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.
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.
Commercial Building in Oranjestad across Daniel Leo's Square.
Enjoy your Aruba Travel !!
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.
Beautiful Tamarijm Beach for your best beach vacations
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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.
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:
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:
Arubas nightlife of bars and clubs will surprise the most experienced connoisseurs.
Music from the 60s 70s and 80s as well as Jazz is played all over the island
Aruba Map
Situated in the Southern Caribbean next to the coast of Venezuela and near its Islands sisters of Bonaire and Curacao.
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 Arubas 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 Arubas 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.