Caribbean Hotels and Resorts - Caribbean Islands

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If your vision of paradise consist of powder-white beaches and incredibly, clear azure waters, tiny Aruba (only 20 miles long and six miles wide) is for you. This Southern Caribbean island of unusual landscapes, friendly residents balmy breezes, and tropical rhymes is an idyllic destination for anyone who loves the sun and surf.

CAPITAL	Oranjestad
POPULATION	91,500
CURRENCY	Aruba Florin US$1=AF1.79 (US Dollars widely accepted)
CLIMATE	Summer 85/Winter 81 Average Rainfall 17" RAINEST MONTHS : Oct-Dec
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE	Dutch, English, Spanish and Papiamento are widely spoken
ELECTRICITY	110 and/or 220 volts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	US Citizens need to present either a valid passport, original birth certificate with photo ID, or original naturalization papers, again with photo ID. US residents must present a re-entry permit, a valid non quota immigration visa, and an alien registration card.
MAIN AIRLINES	American Airlines, KLM, ALM Antillean Airlines. Avensa, Avianca
SPECIAL EVENTS	March/April:-Annual spring Carnival with weeks of contests, 'jump-up's', food feasts and parades all take place the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. June:-An Aruban event in late June called the Dera Gai 'or the buying of rooster' is when islanders give thanks for the harvest.