Aruba, as many travelers will tell you, has to be among the friendliest places on Earth. Aruba is located in the deep southern part of the Caribbean. It is famous for its white sand beaches on the western and southern coasts of the island, relatively secluded from the fierce ocean currents. It is a Caribbean island 15 miles north off the coast of Venezuela and enjoys a very healthy climate, making it a year-round paradise for residents and visitors. Aruba is also known for its great shopping and is a great destination choice, ideal for family vacations. This island paradise is also home to some of the most popular dive and snorkel sites in the world, from reefs to shipwrecks.
Island
The origins of the population and the location of the island give Aruba a mixed culture. It’s a mix of Aruba’s beaches, and there are a host of them, which are among the cleanest, widest, and most striking in the Caribbean. They curve like an Aruba smile along the western shores, smooth and white and teeming with palm trees, gently sloping toward the peaceful crystal turquoise of the Caribbean. There are many small, very secluded beaches along the northeast coast, some of which require a 4-wheel drive vehicle to get to. It is here that you can be alone and do what you want, or the course is subject to interruption at any time by other vehicles or horseback riding. These beautiful beaches are all public and access is easy; either through a hotel or by parking directly on the beach. We have found that the best time to see the beauty of the beach is during sunset. You can enjoy it while at your table on the private beach. If your vision of paradise consists of white sand beaches and incredibly clear blue waters, Aruba is that paradise.
Hotels
Hotels welcome your business, and it shows, from the impeccable service to the endless variety of services they offer. Aruba hotels have stores to serve your needs and shopping pleasure; water sports for the tourist on the go, a variety of international cuisine to please your taste, all in an exotic environment, and without forgetting local and international entertainment to liven up the night. Hotels are plentiful for all travelers in this small nation, and Planet Holiday has a variety of Aruba hotels at discounted rates for you. Hotels change rates at different times of the year and spontaneously to reflect supply and demand, so an “expensive” hotel might be more affordable than a “modest” resort during a seasonal window of opportunity.
Aruba enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean and the lowest crime rate; Low poverty and unemployment rates are also positive. Since then, Aruba has invested in tourism, which has become its economic base. It is known for its festivals and events, from the weekly interaction that welcomes travelers to the internationally renowned annual festivals. It has become an island of distinction and traditions with an outstanding characteristic: fun in the sun. In my opinion, Aruba is without a doubt a gemstone deposited in the Caribbean Sea and should be on your list to visit soon.