Aruba, officially the Country of Aruba, is one of the constituent countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and is a popular Caribbean islands for tourists to visit. Just 20 miles in length and six miles across at its widest point, so those that go there to relax, unwind and enjoy a holiday can also fit in any number of other activities without even needing to leave the area that they find themselves in.
One of the things that many visitors decide to do whilst in Aruba is to visit a casino, with the Alhambra Casino being an excellent choice that is also located where a number of shops are also available for your amusement.
The Casino
The Alhambra Casino offers a comfortable and stylish approach to the world of betting and gaming. The atmosphere there is one that appeals to both local people and those from out of town alike, heading along to get involved in some gambling choices that include all of the usual things that you’d expect to find in a casino. Slot machines dominate proceedings, which is the much the same at casinos all around the world, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself drawn to the flashing lights and exciting sounds that such machines give off all through the day and into the night. The modern nature of them means there are plenty of choices of games.
Slots
If you have a favourite slot game that you like to play then it is worth taking a walk around the Alhambra’s gaming floor in order to see if it’s one of the ones that they have on offer. If not, the likelihood is that you will soon find another new favourite at this Aruban casino that you can occupy your time playing. If slot machines aren’t your bag, and it is important to note that not everyone loves them, then you can make your way over to the table games and see how you get on playing them. The fact that there are more than 450 slots available means that you might well have to battle through them to find the tables to play.
Table Gaming
Once you’ve made your way through the traditional reel machines and modern versions of them, you can look towards many of the most played table games in any casino. There are a few classic games that remain as popular as ever, offering the likes of roulette and craps if you’re the sort of person that likes a communal experience when you’re on the casino floor. The Alhambra also offers some more solitary games, with blackjack being the pick of the bunch on that front. The casino also offers a number of other games that might not be seen as regularly at smaller casinos elsewhere; although you might know them if you got to Las Vegas and the like.
Games such as Caribbean Stud poker and 21+3 are likely to draw in the inquisitive player, with Let It Ride and Mississippi Stud also being an intriguing offering. Deuces Wild Hold’em Fold’em will be a game that poker lovers are likely to want to have a look at, with High Card Flush being a game that interest many. There are tables with low limits, as well as free lessons for people who aren’t too sure how to play, as well as $3 blackjack and 50 cent craps available at different times. It means that even those without a huge amount of experience of some of the games can still get involved and learn how to play the ones they find they most want to.
The Resorts
Divi Tamarijn Beach Resort
The Alhambra Casino is part of a wider resort, with shops and restaurants just a stone’s throw away. It is all to do with Divi Resorts, which also has a number of hotels that you can choose from.
Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort
The size of the island is such that you are going to be reasonably close to the casino wherever you choose to stay, with the likes of the Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort a good option for those that want to be close to Palm Beach.
Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort
Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort, meanwhile, is where those of you that want to get a few holes in whilst you’re away will want to be looking at, thinks to the nine-hole course that it is attached to, close to Druif beach.
Divi Dutch Village
Divi Dutch Village offers a nod to the Dutch ownership of the island, with all of the suites located within a tropical garden that is a few steps from Divi Village itself. It is nice and quiet, making it ideal for families looking to stay somewhere off the beaten track.
Divi All-Inclusive Resort
Divi All-Inclusive Resort does exactly what it says on the tin, built on the beautiful white sand beach and promising a casual, friendly atmosphere.
Divi Tamarijn Beach Resort
Guests at the All-Inclusive Resort also get to enjoy the amenities of the Divi Tamarijn Beach Resort, with all of the rooms there being ocean-fronted along the mile-long beach to mean that if you’re someone that adores surf and sand then it’s the place for you.
Local Restaurants & Bars
Aruba is an island filled with excellent places to get a bite to eat, with casino goers able to step off the gaming floor and into the Cove Restaurant & Lounge. The full-service restaurant is adorned with fullscreen TVs that broadcast all of the best sporting events from around the world, which is why both visitors and locals can be found here supping on a cocktail or an ice-cold beer.
There are plenty of other restaurants and bars on the island that you can look to instead, not least of all because of the easy access to any and all of them. There is also a regular entertainment programme that you can enjoy in between rolls of the dice, deals of cards or the twinkling lights of the slot machines.