Land, settle, first round
- Afternoon: Fly into AUA (Queen Beatrix International Airport) — 20 minutes from the core. Drop bags at Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino.
- Dinner: The West Deck (Caribbean / Tapas, $$$). Beachfront island-grill tapas with a sunset crowd near downtown
- Night: Ease in at Eduardo's Beach Shack — Acai-and-cocktail beach shack on Palm Beach for a chill sunset start Keep it reasonable; Saturday is the main event.