Thinking of where to holiday? You love beaches and water sports? The picturesque Aruba islands in the Caribbean would be the perfect destination for you. You can choose to go scuba diving, wind surfing, parasailing or even fish in the deep seas.
Wind surfing
Kite surfing
Beaches
Beach view
Holiday in style
Baby Beach
At Aruba, you don’t have to worry about the hurricanes and storms because these colorful islands lie well outside the hurricane belt. You can visit at any time of the year although the tourist season here is from December through April. The rainy season is from October to January but it rains here only for short spells. Crowds are less in late fall and hotel accommodation will cost you less during this period. For water sport buffs, the ideal period is from January to March.
Resorts
Linda Beach Resort
Bucuti Beach Resort
Aruba is a Dutch colony and has been under the Royal Dutch Kingdom for the last 350 years. The capital is Oranjestad, a shopper’s paradise with malls, boutiques and shops in plenty. Go Dutch by shopping for designer wear, pottery, Swiss watches, cameras, perfumes, designer jewellery and beauty products.
Oranjestad
To the south of Oranjestad is the Queen Beatrix International Airport. You can find accommodation in the hotels around the Palm Beach and Eagle Beach which are not very far from the airport. Accommodation in the island is believed to be very comfortable and on par with international standards. You can move around the city in taxis and buses - they are more economical.
Food served in the hotels is mostly South American with touches of the Caribbean, African and European. Seafood is available in plenty. A popular eatery is the Salt & Pepper restaurant.
The more you stay in Aruba, the more you get to know of this enchanting island. For casino lovers, there is a multitude of casinos.
Landscape is very desert like, there are a lot of rocks and caves, there are a lot of cacti and you will get to see a lot of iguanas and other lizards.
Landscape
For the nature lovers and birdwatchers, a trip to the Butterfly Farm, Arikok National Park and Bubali Bird Sanctuary are a must. Other places to visit are the Alto Vista Chapel, the Bushiribana Gold Mill, the California Lighthouse, and the enchanting caves.
Places of interest
Butterfly Farm
Arikok National Park
Bubali Bird Sanctuary
Asto Vista Chapel
Bushiribana Gold Mill
California Lighthouse
Natural Bridge
Caves
Dusk at Aruba
Tree bent by the force of wind
Visit Aruba and holiday Caribbean style!
Aruba Tourism :Image Credit: Aruba Travel Info
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