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JMillerlite · 03-13-2009, 07:57 AM

Should I bring US $$ or convert to Aruba Guilders?

Cosmo · 03-13-2009, 08:15 AM

Dollars arew excepted everywhere. Casinos function on the dollars. There is no real need to convert

Eagle Beach Boy · 03-13-2009, 08:22 AM

As a follow up.

If for any reason you do want/need Florin I found the easiest place to get them was at the Valaro Gas Station at the edge of town. Just drive up the the outside attendent and ask him if he will change US$ for Florin at the bank rate of 1.75. I changed $100 US with no problem.

TomFrederick · 03-13-2009, 07:37 PM

>>>> "There is no real need to convert"
------ DITTO! Most places, shops, stores have prices in US $$. At your resort will only see US $$ used. Gas stations and super markets will not have prices in US $$ but will convert for you and take US $$. Bring a lot of small US bills and coins as places like Subway, bagel shops, ..... run out of US change so you may end up with their change if they are out of US change.
Ling & Sons(super market) even took my Chase Visa Card and processed charge in US$$ so no conversion or extra fees from my bank. They did ask to see a ID.

Navidad · 03-15-2009, 01:40 AM

I think there is no need to convert!!!

03-13-2009, 07:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
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03-13-2009, 08:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catilina Posts: 388	Dollars arew excepted everywhere. Casinos function on the dollars. There is no real need to convert Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-13-2009, 08:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Eagle Beach Boy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eagle Beach Posts: 480	As a follow up. If for any reason you do want/need Florin I found the easiest place to get them was at the Valaro Gas Station at the edge of town. Just drive up the the outside attendent and ask him if he will change US$ for Florin at the bank rate of 1.75. I changed $100 US with no problem. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ "El Muchacho De Eagle Beach" *Eagle Beach Boy* *Ontario, Canada*

03-13-2009, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Under a hut, walking Eagle Beach, lunch on the beach, Amstel Bright Beer on the beach, coffee in the morning on the beach, taking a dip in the sea, Posts: 305	>>>> "There is no real need to convert" ------ DITTO! Most places, shops, stores have prices in US $$. At your resort will only see US $$ used. Gas stations and super markets will not have prices in US $$ but will convert for you and take US $$. Bring a lot of small US bills and coins as places like Subway, bagel shops, ..... run out of US change so you may end up with their change if they are out of US change. Ling & Sons(super market) even took my Chase Visa Card and processed charge in US$$ so no conversion or extra fees from my bank. They did ask to see a ID. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by TomFrederick; 03-15-2009 at 10:44 AM.

03-15-2009, 01:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Navidad Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Palm Beach Plaza, Ruinas del Mar Restaurant, Pata Pata Pool Bar at La Cabana, My Cozy Home, and so much more! Age: 31 Posts: 54	I think there is no need to convert!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ For the Best Babysitting on the Island. http://tbcaruba.com Looking to Buy, Rent, Sell a House, Land? Need Property Managment on Aruba? http://realestateinaruba.com