A nickname says a lot about a place and perhaps no name says more than the one given to the island of Aruba, one happy island. Some tourists have commented that you have to try really hard not to smile once you arrive in Aruba, although we’re not sure why you would even try to fight it. This nineteen mile long, six mile wide paradise is 82 degrees year round with waters so clear and beaches so white that having a smile is all but impossible. At In-Aruba.Com we live and breathe Aruba. If you are looking for things to do or places to stay and much, much more, then you have come to the right place.
Let’s start with the beaches and the water, as good as any you will find anywhere in the world. There are many small beaches spread around this island, some more private than others but all with the same amazing view of clear, blue water. Just 15 miles from Venezuela, the temperature averages 82 degrees year round and the sandy white beaches are the perfect place to take this one happy island in.
Did you know that the people on this one happy island speak four languages? Yes they can spread their happiness in Dutch, Papiamento (the local native language), and Spanish and yes English. Communicating in so many different ways is just another part of the charm of Aruba. You will hear all of these languages and more during the many festivals held here. The Soul Beach Festival, the Caribbean Festival and the BonBini Festival bring even more crowds than normal. The annual Aruba Regatta is a sailing event not to be missed and of course there is always the biggest of all, Carnival.
One happy island is a nickname that fits this island to perfection. From the smiles on the people’s faces to the laughter of the tourists who come to escape for even a little while, there is a feel to Aruba that is hard to describe. Many a tourist arriving by cruise ship has described this as their favorite port of all. You will find tours to take you across the island if your time is short. They are a quick peek, so to speak, of all Aruba has to offer. Fun bars and restaurants, rocks to climb, waterfalls to see, and beaches to lie on all are a part of the experience. Yes happy is a great way to describe Aruba.
