ARUBA
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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.
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Letter by St. Maarten cited in Aruba boycott
A letter of the Island Territory of St. Maarten stating it does not agree with applying Article 43 of the Kingdom Charter when it comes to the seat of the Joint Court when the Netherlands Antilles ceases to exist was quoted by Aruba Justice Minister Rudy Croes as he announced a boycott of both Tuesday's tri-partite justice consultation and today's ...
Cruise Ships Turned Away from Caribbean Islands Over Swine-Flu Fears
Cruise ships have developed an unfortunate association with communicable diseases, due in part to occasional outbreaks of norovirus .
Investigation to Take Place in Aruba for Corruption and...
Say it isn't so Joe, what a shocker corruption in Aruba, who would have thunk it ! The corruption investigation will go on As reported in Amigoe , an independent investigation will take place on possible corruption and "misgovernment" on Aruba.
Bijleveld, Albayrak visit Aruba, Antilles
Dutch State Secretaries Ank Bijleveld-Schouten of Kingdom Relations and Nebahat Albayrak of Justice are both on a working trip to Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles this week.
Valero closes Aruba refinery for at least 2 months
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Swine flu cuts short cruise, cancels next one
Helicopters buzzed overhead and Coast Guard boats flanked the Ocean Dream as passengers disembarked into a dockside terminal in Aruba, where nearly a dozen health officials shrouded in white clothes and wearing masks checked them for symptoms.
Swine flu sends cruise ship home early to Aruba
A cruise ship that found itself shunned by two Caribbean ports this week because of a swine flu outbreak headed back to its home base of Aruba on Thursday after dropping off some of its passengers in Venezuela.
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A Caribbean Adventure in Aruba
Aruba is part of the Dutch "ABC" islands and is currently ranked among one of the most U. S. friendly spots in the Caribbean, so for a traditional Caribbean vacation that includes swaying palm trees, breezy beaches and great sea's take a closer look at Aruba.
Biblioteca Nacional Aruba Selects V-smart
Infor announced today that the Biblioteca Nacional Aruba in Oranjestad, Aruba, has selected V-smart, Infor's web-based integrated library system.
US investigator will continue search for Holloway
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U.S. investigator will continue search for Holloway
ORANJESTAD, Aruba - An Aruban official says a private investigator will continue scouring a pond for signs of missing U.S. teen Natalee Holloway, even though he has not found any clues into her 2005 disappearance.
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Aruba authorities help search for Natalee Holloway
Authorities in Aruba are helping a U.S. private investigator search a pond for signs of missing U.S. teen Natalee Holloway despite having no new leads in the case.
Firefighters are using a hose to blast mud and debris out of a pond that witnesses previously identified as a possible location for her remains. The pond was drained for the search.
Investigator Fred Golba said Saturday they are still searching and declined further comment. He was hired by Holloway's father to search the pond even though it has been scoured before.
Aruba authorities help search for Natalee Holloway
Will stand. ORANJESTAD, Aruba Authorities in Aruba are helping a U.S. private investigator search a pond for signs of missing U.S. teen Natalee Hollowa9 despite having no ne7 leads in the case.
Summer Travel Guide: Aruba on a Budget
Visiting Aruba on a budget is not a hard task, and can actually be done in a short amount of time.
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Natalee Holloway's dad sends search dog to Aruba
Natalee Holloway's father flew a search dog and handler to Aruba to search for the missing teen's body on Friday, although prosecutors said they have no new leads in the case.
Report: Cadaver Dog to Search for Holloway in Aruba
DEVELOPING: A cadaver dog reportedly has been flown to Aruba to aid authorities there in locating the body of missing Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway, according to a report Friday in the New Times of Broward-Palm Beach, Fla.
