TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit required |
| Currency |
Aruban
Guilder/Florin |
| Electrical |
127 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 297, City Code Oranjestan 582+4D, San Nicolaas 584+4D,
Santa Cruz 585+4D |
Telecommunications
Instructions:
In Oranjestad, international calls can be made at hotels, at the
post office and at Servicio di Telecommunicacion di Aruba (SETAR).
Expect hotels to add a service charge onto the cost of international
calls. At the SETAR office behind Royal Plaza you can purchase
calling cards to make international calls from the phones on the
street or you can make the call right there.
Telephone Codes:
297, island code
Time Zone:
4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-4 GMT). Daylight Saving Time
is not observed
Tipping Overview:
A 15% service charge is normally included in the bill. If it isn't,
tip 10%-15%.
Voltage Requirements:
110 volts
What to Wear:
Even though Aruba is an informal island, it's considered rude
to wear swimsuits in town. Most casinos do not require men to
wear jackets in the evening, but some expensive restaurants expect
evening diners to dress smartly. Casual summer clothing is appropriate
in most other circumstances.
