Aruba, located just north of South America is a barren, almost desert-like island with a long white sandy beach, a number of international resorts, a steady breeze, and predictable weather. The Dutch colony is only less than 20 miles away and much of the island is occupied with many oil refineries located there. Besides oil, the major industries in Aruba are tourism and gold mining.History
Aruba was first "discovered" by Spanish explorers in 1499. The island was conquered by the Dutch in 1636 and remains a part - albeit a self-governing party - the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Dutch influence can be seen in architecture, kitchen island, and customs. Although English is widely spoken, Dutch is the official language of the island.Attractions
Aruba attractions revolve around the natural wonders of the island, such as interesting rocks and beaches found there. Among the island's attractions are:
* Natural Bridge - On the north coast of the island across from Oranjestad, this limestone arch is the most photographed attraction in the nation. The formation stretches twenty-five feet in the air and extends about one hundred feet of water.
* Arikok National Park - Covering twenty percent of the island, this ecological preserve contains many caves once inhabited by several Indian tribes. Fontein cave decorated with primitive drawings, and the nearby cave Baranca Sunu has a weird heart-shaped entrance giving nicknamed the "Tunnel of Love."
* Wilhelmina Park - within walking distance from downtown Oranjestad, this small park includes a meticulously maintained tropical garden with a statue of Queen Wilhelmina as the highlight, highlighting the island's Dutch heritage.
* Beaches - With less than twenty inches of annual rainfall, Aruba's beaches are ideal for serious sunbathing. Many beaches are easily reached by taxi at a low price (taxi fares in Aruba all levels of pay - to agree on a price before the start of the drive), and the beaches of the hotel offers a variety of water sports like diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, and water skiing.
Shops and restaurants
Dutch cultural heritage of Aruba can be seen on the island shops and dining options. Oranjestad is known for its duty-free markets. Among the best buys are chocolate, cheese, Dutch liquor, jewelry, crystal and porcelain.
Dutch and Indonesian food combined with island specialties to form an interesting variety of food choices. Moreover, traditional American and European cuisine are offered at major international tourist resorts.Visit Aruba
Aruba is easily reached via non-direct flights from New York, Miami, San Juan, and Amsterdam, among other cities. Moreover, visitors from hundreds of cities around the world can reach the island by flights. Most hotels and resorts on the east coast of Aruba and Palm Beach, and in Oranjestad, the capital of the island. Popular resorts include Marriott, the Hyatt Regency and Bucati beach. All-inclusive resorts are also becoming popular in the zone
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