Excited about your upcoming first Aruba trip?
Where is Aruba?
Aruba is one of the three ABC islands in the southern Caribbean, miles off the coast of Venezuela.
Aruba is an independent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and has a population of approximately 100,000 inhabitants.
The island is 21 miles (33 km) long and has an area of about 75 square miles (193 km)
Tours&Attractions
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Island Tours
Aruba tour operators offer several ways to visit the many historical and natural island attractions. .
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Sail &Snorkel Tours
Day cruises (snorkeling /sunbathing) Evening cruises (sunset with dinner as an option) also happy hour party cruises with live music.
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Bar hopping Tours
Bar Hopping party buses for the opportunity to meet new people, party with locals in local nightclubs and bars.
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Scuba Diving
scuba diving. Divers see a fabulous array of corals and sea life. You can also take a resort course to get Scuba certified in Aruba.
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Beaches
Aruba’s beaches and coves
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Popular landmarks
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About Aruba
01_ Safety Aruba is considered one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean in general is very safe at any time of the day or night.
However incidents may happen and it is recommended to use common sense and not provide any temptation by leaving valuables unattended or clearly visible on the beach or in your rental car.
02_Weather & Climate Aruba has an average annual temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius). Constant trade winds make it more comfortable during the day.
However these trade winds tend to diminish slightly during the months September through December. In terms of rainfall, October through January tend to be the wettest months.
03_Seasons - High & Low season Low season falls between April 15th and December 14th/ High Season is between December 15th and April 14th
High season is the busiest period in Aruba and several resorts will be completely booked. Due to the high demand during high season, pricing for accommodations and car rentals tend to be higher than during low season.
04_language The official languages on Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento, but most Arubans are multi-lingualand are able to communicate in English and Spanish as well.
05_Time Aruba is in the Atlantic Time Zone and is four hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC -4).
06_Money & Currrency Aruba's currency is the florin, but the US dollar is also widely accepted. Banks also exchange other foreign currency such as Euros.
Traveler's checks are widely accepted and there is normally no charge for using them in hotels, restaurants and stores. Major credit cards are accepted at most establishments (valid ID is required) while personal checks are normally not accepted.
07_Service Charge & Tips Tipping is not obligatory, but is at the discretion of the visitor. However, some restaurant and bars add a service charge to your bill.
When included, the service charge on food and beverage is normally around 10 to 15 percent. At one's own discretion an extra amount can be added for good service.