Aruba Vacation Activities
About Aruba:
Aruba is among the most southern of the Lesser Antilles islands. It is 24 km from the coast of Venezuela. The Venezuelan mainland is clearly visible from the southeastern coast on a clear sunny day.
The oblong island is fronted by heavy surf and a jagged coast on the northern, windward side and by seven miles (11 km) of honey-colored sand beaches on the southern leeward coast. Aruba is an easy island to get around; the road systems are in good shape. And the best of all it's really hard to get lost for too long on an island where the coast is never more than 3 miles away.
Things To do:
The greatest advantage that you can receive when visiting Aruba, is that the visitors can arrange a number of excursions and activities on their own. Choices like sailing cruises, full-day or half-day island tours, bird watching and hiking tours, Marlad biological tours, mountain bike tours, submarine tours and many more.
And in the evenings you can enjoy the sunset cruises, romance dinner cruises, moonlight cruises and party cruises.
Festivals and activities:
Arubans are well-known for their fun, easy-going festivals and events. Aruba offers exciting events for everyone from single tourists to families with children. Visitors can purchase food and drink at most festivals, and don't forget to grab a crafty souvenir catches your eye. One thing is certain: Festivals in Aruba give a memorable festival experience.
Weekly Festivals:
The Bon bini Festival takes place every Tuesday evening, rain or shine, from 6:30 to 8:30. Check out local food, drink, music, dancing, arts, and crafts."Bon bini" means"welcome" in Papiamento, and that's the perfect word to describe the enthusiastic environment of this festival. The Bonbini festival showcases some of Aruba's most amazing artists. Steel drum musicians and dancers exude talent, and local artists and craftsmen show off their very best wares. Admission to this event is usually around $3 (USD) but can fluctuate; food and drink costs are separate, visitors also have to make other separate purchases.
"One Cool Summer" is held every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. near the Hyatt Regency Resort and Casino. This festival focuses on live entertainment and music, and like the Bonbini festival, also features local artists and food.
Also similar to the Bonbini festival is the weekly Caribbean festival held on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This festival highlights Caribbean cultural heritage through traditional dance, music, food, and art. The festival begins with a music and dance performance, continues with an open-air street market, and concludes with a presentation on Caribbean culture at the St. Teresita Center.
Annual Festivals
Each June, the popular Jazz and Latin Music Festival features talented musicians from around the world. Summer tourists can enjoy the musical stylings of internationally-acclaimed musicians while enjoying traditional Aruban food and drink. More active travelers can grab their partner's hand and hit the dance floor, dancing to salsa and meringue hits.
For visitors, whatever festival they choose to attend, it's crucial to check with their hotel concierge or local tourist guides, since time, location, and cost fluctuate as events and festivals become more popular.
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