5 Best Sights in Manchebo, Druif, and Eagle Beaches, Aruba

Part of the Divi family and accessible by complimentary golf cart shuttle from all of the company's resorts except for Divi Phoenix, this is a lively popular casino with a big selection of modern slots, blackjack, craps, poker, roulette, and more. Be sure to join their Player’s Club—it’s free and offers free slot credits, and you earn points with your card as well. The Cove restaurant serves light meals and drinks; you’ll also receive free drinks on the floor when you’re playing the games. Special theme nights and promotions run all week, and Super Bingo Saturdays are very popular with locals.

Named after Teatro Gloria, Aruba’s very first movie theatre built back in the 1930s, this entertainment complex now offers one of the most modern cinematic experiences in the Caribbean. There are 10 cinemas in all, including IMAX and VIP theaters, and there’s also a children’s bouncy playground, a food court, and stand-alone dining options like P.F. Chang’s, Olive Garden, and Sizzle Lounge. There are also special musical events with live bands and DJs.

The glassblowing company that opened this modern complex creates magnificent works using time-honored skills that trace back to Murano, Italy. Now they educate Arubans and visitors alike by welcoming them into their open-space working factory to watch the masters create. There is also a spacious gallery where works are available for purchase, and a lovely café/bar on-site.

The red anchor logo of this locally owned craft distiller comes from the sculpture in San Nicolas dedicated to fishermen who perished at sea. It produces premium vodka, rum, gin, and whisky, which are available in many bars across Aruba. You can watch how the magic happens and sample their wares at their small outlet in the Metro Mall, where they do all the fermentation, distillation, filtration, flavoring, aging, and bottling. The owners have also opened their own little bar called the Boutique Speakeasy in the Palm Beach area to experiment with craft cocktails made from their products.

Fine white sand and fairly calm water make this beach a great choice for sunbathing and swimming. It's the base beach for the Divi collection of all-inclusive resorts, so amenities are reserved for guests, but the locals like it, too, and often camp out here with their own chairs and coolers. The beach is accessible by bus, rental car, or taxi, and it's within easy walking distance to many stores for food and drinks. The Beach Bar—owned by Divi Resorts but not part of the all-inclusive plan—is open to the public and is a superb spot to have lunch or early dinner, swim, and watch the sunset. Amenities: food and drink; parking (free); toilets; water sports. Best for: partiers; swimming.