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On its western shores, Aruba's soft white beaches are fringed with palm trees and slope gently toward the calm, clear turquoise of the Caribbean. Northward, the waves of the Atlantic thunder against the island's cliffs, where over eons they've carved high, arched coral bridges and deep limestone grottoes.
Between these two extremes lies a desert landscape with six-foot cacti and building-sized stands of boulders. Winding roads lead to rocky passes and hidden coves, while parakeets and troupials flash billiant greens and oranges against the deep blue Caribbean sky.
Thanks to the trade winds, temperatures are consistently in the low 80s. There's no major rainy season and the island lies completely outside the hurricane belt. The first three months of the year see the most visitors. Just before Lent, Arubans host an elaborate Carnival, featuring parades, festivities and parties. If you prefer smaller crowds and a quieter atmosphere, plan your trip for mid-April through September. Or, if you can't stand another minute of cold weather, come in in the winter. There's literally no such thing as a bad time to visit the island.
A member country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Aruba is 20 miles long by 6 miles wide, about the size of Washington, D.C. Its compact size makes it convenient for exploration: the semi-arid topography and geological formations offer a wealth of activities distinct from other Caribbean destinations. Along with its extensive marine life, Aruba supplies ample entertainment for both water babies and landlubbers. And as a result of recent legislation, Aruba has even become a popular destination for weddings.
Aruba: Large fraud in VCB Security (Van Cromvoirt) Remember...
Aruba: Large fraud in VCB Security Remember that name from the Natalee Holloway Investigation In an article from Amigo.com , Grote fraude bij VCB Security , VCB Security in Aruba has committed "large" fraud.
Copa Airlines Announces Expansion Plans
Copa Airlines nnounced the addition of five new destinations on the American continent and the acquisition of aircraft as part of its expansion plans for 2008.
Celebrity and Azamara Offers Sales Promos
Celebrity has a new sales promotion to the Southern Caribbean on select seven- to 11-night cruises on the Celebrity Galaxy and Celebrity Summit roundtrip from San Juan.
Aruba: New Casino Permits Required to Combat Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism
The purpose of the new regulations is to promote policies to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Where to Eat in Aruba
Where to Eat in Aruba Because Aruba must import most of its food, and because it's a bustling tourist center, dining out can get costly.
Dutch worried about corruption in Aruba
Dutch Minister of Justice Ernst Hirsch Ballin expressed concern about government corruption in Aruba during talks with Prime Minister Nelson Oduber .
Dutch worried about corruption in Aruba
Dutch Minister of Justice Ernst Hirsch Ballin expressed concern about government corruption in Aruba during talks with Prime Minister Nelson Oduber .
Dutch worried about corruption in Aruba
Dutch Minister of Justice Ernst Hirsch Ballin expressed concern about government corruption in Aruba during talks with Prime Minister Nelson Oduber .
Dutch worried about corruption in Aruba
Dutch Minister of Justice Ernst Hirsch Ballin expressed concern about government corruption in Aruba during talks with Prime Minister Nelson Oduber .
The Netherlands Worried about Corruption Aruba What Took Them So Long To Figure This One?
Say it isn't so. The Netherlands is worried about corruption in Aruba. The hell you say? Corruption is Aruba NEVER!!! Nepotism and croneyism in Aruba REALLY??? Because its not like there wasn't any corruption ...
The Netherlands Worried about Corruption Aruba What Took Them So Long To Figure This One?
Say it isn't so. The Netherlands is worried about corruption in Aruba. The hell you say? Corruption is Aruba NEVER!!! Nepotism and croneyism in Aruba REALLY??? Because its not like there wasn't any corruption ...
Americans Selling Second Homes in Aruba Morgage Crisis in US Hits Aruba
The mortgage and financial credit problems in the United Sates have seem to had an effect on real estate in Aruba.
Beginner's guide to Aruba
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Queen Beatrix International Airport, Aruba
Queen Beatrix International Airport , in Oranjestad, Aruba, is a fairly large aviation facility that has flight services to the United States, most countries in the Caribbean, the northern coastal countries of ...
Longer Safer Runways at Reina Beatrix Airport in Aruba What Took You So Long?
It is nice to see Aruba finally got around to making sure that their runways were safe for tourists as airplanes land and take off.
MEP: 2008 Successful Tourism year in Aruba . Denial, Its Not just a River in Egypt
Who knew that "D'Nile" was not only a river in Egypt, but existed in Aruba as well.
Aruban Government Tackling the Big Issues The Proliferation...
The Aruban rule of look the other way government and if we look away hard enough, maybe it will just go away and disappear.
Aruban Justice: 2 1/2 Year Jail Sentence for G.W. Anthony who Shot a...
Aruban justice: different crime, similar results??? 21 year old G.W. Anthony who shot a man at Havana, received 21 2 years in jail while suspect G.J. Raven went free, due to lack of evidence.
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Rapper-producer Timbaland has apparently tied the knot with his music executive girlfriend Monique Idlett.
Timbaland & Monique Idlett: Married Again
Posted at June 23rd, 2008 6:26 am by Free Britney Filed under: Celebrity Weddings , Timbaland Hip-hop producer Timbaland married publicist Monique Idlett Sunday in a lavish ceremony in Aruba, two weeks after ...
