Aruba Holidays - Travel Guide

The friendly locals of Aruba often have a mix of Caquetio Indian, African and European roots. The economy of the island, which over the years has been supported by gold mining, aloe cultivation and even oil refinery, is now almost entirely focussed upon the tourist industry as Aruba holidays become increasingly popular.

All of the amenities you would expect from top international hotels can be found on Aruba but the island has plenty to offer from its own natural resources in the form of fantastic palm-fringed beaches and extraordinary cactus covered landscapes that make Aruba Holidays exactly the sort of island paradise getaway that people dream of.

Under the crystal clear water, the coral is an exhilarating place to dive among the glut of vivid tropical fish that dwell there. On dry land there are plenty of activities to enjoy including golf, tennis, horse riding or a hike through the islands very own Arikok national park where you can take pleasure in stunning scenery and see some of the indigenous wildlife.

On the southeast of the island your Aruba holiday can take an interesting turn at the Guadirikiri cave, which features two chambers where stunning scenes of the sunlight hitting the cave walls are a mesmerising sight.

The waters around Aruba are ideal for swimming, snorkelling and diving. Away from the beaches there are jeep safari tours that take visitors all over the island to see the natural charm that Aruba Holidays have to offer. In the evenings get into the swing of the Caribbean vibe with salsa and merengue evenings in many bars and clubs.

Anyone that cares to infuse their Aruba Holidays with the cultural and natural history of Aruba should visit the Aruba Panorama, a 566ft wide panoramic screen that is angled to give the impression of three-dimensions, which shows presentations about the island.