Aruba (Netherlands) Hotels

Aruba is one of six islands in the Caribbean Sea that make up the Netherlands Antilles, the others being Curacao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius. Aruba is located just north of Venezuela. A true tropical paradise awaits beach lovers along Aruba's south coast where sugar white sand and turquoise waters stretch for miles. For those seeking more adventure, the "rugged" north coast features thundering waves and Aruba's trademark Dividivi Trees.

Steady trade winds also make the north coast ideal for windsurfing, while the calm, crystal waters of the south coast allow for hours of scuba diving and snorkeling enjoyment. Be sure to visit Aruba's capital city Oranjestad where you will find inviting pastel colored shops, restaurants and cafes glittering casinos and amazing duty free shopping. Annual daytime highs in Aruba range from 24 to 29 degrees Celsius, with May to October typically being the hottest period of the year.

Aruba lies outside of the traditional hurricane belt, but the island can be hit by associated winds and rains during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.