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Aruba Information |
Aruba is located in the heart of the southern Caribbean, 15 miles (20 kilometers) off the coast of Venezuela.
It is 19.6 miles (30 kilometers) long and 6 miles (9 kilometers) across, at its widest point, with an area of approximately
70 square miles (184 square kilometers).
Aruba's population of about 100,000 inhabitants is made up of a broad international mixture of well educated people with a pleasant nature and a zest for hospitality. The modern Aruban is generally of mixed ancestry, claiming Caquetio Indian, African and European roots. However, the face of Aruba is in continuous flux with the island, drawing individuals from all over the world. Today, the island claims over 40 different nationalities, which live and work peacefully on the island. TRAVEL DETAILS Where is Aruba? Will I need my passport to visit Aruba? What is the weather like in Aruba? What can I do while staying in Aruba? Where is the tournament being held? If I win my $10,000 prize package, where will I be staying? Who makes travel arrangements if I buy a seat? Who makes travel arrangements if I win a trip? What if I don't bring a friend? TRAVEL DETAILSWhere is Aruba?The beautiful Caribbean island of Aruba is located 1,200 miles south of Florida, just 18 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Go to Aruba’s official website to learn more about this tropical paradise. Will I need my passport to visit Aruba? Although some international citizens are able to enter Aruba with a driver’s license and certified birth certificate, passports are required for many international visitors to Aruba. We suggest you consult your travel agent to learn about our specific requirements. What is the weather like in Aruba? As close to perfect as you can get! Aruba is outside the hurricane belt, with an average temperature of 82ºF and less than 20 inches of annual rainfall. What can I do while staying in Aruba? Besides playing poker, soaking up the warm Caribbean sun and strolling along the gorgeous white sandy beaches, there are plenty of activities for you to enjoy in your spare time. Swimming, Cycle tours, Surfing, Casinos, Snorkeling, SCUBA diving, ATV tours, Deep sea fishing, Spas, Golf, Horseback riding, Sailing, Parasailing, and the list goes on. Check out www.aruba.com for more information, including videos and live pictures. Where is the tournament being held? Our Aruba event is hosted by the fantastic Aruba Radisson Resort and Casino. All events will be held at this hotel. If I win my $10,000 prize package, where will I be staying? Winners of the $10,000 Aruba prize package will stay either at the Radisson Resort and Casino or at the Wyndham Resort in Aruba. Winners can note a preference to hotel but we can’t guarantee to meet all preferences. Who makes travel arrangements if I buy a seat? You. Players who buy into the event are responsible for making and paying for their own travel arrangements. Who makes travel arrangements if I win a trip? An assigned travel agent. Players who win their trips online will be given contact information for a travel agent who will take care of travel and hotel arrangements. PLEASE DON'T MAKE YOUR OWN TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS. Winners must use the travel agency authorized by UltimateBet.com for their travel arrangements. Airfare purchased outside of the authorized travel agency will only be reimbursed up to $600 for each ticket (up to 2), or the cost of the ticket, whichever is less. UltimateBet will not reimburse non-Coach airfare. UltimateBet.com will not reimburse more than $600 for only one ticket purchased. Winners will need to provide proof of purchase for airfare before reimbursement will occur. Reimbursement will occur after the event ends in October, 2006. UltimateBet.com will NOT reimburse players for hotel arrangements made outside of the available hotels accommodations provided by us to our winners. No exceptions will be made. Winners of Aruba Super Satellites will be notified by email with specific instructions. What if I don't bring a friend? No problem. Part of your prize package includes airfare for two however you certainly aren't required to bring a friend, but we hope you do. There is no advantage to coming alone, so please bring a friend - their airfare is on us. How to win your seat from FirePay Simply use FirePay at UltimateBet between August 1, 2006 and August 28, 2006 and earn 1 entry in the qualifying draw for each $50 amount your transfer to UltimateBet. FirePay will draw 20 names from among all the eligible entries; the qualifiers will play online in our exclusive tournament on September 2, 2006. The winner will get an all-inclusive trip to Aruba for 2, and 1 entry into the 2006 Ultimate Poker Classic Tournament. Not a FirePay member? Don't worry! You can open a FirePay account for FREE within minutes and you automatically earn 1 ballot in the contest. 
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