Are you wondering what to wear when going out in Aruba? For restaurants, casinos, and nightclubs, light evening wear is recommended. Elegant clothes are not necessary for nightlife as casual silk or linen dresses and slacks will do.
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Dress shorts are appropriate at most restaurants on the island as well. At our own restaurant at the beach, we describe our dress code as “casual elegance” in the evening. In casinos, casual clothes are the norm. Do keep in mind that the air-conditioning tends to be kept cold inside casinos.
Don't go out without bug repellentAnother Aruba travel tip when visiting One Happy Island, it's essential to remember that the island is home to a variety of insects, including mosquitoes, bugs, and other creepy crawlies.
Like daytime, nighttime in Aruba is casual. Just remember to be island chic and wear something lightweight and comfy for most restaurants. Aruba has some very nice fine-dining restaurants. If you plan to dine at one of those restaurants, casual elegance is the name of the game.
Laptops should be taken out of their bag and should be placed in a tray for screening. It is illegal to take out any conch shells, sea stars, turtle eggs and/or any form of coral. No liquids, gels, and/or aerosols are permitted except when packed in a clear transparent resealable 1 quart (1 liter) size plastic bag.
While flip flops are great for the beach, there are lots of places in Aruba where you'll be better served by a pair of sturdy water shoes or sandals. Examples include the Natural Pool, where you can't even enter barefoot or in flimsy footwear.
If you don't mind the exercise, it's also possible to walk in Aruba. For example, you can walk the entire length of Palm Beach in about 20 minutes—just be sure to cover yourself from the sun, wear comfy sneakers, and carry water.
In restaurants which do not automatically add the service charge, a tip of 15% - 20% is appropriate depending on the quality of the service you received. Upon receiving your bill, carefully review it to determine if a service charge has already been added.
In July and August, 'skeeters were the bane of existence but by the time September ended they were all gloriously dead. Over here, there's a chance of mosquitoes all year long. Did you know that Aruba's drinking water is rated one of the best in the world?