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Come and Visit Paradise!
Aruba is an exotic island paradise in the southern Caribbean sea. Just 32 kilometres from end to end, it offers the tourist a perfect location. It has a dry climate and is outside the hurricane belt, so thunderstorms are rare and, on average, there is less than 50 centimeters of rain a year.
Aruba is a land of perpetual sunshine and a melting pot of cultures, as it is home to over 90 nationalities. A family will never get bored! The plentiful beaches have white sands and inviting waters, perfect for swimming and sunbathing in a balmy 28–32 °C. There is also a National Park to explore, as well as hiking trails where you can find abandoned gold mines and plantation house ruins, all in 32 square kilometres. Visit the old stone California Lighthouse in the far northwest of the island, which is like a sentry on the highest point, overlooking the island’s western coastline of sandy beaches and rocky coral shorelines. One of Aruba’s most well-known landmarks, the lighthouse beckons visitors to climb it and experience the most spectacular 360° views.
If you want a more active holiday you can learn to kite-surf in the turquoise waters, taught by one of the island’s professionals. Younger members of the family can be a pirate for the day, sailing on a wooden ship, swimming and snorkeling at the best underwater sites. With a shoreline of 68.5 kilometres, there are plenty to choose from!
Experience an unforgettable horse ride from one of Aruba’s ranches, taking a trek to Conchi, a natural pool where you can have a refreshing dip before returning to enjoy the island’s constant cooling breezes in your beach-side resort.
Those who want a more sophisticated experience can enjoy a visit to the capital, Oranjestad, which is home to a wealth of museums, as well as shops and restaurants.
Getting to Aruba has never been easier. Aruba is served by a number of airlines, and connections can be made to any part of the world. There are over 100 flights every week to the US alone, as well as international flights to and from several European and Latin American countries. Check with your travel agent or online for the latest flight schedules.




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