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WHERE to eat HEALTH-CONSCIOUS At Gasparito Restaurant & Art Gallery, “you can sample traditional Aruban dishes, local fresh seafood or the finest filet mignon. Vegetarians will also be impressed by their menu selections.”—TripAdvisor Member Gasparito Restaurant & Art Gallery, Gasparito 3, Oranjestad, 297 586 7044 HIDDEN GEMS “The Chalet Suisse offers continental dining. This restaurant has a familiar following by locals who appreciate fine cuisine. Try the fondue dessert.”— TripAdvisor Member The Chalet Suisse, J. Irausquin Blvd. 246, Eagle Beach, 297 587 5054 SPECIAL EVENTS Motor sports are all the rage on Aruba, and the Royal Nationals Drag Race is one of the premiere events on the island’s racing calendar. The 25th anniversary of the event should be quite a spectacle. (May 1-3) Royal Nationals Drag Race, Palo Marga International Raceway Park, San Nicolas, 297 584 0322 Hosted by comedian Sinbad, the annual Soul Beach Music Festival, brings together great comedy and smooth grooves under the stars each Memorial Day weekend. Among this year’s performers are Erykah Badu, Sean Kingston, Wyclef Jean, and Ledisi. (May 21-26) Soul Beach Music Festival, Various venues, http://www.soulbeach.net “If you’re looking for a terrific meal somewhere different, try Madame Janette. Truly a memorable experience, with attentive staff, gourmet food and portions that are very generous.”— TripAdvisor Member, Brampton, Ontario Madame Janette, Cunuco Abao 37, Eagle Beach, 297 587 0184 Aruba’s annual National Beach Tennis Championships are held over three days at the lively Moomba Beach. Often called “X- Tennis,” beach tennis is a mixture of tennis and volleyball. Played on a volleyball court, players use tennis racquets to hit a ball over the net without letting it bounce. (May 29-June 1) National Beach Tennis Championships, Moomba Beach, 297 583 7074 On St. John’s Day (or “Dera Gai”), the image of the rooster is seen all over Aruba. Festive songs, bright yellow and red costumes and traditional dances surround the annual festival. Dating back to 1862, Dera Gai is celebrated on the Feast of St. John the Baptist to give thanks for a successful harvest. (June 24) St. John’s Day, Various venues Call an Expedia Travel Specialist now 877 633 3716 Vegetarians will delight in the extensive menu at Hostaria da’ Vittorio, with a number of veg-friendly pastas and risottos. Hostaria da’ Vittorio, L.G. Smith Blvd. 380, Palm Beach, 297 586 3838 “Truly a memorable experience” “Salt & Pepper Restaurant is a tapas place and has nightly entertainment on the plaza.”—TripAdvisor Member, Washington, D.C. Salt & Pepper Restaurant, J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 368A, Noord, 297 586 3280 “Rumba Bar & Grill is great for dinner or lunch. It’s a casual place with great food and prices.”—TripAdvisor Member, Minneapolis, Minn. Rumba Bar & Grill, Havenstraat 4, Oranjestad, 297 588 7900 Leap into the waves for the annual Aruba Hi-Winds Competition. Windsurfing takes place at Fisherman’s Huts on Malmok Beach and kiteboarding at Boca Grandi beach across the island. Men, women, juniors, masters and freestylers are all welcome. (July 2-7) Aruba Hi-Winds Competition, Malmok and Boca Grandi beaches, 297 586 0908 Aruba’s annual International Pro-Am Golf Tournament is held at the swanky Tierra del Sol Resort and Golf Course. In this 36-hole event, teams are comprised of one professional and four amateur golfers. The fee is 400USD for each amateur player; professionals are free. (August) International Pro-Am Golf Tournament, Tierra del Sol Resort and Golf Course, Malmokweg, 297 586 7800 Inspired by the annual North Sea Jazz Fest in the Netherlands, the second annual Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival promises a wonderful line–up, featuring great international musicians and local interpreters playing for charity under the stars. (September 6) Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival, Cas Di Cultura, Vondellaan 2, Oranjestad, 297 582 1010 The Aruba Music Festival was originally called the Aruba Latin Jazz Festival, but in 2002, the event became mainly a classic rock concert. Past performers have included Crosby, Stills & Nash, Chicago, Peter Frampton, and John Mayer. (October 10-11) Aruba Music Festival, Aruba Entertainment Center, Oranjestad, 297 582 3777 tripadvisor.com 6
Where LUXURY to FAMILIES “I was concerned about traveling with an infant, but the Radisson Aruba Resort and Casino staff was awesome! We were able to check in early, and they even provided a minirefrigerator and crib when we requested them, at no additional charge.”—TripAdvisor Member, New York, N.Y. Radisson Aruba Resort and Casino, J. E. Irausquin Blvd. 81, Palm Beach, 297 586 6555 ROMANCE BUDGET “Comfortable, clean, happy and relaxing, the Arubiana Inn is a great alternative for those who wish to experience the beauty of Aruba, but don’t want to break their budgets in doing so. There’s something to be said when the owner of the place takes a personal interest.”—TripAdvisor Member, Colorado Arubiana Inn, Bubali 74, Oranjestad, 297 587 7700 “The Riu Palace is the best all inclusive that we’ve ever stayed at. The pool is great, and the rooms are large, clean and well-maintained. The staff is friendly, and the restaurants are the best. It’s nice to find a place that does everything right.”— TripAdvisor Member, New Jersey Riu Palace, J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 79, Palm Beach, 297 586 3900 STAY “My husband and I enjoyed our honeymoon at Bucuti Beach Resort. It was absolutely gorgeous! There is nothing quite like the view of the beach each morning. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We were very sad to leave.”—TripAdvisor Member, Raleigh, N.C. Golden Tulip Bucuti Beach Resort, L.G. Smith Blvd. 55-B, Oranjestad, 297 583 1100 Call an Expedia Travel Specialist now 877 633 3716 “At the Costa Linda Beach Resort, the rooms are a bit dated but very clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful! The resort itself is beautiful. The pool and beach are by far the best my family has ever experienced.”— TripAdvisor Member, Ambler, Pa. Costa Linda Beach Resort, J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 59, Eagle Beach, 297 583 8000 “We were very sad to leave.” “We just returned from our honeymoon at the Marriott Aruba Resort. If you’re into quality and class, this is where you want to be. The rooms are very spacious and very clean. The staff is always friendly and smiling. The pool is beautiful, as is the beach.”— TripAdvisor Member, Easton, Pa. Marriott Aruba Resort & Stellaris Casino, L.G. Smith Blvd. 101, Palm Beach, 297 586 9000 “Our room was very nice and newly redone. We fell in love with La Quinta Beach Resort! The employees couldn’t do enough for you. Granted, it is not one of the larger hotels on the beach with all activities present, but you actually start to feel like a local and that this is your home.”— TripAdvisor Member, Brick, N.J. La Quinta Beach Resort, J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 228, Eagle Beach, 297 587 5010 “Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club is a time share, but it’s more like a resort. The hotel employees have an ‘at-your-service’ attitude. There was a never a problem with chairs or umbrellas or towels. The rooms are brand new; everything is extremely clean and the hotel exceeded my expectations. Believe me, I am picky!”—TripAdvisor Member, New York, N.Y. Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club, 1L.G. Smith Blvd. 103, Palm Beach, 297 586 9000 “We all had a blast at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort. Even though the rates are somewhat higher than some of the other hotels around, there is no comparison in the quality of the rooms, the attention and the overall atmosphere.”—TripAdvisor Member, Powell, Ohio Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino, J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 85, Palm Beach, 297 586 1234 “We just returned from our honeymoon of a week at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino. The private island is amazing. You are right by town, but feel a thousand miles away.”—TripAdvisor Member, Tustin, Calif. Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, L.G. Smith Blvd. 82, Oranjestad, 297 583 6000 Have questions about Aruba? Get insider advice from local experts in our forums. The majority of questions are answered within 24 hours. Quiet studio apartments just an eightminute walk from Eagle Beach, the Sasaki Apartments feature air conditioning and a BBQ area. “An EXCELLENT value for a very expensive island.”—TripAdvisor Member, Newmarket, N.H. Sasaki Apartments, Bubali 143, Noord, 297 587 7482 “Rooms are great. Restaurants are brilliant. Pool is really clean. We stayed at Occidental Grand Aruba for ten days and had a fantastic time. The staff makes the place!”—TripAdvisor Member, United Kingdom Occidental Grand Aruba, J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 83, Palm Beach, 297 586 4500 tripadvisor.com 7
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