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RECOMMENDATIONS
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I get a great deal of mail asking a series of questions. Most come from first time Aruba Visitors that are planning their vacation trip. Following is a compilation of the most often asked questions. Some of this information is excerpted directly from the NEWS and fits nicely into the requests. Hope this helps. Any opinions I might have are just that – opinions. Fair enough?
Drug stores open after hours – posted in most English Visitor papers daily
Hospital – Horacio Oduber Hospital Tel – 587-4300
Emergency Tel. – 911
Police HDQS – Tel 100
Telephone information – Tel 118
VARIOUS TAXIS
C.V.TAS – 587-1998 or 597-9000
In Oranjestad – 582-2116 or 582-1604 or 582-5447
In San Nicolas – 584-5160 or 5840-6602
ALL TAXI SERVICE – 585-5361
Twelve step meetings (24 hour line) 583-8989
Center for Hemodyalysis – 580-2840
OPINIONS
The nicest beach?
Eagle beach for large expanses
North coast inlets for scenic (be careful water is rough)
Where to dine?
Try something that doesn’t exist in your home town.
Try something that you feel is indicative of the Caribbean or Aruba
Fish (if you like it) is a good menu option
The best shows?
The Wyndham and the Renaissance both have good shows
Timeshare?
If you go on a tour, listen to the product offer and forget about the gift.
If you own it, enjoy it to the max
If you just bought, try not to have too many second thoughts
If it isn’t for you – then it isn’t
Best Beer
Balashi, El Presidente and Heineken all run a tight first
Make sure it’s cold
Best horse back riding outfit
They all seem OK but my son likes Rancho Daimari.
Best car rental
Tough one. They come in two categories:
Small operations – Tropic (owned and operated by Hans)
Large operations – Haven’t heard complaints about Toyota Rent a Car.
Transport from airport to resort.
Taxis are plentiful
There are several bus operators
There is a Limo service
Should I leave a tip?
Restaurant tipping is not expected at all restaurants since there is a service charge included in most bills. That said, it is not out of line to leave a tip when the service merits it. The amount is up to you and your wallet.
Best Casino?
No way am I going to get blamed on that one. It is completely your call.
Hope the above helps. As I get more questions and notice a pattern, I will do the same again.
Charles
Arubafastphones.com
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