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outmanstraat 1 - Located on Zout- indigenous vegetation, and wildlife, so at others.
you’ll be surrounded by Aruba’s ecosystem
Z manstraat diagonally across from the as you play. It is open to the public. B on Bini Festival - Every Tuesday, the Bon
Bini Festival (Bon Bini means “welcome”
bus stop in Oranjestad, this museum’s five N ight Life/Casinos – Many choose Aruba in Papiamento) attempts to enthrall you in
rooms exhibit giant earthen jars of which a as their vacation paradise specifically island folk traditions, with lively dancing,
few contain the remains of Aruba’s original
inhabitants. Also displayed in glass boxes

with descriptions are ancient artifacts, pot- because of their love for glitzy and glamor- colorful costumes, thrumming drums, tasty

tery tools and art. Open Monday through ous casinos. You can spend so much time food and potent drinks. Your level of enjoy-

Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the lavishly appointed casinos. A few ment probably depends on your mood.

G olf - Aruba is a picture-perfect golf casinos are open 24 hours a day. In general, Some vacationers label it a wonderful expe-
escape, and consistently ranks as some opening hours are 12 noon for slots and 4 rience (the show really is lively), but others
pm through early morning for table games. describe it as an oversold tourist trap. The

of the best golf in the Caribbean. Aruba has Hours vary seasonally, so please check Bon Bini Festival takes place from 6:30 to

two spectacular courses which are both, in before making plans. No one under 18 is 8:30 p.m. at Fort Zoutman and King Willem

equal parts, challenging and stunning: Tier- allowed in the casinos. All gaming in the III Tower in Oranjestad. Admission is $5 and

ra Del Sol and Divi Links. On the windward Aruba casinos is done with US currency. The food, drinks and local crafts are available

north side of the island, you’ll find Tierra slots use either US coins or tokens of the for purchase.

Del Sol Resort, Spa and Country club, boast- same value depending on the casino. Many W orld Class 5 Star Hotels - Aruba has
ing an 18-hole PGA-approved gem that has machines will accept your paper US curren- large world class hotels including
sweeping panoramic ocean views and spec- cy directly. There are nickel slots at all the

tacular desert scenery on every hole. It’s no casinos. Sports betting is available at many the Radisson Aruba Resort and Casino, Ritz

wonder it was given a 4.5-star Golf Digest of the casinos. Do not expect slots payouts Carlton Aruba, Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort

Place To Play rating. The Links at Divi Aruba like Nevada or New Jersey, the machines in and Casino, Rui Palace Aruba all Inclusive

is a lush, 9-hole course nestled between the Aruba are very tight. Table minimums vary and the Renaissance Aruba Resort and

luxury vacation villas at the Divi Village Golf depending on the casino, the craps tables, Casino.

& Beach Resort. The Links is crafted around for example are $5 at some casinos and $10