Here is some useful information to make your stay as pleasant as possible.

When you arrive at the Airport:

Important Notes
You are required to provide information to the Immigration Department about where you will be staying here on Aruba and how many days you are staying on the island. You also have to fill out a form before getting to Immigration with this information. If you do not fill out this form, you will not be allowed into the country.

Buses
There is cheap and consistent daily bus service between all the districts and the hotel areas. The main bus station is located in downtown Oranjestad near the Royal Plaza Mall. From here, you can travel to anywhere along the hotel strip. Usually the locals of Aruba take the Arubus busses to go from one point to another here on the island; however, tourists are making their way through Aruba by choosing an economical and well-organized type of transportation.

Line Services
The largest bus operator is Arubus, a Government company that owns 29 buses, presently operating six (6) lines. The most important line is the route from San Nicolas to downtown Oranjestad and this line even continues up to the hotel zone in Palm Beach. This line has a share of some 80% in the total passenger transport of Arubus. For a complete schedule of Arubus’ Lines, Times, and Destinations click on the below HTML links.

Line 10: DOWNTOWN to HOTELS (and back)
Line 10: DOWNTOWN ORANJESTAD TO MALMOK, MARRIOTT, ARASHI (ONLY ON SUNDAY)
Line 7: DOWNTOWN ORANJESTAD TO MARRIOTT (MONDAY TO SATURDAY)

Prices:
Price from AIRPORT to HOTELS: $ 2.30
Price from DOWNTOWN to HOTELS (and back): $ 1.30 (LINE 10: FROM MONDAY TO SATURDAY) Price from DOWNTOWN to MALMOK, MARRIOTT, ARASHI (LINE 10: ONLY ON SUNDAY): $ 1.30 You can buy the bus tickets when you enter an Arubus bus.

Taxis
To reach Paseo Herencia in the Palm Beach Area by taxi, please contact:
Taxi Central Aruba: +297 582-2116.
Taxi fee from Queen Beatrix International Airport to Paseo Herencia, Palm Beach: $25
For more information visit http://agents.aruba.com/info/taxi/.

Car Rental
Several car rental companies are present at the airport for you to pick up or drop off your vehicle or you can request pick-up at your hotel.

AIFF 2011 Preferred Car Rental:



Click here to reserve online


Featured Car Rentals:
- Toyota Rent A Car
- Economy Car Rental
- Toyota Rent A Car
- Economy Car Rental
- Amigo Rent A Car
- Econo Car Rental
- Budget Rent A Car
- Tropic Car Rental
- Thrifty Car Rental
- American Car Rental
- Royal Car Rental
- Ace Car Rental
- Top Drive Car Rental
- Value Car Rental
- Car Rental Aruba
- Payless Car Rental
- 2 Plus Car Rental

It is important to keep in mind that in Aruba people drive on the right-hand side of the road. Requirements for renting a car varies from one car rental agency to another, here is some advice:

1	A driver's minimum age of 21-25 and maximum of 65-70 varying by company.
2	International driving license or any valid license held for at least two full years is required.
3	Unlimited mileage.
4	Deposit of US $500 or authorized credit card.
5	Children seats, roof racks, etc. are provided to you upon request. Availability of these car
	accessories/material may vary.
6	Insurance is highly recommended, but avoid if a driver is found to be DUI
	Influence) in an accident.

When you arrive at the Festival Village – PASEO HERENCIA

During the Red Carpet events (from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.) there is security at each entrance to the Festival Zone. For further information email us at info@aiff.aw or visit us at our AIFF Info Point Store at Paseo Herencia located in front of Taste of Belgium Restaurant.


Access to the Accreditations office
Location:
Paseo Herencia, Ground Floor, AIFF Info Point Store, located in front of Taste of Belgium Restaurant.

Opening hours:
Seven (7) days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.


Collecting your badge
Staff is waiting to help you in the “Accreditation” area.
Your badge is given to you upon presentation of your online accreditation confirmation slip and some form of photographic ID.
With your badge or ticket you will be able to attend the event that you paid for.
Please read it and keep it safe. If you lose it the Accreditations office is able to provide you with a new copy.


Festival Programme and General Information about Aruba
At the AIFF Info Point Store you can collect your daily programme and all the information you need about the island.

Merchandise
At the AIFF Info Point Store you can find the AIFF branded merchandise which includes many items such as t-shirts, hoodies, bags, hats, caps, mugs, and much more.

Need more information?
All around the Festival Village at Paseo Herencia staff is present to help accreditees to find where they want to go as well as providing other information.

For general information about Aruba, and to prepare your visit, please go to Aruba’s main tourism office websites www.aruba.com.

We hope you have a truly excellent Festival in our company!