Aruba - Travel Guide
If what you seek is the tropical paradise with the weather that all the brochures promise, along with those picturesque sugar white sandy beaches and azure waters, then Aruba is a dream come true. This island, belonging to the Netherlands , recognizes Papiamento, its dialect, as an official language along with Dutch, however almost all locals speak English.
Their motto is simply “One Happy Island” and this is what you will find on a visit here. Your days can be spent happily fishing, snorkeling, or cycling around this small island. Wander former plantation ruins, range over the hills, plumb the depths of abandoned gold mines and caves all on foot or enjoy a leisurely horseback ride or the fast pace of windsurfing. . The climate here is slightly different, the landscape more desert like and the humidity levels are low, however the sun can get quite intense. The leeward side of the island is every vacation dream come true while the north and east lend themselves to stunning vistas with the ocean crashing against the shore.
The nights are full of choice. Aruba has a highly sophisticated range of culinary choices and the nightlife ranges from the unique party buses to full scale casinos and Las Vegas-style shows.