & Breakfast The ultimate white sand beach, breezy, beach resort swimming pool with waterfall and mini-market. upscale services and deluxe amenities. Marriott’s tour desk, 2 lighted tennis courts, kids & adults Relive Aruban hospitality and Dutch-Aruban sunny days. 203 rooms with patio or balcony, Experience the spectacular white sand Green Globe Certified Resort. Stellaris Casino is Aruba’s largest casino, offering activities program (kids ages 4-12), wireless colonial charm. Cunucu Arubiano Eco- A/C, satellite TV. All meals and snacks at beaches and blue tropical waters of the 24-hour entertainment. The award-winning internet, casino and restaurant. Kids 12 and J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 252 Lodge Bed & Breakfast, consists of 3 free- 10* dining options, 7 bars, 3 freshwater Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort. Located Mandara Spa, free form swimming pool with under stay free. standing, old-Aruban-style 1-bedroom villa’s pools, non-motorized watersports, and more. 8 miles from the airport, 4 miles to downtown. Aruba: (297) 527-1100, fax: (297) 527-1112 cascading waterfalls, bi-level Health Club and (‘casitas’). Peace and tranquility, privacy and Sports center with 30-foot rock climbing wall 101 suites with patio or balcony, A/C, color USA: (800) 969-2310 on-site shopping facilities make this resort the J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 250 home-comfort are the resort’s fundamental and fitness center. Day spa and nearby Golf satellite TV, VCR, full kitchen. Features fresh Website: www.amsterdammanor.com Aruba playground for all generations. Aruba: (297) 587-9000 E-mail: [email protected] USA/Canada: (888) 970-1717 philosophy. Get back to nature, pet 50 or and Casino at additional charge. Use of all water pool, non-motorized watersports, beach L.G. Smith Blvd. 101 Fax: (297) 587-5474 more tame-donkeys in the Aruba Donkey services and facilities at the adjacent Tamarijn restaurant and bar, deli, mini-market, fitness Aruba: (297) 586-9000 Fax: (297) 520-6227 Website: www.lacabanaaruba.com/index.php Sanctuary while relaxing in your private patio Aruba All Inclusive. *Surcharge applies and center and activities desk. Res: (800)-223-6388 E-mail: [email protected] with your complimentary wine from our reservations required at Windows on Aruba, J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 75 Website: www.arubamarriott.com wine-bodega. The casitas feature plasma located at The Links at Divi Aruba. Aruba: Tel: (297) 586-1170 E-mail: [email protected] televisions in the bedroom or living room, air- J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 45 (297) 586-1165 conditioning, complimentary WiFi throughout Fax: Tel: (297) 525-5200 (800) 376-1072 or (919) 419-3484 the property. Cunucu Arubiano is nestled Aruba: USA: (297) 525-5203 www.diviphoenix.com within walking-distance to Aruba’s popular Fax: Website: (800) 554-2008 or (207) 594-7888 natural attractions. USA: Most accommodations charge an additional 10-15% over the room rate in service charges and other fees, while E-mail: [email protected] government tax is 6% over the complete room rate including additional charges. The service charge on food and Santa Lucia 4 Website: www.diviaruba.com beverages is typically 10‑20% in lieu of gratuities at the hotels. Tips for exceptional services are appreciated. Aruba: (297) 594-4491 Fax: (297) 585-9994 Website: www.cunucuarubiano.com E-mail: [email protected]

26 27 divi dutch village divi village golf & holiday inn marriott’s aruba surf club the mill resort & suites occidental grand aruba This newly renovated all suite resort features beach resort sunspree resort aruba Oversized 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom villas, The Mill Resort & Suites offers casual elegance 391 rooms with marble floors, minibar, in- oversized studio, one and two bedroom suites This all suite resort features spacious studio, This 600-room resort offers casual family fare fully-equipped kitchen, large separate living and spacious comfort amidst lush tropical room safe, scale, coffeemaker, WiFi, and perfect for families. Each suite offers a fully one and two bedroom suites surrounded by to romantic sea view dining. It has renewed and dining areas, private balcony or patio with gardens at this 200-room resort. Perfect for executive-level services at the exclusive equipped kitchen and private patio or balcony. freshwater swimming pools and a challenging its restaurants and has remodeled most of its washer/dryer in rooms. Beachfront swimming an unforgettable vacation experience, enjoy Royal Club. The concierge level includes 49 The Divi Dutch Village offers 3 swimming 9 hole golf course “The Links at Divi Aruba.” guest rooms with an amazing marine theme. pool with slide, lazy river and whirlpool spa; the intimacy and ambiance of this small resort luxury rooms/Jr suites, suites with private pools with outdoor jacuzzi tubs, and shares Resort amenities include 3 restaurants, Brand new zero-entry pool, tennis courts, Health Club, pool bar and grill, MarketPlace situated within high-rise hotel surroundings. lounge and restaurant. Business Center, amenities with the neighboring Divi Village lighted tennis courts, water sports center, water sports, fitness center, shopping arcade convenience store. Access to Marriott’s Aruba The Mill has a children’s playground and all casino, ­freeform swimming pool with waterfall Golf and Beach Resort fitness room, and more. Complimentary and Kidspree Vacation Club. All-inclusive Ocean Club and the Aruba Marriott Resort & Children under 12 years old stay for free per and swim up bar, jacuzzis, 2 tennis courts, transportation is provided to the Alhambra packages available. Children 17 and under Stellaris Casino. paying adult. The Mill offers EP, AI and meal De Palm watersports, shopping arcade, 6 J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 93 Casino. stay free (conditions apply). Weddings and plans. restaurants, 4 bars show­room with 4 different : (297) 583-5000 L.G. Smith Blvd. 103 Aruba Renewal packages available. weekly shows. Meeting and banquet facilities, (297) 586-9000 J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 330 Fax: (297) 582-0501 J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 93 Aruba: spacious beach. USA: (800) 367-3484 Aruba: (297) 583-5000 J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 230 USA: (800) VILLAS-9 Aruba: (297) 586-7700 Fax: (919) 419-2075 Fax: (297) 582-0501 Aruba: (297) 586-3600 Website: www.marriott.com/auaac Fax: (297) 586-7271 J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 83 USA: (800) 367-3484 Fax: (297) 586-5165 USA/Canada: (800) 992-2015 or Aruba: (297) 586-4500 Fax: (919) 419-2075 Website: www.aruba.sunspreeresorts.com (401) 847-4720 Fax: (297) 586-3191 Fax: (401) 847-4796 USA: (800) 858-2258 Website: www.millresort.com Website: www.occidentalhotels.com E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

hyatt regency aruba manchebo beach resort & spa marriott’s aruba ocean club radisson aruba resort, renaissance aruba riu palace aruba resort & casino This intimate 2-story resort on Aruba’s 218 one- and two bedroom villas with private casino & spa resort & casino A 450-room all-inclusive resort located on Recipient of the ‘Four Diamond Award’ in 2008, widest beach offers Caribbean charm with balconies, luxurious whirlpool spa in master 353 rooms, Plaza Club & suites, all with terrace Indulge your taste for fun at a waterfront oasis Palm Beach offering double rooms and the Hyatt Regency Aruba re-established itself just 71 well-appointed guest rooms. A place bath, color TV with cable and VCR, full or balcony with 1,500 feet of prime beachfront bursting with energy and excitement at the junior suites (some with jacuzzi on terrace as the premier resort by bringing sophistication for rejuvenating vacations featuring a lush service kitchens. On-site amenities include property. 14-acre oasis is surrounded with lush Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino. Here, in can be requested). The 3-building complex and an inviting blend of casual Caribbean outdoor Caribbean-Balinese style spa facility 2 lighted tennis courts, ocean view swimming landscaping and cascading waterfalls. Colonial the heart of downtown, you’ll find two distinct includes two 10-storey buildings and one elegance and authentic island chic to Palm that overlooks the turquoise Caribbean Sea. and toddler pool, beach grill and bar. Village West Indian ambiance, 3 restaurants including resorts, offering fine dining, shopping and 8-storey building including a spa and a casino. Beach. The magnificent open-air lobby, tropical Home of the renowned French Steakhouse center with convenience store. Champion’s award-winning Sunset Grille, 13,000 sq. ft. entertainment, treating both families and adults Guests can choose from 5 restaurants on gardens and sparkling three level pool complex restaurant and the new Giorgio’s for alfresco Sports Bar and newly opened Mandara Spa. Larimar Spa, fitness center and full service to an atmosphere of pure exhilaration. The property; all meals and drinks included. The with an adventurous water slide guarantee Italian dining. Optional all-inclusive program Full access to the Aruba Marriott Resort and salon, 16,000 sq. ft. casino, complimentary Marina Hotel is an adults- only sanctuary with landscaped grounds include two swimming Aruba’s most enchanting environment. With 360 available. Green Globe certified resort. Stellaris Casino. high speed internet access, 15,000 sq. ft. of a sophisticated ambiance. At the Ocean Suites, pools (with adjoining jacuzzi) and sun terrace; inspiring deluxe guestrooms, including 24 suites, indoor and 24,000 sq. ft. of outdoor meeting you will find ample room and activities for complimentary sun loungers, towels and J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 55 L. G. Smith Blvd. 99 boosting the Hyatt signature Grand Beds, 24-hour and social function space. everyone in the family. Then, set out for Aruba’s parasols by the pool. Aruba: (297) 582-3444 Aruba: (297) 586-9000 room service and contemporary design. Other only private beaches on Renaissance Island. Fax: (297) 583-2446 USA: (800) VILLAS-9 J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 81 J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 79 impressive features include the five world-class For your next trip to Aruba, stay with us and USA: (800) 223-1108 Website: www.marriott.com/auaao Aruba: (297) 586-6555 Aruba: (297) 586-3900 restaurants and six bars/lounges, Stillwater Spa stay interesting. Website: www.manchebo.com Fax: (297) 586-3260 Fax: (297) 586-1941 and 24-hour fitness center, exhilarating Hyatt E-mail: [email protected] USA/Canada: (800) 333-3333; Website: www.riu.com Regency Casino, meeting facilities, the basketball Groups: (800) 850-5270 Aruba: (297) 583-6000 E-mail: [email protected] and tennis courts, Camp Hyatt and a romance US Sales office: (954) 491-7001 Fax: (297) 582-3820 planner. Fax: (954) 491-8004 USA: 1-(800) 421-8188 Website: www.renaissancearuba.com J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 85 Website: www.radisson.com/aruba E-mail: [email protected] Aruba: (297) 586-1234 Fax: (297) 586-1682 USA: Tel (800) 55HYATT 28 29 Website: www.aruba.hyatt.com Timeshare Proper ties

aruba beach club caribbean palm village casa del mar beach resort 131 beachfront suites, kitchen facilities, family- 144 luxurious 1- and 2-bedroom suites 107 beachfront 2- bedroom suites and 40 oriented resort with adults’ and children’s with fully equipped kitchens. Lush tropical privately located 1-bedroom suites, family- activities, swimming pools, shops, mini- gardens. 2 pools and Jacuzzis. Tennis court. oriented resort, adults’ and children’s activities, market, restaurants and casino across from Pool Bar/Rest. One mile from beach with restaurants, shops, mini-market, gym and the resort. complimentary transportation to the beach. casino across from the resort. tamarijn aruba all inclusive tara beach suites & spa tierra del sol resort J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 53 Noord 43-E J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 51 & country club 236 oceanfront rooms with patio or balcony. Designed for romantic getaways, the Aruba: (297) 582-3000/582-7000 Aruba: (297) 586-2700 Aruba: (297) 582-7000 A/C, satellite TV,. 3 freshwater pools, 10* intimate TARA Beach Suites & Spa offers Luxurious 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom condos Fax (297) 583-8191 Fax: (297) 586-2380 Fax: (297) 583-4371 dining options, 7 bars, non-motorized 41 suites and penthouses with spectacular and private villas – some with private pool – Website: www.arubabeachclub.net Website: www.casadelmar-aruba.com watersports, bikes, sports center with 30 foot oceanfront views of Eagle Beach. Spacious located on Aruba’s championship 18-hole climbing wall and fitness area. Day spa and suites feature King size beds and separate golf course. Fully furnished and equipped nearby Golf and Casino at additional charge. living room with state-of-the art amenities. with all modern amenities. Daily maid service. Use of all services and facilities at the adjacent Introduced in March 2004 as the luxury sister Two restaurants and bars. Tennis. Full service Divi Aruba All Inclusive. *Surcharge applies property to the Bucuti Beach Resort. health spa and fitness center. Golf packages costa linda beach resort la cabana beach and la quinta beach resort and reservations required at Windows on available. On magnificent Eagle Beach boasting 155 racquet club A tranquil resort with 54 luxury apartments, L.G. Smith Blvd. 55B Aruba, located at The Links at Divi Aruba. luxurious 2- and 3-bedroom suites with Offers complete vacation experience with 2 pools and a poolside Food and Beverage Aruba:: (297) 583-1100 Malmokweg z/n fully equipped kitchens and ocean view full service amenities. Inside and outside facility. Located across from the renowned J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 41 Fax: (297) 582-5272 Aruba: (297) 586-7800 balconies, roman tubs, 2-3 TV’s, and a variety bars featuring daily Happy Hours with live Eagle Beach. Other island activities are Aruba: (297) 525-5200 Website: www.bucuti.com Fax: (297) 586-4970 of restaurants and bars. Amenities include entertainment. Health & fitness center, spa, available through our Front Desk. Fax: (297) 525-5203 E-mail: [email protected] USA/Canada: (800) 992-2015 tropical pool, whirlpool spas, children’s pool beauty salon, shopping arcade and car rental USA: (800) 554-2008 or (207) 594-7888 or (401) 847-4720 J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 228 and playground, tennis courts, fitness center, on property. Children and adult activities, E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (401) 847-4796 (297) 587-5010 beauty parlor & spa, shopping arcade & game swimming pool with waterslide, kiddie pool Aruba: Website: www.tamarijnaruba.com Website: www.tierradelsol.com (297) 587-6263 room. Casino nearby. AAA & Green Globe and playground. Supervised kids program, Fax: E-mail: [email protected] www.webnova.com/laquinta certified resort. wireless internet service, concierge services Website: for island tours and water sports bookings. J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 59 Aruba: (297) 583-8000 J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 250 Fax: (297) 583-6040 Aruba: (297) 520-1100 USA /Canada: (800) 992-2015 or Fax (297) 587- 0848 Website: www.costalinda-aruba.com Website: www.lacabanabrc.com E-mail: [email protected]

paradise beach villas playa linda beach resort Located by the world famous Eagle Beach Rated internationally as a 5-Star resort, Playa where miles of soft gentle, powder white Linda is comprised of 209 spacious studios, beach fringed with palm trees meets a calm, one-bedroom, lanai and two-bedroom luxury turquoise ocean. This is where you’ll find suites, each with a fully-equipped kitchen. Paradise. Fully equipped units with all the Various restaurants and bars, beach and talk of the town beach club the westin resort aruba comforts and luxury of home. Two free form watersport facilities, shopping arcade, fitness pools, mini-market, restaurants, poolbar center and spa, lighted tennis courts, free form Intimate, charming and inviting, this 481 spacious rooms, each with private and gym. swimming pool with waterfall, jacuzzis and a boutique hotel is across the street from balcony and ocean view. Recently tropical lobby. E-mail center and concierge Surfside Beach and one mile from the completed $22m renovation to all J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 64 service available. Green Globe certified resort. casinos, shops, theaters and offices the rooms, lobby, meeting space and Aruba: (297) 587-4000 downtown, the cruise port and international swimming pool area. Health club and Fax: (297) 587-0071 J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 87 airport. 51 rooms and 12 apartments (1 and spa, 8 restaurants and 4 bars with Kids Website: www.paradisebeachvillas.com Aruba: (297) 586-1000 2 bedroom). Meeting room, business center club, shopping and casino on property. E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (297) 586-3479 and internet access. Diving water sports and We also offer an upgraded all-inclusive USA/Canada: (800) 992-2015 guest services available at Surfside Beach. option unlike any other on the island. Website: www.playalinda.com Palm-fringed courtyard with full size pool J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 77 E-mail: [email protected] and bar service. Our lobby-bar with happy Aruba: (297) 586-4466 hours, a nice place to relax and enjoy the Fax: (297) 586-8217 evening. USA: (800) 937-8461 L.G. Smith Blvd. 2 Website: www.westin.com/aruba Aruba: (297) 582-3380 Fax: (297) 582-0327 Website: www.talkofthetownaruba.com Most accommodations charge an additional 10-15% over the room rate in service charges and other fees, while E-mail: [email protected] government tax is 6% over the complete room rate including additional charges. The service charge on food and beverages is typically 10‑20% in lieu of gratuities at the hotels. Tips for exceptional services are appreciated.

30 31 drinking water Aruba has pure, refreshing water, distilled in a large Aruba Facts purification plant. Water is safe to drink direct from the tap. currency The official currency of Aruba is the Aruban florin, which is electricity divided into 100 cents. Silver coins are in denominations of 5, The electrical voltage is 110 A.C. (60 cycles), the same as in 10, 25 and 50 cents, one florin and 5 florins. The 50-cent and the United States. 5-florin coins, which are square, are probably Aruba’s best- pets known coins. No pets from South and Central America are allowed. The florin fluctuates with the dollar on the world market. Otherwise, dogs and cats are permitted entry to the island Current exchange rates are Afl. 1.78 to the U.S. dollar and Afl. when accompanied by a valid rabies and health certificate 1.34 to the Canadian dollar. U.S. dollars are widely accepted issued by a recognized veterinarian. Pets are not allowed at in Aruba, and banks may exchange other foreign currency. most hotels, however, so please check in advance with your Please call or stop by the individual banks, such as Aruba hotel to ask about its policy. Bank, Banco di Caribe, Caribbean Mercantile Bank or RBTT postage stamps for further information. As of January 1986, the island has its own postage stamps. Banking hours Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. The Collectors can subscribe for new issues in person or by Caribbean Mercantile Bank branch at the airport is open writing to Philatelic Service, Post Office, Oranjestad, Aruba. daily from 8am to 4pm, except on official holidays. Tel: (297) 582-1900, fax (297) 582-7930.

ATM machines Travelers with ATM cards bearing the religious services CIRRUS or Plus System network logos can withdraw cash Visitors to Aruba are welcome at all religious services. The in U.S. dollars (at some locations) or Aruban florins. Home Anglican, Baha’i Faith, Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, bank accounts will be debited in dollars at a favorable Dutch Reformed, Evangelical, Jewish, Jehovah’s Witness, exchange rate, and a service charge will apply. Before Methodist and Seventh-Day Adventist faiths all hold services departing for Aruba, it’s important to verify whether your on the island. Please ask your hotel for more information, or PIN number will work in Aruba by calling 1-800-4-CIRRUS or check directly with the church or synagogue. Top Ten Reasons to Visit Aruba 1-800-THE-PLUS. time 1. With an average rainfall of less than 20 inches a year, an 6. Aruba’s “One Cool” programs offer custom-made ATM machines are available throughout the island. Aruba is on Atlantic Standard Time, which is the same as average daytime temperature of 82º F with low humidity, a vacations in areas including family, wedding and honeymoon Eastern Daylight Savings Time except that it is effective location away from the path of hurricanes and the constant (you can tie the knot in Aruba as local laws permit visitors to Money transfer Western Union Money Transfer Service year-round. cooling influence of the trade winds, Aruba is one of the be legally married on island). Visit www.aruba.com for more offers fast, secure and convenient money transfer service to most temperate islands in the Caribbean. information. more than 60 countries. For more information, please call tipping Tel: (297) 582-4400. A service charge of 10% to 15% is usually included in your bill. A tip of 10% to 20% is appreciated depending on the service Aruba’s people are the friendliest in the world! A long Pristine landscapes and historical sites abound, communication you received. 2.history of hospitality pervades the local culture, with island especially7. in Arikok National Park, the boundaries of which Telephone If you are calling Aruba from abroad, the area residents offering a warm smile and welcome to visitors. protect 17% of the island’s landmass. code and country code is (297). If you are calling abroad what to wear from Aruba, there are a number of options for making For the most part, casual, informal summer clothing is the international telephone calls: hotel operators, Setar Teleshop rule in Aruba. Women may want to bring along a scarf 3. Seven miles of white sandy beaches have put Aruba in 8. Gourmet adventures await with the island featuring offices at locations including: Palm Beach, in front of the or hat; the constant trade winds, while refreshing, are not a class by itself, with many prestigious publications rating international chefs specializing in several different types of Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort; Strada Complex II, at the compatible with a carefully arranged hair style. our beaches as some of the best in the world. cuisines. Aruba is home to over 100 fine restaurant choices. beginning of the main street in Oranjestad; and Royal Plaza. You’ll need to bring a couple of dressier outfits for visits to Telegraph offices in the Post Office buildings in Oranjestad the island’s elegant restaurants, nightclubs and casinos. As 4. Accommodations on the island range from renowned 9. Aruba is a shoppers paradise. Numerous shops and San Nicolas. for bathing suits, please remember that they’re acceptable names in high-rise resorts, with all the amenities, to the more specialize in luxury watches, designer clothing, scents and only on the beach, and not on the streets or in restaurants. intimate environs of low-rise and boutique hotels. The type jewelry. Telephone booths throughout the island with a phone card, of resort experience you choose is up to you! available at the Setar Teleshops and at most refreshment centers, gas stations and retail stores. Aruba allows you to do exactly what you want to No hassles! Aruba offers a cosmopolitan air and all the 10.do. With so many choices, you can pursue your favorite Cellular If you plan to rent a cellular phone in Aruba, contact comforts5. of home, while still retaining its small town charm. activities or simply luxuriate in doing nothing at all. ICRENT: Tel: (297) 583-8607; fax (297) 838-630; e-mail: The island’s quality infrastructure boasts the world’s second ICRARUBA@ hotmail.com. Cellular phones are also available largest desalination plant and a top-notch airport, home to through the Telecommunications Company of Setar N.V.: Tel: U.S. Customs and Immigration services, allowing flights from (297) 582-0005, and through Arubafastphone.com Aruba to enter the U.S. as domestic flights. Internet cafes E-mail and Internet access is possible through several of the island’s Internet cafes found in locations downtown and near the hotel section. Several hotels also offer access to the Internet through their business centers. 32 33 Aruba Tourism Authority Offi ces any additional information you are seeking about aruba can by answered by our helpful tourism professionals, at aruba tourism authority offi ces found in various locations:

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