We’ve been coming to Aruba since our kids were elementary school aged. They are now teens and yougn adults. Here are some things our kids like to do in Aruba: Evening Fun & Dining The Palm Beach Strip: A lively area perfect for an evening stroll. It is packed with shops, restaurants, and a great […]
Almost every other day, someone posts about the ED card fee being way more than the expected $20. Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous people that have created scam websites that let you get an ED card for a much higher fee. The ED card (Embarkation / Disembarkation) card is a travel document that must be
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One of my favorite things to do in Aruba is mountain biking. Aruba has a great network of well maintained trails on the rugged, natural east side of the island. The MTB scene has been growing, supported by local bike shops and regular race events. Where to rent a bike in Aruba The local bike
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Police: 100 Ambulance: 911 Fire: 911 Noord Hospital: +297 527 4000 After-hours pharmacy on duty
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The island of Aruba is about 20 miles (32 km) long and is easy to explore by car. Most of our guests rent a car for the duration of their stay so they can visit all of Aruba’s beaches, sights, and restaurants. Driving in Aruba is safe, and navigation apps like Google Maps make it
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There are some really great mountain bike trails that follow the east coast of Aruba. A great ride is from Boroncana to the gold mill ruins. Bushiribana operated as a gold smelter from 1825 to 1835. This ride contains some technical sections where the trail goes over large rocks but it’s otherwise an easy
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Aruba is one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean and is arguably safer than many parts of the USA, Canada or Europe. There aren’t any ‘bad neighboohoods’ in Aruba that need to be avoided. The population of Aruba is very consicous that the island’s economy depends heavily on tourism and will come down
There are no public restrooms on Palm Beach. Many people use hotel washrooms that are located in the lobby or off the pool area. Apparently there is a paid washroom that is kept clean on the De Palm Pier. There are washrooms at the Pelican Pier and Moomba restaurants. There are several showers along the
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Below is a list of emergency numbers, hospitals and clinics in Aruba. Emergency Numbers If case of medical emergency call 911 To reach police call 100 To reach the fire department call 911 Walk-in Clinic Urgent Care Aruba For non-life-threatening medical needs, Urgent Care Aruba (UCA) is a walk-in clinic located less than 5 minutes
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Here are a few activities that don’t cost a lot of money. Some of these require a rental car but otherwise won’t break the bank. 1. Swim with Sea Turtles at Tres Tapi Grab a snorkel and go to Tres Tapi early in the morning to see sea turtles. Tres Tapi is a small beach
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