Welcome Guidebook

Shannon
Welcome Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Topaz is one of the most desired neighborhoods on the Island. The neighbors are friendly and the area is very safe. There is plenty of space between our house and our neighbors, you will enjoy the utmost privacy. Very centrally located to beaches, restaurants, shopping, casinos, and activities.
Topaz
Topaz
Topaz is one of the most desired neighborhoods on the Island. The neighbors are friendly and the area is very safe. There is plenty of space between our house and our neighbors, you will enjoy the utmost privacy. Very centrally located to beaches, restaurants, shopping, casinos, and activities.

Food scene

Reservations are recommended, but this a must stop. Dinner right on the beach with your feet in the ocean. Wear something shorter and casual, and easy to remove sandals, for your best experience. https://www.flyingfishbone.com/
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Flying Fishbone
344 Savaneta
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Reservations are recommended, but this a must stop. Dinner right on the beach with your feet in the ocean. Wear something shorter and casual, and easy to remove sandals, for your best experience. https://www.flyingfishbone.com/
A true staple established in 1999. Reservations are recommended, they are closed on Sundays. http://www.madamejanette.info/joomla2/
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Madame Janette
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A true staple established in 1999. Reservations are recommended, they are closed on Sundays. http://www.madamejanette.info/joomla2/
Another long standing staple to the island. Two favorite dishes are the Wiener Schnitzel or the Züricher Geschnetzeltes. https://www.chaletsuisse-aruba.com/
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Chalet Suisse
246 J.E. Irausquin Blvd
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Another long standing staple to the island. Two favorite dishes are the Wiener Schnitzel or the Züricher Geschnetzeltes. https://www.chaletsuisse-aruba.com/
Best time to visit is at sunset. Sit outside in the beautiful courtyard and enjoy the amazing view.
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Faro Blanco Restaurant
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Best time to visit is at sunset. Sit outside in the beautiful courtyard and enjoy the amazing view.
Enjoy good food while taking in the views of the beach with your feet in the sand....might even run into my favorite waitress and friend Janelle https://watersedge-aruba.com/
Water's Edge Restaurant
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
Enjoy good food while taking in the views of the beach with your feet in the sand....might even run into my favorite waitress and friend Janelle https://watersedge-aruba.com/
Upscale steakhouse, aprox 4 minute drive from the house, located at The Ritz Carlton
BLT Steak
107 L.G. Smith Blvd
Upscale steakhouse, aprox 4 minute drive from the house, located at The Ritz Carlton
Closest restaurant to the house, 2 minute drive, 10 minute walk. Reservations are recommended. https://www.oakaruba.com/
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Oak Restaurant & Bar Aruba
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Closest restaurant to the house, 2 minute drive, 10 minute walk. Reservations are recommended. https://www.oakaruba.com/
Best sushi on the island!
Continental by Will Mora
Best sushi on the island!
Enjoy an intimate setting for romantic dinners or special occasions, enhanced by dazzling sunsets over the Caribbean ocean.
Atardi
Enjoy an intimate setting for romantic dinners or special occasions, enhanced by dazzling sunsets over the Caribbean ocean.
El Gaucho Restaurant serves a variety of tempting dishes, featuring quality Argentine steaks, tender and juicy, charcoal-grilled to perfection. Some of our specialties include the famous Gaucho steak, 16 oz sirloin, Pincho Torro Caliente, the biggest shishkebab ever served, T-bone steak, veal chop and more. While many restaurants are currently serving Churrasco steak, we must say that our version is the original and always the very best.
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El Gaucho
80 Wilhelminastraat
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El Gaucho Restaurant serves a variety of tempting dishes, featuring quality Argentine steaks, tender and juicy, charcoal-grilled to perfection. Some of our specialties include the famous Gaucho steak, 16 oz sirloin, Pincho Torro Caliente, the biggest shishkebab ever served, T-bone steak, veal chop and more. While many restaurants are currently serving Churrasco steak, we must say that our version is the original and always the very best.
Hostaria Da’ Vittorio Ristorante Italiano, opened its doors on March 2000. Our well-known Master Chef Vittorio Muscariello, who had opened the most prestigious Italian Restaurants on the island: Valentino’s & La Trattoria El Faro Blanco, took a step forward to delight his costumers in his own “house”, using the most authentic Italian products, to bring to your palate the truly taste of the Italian dishes. The only authentic Forno al Legna in Aruba, preparing the best Pizza’s and special dishes.
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Hostaria da Vittorio
380 L.G. Smith Blvd
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Hostaria Da’ Vittorio Ristorante Italiano, opened its doors on March 2000. Our well-known Master Chef Vittorio Muscariello, who had opened the most prestigious Italian Restaurants on the island: Valentino’s & La Trattoria El Faro Blanco, took a step forward to delight his costumers in his own “house”, using the most authentic Italian products, to bring to your palate the truly taste of the Italian dishes. The only authentic Forno al Legna in Aruba, preparing the best Pizza’s and special dishes.
Located at Playa Linda Beach Resort, best place to watch sports and grab a good meal. You'll probably run into our friend Armando.
Carlitos Caribbean Bar & Grill
Located at Playa Linda Beach Resort, best place to watch sports and grab a good meal. You'll probably run into our friend Armando.
Wilhelmina Restaurant offers an ” a la Carte” menu of delicious creative plates, with high-quality ingredients from around the world, not seen anywhere on the island, from fresh seafood, the best Certified Black Angus steaks, to homemade fresh pasta.
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Wilhelmina Restaurant
74 Wilhelminastraat
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Wilhelmina Restaurant offers an ” a la Carte” menu of delicious creative plates, with high-quality ingredients from around the world, not seen anywhere on the island, from fresh seafood, the best Certified Black Angus steaks, to homemade fresh pasta.
Eetcafé De Paddock, located right next to the former fruit market and the port, is a real Dutch bar in Aruba. The word 'Eatcafé' says it all: here you will find different dishes every day at reasonable prices in a friendly atmosphere. Of course we have a cold beer on the tap, and we serve your favorite drink. Make sure to order the bitterballen!
Eetcafe The Paddock
13 Lloyd G. Smith Blvd
Eetcafé De Paddock, located right next to the former fruit market and the port, is a real Dutch bar in Aruba. The word 'Eatcafé' says it all: here you will find different dishes every day at reasonable prices in a friendly atmosphere. Of course we have a cold beer on the tap, and we serve your favorite drink. Make sure to order the bitterballen!
Our laid-back family and dog-friendly bar & restaurant embodies the easy attitude of retired surfers around the world! Locals and tourists alike kick back, relax, and enjoy the turquoise water directly off our dock. Pull up a chair and enjoy live music, the big game, and the best sunsets in the Caribbean.
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant
Our laid-back family and dog-friendly bar & restaurant embodies the easy attitude of retired surfers around the world! Locals and tourists alike kick back, relax, and enjoy the turquoise water directly off our dock. Pull up a chair and enjoy live music, the big game, and the best sunsets in the Caribbean.
The Dutch Pancakehouse Aruba is famous for their delicious Dutch Pancakes and Poffertjes (silver dollar pancakes). If you are looking for something different and unique you have to give it a try!
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The Dutch Pancakehouse
9 Lloyd G. Smith Blvd
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The Dutch Pancakehouse Aruba is famous for their delicious Dutch Pancakes and Poffertjes (silver dollar pancakes). If you are looking for something different and unique you have to give it a try!
At Le Petit Café, we have been serving our guests since 1980, We have been striving to serve you with the best quality foods, beverages, and friendly service. Aruba’s visitors have been “Romancing the Stone” at Le Petit Café for over 40 Years, experiencing our unique method of healthy, fat-free cooking on the Hot Stone at your table!
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Café 080
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At Le Petit Café, we have been serving our guests since 1980, We have been striving to serve you with the best quality foods, beverages, and friendly service. Aruba’s visitors have been “Romancing the Stone” at Le Petit Café for over 40 Years, experiencing our unique method of healthy, fat-free cooking on the Hot Stone at your table!
Zeerovers is a local Aruban bar where you can drink, eat and enjoy the view.The kitchen is CLOSED on Mondays!
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Zeerovers
270 Savaneta
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Zeerovers is a local Aruban bar where you can drink, eat and enjoy the view.The kitchen is CLOSED on Mondays!
L.G. Smith Blvd at the Governor's Bay on the Beach Linear Park (next to The Queen Wilhelmina Park-adjacent to The Renaissance Suites)
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West Deck
Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard
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L.G. Smith Blvd at the Governor's Bay on the Beach Linear Park (next to The Queen Wilhelmina Park-adjacent to The Renaissance Suites)
Having become 80, September 19 2021, this one family business is one of the oldest existing businesses on the island, public and private. Nowadays a gathering place for local artists, musicians, with creole plates, specialised in seafood. It’s a gathering spot where visitors can enjoy high quality food in an informal atmosphere. De-emphasizing on etiquette and emphasizing on ingredients.
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Charlie's Bar and Restaurant
56 Bernard van de Veen Zeppenfeldstraat
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Having become 80, September 19 2021, this one family business is one of the oldest existing businesses on the island, public and private. Nowadays a gathering place for local artists, musicians, with creole plates, specialised in seafood. It’s a gathering spot where visitors can enjoy high quality food in an informal atmosphere. De-emphasizing on etiquette and emphasizing on ingredients.
Pioneers of the Caribbean cocktail scene, inspiring others to crave the classic and experimental art of the cocktail. Apotek serves authentic remedy cocktails in Aruba’s only Speakeasy. We are tucked away in a historic building… somewhere in Oranjestad. In order for us to best serve you, we request that you make a reservation. We also ask that you kindly comply with our House Rules while visiting our establishment. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the hotel area and come take a relaxing stroll through our capital, Oranjestad. We look forward to filling your prescriptions soon.
Apotek Speakeasy
Pioneers of the Caribbean cocktail scene, inspiring others to crave the classic and experimental art of the cocktail. Apotek serves authentic remedy cocktails in Aruba’s only Speakeasy. We are tucked away in a historic building… somewhere in Oranjestad. In order for us to best serve you, we request that you make a reservation. We also ask that you kindly comply with our House Rules while visiting our establishment. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the hotel area and come take a relaxing stroll through our capital, Oranjestad. We look forward to filling your prescriptions soon.
For casual dining in a friendly atmosphere, come to Salt & Pepper. Located at Arawak Garden, across from Barceló Aruba and the high-rise hotels, Salt & Pepper is a great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Our affordable menu offers something for everyone, including daily specials that feature a bounty of fresh seafood, exquisite à la carte choices and our famous tapas… which go perfectly with our homemade sangria. Best Tapas anywhere!
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Salt & Pepper
368A J.E. Irausquin Blvd
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For casual dining in a friendly atmosphere, come to Salt & Pepper. Located at Arawak Garden, across from Barceló Aruba and the high-rise hotels, Salt & Pepper is a great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Our affordable menu offers something for everyone, including daily specials that feature a bounty of fresh seafood, exquisite à la carte choices and our famous tapas… which go perfectly with our homemade sangria. Best Tapas anywhere!

Sightseeing

One of the most popular beaches on the island, worth the long drive.
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ベビー・ビーチ
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One of the most popular beaches on the island, worth the long drive.
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カリフォルニア灯台
2 Hudishibana
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イーグルビーチ
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ルネッサンス島
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Party bus not to be missed on at least one trip here! https://www.kukookunuku.com
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Kukoo Kunuku
128 p noord
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Party bus not to be missed on at least one trip here! https://www.kukookunuku.com
Sometimes you just need to escape the routine of the hotel scene. Switch it up with boundless activities, unlimited food and beverage, exciting body drop slides, kids waterpark, snorkel tours, elegant flamingos, banana boat rides, and unrestricted relaxation on a unique coral island just off the shores of Aruba.
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デ・パーム・アイランド
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Sometimes you just need to escape the routine of the hotel scene. Switch it up with boundless activities, unlimited food and beverage, exciting body drop slides, kids waterpark, snorkel tours, elegant flamingos, banana boat rides, and unrestricted relaxation on a unique coral island just off the shores of Aruba.
Philip’s Animal Garden / Philip’s Pet Collection Foundation, is a non-profit organization that focuses on rescuing exotic animals on Aruba and the region.
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Philip's Animal Garden
116 Alto Vista
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Philip’s Animal Garden / Philip’s Pet Collection Foundation, is a non-profit organization that focuses on rescuing exotic animals on Aruba and the region.
Hundreds of exotic butterflies from all around the world, South America, South East Asia, Philippines, Australia, China, Africa, Malaya and so on!! Among some of the favorites are the iridescent beautiful Blue Morpho butterflies from the rainforests of South America. The giant Atlas Moth (technically not a butterfly!) and friendly Tree Nymph from S.E Asia. Our very own Caribbean Longwings and of course the Monarch! Too many species to mention…sometimes we are lucky enough to have the transparent Glass wings and ghostly White Morpho.
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バタフライ・ファーム・アルバ・N.V.
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
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Hundreds of exotic butterflies from all around the world, South America, South East Asia, Philippines, Australia, China, Africa, Malaya and so on!! Among some of the favorites are the iridescent beautiful Blue Morpho butterflies from the rainforests of South America. The giant Atlas Moth (technically not a butterfly!) and friendly Tree Nymph from S.E Asia. Our very own Caribbean Longwings and of course the Monarch! Too many species to mention…sometimes we are lucky enough to have the transparent Glass wings and ghostly White Morpho.
Catamaran Tours, Private Sailing, Private Speedboat, Private Donut Island, and Boat Rentals
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Octopus Aruba Sailing & Snorkeling - Private Charters - Champagne Brunch, Sunset Tours, Boat Rental
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Catamaran Tours, Private Sailing, Private Speedboat, Private Donut Island, and Boat Rentals
Perched on a hilltop overlooking the island's rugged terrain, the chapel is a testament to Aruba's rich Catholic heritage. Its origins can be traced back to 1750 when it was built by a Spanish missionary. Today, it stands as a cherished landmark and a popular destination for tourists seeking tranquility and spiritual solace. The chapel's picturesque setting amidst Aruba's natural beauty adds to its allure. Surrounded by cacti and with breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline, it offers a peaceful retreat away from the bustling tourist areas.
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アルト・ビスタ・チャペル
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Perched on a hilltop overlooking the island's rugged terrain, the chapel is a testament to Aruba's rich Catholic heritage. Its origins can be traced back to 1750 when it was built by a Spanish missionary. Today, it stands as a cherished landmark and a popular destination for tourists seeking tranquility and spiritual solace. The chapel's picturesque setting amidst Aruba's natural beauty adds to its allure. Surrounded by cacti and with breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline, it offers a peaceful retreat away from the bustling tourist areas.
For over 26 years, Aruba’s Jolly Pirates has graced the tourism landscape with the billowing sails of its twin schooners decorating the seascape, offering excellent sailing excursions during memorable Aruba vacations. Over the years, it has held to the winning formula of the majestic wooden ship, onboard merriment, and expert guidance for snorkeling adventures, while also seeking responsible, ‘green’ ways to enhance community efforts. While visitors can still look forward to perfecting their cannonball off the rope swing, they can also now toast to another 26 years with recyclable cups, use reusable bags to carry off their Jolly Pirates souvenir booty, and purchase fundraising “save the reefs” bracelets in support of Aruba’s Marine Park and marine protection goals.
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Jolly Pirates Sailing Cruises & Snorkeling
Berea di Piscado
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For over 26 years, Aruba’s Jolly Pirates has graced the tourism landscape with the billowing sails of its twin schooners decorating the seascape, offering excellent sailing excursions during memorable Aruba vacations. Over the years, it has held to the winning formula of the majestic wooden ship, onboard merriment, and expert guidance for snorkeling adventures, while also seeking responsible, ‘green’ ways to enhance community efforts. While visitors can still look forward to perfecting their cannonball off the rope swing, they can also now toast to another 26 years with recyclable cups, use reusable bags to carry off their Jolly Pirates souvenir booty, and purchase fundraising “save the reefs” bracelets in support of Aruba’s Marine Park and marine protection goals.
Pay a visit to the Aruba Aloe Museum, Factory, and Store on-site in Hato, Aruba - just minutes away from the hotel area. Our Museum and Factory complimentary tour is led by a team of local Aruba Aloe tour guides and tours are held in English, Dutch, Spanish and Papiamento (Aruba’s native language) every 15 minutes. One can also choose to tour the Museum independently. An 11-minute audiovisual presentation on the History behind the Aruba Aloe brand is showcased, as are archived past Aruba Aloe products in their retro packaging, along with artifacts and processes behind the making of Aloe-based skin care. A brief historical tour tells a visual story of the domestication of the Aloe plant, and how this shaped the beginning of an agricultural way of life.
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Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store
115 Pitastraat
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Pay a visit to the Aruba Aloe Museum, Factory, and Store on-site in Hato, Aruba - just minutes away from the hotel area. Our Museum and Factory complimentary tour is led by a team of local Aruba Aloe tour guides and tours are held in English, Dutch, Spanish and Papiamento (Aruba’s native language) every 15 minutes. One can also choose to tour the Museum independently. An 11-minute audiovisual presentation on the History behind the Aruba Aloe brand is showcased, as are archived past Aruba Aloe products in their retro packaging, along with artifacts and processes behind the making of Aloe-based skin care. A brief historical tour tells a visual story of the domestication of the Aloe plant, and how this shaped the beginning of an agricultural way of life.

Grocery Store

This is the largest grocery store on the island. Many European delicacies can be found here, as well as favorites from back home. Wine, beer, and liquor can be purchased here as well. This plaza also offers a fresh fish market called Daily Fish, fish is fresh and reasonably priced.
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Super Food Plaza
141 A Bubali
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This is the largest grocery store on the island. Many European delicacies can be found here, as well as favorites from back home. Wine, beer, and liquor can be purchased here as well. This plaza also offers a fresh fish market called Daily Fish, fish is fresh and reasonably priced.
One stop shop, only about a 5 minute very easy drive from our home. Groceries, beer, wine, liquor, and just about anything you could need can be found here.
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Super Do it Center Shaba & Groceries
Route 2
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One stop shop, only about a 5 minute very easy drive from our home. Groceries, beer, wine, liquor, and just about anything you could need can be found here.
As the largest American-style supermarket on the Island we provide under-one-roof fresh and organic produce, daily-baked bread and pastry, premium meat as well as gourmet and ethnic products. Our specialties also include fine wine and liquors, sublime chocolates and our very own fresh juice & coffee corner. Our store's continued pursuit of quality and competitive pricing has won the trust and loyalty of our local customers, making Ling & Sons the Island's #1 supermarket. Plus, we are committed to our promise of reliable, friendly service.
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Ling & Sons IGA Supercenter
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As the largest American-style supermarket on the Island we provide under-one-roof fresh and organic produce, daily-baked bread and pastry, premium meat as well as gourmet and ethnic products. Our specialties also include fine wine and liquors, sublime chocolates and our very own fresh juice & coffee corner. Our store's continued pursuit of quality and competitive pricing has won the trust and loyalty of our local customers, making Ling & Sons the Island's #1 supermarket. Plus, we are committed to our promise of reliable, friendly service.