Florins or US dollars?

snoopy5512 · 10-02-2009, 03:05 PM

Hi! This is my first time posting here.

I am going to Aruba with my husband in Nov. I am really excited and we are staying at the Tam. We do plan to eat out of the resort sometimes.

I am wonderin...how do you know when viewing a menu online if the prices are in Florins or US dollars, or any other money?

This would be really helpful when deciding where to eat.

TIA!

*Andrea J.* · 10-02-2009, 03:13 PM

i agree it would be very helpul if the restaurants posted in large letters US DOLLARS or FLORINS

lots of times it is simply $20.00 (twenty dollars) 20.00 afl florins

if prices look high on a menu (higher than what you expect) keep searching and you may be happy to find the afl notice.

i would say that many, if not most tourist restaurants list their menu in us $$.

andrea

*Liz - Aruba Lover* · 10-02-2009, 03:23 PM

I remember looking at Que Pasa's menu not that many years ago. The prices were too high so we didn't go there. Went to Rumba's instead. A few years later, I decided to go there anyway. Found out that their prices were in Aruban money. I told Peter (manager at the time) and said they had it that was as alot of their customers were Dutch and locals. Not they do have U.S. $. The only 2 restaurants that I can think of that show Aruban florins on their menu are Gostoso Portuguese Restaurant and B55 Restaurant.

snoopy5512 · 10-02-2009, 03:28 PM

Thanks! That is helpful. I thought that most were US$, but saw another post saying that Gostoso was in Florin.

Sunny Beaches · 10-02-2009, 03:48 PM

As you are staying at the Tam, I would look at Windows on Aruba for a sunset dinner (it is enclosed & ac'd so for a night out of the wind) Classy, great food & service, and since you are staying at the Tam off their main menu $30pp also the golf cart will get you there, and they will call for a return pick-up. P.S. tell them your celebrating something for a free glass of bubbly!

*Arubalisa* · 10-02-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

20.00 afl florins

I always look for two things

. instead of , == denoting Florins instead of US dollars

and

afl instead of $ or in few cases USD

islandj · 11-01-2009, 10:29 AM

Most of the "tourist" areas are in USD, if your not to sure always ask we are very nice in Aruba and would be happy to answer any of your questions. Keep in mind the exchange rate is adverage right now 1usd = 1.75 florin in most stores and resturants. That means 35florin = 20usd. Once your here you will get the hang of it no worries.

10-02-2009, 03:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
snoopy5512 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 17	Florins or US dollars? Hi! This is my first time posting here. I am going to Aruba with my husband in Nov. I am really excited and we are staying at the Tam. We do plan to eat out of the resort sometimes. I am wonderin...how do you know when viewing a menu online if the prices are in Florins or US dollars, or any other money? This would be really helpful when deciding where to eat. TIA!

10-02-2009, 03:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: eagle beach alto vista chapel arashi beach amsterdam manor beach bar LePonderosa or Gold Mine Ranch about 30' off shore @ eagle beach..ahhhh Posts: 4,202 Images: 40	i agree it would be very helpul if the restaurants posted in large letters US DOLLARS or FLORINS lots of times it is simply $20.00 (twenty dollars) 20.00 afl florins if prices look high on a menu (higher than what you expect) keep searching and you may be happy to find the afl notice. i would say that many, if not most tourist restaurants list their menu in us $$. andrea __________________ Aruba Jan 21 for 2 weeks!

10-02-2009, 03:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Liz - Aruba Lover Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,323	I remember looking at Que Pasa's menu not that many years ago. The prices were too high so we didn't go there. Went to Rumba's instead. A few years later, I decided to go there anyway. Found out that their prices were in Aruban money. I told Peter (manager at the time) and said they had it that was as alot of their customers were Dutch and locals. Not they do have U.S. $. The only 2 restaurants that I can think of that show Aruban florins on their menu are Gostoso Portuguese Restaurant and B55 Restaurant. __________________ http://dinearuba.com Aruba Lover since 1985

10-02-2009, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
snoopy5512 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 17	Thanks! That is helpful. I thought that most were US$, but saw another post saying that Gostoso was in Florin.

10-02-2009, 03:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 276	As you are staying at the Tam, I would look at Windows on Aruba for a sunset dinner (it is enclosed & ac'd so for a night out of the wind) Classy, great food & service, and since you are staying at the Tam off their main menu $30pp also the golf cart will get you there, and they will call for a return pick-up. P.S. tell them your celebrating something for a free glass of bubbly!

11-01-2009, 10:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
islandj Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 51	Most of the "tourist" areas are in USD, if your not to sure always ask we are very nice in Aruba and would be happy to answer any of your questions. Keep in mind the exchange rate is adverage right now 1usd = 1.75 florin in most stores and resturants. That means 35florin = 20usd. Once your here you will get the hang of it no worries.