SURINAME

The capital and chief port Paramaribo (population 180,000) is on the Suriname river 7 miles / 12 km from the sea.There are many beautiful 18th and 19th century wooden buildings in Dutch (neo-Normanic) style.Outside Paramaribo one can explore the jungle lands, tribal villages of Amerindians; and sports fishing.

CLIMATE: tropical hot and humid; year round temperatures in the 80?s F (27?c).

VISITOR INFORMATION: Tourist Bureau, Grote Comeweg 99, Paramaribo, Suriname.

Tel: 71163.

HOW TO GET THERE: Int'l flights from Caracas, Miami and Amsterdam.

1 Independence Square, Paramaribo, Suriname.

Tel: 472815.

Type: Moderate tourist hotel & casino.

Location: In the center of town.

Casino Games: slots, table (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 32 rooms.nightclub, bar.

Rates: on request.

Rietbergplein No.1, PO Box 1514, Paramaribo.

Tel: 471500.

Fax: 411682.

Type: First class hotel & casino.

Location: In a garden on the banks of the Suriname River, 5 minutes from downtown, 45 km, 60 mins.to Zanderij Int'I Airport.

Casino Clientele: Nationals & tourist.

Casino: Small Las Vegas style.

Games: 40 slots, 7 tables (4 blackjack, 3 roulette).

Open: 2pm-2am weekdays; 2pm-3am weekends / holidays.ID / Passport not required.Proper dress (no t-shirts).

Casino language: English, Dutch, and Surinamese.

Amenities: 132 rooms, 9 suites, wheelchair access, dining room, coffee shop, bar, lounge, night club, freshwater swimming pool, tennis, meeting facilities.

Airport Transportation: taxi, limo, bus.Reservations Required.

Credit Cards: AE / DC.

Rates: US$82 - 253.

Tax: 15% Included.

Description: An ultra modern hotel and casino set in tropical gardens.