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ABOUT ARUBA: Aruba is a tiny island just 20 mile from Venezuala, a sun seekers paradise with consistantly good weather. The island is like a desert with cacti, and iguanas, humidity's low and it hardly ever rains. There is no hurricane season in Aruba, as is miles south of the tropical-storm belt. Dutch is the official language, but practically everyone speaks English, as well as Spanish and Papiamento.

Aruba's got some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. It really is like the picture in the brochure, miles of white soft sand and glorious turquoise waters. There are plenty of water sports for the more active holidaymaker, including scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, and all the other water sports. On land there is horse riding, hiking and exploring the rugged terrain, aswell as the National park a haven for eco tourists.

Accommodation in Aruba suits all budgets. Oranjestad is Aruba's capital, and most visitors, stay in either the Low-Rise hotel area along Eagle Beach, or the High-Rise hotel area on Palm Beach. There are luxury resorts, all-inclusive hotels, chic boutique hotels, and budget inns. Aruba is almost crime free, and extremely friendly. There is always a party or celebration somewhere. After a long day at the beach, there is a busy nightlife scene, the island offers casinos, bars and clubs, and you can sample Aruba's very own beer, Balashi.

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PLACES TO VISIT IN ARUBA

Tierra del Sol: a world class 18-hole golf course .

Palm Island: Beautiful coral and crystal clear water, only 5 minutes by ferry from the mainland.

• Windsurfing: Windsurfing especially at Fisherman's Hut or Bachelor's Beach

USEFUL INFORMATION Click on the links to find out more about services and activities in Aruba.

Aruba Adventures Take a boat trip around the island.

www.Aruba-JansenCar.com Rent A Car while you are in Aruba

Aruba Ostrich Farm Get up a close and personal with an ostrich!

2Go Aruba Discover the beauty of Aruba with 2Go private island tours.

FAST FACTS

Capital: Oranjestad

Island size: 20 miles long and 6 miles wide

Population: 90,000

Airport: Queen Beatrix International Airport

Electricity: 110 volts.

Currency: The Aruban florin - U.S. dollar widely accepted.

Language: Dutch officially but a language called Papiamento is the local dialect. Spanish and English are common.

Country Code: 297-8

TOURIST INFORMATION Click on the links to find out more about services and activities in Aruba.

Aruba Hotel & tourism Association Contact them on 297-58-22607 or email

Aruba Tourism Authority Contact them at A. Shuttestraat 2 Oranjestad, Aruba, N.A. Tel: 011-297-82-1019 Fax: 011-297-83-4702

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