ARUBA
LOCATION
Aruba is a 33-kilometre long island of the Lesser Antilles in the southern Caribbean Sea It is located on the northern tip of Venezuela. It is an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
CAPITAL
The capital city of Aruba is Oranjestad.
LANGUAGE
The official language is Dutch. Caribbean English, Papiamento and Spanish are also spoken.
Economy
The economy of this place is basically dependent on tourism or related activities and oil refineries have also contributed to the GDP.
CURRENCY
The currency of Aruba is Aruban Florin.
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
Aruba has a dry climate and an arid landscape. It is located way below the hurricane belt. With an annual temperature of 83oF and the warm rainfall lasting for around 15 minutes, Aruba is an awaited recluse from the harsh winters.
TRAVEL
How to reach
The capital city of the island Oranjestad, is well connected by the Queen Beatrix International Airport to the rest of the world. The Oranjestad Port caters to the cruise passengers and thousands of them enjoy the Cruise tourism each week.
Welcoming Aruba
Aruba is the best spot for a sunny vacation. The hot dry climate has indeed helped in increasing tourism as visitors to the island can reliably expect warm, sunny weather. The best time to visit Aruba is during the winters from the month of December to March.
Aruba, gives you twofold pleasure. The pristine milky white beaches and transparent water will give you the feeling of untouched world and on the other hand the exotic Vegas style casinos, parties and shows will bring the wilder side. It is perfect motley of serenity, leisure and entertainment for everyone.
The classy, all inclusive resorts, with oceanfront views let you awake to the sounds of the waves lapping gently against the beach. In the all inclusive resorts the last thing you would want to see is your wallet. You don’t have to worry about paying for daily meals and constantly watch the family vacation budget. With the affordability and convenience of all-inclusive resorts, Aruba visitors can forget all about that and let Aruba's charm and spirit sweep them off their feet.
Water Sports
The island takes visitors into a postcard-perfect world of tranquil beaches and crystal clear waters that invite snorkelers to explore its abundance of underwater treasures. Nature has bestowed this place with a perfect weather, to enjoy the breathtaking water sports. The island provides all options ranging from
• Snorkeling,
• Windsurfing,
• Deep sea fishing,
• Para-gliding,
• Jet skiing,
• Horse riding,
• Biking,
• Hiking, and much more.
Palm Beach, the most popular beach of Aruba has many high rise resorts. The beach is adorned with colorful mélange of bodies, blankets and chairs, curled in the golden, fine-grained sand. Adjacent to Palm Beach is Hadicurari, a popular location for wind-surfing.
A recluse from the bustle of the city and the crowded beach Manchebo Beach is pretty option away from the crowds. Seclusion and privacy are part of the draw to Aruba's beaches, and this sedate vacation style can be had at Manchebo Beach though you'll never be too far away, either.
Baby Beach as the name sounds it is a beach where the water is shallow enough for beginning swimmers and snorkelers. The beach is beautiful and the waters clear and calm, but there aren't many facilities, so be sure to pack everything you might need.
OTHER PLACES
Away from the beaches you will find a completely different world. Just a miles inward you will see a desert landscape where the cacti grow to the height of a man, great building-sized tumbles of boulders stand like the legacy of some ancient, angry god.
The California Lighthouse which is considered to be Aruba’s scenic trademarks and offers a picture perfect view of the island's western coastline. The California White Sand Dunes surrounding the lighthouse is very popular with kids who go for dune surfing.
Oranjestad, the capital city, is picturesque with its Dutch colonial architecture in pastel colors. With malls and clubs this is one destination where you can go after dusting the sand to just enjoy the rest of the day. Arikok National Park is Aruba’s ecological treasure. Among the desert vegetation in the park, are divi-divi trees, rare exotic cacti, aloe plants, and colorful tropical flowers. The Butterfly Farm is just another place where we can just admire the art of nature in the colorful wings of the majestic butterflies from all over the world that flutter freely to new-age music and land weightlessly on visitors.
Don’t worry; Aruba still has more in store for the night. After the hospitality o the sun it’s now time to taste the Vegas-style shows. Try your fortune at the dozen casinos or enjoy the Broadway and Latin shows, or just stay back at your all-inclusive resorts and enjoy the drinks with the cool breeze of the ocean. Aruba is in real sense, "One Happy Island".
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