With an array of diversions, from gorgeous beaches to glitzy casinos,
Aruba is a great place to leave your troubles behind. The weather is always
warm and the people always welcoming. When it comes to R&R, Aruba has a
little something for everyone: upscale shopping, championship golf, culinary
delights, windsurfing-you name it. The beaches and resorts lure tourists to
Aruba, but visitors should also head inland to enjoy the island's beautiful
desert countryside and wild windward coast. Aruba only gained its independence
from the Netherlands in 1986, so while you will definitely feel some Dutch influences,
you will also be witnessing the growth of this new, independent nation.
