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ENTRY INTO Aruba- Passports are required.  tourists may stay for a period of up to 30 days with no exceptions. Exemptions require proper documentation.

TIME ZONE - Aruba is on Atlantic Standard Time, which is the same as Eastern Daylight Savings Times but is in effect year round.

CURRENCY - U.S. dollars are accepted basically everywhere, but many businesses will not accept $50 & $100 dollar bills because of a large amount of counterfeiting. Credit cards and travelers checks are accepted everywhere. The official currency of Aruba is the Aruban florin which is divided into 100 cents.

SALES TAX- new for 2007- a 3% sales tax applied on all goods & services. HOTEL SERVICE CHARGE- There is a 17.66% tax on room rates

DRINKING WATER- Aruba has great tasting  tap  water and even better when it is chilled. Aruba  processes it’s own water in one  the worlds largest desalination plants.

ELECTRICITY- is the same as the United States & Canada- standard of 110volts AC- 60cycles

MEDICAL FACILITIES- All hotels have a doctor on call 24/7. Aruba has a first class hospital just minutes from the hotel areas with emergency rooms staffed 24 hrs. Pro-Air Ambulance Service is certified to fly to all cities in the United States, and is equipped as an ICU Unit.

CHILDREN”S PROGRAMS - Aruba’s resorts offer a large variety of children’s facilities and programs. Check at you hotel for details.

CELL PHONES & PAGERS- Cell roaming service & GSM capabilities are normal in Aruba. *Contact you provider before going on vacation for features. INTERNET SERVICE - There is only one provider in Aruba - SETAR . Ther are numerous hot spots for WIFI

What To Wear?

The perfect clothing for an Aruba vacation is shorts and t-shirts. Casual dress is acceptable  everywhere, except for formal dining. Light colors are more popular than dark as they will reflect the sun’s rays. During the night, the temperature falls only a few degrees, so bring  a couple pair of pants for  the evenings if you wish. Women should style their hair in a carefree way because of the continuous breezes, hair clips and hats are the norm. Sarongs and sundresses are also very popular.

Make sure to bring you favorite sunscreen along, or you can purchase some of the best sunscreen products on the market made right in Aruba. Aruba produces the best aloe in the world and other sunscreen products. If you are sensitive to sunburn and actively in & out of the water remember to reapply sunscreen lotions.

Women in bikinis and men in swim trunks are the norm on the beach, you may see occaisionally  topless sunbathers or swimmers on the beaches. There are no public nude or clothing optional areas along the hotel beaches in Aruba, although throughout the island there are many secluded areas of beach front and shoreline. * Swimsuits are NOT acceptable dress when walking on streets and shopping downtown. Coverups should be worn at minimum outside of beach and pool areas.

Exploring

If you are adventurous and want to explore the natural side of Aruba , you will need to rent a four wheel drive vehicle. There are some beautiful sites to see but the roads to get there are usually dirt & rock and not suitable for a cars. Always check you spare tire before venturing out and bring some extra snacks and bottled water. Aruba Street Maps

Transportation & Car Rentals

CAR & SUV RENTAL - driving in Aruba is like driving in the U.S. - you drive on the right-hand side of the road. For car rentals the minimum age of 21-25 and the maximum of 65-70 and my vary  in car rental companies. International driving licenses or any  license valid for at least two full years is required.

BUS SERVICE- runs daily between all districts and hotel areas. The main station is in downtown Oranjestad across from the waterfront shopping area. Each year more tourists are using this inexpensive and reliable service to travel between the hotels, beaches and downtown areas. Check at your hotel for schedules & fares.

TAXIS- cabs do not have meters and charge a flat fixed fee which is very affordable. Cab drivers are licensed and own their own cars. Drivers are very pleasant and informative and will gladly help you get around, most drivers participate in Aruba’s government Tourism Awareness Program. 

MOTORCYCLES & SCOOTERS - because the weather is always great motorcycles & scooters are an excellent way to see the countryside. And if you have the need their are also Harley’s available for rent!

AIRPORT- Queen Beatrix International Airport - The departure tax for Aruba is US $36.75 to the USA (sometimes included in the price of airline ticket). For all other destinations, the departure tax is US $33.50.

Common Phrases

Welcome: Bon Bini

Good Morning: Bon dia

Thank you: Danki

How are you?: Con ta bai

Very Good!: Hopi bon

I am fine: Mi ta bon

I or I am: mi

Have a good day: Pasa un bon dia

See you later: Te aworo

Food: cuminda:

Bread: Pan

Soda: Refresco

I love Aruba: Mi stima Aruba

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