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Where<br />
BUDGET<br />
ADVENTURE<br />
Test your luck at Alhambra Cas<strong>in</strong>o. “It is a<br />
very nice cas<strong>in</strong>o with plenty of slots, video<br />
poker games, etc.”—TripAdvisor Member,<br />
Arl<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n, Va.<br />
Alhambra Cas<strong>in</strong>o, J.E. Irausqu<strong>in</strong> Blvd. 47,<br />
Oranjestad, 297 583 5000<br />
EDUCATIONAL/HISTORICAL<br />
Don’t miss the Ayo Rock Formations. <strong>The</strong><br />
“S<strong>to</strong>nehenge of <strong>Aruba</strong> is just amaz<strong>in</strong>g.”—<br />
TripAdvisor Member, San An<strong>to</strong>nio, Texas<br />
S<strong>to</strong>nehenge of <strong>Aruba</strong>, Northeastern <strong>Aruba</strong><br />
RELAXATION<br />
<strong>to</strong> PLAY<br />
Br<strong>in</strong>g your b<strong>in</strong>oculars <strong>and</strong> see how many<br />
birds you can spot at Bubali Pond, a<br />
sanctuary for black cormorants, pelicans,<br />
wood s<strong>to</strong>rks <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
Bubali Pond, Western <strong>Aruba</strong> (near Palm <strong>and</strong><br />
Eagle Beach)<br />
“…quite an experience.”<br />
“Arashi Beach is a bit more secluded <strong>and</strong><br />
less commercialized than the other popular<br />
beaches. This beach does not have any<br />
facilities. <strong>The</strong> water is calm, for the most<br />
part, <strong>and</strong> clear. Such a peaceful way <strong>to</strong><br />
spend the day!”—TripAdvisor Member,<br />
Woodbridge, N.J.<br />
Arashi Beach, Northwestern <strong>Aruba</strong><br />
Call an Expedia Travel Specialist now 877 633 3716<br />
“<strong>The</strong> Natural Pool was a highlight of<br />
our trip. <strong>The</strong> walk down <strong>to</strong> the pool was<br />
quite an experience. It was k<strong>in</strong>d of tricky<br />
gett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the pool. <strong>The</strong> rocks were sharp<br />
<strong>and</strong> slippery, <strong>and</strong> there were some crabs<br />
crawl<strong>in</strong>g around you didn’t want <strong>to</strong> grab<br />
hold of. But hey—<strong>this</strong> is a NATURAL<br />
POOL!”—TripAdvisor Member, Michigan<br />
Natural Pool, W<strong>in</strong>dward Coast (you will<br />
need a 4-wheel drive vehicle or horse plus<br />
directions or a guide)<br />
“<strong>The</strong> Antilla was the <strong>best</strong> th<strong>in</strong>g we saw<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Aruba</strong>. We were feel<strong>in</strong>g ambitious, so<br />
we swam the 750 meters <strong>to</strong> the wreck.<br />
It was a lot of kick<strong>in</strong>g, but it made the<br />
experience more of an adventure. Gr<strong>eat</strong><br />
fish <strong>and</strong> amaz<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> see such a wreck<br />
while snorkel<strong>in</strong>g.”—TripAdvisor Member,<br />
Hous<strong>to</strong>n, Texas<br />
<strong>The</strong> Antilla, Northwestern <strong>Aruba</strong><br />
Relive <strong>Aruba</strong>’s colonial his<strong>to</strong>ry at Fort<br />
Zoutman, built by the Dutch <strong>in</strong> the<br />
late 18th century <strong>to</strong> defend <strong>Aruba</strong> from<br />
maraud<strong>in</strong>g pirates.<br />
Fort Zoutman, Zoutmanstraat 1,<br />
Oranjestad, 297 582 6099<br />
“Such a peaceful way<br />
<strong>to</strong> spend the day!”<br />
<strong>The</strong> only championship course on the isl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
Tierra Del Sol Golf Course is “a beautiful<br />
course! We <strong>play</strong>ed after 3:00 at the reduced<br />
rate <strong>and</strong> were still able <strong>to</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ish 18 holes.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re was hardly anyone on the course.<br />
It was very w<strong>in</strong>dy <strong>play</strong> but well worth<br />
the experience.”—TripAdvisor Member,<br />
Connecticut<br />
Tierra Del Sol Golf Course, Northwestern<br />
<strong>Aruba</strong>, 297 586 0978<br />
Down<strong>to</strong>wn Oranjestad has a secret:<br />
Wilhelm<strong>in</strong>a Park, named after the queen<br />
of the Netherl<strong>and</strong>s, is a bit of green on the<br />
ocean’s edge <strong>and</strong> a gr<strong>eat</strong> place <strong>to</strong> relax <strong>and</strong><br />
people-watch.<br />
Wilhelm<strong>in</strong>a Park, Oranjestad<br />
Thanks <strong>to</strong> its strong trade w<strong>in</strong>ds,<br />
Bachelor’s Beach offers an ideal venue for<br />
your w<strong>in</strong>dsurf<strong>in</strong>g pursuits.<br />
Bachelor’s Beach, Southeastern <strong>Aruba</strong><br />
TripAdvisor members have posted<br />
more than 1,100,000 pho<strong>to</strong>s on the site.<br />
<strong>The</strong> good, the bad <strong>and</strong> the very c<strong>and</strong>id.<br />
It’s almost like be<strong>in</strong>g there!<br />
Al<strong>to</strong> Vista Chapel, established <strong>in</strong> 1750,<br />
was thought <strong>to</strong> be the first Caribbean<br />
church. “It is a small, pretty chapel with<br />
a good view of the ocean on the rough<br />
north side of the isl<strong>and</strong>. It is accessible by<br />
dirt road.”—TripAdvisor Member, Bucks<br />
County, Pa<br />
Al<strong>to</strong> Vista Chapel, Northwestern <strong>Aruba</strong><br />
“Intermezzo Day Spa ... <strong>to</strong>tal relaxation.<br />
I had a massage <strong>and</strong> body scrub. <strong>The</strong><br />
experience was wonderful. <strong>The</strong> technician<br />
was pleasant, <strong>and</strong> the facility was beautiful<br />
<strong>and</strong> quiet.”—TripAdvisor Member, Bos<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Mass.<br />
Intermezzo Day Spa, La Cabana All-Suite<br />
Beach Resort, J.E. Irausqu<strong>in</strong> Blvd. 250,<br />
Oranjestad, 297 587 4356<br />
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