Guide Note

Aruba is an island in the Caribbean. It's a popular tourist destination because of it's warm, sunny weather and beautiful beaches.

Fast Facts

Capital: Oranjestad
Monarch: Queen Beatrix
Language spoken: Dutch, Papiamento
Population: 112,000 (2006)
Currency: Aruban florin
Country code: 297
Time zone: AST

Attractions

Like many islands in the Caribbean, the beaches are the prime attraction. The island is relatively small and can be explored in a day or two with the help of a tour guide or on your own with a four-wheel drive vehicle. The California Lighthouse should be a stop when touring the island because the elevation it's at offers a "picture perfect view" of Aruba's coastline and a "spectacular" sunset at dawn.

The Natural Pool is also a must-see and a must-do when in Aruba. It's an amazing work of nature that involves a "unique formation of rock" that makes up a pool of water in a part of the island that is almost "secluded." It seems to be the perfect spot for swimming or just exploring.

Cuisine

Considering the size of the island, Aruba has a large amount of places to dine. Many offer patrons an Aruban menu, but there are also the convenient fast food chains that the United States has, such as Taco Bell, Wendy's and Pizza Hut. If you're looking for the authentic thing, try Iguana Joe's in Oranjestad.

Mahalo Suggests

When panning your trip, please see the pages on Aruba Hotels, Aruba Restaurants and Aruba Tours.

Categories

Travel | Vacation | Caribbean Destinations

View Note History

Aruba Vacation

The Mahalo Top 7

Official Tourism Site: Aruba Tourism
Frommer's: Aruba Travel Guide
Fodor's: Aruba Travel Guide
WCities: Aruba City Guide
TripAdvisor: Aruba Tourism
Lonely Planet: Aruba Destination Guide
VirtualTourist: Aruba Travel Guide

Aruba Flights

Aruba Travel Packages

TripAdvisor: Aruba Vacation Deals
Expedia: Aruba Vacation Packages

Aruba Basics

Weather: Weather Underground - The Weather Channel
Map: Aruba.com - Frommer's - Google Maps
Current Events: Topix - Aruba Post - Google News
History: Wikipedia - Lonely Planet - Aruba.com
Photos: Google Image Search - IgoUgo
Currency Exchange Rate: Yahoo! Finance

Aruba Info

Official Tourism Site: Aruba Fast Facts
Wikitravel: Aruba
Frommer's: Planning a Trip to Aruba
Fodor's: Aruba Smart Travel Tips
Wikipedia: Aruba
WCities: Aruba City Guide

Aruba Transportation

Official Tourism Site: Transportation in Aruba
Frommer's: Getting Around Aruba
Lonely Planet: Getting Around Aruba
Public Transportation: Arubus

Aruba Activities

Aruba Attractions

Frommer's: Aruba Attractions
TripAdvisor: Aruba Attractions
Fodor's: Aruba Sights
WCities: Aruba Attractions
Lonely Planet: See Aruba

Aruba Events

Official Tourism Site: Calendar of Events
Frommer's: Aruba Events
Fodor's: Aruba Entertainment

Aruba Tours

Aruba Hotels

- The Mahalo Guide To Aruba Hotels
Official Tourism Site: Accommodations in Aruba
Frommer's: Aruba Hotels
Fodor's: Aruba Hotels
Yahoo! Travel: Aruba Hotels
TripAdvisor: Aruba Hotels
WCities: Aruba Hotels

Aruba Restaurants

- The Mahalo Guide To Aruba Restaurants
Official Tourism Site: Aruba Restaurants and Dining
Frommer's: Aruba Restaurants
Fodor's: Aruba Restaurants
IgoUgo: Aruba Restaurants
WCities: Aruba Dining

Aruba Shopping

Official Tourism Site: Shopping in Aruba
Visit Aruba: Aruba Shopping Guide
Frommer's: Aruba Shops
Fodor's: Aruba Shopping
WCities: Aruba Shopping
Renaissance Aruba Mall & Marketplace

Aruba Nightlife

Frommer's: Aruba Nightlife
IgoUgo: Aruba Nightlife
VirtualTourist: Aruba Nightlife
WCities: Aruba Nightlife

Aruba Blogs and Message Boards

TripAdvisor: Aruba Forum
Frommer's Travel Talk: Aruba
TravelPod: Aruba Blogs
Gadling: Posts tagged Aruba

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