Aruba Vacations - What to Do

By Dave Pipitone

Everybody wants to experience Aruba and be enchanted by its wild, natural beauty.

This tiny but exotic island of Aruba lies at the heart of the Southern Carribean and has earned the reputation as a haven for vacationers from all walks of life. A visitor who wants to see the sights never runs out of things to do on an Aruba vacation.

One of the top activities involves a visit to Aruba's world-renowned beaches. Just imagine sunning on Aruba's famous Palm beach Its gleaming white sand, surrounged with lush, green palms, provides a perfect backdrop for relaxing and viewing the shimmering turquoise of the Caribbean sea.

The island boasts of other equally famous and beautiful white sand beaches and all of them offer a treasure trove of wonders waiting to be discovered.

For the adventure lovers, scuba-diving is a must if one wants to uncover the secrets of Aruba’s underwater world. Beautiful coral reefs, teeming with marine life, a variety of tropical fish parading in vibrant colors, manta rays, barracudas and other sea creatures, all seen at close range and conspiring to stage a spectacular show is the ultimate experience.

The opportunity to explore sunken ship wrecks of World War II vintage only serves to make the experience more unforgettable. Aruba, with its trade winds, is also perfect for sailing and windsurfing.

If you want a more modest "sea adventure" that is close to the shore, go snorkeling. Snorkeling still affords one a magnificent view of the coral formations and marine life.

One can go kayaking along the coast and enjoy the sight of mangrove forests and secret caves. Deep sea fishing is another attractive, albeit a more serene way of enjoying the charms of this island where Atlantic game fish are abundant. Arranging passage on one of Aruba fishing charters can lead to a day of sun, fun and excitement when you reel in a mahi mahi.

Water activities are not the only things to do in Aruba. Horseback riding through its landscapes, from the sand dunes to the desert-like plains allows one to revel in the untamed beauty of its wildlife.

You can also rent a four-wheel drive for an island tour along the North coast with its rugged terrain, giant cacti and the popular divi-divi trees.

One of the top tourist attractions is the Natural Bridge which, at twenty -five feet above sea level, is the Carribean’s highest and most impressive coral structure.

Exploring Aruba's underground caves tells a different story from its white beaches. Spelunking offers another view of Aruba's exciting and mysterious side. This makes it definitely not the last priority in one’s list of things to do in Aruba. They are said to have been used by the pirates of the Caribbean as their hideouts, a story which adds a touch of romance and adventure to these caves’ exploration.

Like a grain of sand on the vast beaches, these few activites barely skimm the surface of the many things to do in Aruba.

There is so much more that this lovely island has to offer. As an active explorer, you will find other exciting adventures ready to unfold. Plan your Aruba vacation to discover the beauty and adventure of Aruba.

Aruba Vacations - What to Do

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