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1. Should we rent a car? If so, is there a best place to rent? Rent for a few days, its a lot of fun
2. If you pay in dollars and get change in Florins is the exchange rate taken into account. Should we get some Florins before we leave or upon arrival. Nah, you don't need florins, not necessary at all
3. What is best way to get from airport to hotel and what is approximate cost. Cab's located outside. You could contact Bully for a ride, he will meet you at the airport with your name
4. Are cabs OK and how late do they run? Run 24/7
5. Is bus sytem reliable and how often and late does it run. Bus is reliable and located all around the island
6. How does one pay for cab or bus. Dollars or Florins? Dollars for ride and tip
7. Is El Gaucho restaurant as good as they say it is? Is there a must do restaurant? Ah, its ok...husband loves it, i don't
8. Best place for gift shopping? Mall downtown, or new one near highrisers, also marketplace on the waterfront that sells "island type souveniers
9. What are tipping practices in Aruba? Just like home, hotel, bell boys, cab, maid, bartender
10. Is there anything that is a must see or do? Plenty to do, and plenty not to do, I am the "not to do person".

Hope this answers your questions