Leaving for Aruba next week. Been there three times before and took my own but bought one or two cc but very expensive.

I've checked posts here and else where and quite a few people recommend Cigar Emporium run/owned by two women. Any of you folks know of this place or any others? Also, has anyone tried the Aruban cigars made there? One post claimed they were as good as cc's.

They don't grow tobacco there so it comes from some where, but I can't believe Cuba.

Cigar Emporium was certainly the place to go as of the last time I was in Aruba in '08. I cannot even say how many cigars I have smoked from there. Same owner as LCDH there and Curacao. 100% Legit. Benlo is a little, night-time shop near some of the hotels. Good for the first night there. Look in local papers for a couppon for a free cigar from Benlo when you buy 2 or 3 cigars from Benlo- nothing amazing (Quintero, Fonseca, etc.), but free nonetheless. Don't buy cigars from the store in the shopping center to the left of and a floor or two above LCDH. Don't waste $.01 on Aruban tobacco or cigars. If you do a search, I think I have written extensively about cigar-ing, dining and gambling in Aruba. One of my truly favorite places. Hope you have a GREAT time!

(Will see if I have any emails about Aruba and pm them to you.)

Yep. Controlled and imported by Caribbean Cigars Corp. N.V. located in the Netherlands.

Envious! Have a great time!

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Robert,

you sent me to Benlo last year and it was also open days then. I got a free Quintero.

Also, my experience at LCDH was much better than CE, but that could have just been the staff that day. Got a free (my choice) cigar valued at $15 at LCDH for spending over a certain amount too. I seem to recall the amount to beat as $50 but that seems too good to be true.

See if you can find Natalie Holloway while you're there

JTL, don't be envious, just go, and find out for yourself. Sunrise is a little tough, sunset is a keeper, and easy from the hotels.

Now, if the casino gods are friendly. I'll smoke a lot, buy a lot and send some home. Last visit I hit them pretty hard. Hope they don't hold a grudge. No jewelry for the wife this time.

Was out in LA interviewing last week - heard from the CEO today that I'll have a firm offer Tuesday. Looking forward to the opportunity. Do not have to relocate, new industry, new challenges. Really jazzed to get back into the game.

Enjoy yourself!

The wife and I would drag a few chairs to the waters edge each night, sit there with drinks and "tuck the sun in"... Was the best part of the trip each day.

JTL

I went last April, didn't find her. But this year it's GrayBeard 2 who is going, not me.

Sorry Wheel, not going there to look for strange tail.

:-k 🤔 🤔