Fast Facts:
Entry Requirements: A valid US passport is required.
Departure Requirements: Aruba’s departure tax is $36.75
Language: Dutch is the official language, but English is widely spoken.
Currency: Aruban florin, but the US dollar is widely accepted.
Electricity: 110 volts/60 cycles (same as US).
Climate: Aruba has a tropical climate, and trade winds cool the island. The average temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall averages about 18” annually.
Sunning, sailing, diving, dining, and partying – in the vast Caribbean, vacation fun is spelled “Aruba”! And there’s a beachfront resort for every type of vacationer, from singles, to families, to couples.
Aruba is the Caribbean of your dreams, an island of azure seas, brilliant beaches, colorful towns, dazzling resorts, and fun in the sun.
By fun, we mean windsurfing, jet-skiing, water rides, swimming, sunbathing, tubing, water-skiing, casino gambling, sailing, golf, tennis, sightseeing, horseback riding, Jeep tours, snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking, shopping, biking, and dining. And that’s just for starters.
Making it all possible is Aruba’s mild climate – the year-round average temperature is 82 degrees, thanks to cooling trade winds – and the friendly Arubans themselves, who are hospitable, well-educated, and often speak several languages.
The island offers a wide range of accommodations to welcome you, beginning with luxury high-rise hotels that provide opulent surroundings, stellar service, and numerous comforts. Many of the low-rise hotels are characterized by a homey feel, gorgeous pools, and casual-style dining. Villas are ideal for groups, but if you’re on a tight budget or planning on an extended stay, Aruba’s spacious apartments can fill the bill. Many of the accommodations are located on the southwestern shore, along a stretch of white-sand beaches.
You’ll find fabulous cuisine in many of the resorts, as well as outside, as International menus highlight Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, French, and Cantonese cuisine. Families with kids will also find all of the popular fast-food chain restaurants.
Island-wide, the sights are lovely, from colonial ruins to Mother Nature’s handiwork. Explore the arid, desert-like interior on an ATV, and marvel at the iconic divi-divi trees that line the shores.
Aruba makes it a breeze to leave your cares behind.
Beach Scene:
Palm Beach: On the southwest coast of the island, where constant trade winds keep you cool, Palm Beach’s white sands invite you to bask, stroll, Swim, dive, into myriad water sports, and gaze in wonder at the unique divi-divi trees!
Hadicurari (Fisherman’s Huts): Aruba’s northwestern coast is home to this secluded stretch of sand, not far from Palm Beach. Here, the shallow waters are so good for windsurfing that the beach hosts an annual pro-am competition. There are shade huts along the beach to provide a break from the sun.
Baby Beach (Sereo Colorado): Far away from the high-rise hotels and resorts, Baby Beach is a family favorite with heavenly white-powder sand and calm turquoise waters. Bring snorkeling gear to explore the coral reef and its thousands of colorful Caribbean fish.
Eagle Beach: This wide expanse of pristine white sand and friendly surf stretches along the coast for miles. Hugging gentle waters with small waves. Popular with locals, the beach is easily accessible and slopes gently down to the water.
Note: Public nudity of any kind is illegal in Aruba. However, topless sunbathing and swimming is not against the law, and is tolerated on most beaches in the resort areas.
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