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Aruba Travel one of the ABC Islands

I love Aruba and you will love it too once you visit

Aruba Travel to an island that is flat and known for its white sand beaches. Its tropical climate is moderated by constant trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean.

It is considered part of the ABC Islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao.

The last two remained as part of the Netherlands Antilles while Aruba opted for Independence within and with tight links to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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Today Aruba is a thriving young nation with all kind of facilities for its inhabitants and open for world tourism like never before. The Arubans are friendly and warm, and will make you feel "Bombini" from the first day of your Aruba Travel.

Important facts on Aruba

Official Name - Aruba • Capital - Oranjestad

Location - South of the Caribbean Sea next to Venezuela

Area - 193 Sq Km • Population - 101,541

Languages - Papiamento, Dutch, English, Spanish

Money - Aruban Guilder – Florin (AWG)

Status - Member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Aruba Weather

Aruba Weather is like any other tropical island. There are no extremes and the average temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius). The island is far from the usual path of hurricanes. I assure you you will enjoy your Aruba Travel.

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Typical Dutch Architecture can be enjoyed in Oranjestad the Capital

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Getting to Aruba

By Air

Most of Aruba's visitors enjoy the convenience of air travel by flying into Aruba's state-of-the-art Queen Beatrix International Airport. Airlines from all over the world arrive here. Aruba is prepared to receive even the largest Boeing 747 on charters or commercial flights.

By sea

For years, Aruba has been visited by many Top Cruise Ships. Some cruise lines like Carnival visit Aruba on a weekly basis. A few of Carnival cruises even depart and come back on a round trip to Aruba.

Entry requirements

Although it is not required by Aruba, all passengers should bring a valid passport. Visa is not necessary for a stay of 90 days maximum if you are a citizen of the United States, Canada and the European Union.

• All other countries should check with the authorities before leaving for Aruba.

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Getting around on your Aruba Travel

It is easy to get around Aruba. Traffic is on the right and the roads are fine and easy to drive.

Car Rentals

Most international Car Rental companies have services in Aruba, mainly in the capital of Oranjestad. Several local companies provide this kind of service

Taxis

Taxis are the best way to move around Aruba. They are friendly, reliable and inexpensive.

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Aruba Flag Description:

Blue, with two narrow, horizontal, yellow stripes across the lower portion and a red, four-pointed star outlined in white in the upper hoist-side corner

Aruba Sports

Most of the sports for locals and visitors alike are related to the white sand beaches and the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea and are around the Aruba Resorts. They are among others:

Snorkeling

Scuba Diving

• Swimming

Sailing

Aruba Fishing

• Parasailing

And some inland sports like:

• Hiking/Walking

Golf

• Horse Racing

• Horse Riding

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Carnival Cruises Ship on a visit to Aruba.

That's idyllic for the beginning of your Aruba Travel

Dining

Dining in Aruba is one of the best in the Caribbean. It is unreal how in such a small island nation you can find so many Restaurants of all world cuisines.To ensure the best of your Aruba Vacations, I recommend this guide for dining in Aruba as very accurate:

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Nightlife

Aruba’s nightlife of bars and clubs will surprise the most experienced connoisseurs.

Music from the 60s 70s and 80’s as well as Jazz is played all over the island


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Aruba Museums

Historical Museum

Here are preserved many pre-historical artifacts are preserved. As well as the investigation of all kind of historic documents of Aruba’s past.

Numismatic Museum

This museum features more than 30,000 historic coins from Aruba and around the world. It is located in Oranjestad and is open Mon-Thu 9AM to 4PM and Fri-Sat 9AM to 12 PM

Archaeological Museum

Five rooms exhibiting the remains of Aruba’s original inhabitants, including art, artifacts and pottery

“Rococo Plaza” Museum of Antiquities

Louis XV Antiques & Curiosities are features in this complex built with antique building materials from the 17th century. The roof and the onion shaped towers are in red copper. It houses many showrooms of items from Aruba and South America.Open Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sat 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Aruba Aloe Balm Museum

Take a tour of this museum to learn and experience how the Arubans have harvested the aloe gel with centuries old techniques.Open Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Sat 9:00 AM to 1:00PM

Aruba Island is a surprise to your senses. The exotic beaches, the weather, the land activities, the dining and the nightlife. They are just mind boggling.

Image Credits:
aruba divi tree rick zwart
dutch architecture by david et magalie
eagle beach by rumblebee at en.wikipedia

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The resorts images are courtesy of the resorts mentioned.

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