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Inside Background
Culture 
The culture of Oranjestad is rich with the mixture of the various influences...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Health & Safety 
Trips to Oranjestad are relatively safe and visitors do not have to take any...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
History 
The area which would eventually become Oranjestad was originally settled by the...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
Reading about an area before traveling to it is one method by which visitors...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Tourists seeking information about where to stay, what to do and things to...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
In terms of the weather, there is not ever a bad time of year to visit...
Last edited: 31 July 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba, which is an island, so the only ways to get...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Getting Around 
Aruba a very driver friendly island. Driving is on the right side, roads are...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Public Transportation 
The Oranjestad bus system, Arubus ( www.arubus.com) is the most popular method...
Last edited: 26 June 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Driving is common in Oranjestad and both taxis and rental cars are viable...
Last edited: 18 May 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Nightlife 
The nightlife in Oranjestad is active, with both a dance club scene and a...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
The Performing Arts 
Travelers who are interested in experience nighttime entertainment in the form...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Shopping 
What better way to commemorate a trip to Oranjestad than to indulge in a little...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Atlantis Submarines 
Atlantis Submarines in Aruba is a family oriented, kid friendly tour.
Last edited: 19 November 2009
Numismatic Museum 
Where Money meets History   On November 24th of 1955, on his 36th birthday...
Last edited: 31 July 2007
Strea Charters 
 
Last edited: 21 August 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining with a View 
Passions is a restaurant located on Eagle Beach.  It is only open Th-Sun so...
Last edited: 06 August 2008
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Inside Aruba: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The official currency of Aruba is the Aruban florin , which is divided...
Last edited: 20 August 2008
Crossing the Border 
New Requirements for Travelers Between the United States and the Western...
Last edited: 26 April 2006
Emergencies 
Medical Services Hospital: Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital , L.G. Smith Blvd...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Important Phrases 
Simple Words and Phrases Bon dia: Good Morning Bon tardi: Good Afternoon Bon...
Last edited: 11 May 2009
Telephones 
Telephone Service If you are calling Aruba from abroad, the area code and...
Last edited: 04 July 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tips A service charge of 15% is usually included in your restaurant bill. This...
Last edited: 12 March 2008
Customs 
Customs Regulations: Duty Free Persons 18 years of age or older are allowed to...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Taxes 
TAXES IN ARUBA   Aruba Tourists : There is a 6% government room tax on all...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
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