Aruba Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style

The country of Aruba is located in the Caribbean and uses a North America Adapter plug with two flat blades.  Aruba also uses a continental European type adapter plug that has two round pins.

The Deluxe Aruba Adapter Plug Set comes with four adapter plugs and includes both grounded and non grounded plugs.  The Going In Style Deluxe Adapter Kit ships Priority Mail with tracking so you will have your adapter plugs to you in time for your trip.

The Going In Style Standard Aruba Adapter Kit comes with two grounded adapters.  The Going In Style Aruba Basic Adapter Plug Travel Kit comes with two non-grounded plugs.

These adaptor plugs enable your appliance's plug configuration to fit into Australia electrical power outlets. Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. Grounded adapter plugs maintain the ground from the electrical outlet to your appliance.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Why do I need a North American adapter?

Even though a country uses North American sockets, the sockets are not required to be polarized. Since devices such as laptops have a polarized plug with one prong wider than the other, you may still need an adapter to use your plug in this country.

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Aruba operates on 115 volt electricity and is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. Many foreign countries operate on 60Hz. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

About Aruba

Geography

Aruba is located in the Caribbean and is slightly larger than Washington, DC. The climate is tropical marine with little seasonal temperature variation. The terrain is flat, riverless with a few hills and scant vegetation. Aruba is known for its white sand beaches and tropical climate which is constantly about 81oF.

Currency

Currency is the Aruban Florin (AWG) and is tied to the US Dollar. Major credit cards are accepted in most places. ATMs are available throughout Aruba. Travelers cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at any bank; however, the US Dollar is widely accepted.

Staying Connected

The telecommunications is modern and fully automatic. There are three mobile-cellular service providers. You will need to have an unlocked cell phone with an Aruba SIM card to make mobile calls. You can also call your cell phone service provider and add international roaming to your plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage. The international country code is 297.

Aruba has 50,000 internet hosts and over 24,000 internet users. Internet is widely available in hotels, resorts, internet cafes and through numerous Wi-Fi hotspots. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.