Aruba is an island in the Caribbean Sea that has moderate temperatures all year long. This tropical island boasts miles of white sandy beaches for recreational purposes.

Aruba vacations offer swimming, tours, dancing and hiking. The island has casinos, golf courses, nightclubs, horseback sight seeing tours and local culture for visitors to enjoy. http://www.arubaplaza.com/activities/aruba-activities.html

While travelers are on vacation in Aruba and staying at any of the resorts, there is no need to locate the medical facilities, as there is a doctor on call at every one. http://www.aruba.com/ExploreAruba/islandfacts.aspx Mobile medical services are also available for travelers if needed and if an ambulance is required, the medical service makes all arrangements.

Many resorts display local artwork; this allows the vacationers to gain insight to the island's culture. There are also expositions both indoors and outdoors which highlight the talents of local artists year round. http://www.aruba.com/ExploreAruba/culture.aspx There are also museums and art galleries for visitors to explore.

The first known people to settle in Aruba were the Caquetios Indians from Venezuela. http://www.arubaplaza.com/about/aruba-about-history.html

Gold became a huge export in 1824 when it was first discovered. Gold was exported until 1916. Aloe and phosphate were two other main exports during this time. Oil began being refined in 1928 and, though the main refinery has seen many changes over the years, it is still a major export today.

Tourism on Aruba began in the later decades of the twentieth century. http://www.arubaplaza.com/about/aruba-about.html