Note: Be sure to check out our list of Family Friendly Hotels. Child -centered features vary among hotels on the island. Many, but not all, have special programs and activities during the day for children. Some offer child care services. Some have a kiddie pool and supervised play area.

Neptalie Henriquez Playground for Children call (297) 821059 for information.

The Kibaima Miniature Village Park (297) 851830 This delightful park shows you some of Aruba's delights in miniature. There is also a playground for children and surroundings with ample flora and fauna

Indian Rock Garden The garden has a display of many tropical plants and exotic birds. (297) 847366. Telephone for further information. Some other activities for older children are sailcarting, horseriding and miniature golf.

Adventure Golf

Sazakiweg z/n, Aruba Dutch Caribbean Tel: (297) 876625 Fax: (297) 876645 Daily: 5:00pm - 12:00am. Weekends 1:00pm -12:00am. Billed as the world's largest Mini Golf course, there is fun galore for the whole family. This includes the opportunity also to take a romantic paddle boat ride in the lagoon, or have a splash around in the bumper boat pool. The biggest game room on the island is another feature. A souvenir shop, the Black Hog Saloon and the family oriented Alfredo's Restaurant are also on premises. Other Sports

Tennis / Racquetball / Squash Tennis has always been popular on Aruba and most hotels have excellently maintained courts as well as qualified pros to assist visitors with their game or introduce new skills, to novices and experts alike.

Aruba Racquet Club Tel. (297) 860215 Fax. (297) 860219

Bowling Bowling is quite popular in Aruba with local teams competing abroad regularly. Shoes, accessories as well as snacks and drinks are available.