Cool Casino - Riu Palace Aruba

Located in the Palm Beach area, with its stunning white sand beaches, lies Cool Casino – Riu Palace Aruba. Aruba has seen a boom in the tourist trade, attracting, single, couples and families, and in turn bringing hotels, high rises, resorts and casinos. 2009 saw the completion of a new shopping district adding to the list of draws and attractions to travellers. There’s no limit to the activities you could participate in, like swimming, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and deep-sea fishing. You can charter horseback riding sessions, glass-bottom boat tours or book rounds of golf. The town and resort both are flush with bars and restaurants, so dining and partying aren't of any concern. And of course, don’t forget the gambling.

Gaming

Cool Casino brings you 3,000 sq ft. of gaming fun with their 211 video and classic slot machines, including 35 video poker terminals. There’s an additional 11 table games including let it ride, blackjack, Caribbean stud poker, craps and roulette. Different games have different limits but you can go as low as 50 cents on some while as high as $500 USD on others.

Hotel/Accommodations

The Hotel Riu Palace Aruba has 450 rooms coming in double, jr suite, and suite. Ask about suites with terraces, balconies or Jacuzzis. Rooms come equipped with satellite tvs and wi-fi and amenities include 2 swimming pools, Jacuzzi, sauna, a solarium terrace, the Vita Novus Spa, 5 restaurants and 5 bars. Ask staff about live entertainment events and planned social activities.

Dining

Decide to find your own quaint eatery in town dishing up authentic Caribbean cuisine or choose one of the 5 restaurants at the resort. Dine in a non-smoking terrace environment at Don Nicolas. Krystal serves fusion foods. For Japanese cuisine try Sayuri. For Italian fare, head to Milano. And lastly, the Nautilus is a poolside grill and steakhouse.

Entertainment/Nightlife

For dinks, the resort has several venues such as Bon Bini, the lobby bar, Barry’s, a bar with terrace, Palm Beach, the swim-up bar, the 24 hour Sports Bar and the Casino Bar. The Casino Bar is not part of the resort’s all-inclusive service. Ask resort staff about any live entertainment events they may be hosting. Alternately hit up a bar or club in town and chat up locals as they speak in English, Spanish, Dutch and the native Papiamento. If staying at the resort, relax in the spa, hang by one of 2 swimming pools, use the sauna and Jacuzzi or use the exercise centre. Ask about scheduled activities like volleyball and aquagym. You can rent bicycles and play at the golf course. Hit the beaches for any number of activities like snorkelling, swimming, scuba diving and parasailing. Ask about glass-bottom boat tours and horseback riding. In town, head into the shopping district with its malls and markets to haggle for souvenirs.

Rewards/Deals

Speak to a casino representative about the Player’s Club and its cash-back programme. Ask if any contests or promotions may be running during your visit.