Both the all-inclusive resorts at Bávaro and PCRC & Cap Cana luxury enclaves have their own array of dining options for their respective guests. However, for those having a long vacation in that part of the island, such visitors will eventually want to sample dining elsewhere. For those in the mood for Italian cuisine, […]
For those who want to venture outside of the PuntaCana-Bávaro area and visit the capital, but are unable to rent a car, some choose to board an “Expreso Bávaro” bus, with pick-up locations such as Plaza Verón (a small shopping area for locals between the airport and Bávaro (809-455-1473), and Friusa (a shopping area for […]
This is the easternmost part of the Dominican Republic. A once sparsely-populated part of the island, life gradually changed there when a group of local & international investors (headed by Dominican hotelier Frank Rainieri) built a then-boutique luxury resort called “PuntaCana Resort & Club” (PCRC) back in the 1970s. Since then, the small airport […]
Stellaris Casino (L.G. Smith Blvd. 101, Oranjestad) — this casino excites the senses with its all day entertainment options, open 24 hours and located at a luxuriously renovated Aruba Marriott Resort. Enjoy premier gaming experience in a Vegas-style casino, featuring 28 gaming tables, including Craps, Roulette, Let it Ride Poker, Three Card Poker, Caribbean Stud […]
Tierra del Sol (Tierra del Sol Resort, Spa & Country Club Aruba, Caya di Solo 10) – this course, located within a luxury resort at the island’s northwest tip, is Aruba’s only championship golf course. The 18-hole, par-71 course was designed by Robert Trent Jones II, taking advantage of the rugged local topography.
The Casino at the Radisson (J.E. Irausquin Blvd #81, Palm Beach) — includes the largest variety of table games on the island such as traditional Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Caribbean Stud Poker, and the newer Let It Ride Bonus, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, World Series Texas Hold’Em and Wildcard Blackjack. The Casino also has […]
Occidental Grand Casino (J.E. Irausquin Blvd #230, Palm Beach) – this casino is the place to try your luck at Craps, Poker, Black Jack and Roulette tables or get your adrenaline going with Hot Slots and Bingo. Entertainment reigns as you enjoy a Las Vegas style show in the ballroom or follow it up with […]
Malmok Beach – this is a narrow sandy stretch that is home to sprawling homes and a variety of modest windsurfing residences; its shallow clear waters make it a popular snorkeling spot. Here catamarans and sailboats stop for a daytime snorkeling stop just off the shoreline. Reefs and sunken wrecks nearby afford excellent diving. Boca […]
The Links at Divi Aruba (J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 83, Oranjestad) – this is a beautifully landscaped 9 hole golf course surrounding luxury vacation villas at the Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort in Aruba. Designed by architects Litten & Viola and featuring deluxe facilities, the Links at Divi Aruba was created to become the leading […]
Seaport Casino Aruba (L.G. Smith Blvd 82, Oranjestad) –– Evoking the feeling of a magnificent tropical paradise, the exciting Seaport Casino is located at the Renaissance Marketplace overlooking the harbor. It features 356 slot machines with the latest technology, 6 Blackjack tables, 3 Roulette tables, 2 Caribbean Stud Poker tables, and one 3-Card Poker table. […]