Aruba
What’s in a name? Some say nothing. But In the case of the Caribbean, the very names of our nations have become significant and living artifacts of the physical and intellectual events that refuse to consign history to the past. Annexed for Queen Isabella of Spain in 1499, perhaps Aruba was once Oro Hubo, signifying Alonso de Ojeda’s belief that “there was gold here”. Yet this...
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Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.
Passports
Required, but NOT by the following: 1) Visitors entering from Canada provided holding one of the...
Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA).
Check also weather reports of Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA)
Aruba, an autonomous island in the Caribbean, is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Tourist facilities are widely available.
Crime: There has been an increase in crime in Aruba. Although strolling downtown or in other tourist areas after dark used to be generally safe.
Medical Facilities: Medical care is good in Aruba
Arthropodborne diseases:
Dengue Fever (sporadic)...
Just in time for planning the perfect summer vacation, Aruba announces additional charter flights from Canada, operated by Canadian tour operator Sun quest, using WestJet aircraft. The charter will be in service from May 1 through October 30, 2010.
The West Jet B737-700 or 800 aircraft with either 136 or 166 seats will provide Canadian travelers an additional flight option...
Climate: Aruba lies off the coast of Venezuela. It has a sunny, dry climate with dependably high temperatures moderated by constant trade winds throughout the year & low humidity outside the rainy season. What rain there is falls as short, sharp showers mainly between Oct-Jan.
Check also today's updated weather reports of Aruba near Queen Beatrix Airport.
Clothing: Light...
