Aruba Lifestyle
Aruba is a multicultural island with beautiful beaches, gourmet restaurants, an exciting nightlife and more, perfect for vacationing, living or investing in a safe environment.
Azure Beach Residences provides you with information about the Aruba Lifestyle to help you make the best of your new life in the Happy Island.
Travel Tips

Aruba’s tap water is pure and refreshing, meeting the highest standards of quality of the World Health Organization.

The exchange rate for the US dollar ranges from Awg. 1.75 to Awg 1.80 for 1$ US dollar.

Buying a local sim card is the cheapest way to call from Aruba to the US.

Canadians will need to present a passport valid for 3 months or more.

February is one of the best months to visit Aruba.

Tipping is not obligatory in Aruba, is at the discretion of the visitor.

The minimum cost of a taxi fare is US 5$.

Aruba has the same voltage standard as North America.

At Seroe Preto in the San Nicolas area you can enjoy the best Christmas Decorations.

December 26th is Boxing Day, and it is an official holiday in the island.

The Aruba Veterinary Service enforces regulations on bringing dogs and cats into Aruba.

Departure tax for flights to the United States: USD $37.50.

The road signs in Aruba are different from those in the US. Familiarize yourself with traffic rules and signs.

To switch from florins to US dollars, divide the number of florins in half and add 10%.

If you are staying a while, think about getting a Smart Card that saves you on each taxi trip.

Peak hours at the Aruba Airport for US departures are on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 am to 3 pm.

Aruba’s Buses go all around the island, and a ticket will cost you about 4 AWG.

All citizens from USA, Canada, Schengen territory, UK and Ireland do not require a visa to visit Aruba.

The minimum age for drinking and gambling in Aruba is 18 years.

In Aruba, most stores are open from Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, while most stores in the resorts and malls stay open later.