The 2008 Music Festival is coming up October 10 & 11th

Aruba is among the most southern of the Lesser Antilles islands.  It’s about 15 miles (24 km) from the coast of Venezuela.  On a clear day the Venezuelan mainland is visible from the southeastern coast of Aruba.  It’s about 42 miles (67 km), or 20 minutes by airplane, to the nearest Caribbean neighbor, Curacao.

The island has a jagged coast & heavy surf on our north, windward side. On the southern, leeward coast there approx seven miles (11 km) of honey-colored sand beaches. Aruba is about five miles (8 km) at it widest point and 19 miles (30 km) in length.

Aruba attracts some one million visitors and cruise passengers per year, most from North America and nearby Venezuela, and it ranks as one of the Caribbean’s most popular vacation spots.  There are miles of beaches; some quiet beaches & some beaches with stiff winds & a choppy surf.   Of course you will find many 1st class resorts, gambling casinos, shopping, and dozens of opportunities for fine dining

Oranjestad is the capital city.  It is located on the southern coast near the western end of the island.  It is extremely colorful with its Dutch colonial architecture and pastels.   Along the wharf,  you can find merchants selling fresh fish and produce right off the boats every morning.  The downtown area with shopping malls surrounding it is the primary shopping area on the island.

Visitors looking for beautiful beaches, glamour, glitz & plenty to do, choose Aruba. Make sure to visit the Natural Pool, the Natural Bridge and the Quadiriki Caves while you are visiting Aruba.

Official Site of Aruba Tourism Authority

Aruba Travel Guide

Aruba Music

Aruba Television

Aruba Video

Click here for more information on Oranjestad from Professor Beach’s website where you will find photos, maps and airport info.