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Simply Paradise.
Bon
Bini (welcome) to Aruba where you can expect near perfect
weather seven days a week. Want a place to escape to from
all the pressure of work? Why not assure yourself seven days
of sunny skies, warm temperatures, and cooling breezes? Aruba
has got some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Walk along
miles of white sugary sand. Rent a board and surf on the turquoise
and gentle seas, or just have a nice leisurely swim in the
refreshing water. Tired of lolling on the beach? Aruba has
activities and sights for everyone. Drive through a desert
full of cacti, iguanas, and strange formations. Go on a hike,
windsurf, or enjoy a day of shopping and fine dining, Aruba
is well known for its diverse and favorable foods. Regardless
of how you plan to spend your days on Aruba, bring a camera there are plenty of breathtaking places and people to snap photographs of.
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Aruba Hotels
Online hotel reservations and reviews
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Shopping
Find out where to go shopping
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Restaurants
Where to go for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks |
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Attractions
Info about the top tourist attractions |
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Aruba Tours
Tours for individuals and groups |
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Aruba Culture
| Aruba has over 88,000 inhabitants
its island. Culturally, Aruba has strong ties to Holland, its
colonial occupier and present day partner in the Netherlands
kingdom. The official language of Aruba is Dutch. Dutch can
be seen on street signs, government documents, and several local
newspapers. English is spoken by most Arubans, particularly
those in the tourism business. Aruba also has a lyrical language
called Creole that is compromised of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, |
French, English, and a combination of African languages, called
Papiamento. The language of Papiamento is thought to have evolved
in Curacao during the 16th century, when slaves and their Spanish
owners developed a common ground to communicate with. The population
of Aruba is a mix of descents with 40 different ethnic backgrounds
from around the world. Due to such a cultural and diverse ethnic background,
Aruba plays a range of different music on the island such as calypso,
soca, and reggae. The history and people of the island contribute
to Aruba’s rich culture and present day.
More Information:
 www.state.gov
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Aruba Shopping
| Shop till you drop on the island
of Aruba. One great thing about shopping here is that there
is no sales tax. Aruba has the advantage of being a low-tax-free
member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which makes it a fairly
good place to buy European luxuries, jewelry, and perfume. Oranjestad
is the primary shopping area with several open-air malls, a
wharf-side market, and a half mile stretch of top stores. Since
the town is small, all the stores are located |
within a few blocks, and you can easily walk to each. Great buys
in Aruba are cigars, designer clothing, English china, Indonesian
fabrics, Caribbean rum and liqueurs, and Aruba Aloe beauty and health
products. One tip when going shopping on the island of Aruba is if
you see something you like grab it. Since the price on the tag is
the price you pay, and most likely it is a discounted price already.
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Aruba Restaurants
We’ve provided listings for some of the top restaurants in
Aruba including Oranjestad, Palm Beach and more. You’ll find
lavish gourmet restaurants, affordable restaurants serving up good
food, and everything in between. Sample traditional Aruba cuisine
or other specialty cuisines that are sure to make your taste buds
happy.
Read reviews entered by other patrons and be sure to return to
our site to submit your own restaurant review.
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Aruba Travel Guides
Frommer's Aruba
Lonely Planet Aruba
Let's Go Aruba
Fodors Aruba
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