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Shopping in Aruba: It Is Not Actually Duty Free
Aruba is not a duty-free island, whatever the signs say. Where to shop, what is worth buying, and what to walk past.
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Aruba Casinos: Where They Are and What to Expect
Roughly a dozen casinos, all open to non-guests. Where they are, the 18+ rule, dress code, and an honest take on what to expect.
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SIM Cards and Wifi in Aruba: What You Actually Need
Free wifi is everywhere in Aruba, so you may not need a SIM at all. Setar vs Digicel vs eSIM, and the places coverage disappears.
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Tipping in Aruba: How Much, and When It Is Already Included
Most Aruban restaurants already add around 15% service. A local guide to who to tip, how much, and the mistake visitors make twice a day.
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Is Aruba Safe? An Honest Local Answer
Aruba is one of the safest Caribbean islands – but the real risks are the sea, the sun and the roads, not crime. What a local would actually warn you about.
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Aruba Island News: Week of September 19, 2026
Welcome back to our weekly Aruba news roundup, written straight from the island we call home. This week is a busy one, because Culture Week kicks off, the Art Fair just wrapped up in style, and new flights are opening the island to more travelers. So grab a cafecito and catch up with us on…
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Aruba Without a Rental Car: A 7-Day Plan Using Buses, Taxis and Tours
How to do Aruba without renting a car: the bus, taxi zone fares, tours with hotel pickup, a full 7-day plan from Palm Beach, and when it costs more than a rental.
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5 Days in Aruba: The Itinerary That Fits Everything Without Rushing
A day-by-day 5-day Aruba itinerary: catamaran morning, south-coast drive, UTV day, beach days and the bookings to make in advance, with luxury, budget and family swaps.
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Family Things to Do in Aruba by Age: Toddlers to Teens
The best family activities in Aruba sorted by age — Baby Beach, De Palm Island, catamarans, jeep tours, submarines and the free stuff — plus where families should stay.
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Surfside Beach Aruba: The Beach Next to the Airport and Cruise Port
Surfside is Oranjestad’s city beach: calm water, beach bars, five minutes from the cruise terminal and right under the airport approach. Handy for cruise days and last-day swims.