subject: The No-nonsense Guidebook To Paradera, Aruba Getaways With Aid On Discount Hotels As Well As Beaches [print this page] Discovering Oranjestad, Aruba Discovering Oranjestad, Aruba
Located at the Southern Coast of Aruba, Oranjestad is one of the most colorful areas a tourist can see during his Aruban vacation, literally. Not only is it rich in history, being the Dutch Capital of Aruba once, but all of the major government buildings and structure today are also found in this part of the island, adding to its commercialized atmosphere and busy feeling all around. The Residential area in Oranjestad is full of Dutch influence from its multicolored buildings to its wooden furniture and Dutch tiles. Oranjestad, like many of the Aruba towns, takes a good part of its income in fishing, producing a fresh catch everyday for its residents and commercial restaurants to use. Oranjestad is also a main shopping destination where one can buy authentic Aruban Art, handicrafts and clothing at affordable deals. If youre lucky, there just might be a festival going on such as the major summertime festival during your visit. Oranjestad is truly great for a day tour, a way of discovering Arubas rich cultural influence.
Go on an Adventure vacation with Aruba Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Exploring the waters of the great Aruban Island is a good way to discover different kinds of waters sports from the timid like swimming or jet skiing to the more extreme sports. The winds of Aruba coupled with its azure waters are a perfect combination for the sport of Kitesurfing and windsurfing and two companies are in-house experts on the subjects, Red Sail Sports Aruba and the Aruba Kite Surfing School. The last is a member of the National Surf Association and has many packages with classes for beginners to get a taste of the sport. A beginner package will most likely cost $275 for 5 hours of lessons, and another $200 for private lessons. Red Sail Sports Aruba is another reliable teacher for windsurfing offering lessons from their several reliable fleets. The staff of the Red Sail Sports helps beginners get a feel of the water and the air, and is ideal for those whod like to see Aruba in a different perspective.
A Tour at Arubas Museums
As the past is closely linked to the future, a closer look at Aruba through its museums should be a part of your itinerary aside from its glorious beaches and tourist spots. There are many museums that give informative glimpses to the past such as the Aruba Aloe Museum and Factory, the Archaeological Museum, Historical Museum, Numismatic Museum and the Museum of Antiquities all in Oranjestad, as well as the Model Train Museum in San Nicolas. The Aruba Aloe Museum will take one on a historical tour back to Arubas origins as the worlds largest exporter of the aloe plant and its influence in Arubas culture, from physical healing to economy. One should also go to the oldest structure in Aruba, Fort Zuotman or Historical Museum which is a great way to discover the Dutch influence of the island. At another phase of foreign influence, Arubas Amerindian influence can be studied at the Archaeological museum, a great way to discover the beauty of the whole island as well.
Discovering Aruba via ATV Tours
Those who are thinking that Aruba is merely a beach haven, scratch off that presumption because theres more to Aruba than meets the eye. There are so many attractions in Aruba aside from its beaches and a great way to see them up-close is on an ATV. An ATV or an All Terrain Vehicle is a perfect transportation mode for Arubas rugged terrain. Private companies offer special tours going to the North Side of Aruba such as Rancho Daimari. Rancho Daimari offers private tours, ideal for families or a large group who wish to explore the different parts of the place without a planned itinerary in mind. Rancho Daimari also ensures the safety of the whole group with eye protection and helmets as essentials every time. Another company worth checking out is De Palm Tours and Kini Kini ATV Tours, a great way to see the many natural sights which are hard to reach via car such as the beautiful Natural Pool and Rock formations in Aruba.
