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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News Minute: Here is the latest Texas news from The Associated Press
Jurors have started deliberating the punishment for a former Texas minister convicted of killing his wife and trying to cover it up as a suicide.
Energy co. Valero seeks to end Aruba tax dispute
ORANJESTAD, Aruba - Valero Energy Corp. has agreed to a settlement that would end a tax dispute over its idle refinery in the Caribbean island of Aruba, business and government officials said Thursday.
Timeline: Aruba
A chronology of key events: 1499 - Spanish explorer Alonso de Ojeda discovers the island and claims it for Spain.
My Year in Cities 2009
Dallas, TX Ft. Lauderdale, FL Berlin, Germany Indianapolis, IN Grand Lake Stream, ME If we include sleeping in a boat in a harbor, I can add these cities: San Juan, Puerto Rico Philipsburg, St.
$298 R/T Caribbean and Latin America on Delta*
With Delta's latest international sale, fly from the airline's hub in Atlanta to cities in the Caribbean and Latin America.
BFFs
I first got a glimpse of Aruba's beauty some 15 years ago, as I looked out the window of a puddle-jumper circling Aruba during a stopover en route to Trinidad.
$39 O/W AirTran U.S. and Caribbean Sale Fares*
With prices starting at $39 one-way, AirTran's latest sale offers more than 3,000 routes on sale to featured destinations in the U.S. and Caribbean.
Aruba: Learning my island ABC
WITH their colonial architecture, dramatic semi-arid landscape and superb diving, the isles of Aruba, Bonaire and CuracI ao make for a captivating Caribbean break.
$18 R/T Spirit Sale Fares*
Available to $9 Fare Club members, the ultra-low-cost carrier's latest sale features travel to many U.S. and Caribbean destinations including Atlantic City, Chicago, Aruba, and Jamaica.
Weekend in Aruba, Netherlands Antilles
Spirit Airlines offers one-way rates from $128 to Aruba ; 14-day advance; Saturday service only via Fort Lauderdale.
News from Monday November 2, 2009
Man speeds away in car to avoid robbery SUCKER GARDEN--Armed robbers failed to rob a man who was sitting in his car outside a Sucker Garden brothel early Saturday.
Aruba Gets New Air Service from Brazil and Venezuela
The low-cost Latin American airline GOL launched new flights to Aruba from Brazil and Venezuela on Oct.
Eman submits list Cabinet Members
AVP leader Mike Eman submitted his list of ministers to Aruba Governor Fredis Refunjol sooner than many had expected.
Around the World
Can't wait to go, but don't know where? Try one of these: Music Aruba Music Festival, Oct.
Opposition party to lead Aruba after winning majority of parliament seats
Arubans concerned by a struggling economy and unhappy with a local business tax voted to unseat Prime Minister Nelson Oduber after eight years in control of parliament.
Aruba holding parliamentary election
Parliamentary elections are being held on Aruba. Prime Minister Nelson Oduber said he was confident that his centre-left party MEP, which has been in power for the past eight years, will again be able to form a majority government.
MSC Cruises' Fall Promotion Offers Complimentary Balcony Upgrade on Select Caribbean Cruises
MSC Cruises is offering a complimentary balcony stateroom upgrade from an interior stateroom on select Caribbean cruises for bookings made by October 16, 2009, providing savings up to 60 percent on a Caribbean cruise vacation.
Aruba: See the Island in a Day
Aruba is a Caribbean island just 15 miles north of Venezuela...but a world apart from South America.
Super Duper Aruba
The first time I heard the word Aruba I assumed it was the latest trendy name celebrities were calling their daughters.
Gulfstream G450 business jet sets city-pair speed record
Savannah: Gulfstream Corp has said that a large-cabin, long-range Gulfstream G450 business jet recently established a city-pair speed record between Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad, Aruba, and Barcelona International Airport in Spain.
