International CME Program

Things To Do in Aruba

Visit Aruba's website for more information regarding
cost and availability of these and other activities.

Westin Resort Features
From sailing to scuba to deep sea fishing, you’re sure to find something to suit your mood at the Westin Resort. Practice your golf swing or rejuvenate in their new spa. Then try your luck in their casino, the perfect end to a fun-filled day. Visit the Westin's website for more details on their in-house activities.

 

 

Natural Sights
See the sights! Explore natural wonders throughout Arikok National Park (20km from Westin), Casibari and Ayo rock formations and Indian caves. Walk through history at the Bushiribana gold mill (15km from Westin), Alto Vista Chapel (8km from Westin) and the museums in downtown Oranjestad (7km from Westin). Fascinating attractions include arts galleries, the Butterfly Farm, Ostrich Farm, Donkey Sanctuary and Aruba Aloe factory.

Shopping
Shoppers will find an enormous selection of international brand name products and prices that are 10 - 35% lower than in the United States.

Paseo Herencia Mall (1km from Westin, pictured here on the right) entertains shoppers with liquid fireworks, synchronized swimmers, Carnaval shows, live music and six movie theatres while they explore the eclectic roster of fifty retail stores and seven restaurants. The entire center is indeed a “walk through history” and is dedicated to Juan Chabaya “Padu” Lampe, Aruba’s legendary composer and musician; the amphitheatre is named after Edgar Connor, father of steel pan music. Restaurants serve everything from Belgian waffles and frites, ice cream, sushi and Caribbean seafood to burgers, fajitas and ribs.

 

Active Activities
For wet 'n wild fun, rent a jet-ski, paddleboat, wave-runner, banana boat or tube, or visit De Palm Island's water park (17km from Westin). Fisherman Huts (1km from Westin) is a mecca for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Hop aboard a pleasure boat, luxurious catamaran, or fishing yacht. The south coast is a coral reef with over twenty dive sites and eleven diver-friendly wrecks. Behold underwater splendor while snorkeling or diving, with Snuba or Sea Trek, or aboard Atlantic Submarine. Land activities include horseback riding, hiking, golf, tennis, beach tennis and mountain biking.

Entertainment
Aruba's nights can be mellow or sizzling with an eclectic assortment of sidewalk cafes, action-packed casinos; popular clubs, lounges, pubs and bistros; and barhopping buses. The high-rise area rivals downtown Oranjestad (7km from Westin) for trendy nightspots and after-hours haunts.

 

 

Children's Activities
There are many off-site activities which adventurous children will love - consider a trip to a butterfly farm or donkey sanctuary for a fun day out...or the unique Aruba Ostrich Farm
(13km from Westin).

Gastronomy
Your Westin booking includes hot deluxe breakfasts, and there are more than 50 restaurants (including your children’s favorites) within a five minute walk.

Dining out is a must with a choice of hundreds of international and ethnic restaurants. The abundance, full flavor and diversity of cuisines prepared by world-class chefs; fine wines from all over the world; casual, elegant and creative ambiances; and attentive service combine to create very special dining experiences.

Dine-Around
The Aruba GastronomicAssociation comprised of about 25 members provides a unique dine-around program with dinner-only plans and breakfast, lunch and dinner combinations.