Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao
DESTINATIONS
Situated off the coast of Venezuela in South America, the ABC Islands lie outside Hurricane Alley and form part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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Made up of the countries of Aruba and Curaçao, and the special municipality of Bonaire, the ABC Islands are a winter paradise for tourists escaping the snow for the sun.
Although politically considered to be part of North America, just like Trinidad & Tobago, the islands are geographically located in South America.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Language: Dutch and Papiamento are the official language but most people will speak English.
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Money: The Aruban florin (ƒAWG) and the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ƒANG) are the official currencies of Aruba and Curaçao respectively. $USD whilst official for Bonaire is accepted across all three islands.
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Law & Order: Crime is generally low with petty crime being the main concern for tourists, particularly around popular tourist spots.
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Tax and Gratuity: Tipping across all three islands is discretionary and should reflect the service you have received, though a service charge of 10% is typically added to your bill in hotels and restaurant.