Aruba
"One Happy Island"
Picture it....
~Aruban Culture~
Food
Funchi
Probably one of the most classical out of all Aruban foods that can go with, just about, anything. It has a smooth texture and has a somewhat "corny" taste.
Pastechi
Pastechi is one out of Aruba's most popular snacks. It can be filled with chicken, beef, fish, or (most popular filling) cheese. Each has its own yummy flavor.
Bolo di Glas
Bolo di Glas (Jello Cake) doesn't just taste like jello. It also has a kind of sweet taste to it. It can look many different ways but they are all the same.
Music
>Attractions & Activities<
Parasailing
Jeep Adeventure (Natural Pool)
Snorkeling
Palm Beach
Calm, blue waters, white sand that extends seven miles, this is what makes Palm Beach excellent for swimming conditions. Off the coast of the beach, lays a ship wreck of the torpedoed tanker Pedernales, which is now an attraction for divers. Palm Beach is also near hotels so you can stay right by the beach if you wish. Palm Beach is also kid friendly. It has a Kibaima Miniature Village and Park where children can explore miniature Aruban-style houses and buildings, and look at many live animals and plants.
Carnival
Carnival is one big Caribbean party!!! Aruba is one of many places that hold such a breathtaking event. The many people come together, every year, wearing bright, magnificent costumes (which mark an overturning of life) to dance out in the streets. Each parade gets even bigger and better then the last, until it all leads up to the Grand Parade. The Grand Parade is held in Oranjestad (the capital) which is the biggest carnival parade of them all! There is also a Children's Parade and Lighting Parade which brings a great number of interest.
De Palm Island
"Enjoy Aruba from your own private island! Board an air-conditioned motorcoach to De Palm Island, where you can snorkel in an underwater paradise, rich in spectacular coral formations and colorful fish. Food and beverage facilities are available. Relax in a hammock while enjoying one of many tropical beverages or tempt your plate with delicious international and local cuisine prepared fresh. The sun is your constant companion as you find a private spot along the shore or take advantage of different beach activities." -Viator.com
***Nightlife***
The Westin Resort & Casino
Party Busses
Caribbean Cinemas
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More About Aruba
Aruba is a wonderful place to get to know new people. Many different people with different nationalities come to visit Aruba, so schools teach different languages, like English, Spanish, and French. But of course, Aruba has its own language(s). Since Aruba is part of the Netherlands, a lot of the Dutch happen to live there, which caused the language to spread across the island, making it a main language. The number one main language is Papiamentu. Which is a mixture of Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, English, French, and it also has some Arawak Indian and African Influences. It is also one of the few Creole languages that has survived in the Caribbean today. The people of Aruba are happy to receive tourists and make sure they give you the vacation you deserve. That's why they call Aruba "One Happy Island".
If you only have American dollars with you when you travel to Aruba, there is no need to convert that money into Aruban florin (their currency). They also happen to accept dollars as well! So there is no need to worry when it comes to shopping! In fact Aruba receives nearly 1.25 million tourist each year, and nearly 75% of those tourists are Americans. So they made it necessary for them to accept American currency.
Still not persuaded, yet? Check out the video below and maybe you might change your mind.
Why Aruba?
Adeline Flores
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