Top Local Tips for Oranjestad

Excellent dining and easy use of rental cars We find it cheaper to rent a car before arriving. We pick it up at the aiport on arrival and return it there on day of departure. Oneo of our favorite reastaurants is El Gaucho. Great food. Also like the Palms at the Hyatt. Some many good restaurants to name. Shopping is also excellent, especially for jewelry.

Buses/ bus stop Bus stop right out back of property. Vans called "the dollar vans" will stop if you're in the bus stop area and offer you a ride for a buck. They are safe and quick and come more often than the public buses and take you along the same lines. An easy and quick way to get to town or a supermarket.

DO NOT USE THE BLUE PHONES! In almost every resort in Aruba you will find "blue phones" which advertise as being low rates to call the US - I made a four minute phone call to Massachusetts & was charged $47.00 US - DO NOT USE THESE PHONES!!!!!!