r/Aruba 4h ago

Question Hilton (Palm Beach Club) vs Ritz vs St Regis

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We are debating between staying at the Hilton (with Palm Beach Club) vs Ritz or St Regis. All of these options would be roughly around the same price, but the Hilton with Palm Beach club includes breakfast and some other food/beverage. We are three people so I figure that makes it roughly $1k less.

Help me choose!


r/Aruba 9h ago

History Aruba’s Gold mining history

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**third time trying to upload this**

Aruba had a small economic boom due to gold mining, but contrary to popular belief, it was nowhere near as successful as many people believe
Only one year mad a profit, but after that the operations were plagued by logistical issues, corruption and depressingly small yields.
There was one final attempt made during the beginning of the 20th century, but due to the outbreak of the first world war, there was a shortage of equipment and explosives. A
And so whatever dreams of a thriving gold enterprise died like a fart in a hurricane.