Aruba, Aruba

For decades Aruba has stood as a destination for many in search of sand, sights, nature, and water, and the crowd on the island has never been larger than what it is today. Of course, this means less privacy, and the sound of waves crashing against the shoreline is nearly drowned out completely by the screams emanating from joyful children and their elders, but once you step foot on the land, conquer the cliffs, and grow attached to the plantations of Arubas inner-region, youll see why people continue to splurge their vacation savings on this Caribbean dreamscape. Arubas activities are always abundant: you can thrash the coast with your family with a gang of wave runners or lazy about in front of your resort hotel all day, enjoying as many cocktails and shrimp and you can keep down. Visit Aruba for what could be the best island getaway in the western hemisphere. Book your flight today!

When to go

Arubas tourism businesses are in constant motion year-round, but the island does have a definable influx in visitorship between the months of December and April. This is generally known as Arubas high-season, when school breaks especially spring break are common. If you enjoy prices that drain your wallet quicker than a visit from the tax man, and being kicked with sand while lying on the beach, then youll most-certainly enjoy Aruba during this period. If youre like us, and enjoy saving your cash and spending less than a days earnings on room and food, visit Aruba any other time of year. The rule of thumb here is: the further from December or April you arrive, the cheaper, quieter, and better. For those concerned with weather patterns here, the island sees the occasional rainstorm and rarely does hurricane hits the shores. Simply check the weather authorities before heading out on your vacation.

Getting there and around

Queen Beatrix Airport, Arubas only international airport (Its quite a small landmass. Itd be quite surprising to discover more.), brings in as many charter flights as commercial flights each year. Most of those which are commercial in affiliation originate from or a departing for North American cities such as Miami or New York. Connections to South American locations are available as well. European flights as well as flights to/from England to Aruba are far less common, and usually carry a higher fare with them, though as the years press forward connections are growing in numbers. Getting to a particular point in Aruba from Beatrix Airport is easy enough with the availability of buses, taxis, and rental vehicles.

For adventurous quests around the island, youll need your own automobile. Agencies at the airport and in Arubas capital city serve everyone with a license from their home country/state, and one must meet the age requirement (21). If youre planning on staying within the borders of Oranjestad (Arubas capital), you can surely go without a car, and if walking will not do for those extended trips across town, a bus or taxi will do fine.

Attractions

Located on the islands southern coast, the capital city of Oranjestad is something of a Netherlands experience. With so many colonial structures in and around the city, youll swear that the Dutch did right to create a town with such vibrant colors nestled along a beautiful coastline to complement its streets.

Its no surprise that undeveloped land dominates settled turn on Aruba, and for jaunts through the wilds, Arikok National Park delivers quite nicely. The Park encompasses roughly 1/5^th of Aruba, where youll discover everything from a former gold mine to ancient petroglyphs. A pack full of snacks is a must!