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Aruba is located off the Paraguaná Peninsula of Venezuela. The climate is tropical but not too extreme, with a fairly constant temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) throughout the year. The Dutch took over Aruba in 1642 and although there was a short period between 1805 and 1816 when the British assumed control the Dutch returned in 1816. In 1824 gold was discovered in Aruba and was mined extensively, becoming a major export for the counrty. In fact things have changed considerably over the last three decades. Aruba has now become an island with probably the highest standard of living in the West Indies from its oil reserves and now tourism. The illiteracy rate is exceptionally low and in just a few years, Aruba has become one of the most popular vacation spots in the Caribbean, with visitor figures approaching a million annually.

Must See in Aruba

• Fort Zoutman and King Willem III Tower - Today this houses the Aruba Historical museum . The museum opens Monday - Friday from 10.00am - noon and 1.30 - 4.30 pm.
• Plaza Daniel Leo - This square is surrounded by unique Dutch Colonial Buildings.
• Bubali Bird Sanctuary - There are two connected man-made lakes providing a sanctuary for more than eighty species of migratory birds including egrets, herons and cormorants, coots, gulls, skimmers, terns, and ducks.

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Dates for Your Diary

• Carnival Celebrations  JAN/FEB/MAR - One of the most exciting celebrations of the year. The entire island participates in spectacular festivities which include parades in streets with colorful costumes, steel and brass band music, dances and floats. Contests are held for best costumes, musicians, singers and election of the Carnival Queen. There is also a spectacular Lighting Parade each year on the weekend preceding the Grand Parade organized by the Aruba Tivoli Club.
• Soul Beach Music Festival - May - Held annually over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Previous years have included"Sinbad" the Gap band, Confunkshun, India Arie and many more renowned rhythm & blues musicians. Venue: on the beach adjacent of the Havana beach Club.