Aruba Background:
Discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499, Aruba was acquired by the Dutch in 1636. The island's economy has been dominated by three main industries. A 19th century gold rush was followed by prosperity brought on by the opening in 1924 of an oil refinery. The last decades of the 20th century saw a boom in the tourism industry. Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986 and became a separate, autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Movement toward full independence was halted at Aruba's request in 1990.
Aruba Location:
Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela
Geographic coordinates: 12 30 N, 69 58 W Map references:
Aruba Area:
total: 193 sq km
land: 193 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly larger than Washington, DC
Aruba Climate:
tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation
Geography - note:
a flat, riverless island renowned for its white sand beaches; its tropical climate is moderated by constant trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean; the temperature is almost constant at about 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit)
Aruba Population:
100,018 note: estimate based on a revision of the base population, fertility, and mortality numbers, as well as a revision of 1985-1999 migration estimates from outmigration to inmigration, which is assumed to continue into the future; the new results are consistent with the 2000 census (July 2007 est.)
Aruba Age structure:
0-14 years: 19.7% (male 9,943/female 9,761)
15-64 years: 70.2% (male 33,553/female 36,661)
65 years and over: 10.1% (male 4,046/female 6,054) (2007 est.)
Aruba Economy - overview:
Tourism is the mainstay of the small, open Aruban economy, with offshore banking and oil refining and storage also important. The rapid growth of the tourism sector over the last decade has resulted in a substantial expansion of other activities. Over 1.5 million tourists per year visit Aruba, with 75% of those from the US. Construction continues to boom, with hotel capacity five times the 1985 level. In addition, the country's oil refinery reopened in 1993, providing a major source of employment, foreign exchange earnings, and growth. Tourist arrivals have rebounded strongly following a dip after the 11 September 2001 attacks. The island experiences only a brief low season, and hotel occupancy in 2004 averaged 80%, compared to 68% throughout the rest of the Caribbean. The government has made cutting the budget and trade deficits a high priority.
Aruba Industries:
tourism, transshipment facilities, oil refining
Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Aruba-Beach Resort/Casino
Address: J.E.Irausquin Boulevard #230
City: Aruba
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Aruba When you think of Aruba hotels, consider the Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Aruba. Choosing our enticing Aruba resort will make your Aruba vacation special from the moment you arrive. Our porte cochere entrance, with beautiful, lush landscaping welcomes you to a tropical paradise that is unique among hotels in Aruba. A brick paved driveway leads to our open-air lobby with chandeliers, soft island music, elegant wood beam ceilings, and impressive tiled floors.
Location Description:
Manchebo Beach Resort And Spa
Address: J. E. Irausquin Boulevard 55
City: Eagle Beach
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: The intimate and relaxing 2-story resort is nestled on the largest and widest beach of Aruba. The European owner-managed resort is known for its charm, romance, great dining, friendly staff and quaint intimacy. Rooms have great ocean or garden views, large balconies or terraces, king or 2 doubles, direct dial telephones, A/C & ceiling fan, safety deposit boxes, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron & board and cable TV. The new outdoor Caribbean-Balinese-style Spa facility overlooks the beach.
Location Description: Located on Eagle Beach-Arubas widest pristine white beach
Amsterdam Manor Beach
Address: Je Irausquin Boulvard 252
City: Oranjestad
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: Cooling trade winds, swaying palms, tropical warmth, bright sunshine, crystal clear water, ivory powder beach. After a long journey, you have arrived at Amsterdam Manor-an intimate low-rise resort with just seventy- two fully appointed units, the luxury and comfort of a mega-resort, and all the amenities of home just a few steps from the sandy shores of Eagle Beach. Kick off your shoes, change into bathing suite, breathe in the salt air. It's time for relaxation and fun!
Location Description: Queen Beatrix Airport AUA 7 miles
Renaissance Aruba Beach Resort And Casino
Address: L G Smith Boulevard 82
City: Oranjestad
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: The Aruba Renaissance Resort and Casino is the premier destination in the Caribbean. Imagine a resort that offers a spectacular vacation including an island with the only private beaches in Aruba. Relax on the beach or at a tropical pool or indulge in the treatments of an international spa. For a change of pace, the island's best dining, museums, shopping and nightlife are within walking distance as well as the excitement of two casinos offering twenty-four gaming and entertainment.
Location Description:
Divi Village Resort
Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd #93
City: Oranjestad
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: The fabulous Divi Village will rise above the white sand beach and sparkling blue waters to fulfill your most memorable vacation. Golf, shop and enjoy all types of water sports activities within minutes of the resort or simply sit by the pool and watch the sun and gentle breeze dance across the water. Discover Aruba's fine dining, entertainment and the "Alhambra Casino" by night.
Location Description: Set across from Aruba?s best white sand beach, the all-suites Divi Village provides a fun-filled yet relaxing vacation.
Divi Aruba Beach Resort Mega All Inclusive
Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd, 45
City: Oranjestad
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: Our unbelievable beach is just the start. No matter how you choose to spend your days, it's all included at Divi Aruba Mega. Kick back and relax, or if it's activity you want there's watersports, biking or tennis. Watch a sunset with a tropical drink. Then select from our beachside restaurants or grill for great food with water views. After dinner, spice up your night with our Island entertainment or take a stroll to the Alhambra Casino.
Location Description: Druif Beach
Tamarijn Aruba Beach Resort Mega All-Inclusive
Address: J.E. Irausquin Boulevard #43
City: Oranjestad
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: The temperature's up at the Tamarijn Aruba Mega! Go windsurfing, play some volleyball or take a snorkeling lesson. If relaxing is your game, you'll find the quiet of a beachside lounge. Take your pick of great food and refreshing drinks at any of our restaurants and bars. And then feel the rhythm of the night with our live entertainment. For more of a getaway, book the Tamarijn Aruba's Deluxe Oceanfront Mega category and also use the facilities of the Divi Aruba Beach Resort Mega All Inclusive activities.
Location Description: Druif Beach
Divi Dutch Village
Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd #93
City: Oranjestad
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: White sand beach and sparkling blue water, what more could be ask of one of your most memorable vacations? Enjoy the "Old World" Dutch atmosphere while you experience all types of activities. Golf, horseback riding, water sports and shopping will fill your days while fine dining and casinos will entertain your nights. Sit by the pool with the sun on your face and let the Caribbean breeze whisper in your ear "come relax and create memories".
Location Description: Located steps away from powder white sand beaches, the Dutch Village is built around freshwater pools and tropical gardens.
Coconut Inn
Address: Noord 31 PO Box 4274
City: Oranjestad
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: The Coconut Inn, Bed & Breakfast is a small comfortable hotel with a typical Caribbean atmosphere, located just a few minutes from Aruba's most beautiful and eccentric white beaches, where you definitely will enjoy Aruba's island spirt. The Cocount Inn consists of 40 units: 22 Superior studios, 12 Deluxe Studios and 6 one-bedroom apartments. All rooms are fully furnished, washer and dryer service is also available. On the premises you can enjoy the service of the bar/restaurant.
Location Description: Downtown 5 minutes, Reina Beatrix Int'l Airport AUA 10 miles
Hyatt Regency Aruba
Address: J. Irausquin 85
City: Palm Beach
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend a day in paradise? Then you're in for a treat on Aruba! Experience it all at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino on world-famous Palm Beach. Discover endless ways to celebrate sun and sea. Frolic in a spectacular multi-level pool. Rocket down a two-story water slide. Float past cascading waterfalls and magnificent rock formations. Sip cooling tropical beverages at a swim-up bar or beside a sparkling lagoon. Snorkel, dive, swim and windsurf.
Location Description: * 12-acre beachfront resort and casino on Palm Beach * 3 miles from business center * 7 miles from Queen Beatrix International Airport * 14 miles off the coast of Venezuela
Marriott Aruba Resort And Stellaris Casino
Address: L G Smith Boulevard 101
City: Palm Beach
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: The Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino sets a new standard for tropical seaside elegance. Under impossibly blue skies and awash with color, the hotel serves as an exotic invitation to tropical luxury. Soft white sand, sparkling blue waters and sun-drenched beaches border this resort destination on magnificent Palm Beach coast just 3.5 miles from the island capital of Oranjestad. Tucked between the Caribbean Sea and untamed desert beauty, the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino.
Location Description:
Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino
Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd No.81
City: Palm Beach
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: The AAA Four Diamond Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino is a premier property located on Palm Beach in Aruba. All rooms feature a balcony/patio. The property is surrounded by fragrant gardens, exotic lagoons and cascading waterfalls. The resort features two zero entry free-form pools, the award winning Sunset Grille along with Laguna and Gilligan?s for onsite dining. Enjoy cocktails at Mira Solo ? the Island?s first martini bar overlooking the ocean. Amenities include: 13,000 square foot Larimar Spa.
Location Description: Resort is located on the beach -Directions from the airport are available From the airport take L.G. Smith Blvd 7 miles North through Oranjestad to the resort area. -There will be a sign indicating 'left turn to High Rise properties'. Make left and conti
Divi Aruba Phoenix Hotel
Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. #75
City: Palm Beach
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: Enjoy the snow-white sands of Palm Beach while staying at Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, a Divi resort. Relax on the beach or at the pool or enjoy nearby recreational pastimes. In the area are golf, tennis, nightly entertainment, restaurants, and shopping. Come and enjoy Aruba with all it has to offer. NEAREST AIRPORT Queen Beatrix Intenational (8 miles)
Location Description: How To Get There Exit left out of Queen Beatrix airport follow 1a through traffic circle exiting the third right through downtown Oranjestad. Turn left at stoplight by the Ing Fatum building onto J. E. Irausquin Blvd. Continue to high rise hotel distri
Marriott Aruba Ocean Club
Address: L G Smith Boulevard 99
City: Palm Beach
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: Marriott Vacation Club International villa rentals offer great vacation values in exciting resort destinations! Vacation Club resorts feature spacious villas designed to provide high quality accommodations within a relaxing resort atmosphere. Each villa has a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living and dining areas and well-appointed bedrooms. * Situated along Aruba's renowned Palm Beach, Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club is located on the grounds of the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino.
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Marriott Aruba Surf Club
Address: 103 L G Smith Boulevard
City: Palm Beach
Country Abv: AW
Country Name: Aruba
Property Description: Marriott Vacation Club International villa rentals offer great vacation values in exciting resort destinations! Vacation Club resorts feature spacious villas designed to provide high quality accommodations within a relaxing resort atmosphere. Each villa has a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living and dining areas and well-appointed bedrooms. * Perfectly situated on Palm Beach with its miles of sugary white sand and turquoise waters.
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