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Fun Things to do While
Vacationing in Aruba
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Aruba
Golf 
- Terra
del Sol. 18-hole Robert Trent Jones-designed
championship golf course on the island's northwest tip. Par 71 course
with clubhouse, pro shop, locker rooms. Phone (297) 860978
- The
Aruba Golf Club. Truly unusual 9-hole course,
with oiled sand greens and the occasional goat as a hazard.
- Adventure
Golf. L.G. Smith Boulevard behind La Cabana
Resort. Miniature golf course. Also has paddle boats.
Aruba
Tennis
- Marriott's
Ocean Club & Resort, Costa Linda, Casa del Mar and Caribbean Palm
Village all boast their own private tennis courts.
- Aruba
Racquet Club.
Rooi Santo 21 in Palm Beach. World-class tennis
center with eight lighted courts, and exhibition center court, pro shop,
pool, aerobics classes, and bar & restaurant. Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Phone (297) 860215.
Deep
Sea Fishing in Aruba
 A
variety of Atlantic game fish can be caught year-round: sailfish, blue
and white marlin, wahoo, shark, barracuda, kingfish, blackfin, bonito,
amberjack and yellowfin tuna are abundant. Half-day or full-day excursions
may be arranged with the following charter boats:
- Amira
Darina
(297) 834424
- Thaisa.
(297) 831689. Also offers private charters for snorkeling,
sunset cruises and private events.
- Dorothy
(297) 823375
- Driftwood
(297) 832512
- Kenny's
Toy
(297) 825088
- La
Tanga
(297) 846825
- Macabi
(297) 828834
- Mahi-Mahi
(297)
836611
- Queeny
(297) 878399
- Sea
Doll
(297) 824478
- Sweet
Mary
(297) 827985
Horseback
Riding
in Aruba
- Rancho
Del Campo. Sombre 22E. Trips to the Aruban
countryside and the natural pool. Phone (297) 820290
- Rancho
Dalmari.
Trips to Aruba's natural pool. Phone (297) 860239
- Rancho
El Paso.
Washington 44. Trips to the Aruban countryside and along
the coastline. Phone (297) 873310
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Rancho
Notorious Riding Stables. Borancana 8E,
Noord. 4 different horseback riding tours available. Click here
for more information and an online Coupon!
Aruba
Cruises and Sailing Trips
 Many
types of cruises and sailing trips available: day cruises, catamaran cruises,
sunset cruises, snorkeling and/or diving cruises, dinner and dance cruises,
moonlight cruises and more.
- Aruba
Marine Services N.V. (297) 839190
- DePalm
Tours (297) 824545
- Mi
Dushi - Sail on a 78 foot Winward sailing ship,
then snorkel and have BBQ. Phone (297) 8262010
- Octopus
Snorkel Cruises - Catamaran sailing cruises with
daily morning and afternoon snorkeling trips. Owner operated and personalized
service. Phone (297) 83308
- Pelican
Watersports - Offers two daily snorkeling
trips, luxury cruises and catamaran sailing. Also offers certified scuba
instruction and island tours via "semi-submarine". Phone (297)
872302
- Red
Sail Sports
- Luxury catamaran sailing, diving and snorkeling trips.
(297) 861603 (1-877-RED-SAIL in USA)
- Atlantis
Submarine - called "Aruba's most outstanding
tourist attraction". Ride a catamaran to the dive site, then board
the Atlantis submarine to view Aruba's spectacular waters and see either
an airplane wreck or a sunken sailing ship. Phone (297) 836090
Scuba
Diving and Snorkeling
Aruba.
- Dive
Aruba - Owner-operated, personalized service.
Offers several different reef and shipwreck dives, and offers several
different diving courses. Offers free hotel pickup and return. Phone
(297) 827337
- Mermaid
Sports Divers - A company built by divers, operated
by divers, and dedicated to the serious scuba diver. Phone (297) 835546
- Mi
Dushi - Sail on a 78 foot Winward sailing ship,
then snorkel and have BBQ. Phone (297) 8262010
- Octopus
Snorkel Cruises - Catamaran sailing cruises with
daily morning and afternoon snorkeling trips. Owner operated and personalized
service. Phone (297) 833081
Aruba
Sky Diving
 Skydive
Aruba. Get an exciting and unforgettable
view of our beautiful island! Click here
for online coupon!
Swimming
Aruba
- Safe
swimming any time of day in the clear, calm waters of Palm Beach, Druif
Beach, Eagle Beach, Baby Beach and Rodgers Beach
- The Conchi
(natural pool) near Arikok Park.
- Be careful
of the Atlantic side of the island, however, as the water may become
dangerous. Please ask your hotel about safety before you plan to swim
outside the main beach areas.
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Water skiing and Jet skiing
- De
Palm Watersports - Offers many different scuba
and/or snorkeling tours including a half-day catamaran sail and snorkel
tour, a glass-bottom boat cruise, and a shipwreck dive. Phone (297)
824545
- Unique
Sports of Aruba - L.G. Smith Blvd. 79. Phone
(297) 863900
Windsurfing
Aruba
 With
the constant 15-know trade winds, a variety of flat-water locations, and
challenging wave conditions, Aruba is a windsurfer's paradise. Beginners
and those just learning may wish to stay on the island's southern shore,
with the gentler winds and easier conditions.
June is the
time for Aruba's 10-day Hi-Winds Amateur World Challenge Windsurfing tournament.
This prestigious tournament lures both amateurs and professional windsurfers
worldwide. For more information, contact Julie Renfro at (011) 297-860440
Childrens
Activities
 Many
resorts offer a variety of supervised children and teen programs, and
babysitting services.
Tira Koochi
Park, a children's playground in Oranjestad, located at Savaneta 338A
(behind Prome Paso School). Open from 4 - 6:30 pm daily.
Kibaima
Miniature Village and Park is a family adventure park that features
miniature versions of typical Aruban homes and buildings, exotic birds,
animals and tropical plants, and a children's playground. Please
phone 297-860536 for info.
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