European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 28, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Of soap a amps a View from a hotel Balcony of the Beach on the Southern Side of Aruba where sunbathing and swimming reigns. A amps Kathy Pratt fi&9 Kathy pay the pcs Catlike Center of Aruba left and the natural Bridge above Rock formation carved from Coral Cliffs by the continuous pounding of the sea. It 1 a it f atm it. To vj7 a a a v v tvs to a avg Vav.  a a a a a a a a jit1 travel Erst tips a amps Kathy Platt the Divit Divi tree which grows wild in Aruba and leans in the direction of the Trade winds is a common feature of the landscape. A a getting there leaving feb. 15 for two weeks. Military id card holders Only. Prices Are for round trip flights. London Miami Aruba $883 tax not included on american airlines. Amsterdam Aruba 1,483 Marks about $938, tax not included on Kim. Frankfurt Aruba 2,060 Marks about $1,303, tax not included on Kim. Military rate for Frankfurt Aruba $925 tax not included on Continental to the United states then american airlines to Aruba. A where to stay the Hyatt Regency is the current Quot in Quot resort although the Hyatt is far More mass Market the flashy Pool scene is right out of the Beverly Hills hotel. Prices for a double room Start at $260 in Winter. Elsewhere on the Golden strand of Palm Beach is the venerable Holiday inn one of the largest hotels 602 rooms on the Island. The Vonesta hotel is located in downtown Oranjestad shuttle boats leave every 30 minutes for a 10-minute trip to the hotel s private Beach club. Daily rates at both properties Start at about $ 160 for a double plus tax and service. A where to eat for those in a going native mood papiamento near Palm Beach has a variety of seafood served Quot on the Stone Quot min slabs of hot Marble the snapper and lobster Cook even after they Are served. Less formal and very popular is Briskas Del mar just off the main Road Between the Airport and Sint Nicolaas. For the big splurge the expensive brass and Glass ambience of Che Mathilde matches the prices about $150 per couple with wine. Came dishes Are a specially. Miscellaneous the Best duty free perfume selection is at Penha on the main shopping Street hut Don t expect major league bargains a two hour sail and snorkel trip offered by Pelican waterspouts is fun Cost is $22 with open bar. The late night scene except for the All night casinos is rather lame but Rock n Roll is always on the Box at Rosey s Cantina on  Smith Boulevard at the West end of Oranjestad a Stephen William january 28, 1993 stripes Magazine 11