Every year, the island attracts around one million tourists to the area. Some of these visitors include an interesting array of cruise ship passengers. Many of the visitors come from North America and Venezuela, making it one of the Caribbean’s most popular spot for vacationing.
When looking for attractions to add to your itinerary, you may want to consider visiting one of the following places of interest: Alto Vista Chapel; Arikok National Park; Ayo and Casibari Rock Formations; Frenchman's Pass; Lourdes Grotto, as well as Natural Pool Palm and Eagle Beaches. When planning a trip to the island, you may want to catch one of the most important holidays within Aruba, which is Carnival. This is held from the beginning of January to the end of February, where many festivities can be enjoyed.
As a tourist, you should familiarize yourself with the language you will be encountering. The official language of the island is Dutch, but it will not be hard to find someone that speaks English. On the street, you will often encounter a language called Papiamento, which is the local tongue that mixes various European, African and indigenous American dialects. Spanish is also a commonly-spoken language in the area.
There are a number of activities and attractions to enjoy while touring the island of Aruba. The beautiful beaches aren’t the only thing bringing people to the island; a variety of top-notch resorts, casinos, shopping districts and fine dining options await a visitor to the area. Everything from the color of the beach sands to the relaxing breezes, is a joy to experience in Aruba. |
