Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Aruba, the Caribbean island 15 miles north of Venezuela and an autonomous dependency of the Netherlands. This flat, riverless island is renowned for its white sand beaches. Its tropical climate is moderated by constant trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean. The temperature is almost constant at about 27°C (81°F). The yearly rainfall usually does not exceed 20 inches. Aruba is outside of the Caribbean hurricane belt.The southwest has the white sand beaches, turquoise seas, and warm waters. The northeast coast, exposed to the Atlantic, has a few white sand beaches, cacti, rough seas with treacherous currents, and a rocky coastline. Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information. Contents: Welcome To Aruba Key Cities Overview Climate Landscape History Symbolism Etiquette Electricity Currency & Money Entry Requirements Arrivals By plane By boat Local Transportation Driving in Aruba Traffic Rules Language & Dialect Sightseeing Highlights Fun Activities Beaches Outdoors Activities Museums Shopping Highlights Dining Guide Bars, Clubs & Drinking Accommodation Guide Studying Working Safety & Security Healthy Living Medical Cultural Issues