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Aruba is located in the heart of the southern Caribbean, 15 miles from the South American coastline(Venezuela). The island is 19.6 miles long, and six miles across at its widest point, with a total area of 70 square miles. Aruba has one of the highest rates of repeat visitors anywhere in the Caribbean.

Aruba enjoys a sunny climate, making it a year-round paradise for residents and visitors alike. The average temperature is 82ºF (28ºC), with cooling trade winds and the rarity of tropical storms and hurricanes. Aruba lies outside the hurricane belt. Rainfall is very moderate, averaging about 16.1" (408.9 mm) per year.

Aruba's population of about 120,000 inhabitants is made up of a broad international mixture of well-educated people with a pleasant nature and a zest for hospitality. The modern Aruban is generally of mixed ancestry, claiming Caquetio Indian, African and European roots. Aruba's strong economy, excellent living conditions and prime weather contines to attract individuals from all over the world. Today, the island claims over 79 different nationalities, who live and work peacefully on the island.

Aruba follows Atlantic Standard Time one hour ahead of New York except during Daylight Savings when the time is the same.

It's true that Aruba is a vacationer's dream. But Aruba is also a thriving country. Is home to 100,000 Arubans representing over 40 nationalities. Is several hundred years of history and art and culture. Is a geological anomaly - blue, Caribbean water in the same picture frame as green, desert cactus.

The growth of cruise tourism in Aruba has been remarkable with the visits of cruise lines such as Italian Line, Cunard, Holland America Line, Costa Line, Sitmar Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Chandris Line, Sun Line, Royal Cruise Line, Majestic Cruise Line, and the Russian Black Sea Shipping Co.

The tourist industry in Aruba is extremely well-organized, developed, and diversified, catering to a wide variety of different interests. Those who prefer privacy can find a secluded beach like Baby Beach or go exploring through the countryside on their own, while those who are more outgoing can take advantage of Aruba's vibrant nightlife, the casinos, the discotheques, the different theme parties, the music and folkloric festivals. Those interested in another kind of wildlife can go bird-watching in a protected sanctuary or take a tour of a coconut plantation or hike through the Arikok National Park tracking the island's exotic flora and fauna.