Aruba
Aruba has long, powder-white beaches – Palm Beach and Eagle Beach, 30 yards deep and miles long are considered two of the finest in the Caribbean. Modern hotels, high-rise and low-rise, offer every facility. For nightlife, there’s no shortage of cabarets, cocktail bars and restaurants serving local and world dishes. For gamblers, there are 11 casinos; some of them open day and night.
Aruba is one of the easiest islands to navigate. The people go out of their way to be friendly, that is why Aruba is known as the ‘Island that Happiness Lives’. Rent a car/open jeep and take off to see the island. The interior of the country is fascinating and the rock formation is interesting. Do not forget to visit the ‘natural bridge’
Unlike much of the Caribbean region, Aruba has a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape. This climate has helped tourism as visitors to the island can reliably expect warm sunny weather.
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THINGS TO DO
Windsurfing: Aruba claims to have the best windsurfing in the Caribbean. Strong winds and consistenly sunny weather make this a fun activity.
Watersports: Scuba, sailing, kite boarding, parasailing and all other watersports are a major activity at the beachfront resorts.
Golf: Aruba also has a few stunning golf courses including Tierra del Sol designed by Robert Trent Jones II.
Nightlife: What sets Aruba apart is its very active nightlife offering a wide range of activities. Casinos, discos, night clubs, party cruises–Aruba has it all. Those staying in Greater Oranjestad can take a party bus and enjoy a guided introduction to Aruba’s nightlife.
CUISINE
Restaurants: this is an island blessed with an abundance of places to eat. From the very upscale, to the local jitney selling food at midnight. There is something to please everyone. Because of the Dutch influence, the cuisine is very international. As with all Caribbean Islands the more upscale restaurants have a wonderful air of relaxed formality. I cannot remember ever having a bad meal in Aruba.
There is nothing like enjoying a relaxed day at the beach and then heading into town to sit at one of the great outdoor cafes/restaurant to watch the sunset.
MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
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Civil marriages are now possible in Aruba, but they must take place at the Civil Town House. Couples may also arrange a religious blessing after they have been legally married or just hold a romantic celebration beachside if they prefer.
Civil Legal Marriage Requirements:
- All Civil/Legal Ceremonies must take place in the Civil Town House
Documents include:
- Copies of birth certificate for bride and groom with apostille (state certification).
- Passport picture page or valid state issued picture I.D. for Bride & Groom.
- Witness (18 years up) passport picture page or valid state issued picture I.D. (minimum 2 witnesses) Witnesses can provided locally if bride and groom are traveling alone at $50 each by a wedding planner.
- Certificate of no impediment for bride and groom (also referred to as a “single status report� and in some states called a “negative statement of marriage�). This certificate of no impediment is obtained at the bureau of vital statistics which is located in the department of health.
- If either party has been divorced we need to receive a copy of the 1st and last page of the divorce decree(s).
- If either party is a widow(er) we need to receive a copy of the pertaining death certificate. Ceremony can take place in the late morning or early afternoon on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays. Saturdays are also available in the late mornings at an additional $150 surcharge.
- All documents are to be faxed for review and then submitted by courier (i.e. FedEx) at least one (1) month prior to desired wedding date.
Contact: Office of Civil Registry
Attn: Mr. Betto Christiaans
Schoolstraat 2
Oranjestad, Aruba
Tel: 011 (297) 583-4400
Fax: 011 (297) 583-9160
pivaruba@setarnet.aw
Catholic: (Must call first as this is on hold until review of procedures is complete):
- Proof that the prospective bride and groom have attended pre-marriage preparation.
- Permission from their priest to get married in Aruba.
- An official declaration stating that neither party has been previously married in a Church is also required from their local priest.
- Copy of Wedding Certificate showing that they have been legally married in their home country.
- Baptismal and Confirmation certificates of both parties as well as copies of their passports or I.D. Cards.
- The proposed wedding must take place “inside” the Church building.
- All documents must be submitted 4 months prior to chosen wedding date.
Protestant / Episcopalian / Methodist:
- Wedding Ceremony can be affiliated in the local Protestant / Episcopalian or Methodist Churches or anywhere else the couple desires.
- If Married outside Aruba, copy of marriage certificate from their home country.
- Proper attire is required for all “religious blessings” (i.e.: No Swimsuits nor Wraps for the Bride: Shorts are acceptable for the Groom.
Jewish:
- Both partners MUST be Jewish and need to submit a verification of Judaism from the Rabbi of their hometown
- The Aruban Cantor accepts Jewish status certificates from valid Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Liberal and Re-Constructionist Authorities.
- A formal petition needs to be submitted to the Aruba Jewish Community.
- The wedding ceremony may take place either in the synagogue or any other venue of choice.
- The synagogue of Aruba is an independent Conservative-Reform style congregation.
At Sea:
A boat captain is not authorized to officiate a wedding according to Dutch laws. This applies for international waters as well as in port. The only exception to this rule is if he has been given authority by the country under whose flag the ship is registered..
HOTELS
Allegro Vacation Club
Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 83
Phone: (297) 586-4500
Fax: (297) 586-3191
Americana Aruba Beach Resort/Casino
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 83
Phone: (297) 586-0819 / (297) 586-4500
Fax: (297) 586-4510 / (297) 586-4511
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort Aruba
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 252
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1302
Phone: (297) 587-1492 / (297) 587-4376
Fax: (297) 587-1463
Aruba Beach Club
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 53
Phone: (297) 582-3000 / (297) 582-9044
Fax: (297) 582-6557
Aruba Beach Villas
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 462
Phone: (297) 582-2527
Aruba Beach Villas
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 462
Phone: (297) 582-2527
Aruba Blue Village Suites
Address: Cunucu Abao 37
Phone: (297) 587-8618
Fax: (297) 587-0081
Aruba Caribbean Res./Cas.
Address: Italiestraat 40
Phone: (297) 586-0281 / (297) 586-1083 / (297) 586-1084
Fax: (297) 586-0210
Aruba Grand Hotel
Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 79
Phone: (297) 586-3900
Fax: (297) 586-1941
Aruba International Beach Club
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 35
Phone: (297) 582-3000 / (297) 582-9044
Fax: (297) 582-6557
Aruba Palm Beach Hotel Casino
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 79
Phone: (297) 586-0335 / (297) 586-1941 / (297) 586-3900
Aruba Phoenix Resort
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 75
Phone: (297) 586-6066
Fax: (297) 586-1165
Arubiana Inn
Address: Bubali 74, Noord
Phone: (297) 587-7700
Fax: (297) 587-1770
Best Western Manchebo Beach Resort
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 55
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 564
Phone: (297) 582-3444
Fax: (297) 583-3667
Boulevard Hotel Corp N.V.
Address: Kamerlingh Onnesstraat 17
Phone: (297) 583-3663 / (297) 583-6596
Fax: (297) 582-8731 / (297) 582-6798
Brickell Bay Beach Club Aruba
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 370
Phone: (297) 586-0900
Fax: (297) 586-4957
Bucuti Beach Resort
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 55
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1299
Phone: (297) 583-1100
Fax: (297) 582-5272
Bushiri Beach Resort
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 35
Phone: (297) 583-0450
Fax: (297) 583-0450
Caribbean Palm Village Resort
Address: Noord 43E
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 378
Phone: (297) 586-2700 / (297) 586-2380 / (297) 586-4777
Fax: (297) 586-2380
Caribbean Town Beach Resort
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 2
Phone: (297) 582-3380
Fax: (297) 582-0327
Casa del Mar Beach Resort
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 51
Phone: (297) 582-7000
Fax: (297) 582-9044
Casa Grande N.V.
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 250
Phone: (297) 587-1465 / (297) 587-1468 / (297) 587-1464
Fax: (297) 587-4672
Costa Linda Beach Resort
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 59
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1345
Phone: (297) 583-8000
Fax: (297) 583-6040
Crescendo Hotel Ventures
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 81
Phone: (297) 586-2939 / (297) 586-2940 / (297) 586-1921
Fax: (297) 586-1922
Divi & Tamarijn Aruba Beach Resort
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 45
Phone: (297) 582-3300
Fax: (297) 582-5534
Divi Dutch Village
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 93
Phone: (297) 583-5000
Fax: (297) 582-0501
Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
Phone: (297) 586-3600
Fax: (297) 586-3268
Hollywood Hotel
Address: Helfrichstraat 63
Phone: (297) 584-2509
Hotel Astoria
Address: Crynssenstraat 6
Phone: (297) 584-5132 / (297) 584-5134
Fax: (297) 584-1545
Hotel Baccara N.V.
Address: Arendstraat 37
Phone: (297) 583-4883 / (297) 583-4483
Hotel California & Cocktail Lounge
Address: Caya G.F. Betico Croes 152
Phone: (297) 583-3839
Fax: (297) 588-5836
Hotel Central
Address: Elleboogstraat 27
Phone: (297) 583-2740 / (297) 582-2260
Hotel Roy’s
Address: Savaneta 269A
Phone: (297) 584-7639 / (297) 584-7481
Hotel Seastar Bar & Restaurant
Address: Caya G.F. Betico Croes 152
Phone: (297) 583-3839
Fax: (297) 588-9166
Hotel Victoria
Address: Caya G.F. Betico Croes 126
Phone: (297) 582-3850 / (297) 582-1972
Fax: (297) 582-6836
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 85
Phone: (297) 586-1234
Fax: (297) 586-6823 / (297) 586-5478
La Cabana All Suite Beach Resort
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 250
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4273
Phone: (297) 587-9000
Fax: (297) 587-7208
La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 250
Phone: (297) 587-9000
Fax: (297) 587-0834
La Quinta Beach Resort
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 228
Phone: (297) 587-5010 / (297) 587-8392 / (297) 587-2078
Fax: (297) 587-6263
Marriott Aruba Resort & Stellaris Casino
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 101
Phone: (297) 586-9000
Fax: (297) 586-0649
Marriott Aruba Surf Club
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 99
Phone: (297) 586-2641 / (297) 586-1866 / (297) 586-1847
Fax: (297) 586-1849
Paradise Beach Villas
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 64
Phone: (297) 587-4000
Fax: (297) 587-0071
Playa Linda Beach Resort
Address: J.E. Irausquin 87
Phone: (297) 586-1000 / (297) 586-1904 / (297) 586-5250
Fax: (297) 586-5210
Prime Beach Resorts N.V.
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 230
Phone: (297) 586-3113 / (297) 586-0756
Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 81
Phone: (297) 586-6555
Fax: (297) 586-0210
Renaissance Aruba Beach Resort & Casino
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 82, Oranjestad
Phone: (297) 583-6000
Fax: (297) 583-4389
Stauffer Hotels
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 370
Phone: (297) 586-0855
Fax: (297) 586-0856
Sunset Villas Resort
Address: Palm Beach 33
Phone: (297) 586-1120
Fax: (297) 586-2506
Talk of the Town Beachclub
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard
Phone: (297) 582-3380
Fax: (297) 582-0327
Tamarijn Aruba Beach Resort
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 41
Phone: (297) 582-4150 / (297) 583-4002
Fax: (297) 583-4002
The Dutch Village Hotel
Address: L.G. Smith Boulevard 47
Phone: (297) 582-1549 / (297) 582-1708 / (297) 582-1710
The Mill Condominium Resort
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 330
Phone: (297) 586-7700
Fax: (297) 586-7271
Wyndham Aruba Beach Resort & Casino
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 77
Phone: (297) 586-4466
Fax: (297) 586-8217
