Aruba travel guide

Located in the heart of the southern Caribbean, Aruba is a year-round paradise, where soft, white-sand beaches fringed with palm trees meet the calm, turquoise Caribbean Sea. Aruba has a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape. This climate has helped tourism as visitors to the island can reliably expect warm sunny weather. See here for more travel information & Aruba villas…

Sights and places to see in Aruba

This beautiful little island is just off the Venezuelan coast. You will find a large tourism business but there are still plenty of undeveloped areas and it is blessed with the most beautiful beaches. Friendly locations are willing to welcome you to their island and the paradise beaches and landscapes will make you want to stay longer.

Under the crystal clear waters, the corals are amazing and of course there is the tropical fish, perfect for diving or snorkelling. There are plenty of dry activities to enjoy also such as tennis, golf and horse riding.

The waters around Aruba are also ideal for swimming but if you choose to get away from the beaches you can go on a safari to see more of the islands natural charm.

Weather, flight and travel information in and around Aruba

As with the all the Caribbean islands, Aruba’s peak season runs from mid-December to mid-April although it enjoys warm and fairly dry weather all year round.

Most flights from the UK arrive via America and there are many connections to choose from and there is an airport departure tax to keep in mind when you leave. The amount differs depending on your onward destination but is usually between US$33-US$36.

There is one international airport situated approx. 4 miles from the capital Oranjestad. There are plenty of taxis to travel around and you can also hire a car to really explore the island. There is also a good bus service between some of the more popular locations.

Money; £1 = 1.44 United States Dollars (USD), US$ are excepted here although you may receive your change in Aruba Florins (Afl) or Netherlands Antillean Guilders (NAf) which you can also use.

Time; GMT/UTC -4

Telephone; 00 or + (279)

Last updated; March, 09