Philip’s Animal Garden (Alto Vista 116, near Aruba’s north coast) – this is a privately-owned sanctuary that has over 52 species of exotic animals. Visitors can take part in interactive & educational tours, where they can enjoy up close these animals – ranging from boa constrictors, to baby crocodiles, alpacas, African geese, capuchin monkeys, Bengal […]
Palm Beach — this renowned two-mile-long strip known as Palm Beach is home to glamorous high-rise hotels and dotted by water sports concessions, piers, beach bars, restaurants and shops. Calm waters make this a comfortable haven for swimmers and snorkelers. A walk along the coast at dawn or sunset is perfect for exercise and quiet […]
Mangel Halto (Beach) –– is located in Pos Chiquito on the southeast coast, just south of the Spanish Lagoon. This Caribbean beach is a perfect sunning and snorkeling spot with calm, shallow waters rich in sea life supported by an intriguing network of mangroves. This beach area is perfect for picnics with white powdery sand […]
Hyatt Regency Casino (J.E. Irausquin Blvd. #85, Eagle Beach) – open from 12 noon to 4 am, visitors can join in the fun of the “Carnival in Rio” celebration, where one can enjoy live music Tuesday through Sunday, dancing and a never-ending party. With over 260 slot machines and 21 gaming tables, a casino bar […]
Excelsior Casino (Holiday Inn Beach Resort J.E. Irausquin Blvd #230, Palm Beach) – this casino features Las Vegas-style gambling on all games of chance and a beautiful sports betting area and poker room. Try your luck at Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, 7-Card Stud, 3 Card Poker, Texas Hold’em or Bingo, or at all types of state-of-the-art […]
Casablanca Casino (Westin Resort & Casino Aruba, J.E. Irausquin Blvd. #77, Palm Beach) — With a design theme inspired by the classic film, Casablanca, this casino offers non-stop excitement. The complimentary beverage and variety of live bands and big-screen plasma TVs promise hours of pure fun. Enjoy any of the Casablanca Casino’s newly installed slot […]
Aruba Racquet Club (Rooi Santo 21, Noord) – this is Aruba’s first tennis club — designed by Stan Smith Design International and sitting in Palm Beach. The club features eight courts available by the hour; lessons are available by the hour or half-hour. A swimming pool and fitness center are also on site, as is […]
Aruba Golf Club (Golfweg 82, San Nicolas) – located a few minutes away from the island’s high rise area, this affordable nine-hole golf course holds a 67 rating from the United States Golf Association (USGA), and is the oldest gold course in Aruba. Twenty sand traps, five water traps, lots of cactus plants, and some […]
Hadicurari Beach – a.k.a. Fisherman’s Hut, this is a rocky strip out past the Marriott Aruba Resort, where windsurfers slice the water and the aeronautics of colorful kite-surf crescents punctuate the horizon. Once home to the island’s fishermen, it is a popular spot for surfing enthusiasts and the venue for sporting events and tournaments throughout […]
Eagle Beach – this is a popular public area fringing the main road, affording clear, sparkling seas, ample parking, shaded picnic areas, some huts, and a variety of motorized water sports. Several hotels are nearby and just across the road; some provide cabanas and lounges for their guests. During Easter week, tents dot the coastline […]