Located on the north coast of Venezuela and famous for its white sand beaches, Aruba is part of the Caribbean islands. The southwestern coast has many white-sand beaches, while the northeastern coast has a rocky coastline and dangerous undercurrents. Cheap airline tickets are available to visit this charming island city.
In addition to the official Dutch and Papiamento, Spanish and English are also widely spoken.
air-conditioned
The region enjoys a constant tropical climate with trade winds blowing from the Atlantic Ocean throughout the year. The temperature is around 27 degrees and the annual rainfall is less than 20 inches. The city is a safe distance from the Caribbean hurricane belt. January to March are the best months to travel to the city.
traveling around
Flights to Aruba arrive at Queen Beatrix International Airport. Even if you no longer have your own airline, you can still get plane tickets for major US airlines, including American Airlines, Air Tran, United, US Airways, Delta, JetBlue Airways, etc. Cruise shipping service can be an advantage as it allows travelers close access to commercial areas around the ports.
The ‘Arubus’ bus service is the cheapest for sightseeing. Local drivers and travelers are unusually friendly and helpful. Being a small town, there is no need to rent a car or jeep as most places are within walking distance. Also, it is common for vintage cars to be rented, even by big brand companies, poor signage on the streets can also be frustrating.
Places to visit
Cheap flights to Aruba allow visitors to enjoy a number of beaches, including the most beautiful, Eagle Beach and Palm Beach. Malmok beach, Hadikurari Beach, Saint Nicholas Beach, Baby Beach is another of the most popular. Most of the beach resorts offer exhilarating activities such as sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, diving, fishing, snorkeling, etc.
A wonderful place to visit during the day, the Piscina Natural is a small pool of water hidden behind a rock formation on the north side of the island. Hooberg also known as Haystack Mountain is 500 feet high. Being in the center, this place offers a spectacular view of the city and the Venezuelan coast. Climbing 561 steps is not at all challenging on a cool, clear day.
A good place for animal lovers, Donkey Sanctuary has many rescued donkeys that roam the streets wild often falling victim to cars or dogs. While petting the animals is free, there is a small charge to feed them pellets or apples. Contributions are used for more rescue work.
shopping and eating
Quite an expensive city to visit and shop around, getting cheap tickets to Aruba is vitally essential. Knowing full well that its economy relies heavily on tourism, even the city’s street vendors are extremely polite and respectful of shoppers.
The Renaissance Mall in Oranjestad houses many American and European brands, including Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, and other souvenir, jewelry, clothing, and grocery stores. Duty-free shops around the airport and cruise ports offer slightly better bargains.
Major chain restaurants like Wendy’s, Burger King, Pizza Hut, etc. they are present in the center and near the hotel complexes.
