Cigars

Bad, bad, bad for you. We don't recommend them. However, several cigar stores sell the real Cubanos in Aruba - our favorite is the Cigar Emporium. Please note it is against the law to bring them to the U.S.

In my opinion, Cuban cigars aren't that much better than others. Don't get me wrong, they ARE better; just not that much. But you'd never know this based on the way Americans savor them. Here, they're seen as deliciously wicked forbidden fruit. And that's just the thing: The Cubans I've smoked in Aruba weren't more enjoyable because they were better; they were more enjoyable because I wasn't supposed to be enjoying them. It was an act of civil disobedience, and this gave me great satisfaction. And it tasted good.

Cigar Emporium Aruba
Address: Royal Plaza Mall, Oranjestad
Phone: 582-5479

Aruba Cigar Company
Address: Weststraat 7B
Phone: 569-4539

Lindan Cigars
Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd #370 (acress from Barcelo Resort), Palm Beach
Phone: 586-3555