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General Aruba Information
Airport: Queen Beatrix International Airport is 5 minutes away from Oranjestad
(where the Renaissance is located) and 15 minutes south of Palm Beach (where the
Hyatt and Marriott are
located).
Airlines: A wide variety of airlines
service Aruba from around the globe.
Climate: Dry and sunny—it’s always summer
in Aruba. Temperature hovers at 86 degrees year-round. Water temperature
averages 78 degrees. And Aruba is generally outside of the hurricane belt.
Banking: Official currency is the Aruban Florin, divided into 100 cents.
U.S. dollars are widely accepted. Approximate exchange rate is AFL $1.78
to U.S.
$1.00.
Credit Cards: Red Sail Sports honors American Express, Discover, Visa & MasterCard.
Recompression Chamber: 10-15 minutes by car. Electricity: 110 volts, AC/60 cycles.
Languages: Official language is Dutch, native language is Papiamento.
English and Spanish are widely spoken.
Passport: Valid passport and return or
onward airline ticket required for all travelers.
Taxes, Tips: Hotel room & government tax is 17.6%. Departure tax is $30.00
U.S. 10% service charge is included in all Red Sail Sports activities.
Time: Atlantic Time Zone.
Transportation: Taxis and rental cars are available from the
airport. Red Sail Sports provides transportation for dive
excursions by
request only.
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