Aruba is located in the heart of the Caribbean and is located only two-and-a-half hours by air from Miami and four hours from New York City.

The island is safely located away the traditional path of hurricanes and boasts year-round cooling trade winds and perfect weather as it is always summer in Aruba with average annual temperatures of 82 Fahrenheit and less than 20 inches of rainfall per year.

There are about 100,000 full-time inhabitants on Aruba, representing more than 40 nationalities, living peacefully together. Most Arubans are fluent in several languages, including Papiamento, Dutch, English and Spanish.

The island boasts an incredible calendar of events serving up unforgettable Carnival celebrations, amazing sporting events and world-renowned music festivals boasting some of the most famous performers in the world.

The attractions of Aruba extend well beyond the beaches. The coves of Andicuri and Dos Playas. The quaint countryside houses and colorful bird’s at Frenchman’s Pass. The chapel of Alto Vista. On the wild side are the old California lighthouse and the sand dunes of California and Boca Prins.  The gold-mill ruins at Bushiribana and Balashi. The rock formations of Ayo and Casibari. The rolling green of cactus-studded hills and the dark hues of pockmarked limestone plateaus at Arikok National Park.

Aruba offers something for everyone including the Ostrich Farm, the Butterfly Farm, the Bubali Bird Sanctuary, the Donkey Sanctuary, numerous museums and art galleries.

There are water sports of every variety.  Aruba is famous for its wind and kite surfing as well as scuba and snorkeling. Aruba has also been called the wreck diving capital of the Caribbean. There is parasailing, deep-sea fishing, water-skiing and more.

For those looking to unwind, there are sunset cruises, moonlight cruises and party cruises.

Adventurous souls and sportsmen will find challenges on the wide open sea and through the rolling hills of Aruba. Whether you enjoy bowling, golfing, horseback riding, tennis, kayaking, even paintball, Aruba’s got it. There are also fitness centers located throughout the island and in most resorts.

Whether recovering from a day of non-stop activity or simply searching for an afternoon of spiritual serenity, the island’s spa options offer a bountiful array of ways to pamper every aspect of body and soul.

The stores of Aruba are stocked with well-priced imported merchandise including perfume, liquor, linens, jewelry, watches, cameras, designer fashions, crystal and china and local handicrafts.

Glittering casinos, spectacular revues, dance clubs, party buses and boasts keep the island excitement going until the wee morning hours.

Aruba’s culinary traditions were born out of the abundance of the seas. As the beauty and opportunities of the island drew many different visitors to the island’s shores, so came a multitude of gastronomes and talented chefs. Aruba has, as a result, become big on international cuisine.  Dozens of restaurants offering every types of specialty, from Argentinean to Italian to Indonesian, rival some of the best dining establishments in the world.

The backdrop of a pristine tropical escape coupled with the unforgettable hospitality of the islands people keep Aruba’s first-time guests delighted and its repeat visitor rate at 40%, the highest of any Caribbean destination.