{"id":500,"date":"2015-09-16T20:15:22","date_gmt":"2015-09-17T02:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bunch.asiandevelopers.com\/wp\/meeton\/?page_id=500"},"modified":"2016-01-23T10:26:11","modified_gmt":"2016-01-23T16:26:11","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asipi.org\/aruba2016\/en\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Information of Interest"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row content_placement=”middle” container=”1″][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”CELL PHONE” style=”simple” size=”sm” open=”true” css_animation=”right-to-left” el_id=”1452717433904-ae9342fb-99e1″]Your cell phone will work, but be aware of the rates of Rooming International. Bring your charger. It is best to contact your service provider before traveling to Aruba. Cell phones can be rented at the airport arrival terminal.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”DRIVING” style=”simple” size=”sm” open=”true” css_animation=”right-to-left” el_id=”1452717362772-b60c814f-5c07″]Traffic signals in Aruba are different from the ones in the United States. Become familiar with traffic rules before driving. Roads are very slippery after rain; be careful. To have an all-terrain adventure, consider renting a 4\u00d74 or a jeep.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”INTERNET SERVICE” style=”simple” size=”sm” open=”true” css_animation=”right-to-left” el_id=”1452717433588-29fc1395-3393″]<\/p>\n

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Wi \u2013 Fi is available in most hotels and in public areas and rooms as well as meeting points throughout the Island. For more information, visit the website of your hotel or contact Setar at 525-1000.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”LEGAL AGE” style=”simple” size=”sm” open=”true” css_animation=”right-to-left” el_id=”1452717433248-9b7ccd29-8864″]The legal drinking age in Aruba is 18, as to access the casinos. An identification is necessary in both cases.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”MEDICAL FACILITIES” style=”simple” size=”sm” open=”true” css_animation=”right-to-left” el_id=”1452717432950-17d32303-e3d8″]Ask at the hotel about health care. Requirements: Be sure to bring your prescriptions with you. Foreign-made prescriptions cannot be filled in Aruba. It will be necessary to arrange an appointment with a local doctor who would provide a local prescription for medicine or the equivalent, if it is not available here. Hospital: There is a first-class hospital just a few minutes away from the hotel area, plus all hotels have a doctor at your service 24\/7. Learn more about medical services. Doctors and dentists. Travelers with Disabilities.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”MONEY” style=”simple” size=”sm” open=”true” css_animation=”right-to-left” el_id=”1452734492255-68d288b8-2be6″]To change florins into dollars, divide the amount of the guilder in half and add 10%. This formula is especially useful during shopping in supermarkets. The exchange rate of cash dollar is 1.77, 1.78 for travelers\u2019 checks, 1.75 in supermarkets and gas stations and 1.80 in most shops and restaurants. Credit cards and traveler’s checks are accepted. Personal checks out of Aruba are not accepted. Some stores do not accept bills of 50 or 100 dollars due to counterfeiting.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”PUBLIC TRANSPORT” style=”simple” size=”sm” open=”true” css_animation=”right-to-left” el_id=”1452734491657-27e1a9ed-dcce”]There are daily bus service along the hotel area. The fee per day is of US $ 1,50 \/ Or $ 2.30 \/ roundtrip. There is bus service every 15 minutes from 5:45 am until 6:00 pm, after hours buses run every 40 minutes until 11:30 pm. The central bus station in downtown Oranjestad is opposite to the cruise terminal next to Plaza Real.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”SHOPPING HOURS” style=”simple” size=”sm” open=”true” css_animation=”right-to-left” el_id=”1452734490978-3df056d6-e4fe”]Main Street \u2013 open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm. Renaissance Mall \u2013 open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm. Mercado Renaissance \u2013 open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 pm. Palm Beach Plaza \u2013 open from 2: 00 pm to 10:00 pm \/ weekends from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Heritage Paseo \u2013 open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm \/ Sundays 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check this information with the concierge at your resort.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”SERVICE COSTS AND TIPS” style=”simple” size=”sm” open=”true” css_animation=”right-to-left” el_id=”1452734754568-8548383e-434f”]The cost of the service in a restaurant is shared with all employees and the kitchen staff. If in the the account is included the price of the service, tipping is not mandatory, but leaving a tip for good service is appreciated. If no service charge, a tip of roughly 15% of the total bill is suggested.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”PAID PARKING” style=”simple” size=”sm” open=”true” css_animation=”right-to-left” el_id=”1452734753758-801d2ff7-4961″]To enhance the experience of parking in several congested areas Oranjestad, \u00a0it was recently implemented the paid parking as a solution to the lack of available parking spaces. For more information about costs and where to buy the SmartCard please visit Aruparking page.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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