Palm Beach for luxury travelers
Palm Beach's high-rise strip for first-timers who want walkable restaurants and the widest resort selection on Aruba. Eagle Beach, 10 minutes south, for couples wanting a quieter, wider stretch of sand at $30-50 less per night. Budget $200-400 in Palm Beach, $150-300 on Eagle Beach. Book the ocean side, not the garden view.
Questions luxury travelers ask about Palm Beach
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Where to stay
Palm Beach's high-rise strip for first-timers who want walkable restaurants and the widest resort selection on Aruba. Eagle Beach, 10 minutes south, for couples wanting a quieter, wider stretch of sand at $30-50 less per night. Budget $200-400 in Palm Beach, $150-300 on Eagle Beach. Book the ocean side, not the garden view.
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Must-see
Arikok National Park, a 25-minute drive east of the Palm Beach hotel strip. It covers roughly 34 km² of volcanic rock, Arawak cave paintings dating back 1,000 years, and cactus desert that looks nothing like the beach you flew in for. Entry costs $15 per person. Go before 10am when the trade winds still hold.
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Food culture
Palm Beach food runs on two parallel tracks. The hotel strip along J.E. Irausquin Boulevard serves international menus at resort prices, $35-65 per plate. Drive 5 minutes into Noord or south to Savaneta and you'll find Aruban stoba, keshi yena, and pastechi from snack shops for $2-8, eaten at plastic tables with hot sauce and cold Balashi beer.
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Cultural etiquette
Aruba runs on Papiamento greetings. Say "bon dia" before noon, "bon tardi" after. Tip 15% at Palm Beach restaurants unless the service charge is already on the bill. Cover shoulders and knees at Alto Vista Chapel and St. Ann's Church in Noord. Swimwear stays on the beach, not in Oranjestad shops.
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Airport to city
From Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), take a government-rate taxi to Palm Beach. The fixed fare runs $25-28 USD, and the ride takes about 15 minutes north along L.G. Smith Boulevard. No meters, no negotiating. Taxis line up outside arrivals 24 hours. USD is accepted island-wide, so skip the currency exchange in the terminal.
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