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Aruba Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:14:39 +0000

Understanding local dialects can help when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect. The mother-tongue of Aruba is Papiamento. It’s a language, not a dialect, and evolved from several older languages as most languages today have done. Papiamento (a Continue Reading...

Aruba Maps

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:11:27 +0000

Map of Aruba Click on the plus [+] sign to enlarge map View Larger Map Continue Reading...

Aruba Calendar Of Events

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:07:53 +0000

January OLD MASK PARADE An Aruba Carnival Foundation (SAC) sponsored Jump-up (street party) officially initiates ARUBA’S 47th CARNIVAL CELEBRATION. Aruba’s carnival is a collection of joyous festivities that include parades of dancers in colorful costumes, floats and steel and brass Continue Reading...

Aruba Important Addresses

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:03:44 +0000

LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION: Aruba Tourism Authority; PO Box 1019; 172 L G Smith Boulevard 172; Oranjestad; Aruba Tel: (8) 21019 or 23777 Fax: (8) 34702. U.S. Embassies and Consulates Abroad: Note that the Bahamas , Cuba , Haiti , and Jamaica are on Eastern Time. All others are one hour Continue Reading...

Aruba Things To Do

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:16:55 +0000

Unique Sports of Aruba Beachside of: Aruba Grand Resort J.E. Irausquin Blvd. # 79 Oranjestad, ARUBA Phone/Fax: (297) 860096 E-mail: uniquesports@visitaruba.com Our resort course for beginners is every day at 11:30 AM. This includes all instruction, equipment, and a one-tank boat dive. We also Continue Reading...

Aruba Things To Know

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:14:12 +0000

Time Zone* EST+1 Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:12 AM to 6:02 PM Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 5:53 AM to 5:18 PM Average Temperature Summer: 85 degrees F Average Temperature Winter: 81 degrees F Average Rainfall: 17″ Rainiest Months: Oct-Dec Water Temperature Summer: 82 degrees F Water Temperature Continue Reading...

Aruba Getting Around

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:09:54 +0000

By Bus: Buses run hourly trips between the beach hotels and Oranjestad. The one-way fare is $1.25 ($2 round-trip), and exact change is preferred (so be sure to keep some U.S. change handy if you plan to pay in U.S. currency). Buses also run down the coast from Oranjestad to San Nicolas for the Continue Reading...

Aruba Getting There

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:05:02 +0000

From U.S. Atlanta - Delta (daily, 2 X Saturday) http://www.delta-air.com/ Boston - American Airlines (twice per week – June-Oct.) – (4x per week – Nov.-Dec.) http://aaa.aa.com/ Charlotte - US Airways (Daily) http://www.usairways.com/ Chicago - United Airlines Continue Reading...

Aruba FAQs

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:59:00 +0000

When is the best weather in Aruba? Aruba’s weather is nearly the same year round, 82 degrees F. average during the day, 79 degrees F. average at night. Nearly constant tradewinds 10 to 20 mph., occasional short showers, occurring more often from mid October through December. Aruba is Continue Reading...

About Aruba

admin — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:52:44 +0000

WHY ARUBA? Turquoise seas – radiant beaches – pleasant trade winds – near perfect climate – cactus-clad hillsides – hidden beaches – gabled houses – great golf courses – dazzling casinos – natural treasures – Dive – explore – Continue Reading...