Aruba - Not Just the Caribbean Las Vegas

ORANJESTAD - THE CAPITAL CITY

 Located on Aruba's picturesque southern coast, Oranjestad is the historical Dutch capital city where the tall multicolored houses of Wilheminastraat combine carved wooden doors and traditional Dutch tiles with airy open galleries and sloping, Aruban-style roofs. Along the wharf, merchants come to sell fresh fish and produce right off the boats every morning. All of Aruba's government buildings and main offices are located in the capital city,

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Oranjestad is also the place to shop or to browse in the marketplace for Aruban art and local handicrafts. Depending on the time of year, you could also find yourself in the middle of Carnival, a summertime festival, the New Year's fireworks, or even a parade in honor of the Queen. At any time of year, Oranjestad is the bustling meeting place of tourists and locals alike.

I've tried to get all the basic information needed for an Aruban vacation here - Flights, communication, banking, how to get around, and much more.


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Of course after you get the basics you're going to need a place to stay. Aruba is a wonderful destination for luxury resorts, especially all-inclusives and casinos. I've gathered a listing of many of them for your enjoyment.

Aruba is well known for the calm waters and powder white sand of its beaches. Find out more about the best places on Aruba for swimming, sunning, windsurfing, and snorkeling.

If water is your thing then Aruba is the right place for you. In addition to the beach scene you can scuba dive, sail, kayak, and participate in numerous water borne sports.

Not willing to get wet? There's still a whole list of things to do on the Caribbean island of Aruba. Shopping, hiking, and gambling just to name a few. Long a romantic and fun filled honeymoon destination - you can now get married on Aruba as well.


If its family fun you need then look no further. There's lots of excitement for kids of all ages on Aruba.