Aruba Tourist Guide From Discount Hotels

If you are looking for a vacation destination where you are assured of being in the sunshine, then choose the island of Aruba in the Caribbean. This island receives the least amount of rain of all the islands. It has spectacular beaches and all the hotels and resorts are within walking distance of a beach. Here you will find flashy casinos and modern resorts. This is one island where you can feel safe while on vacation with the lack of racial tension. All major airlines serve Aruba, so it is easy to book a flight to this destination. Getting around the island is also easy by either renting a car or using the dependable island bus service.

Since most of the accommodation on Aruba are self-contained resorts, it is important that you make your reservations before you arrive. There are a few guesthouses and budget hotels, but these fill up very early in the tourist season. The price tag of the accommodation runs the gamut of very expensive to cheap as do the restaurants.

There is a wealth of sports and outdoor activities, which include golf, deep sea fishing, short boat rides, snorkeling and horseback riding. For shopping, the capital, Oranjestad is the main attraction. Don't forget to have your picture taken in Schooner Harbor where you will see many boats moored and the local artisans displaying silk wares. Visit Wilhemina Park to see the tropical garden and a sculpture of Queen Wilhemina. Since this island used to be an outpost of Holland, there are many resemblances to the motherland here as well as a strong Dutch culture.

One of the most popular tours on Aruba is an underwater journey in a submarine You will have the thrill of a deep sea dive without getting wet. Take a drive through the countryside and see the strange divi-divi tree. The Haystack is the most spectacular attraction on Aruba. You can climb the Haystack from which you can actually see Venezuela. Stop at the Spanish Legion, which used to be the hideaway of pirates or view the cave wall drawings at both the Guadarikiri Cave and the Fontein Cave.

Of course, you can't leave Aruba without experiencing the nightlife. There are many casinos where you can try your luck at the tables or take in some big stage revues. There are also small clubs and bars where you can meet new friends or enjoy some dancing. Whatever you choose to do, you won't be bored on Aruba.

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