Aruba's beautiful weather and mostly flat terrain, makes walking and hiking a pleasure for everyone. If you're looking to experience Aruba's monuments up close, a walking tour is the best way to do it.
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Yes, it is possible to drive around Aruba in a day. The island is not that big, so you can definitely get a rental car at the cruise port and explore.
There is violent crime in association with drugs, but this rarely affects tourists. The main tourist areas are generally safe, but you should take sensible precautions: avoid remote areas at night. don't take valuables to the beach or leave any valuables in your vehicle.
Aruba is more than just beaches. You will want to spend at least 4-7 days in Aruba. I found seven days, including travel time, to be the right amount of time to explore Aruba. If you are visiting by cruise, you will not have enough time to explore the whole island.
You will want to spend at least 4-7 days in Aruba. I found seven days, including travel time, to be the right amount of time to explore Aruba. If you are visiting by cruise, you will not have enough time to explore the whole island.
The best time to visit Aruba is from mid-January through May. Those months mark the heart of Aruba's dry season and the island's long stretch of comfortably warm, sunny days. The island lies in the far south of the Caribbean, below the hurricane belt, the region most affected by seasonal storms.
Cheapest time to visit ArubaYou'll find the best hotel prices between mid-April and mid-December, which is considered Aruba's low season. Though Aruba's weather is beautiful year-round, many travelers visit in the winter to escape the cooler temperatures back home.
When it's cold and wintery in North America, demand for Aruba's warmth and sunshine peaks. Roughly speaking, the island's high season runs from mid-December to mid-April.
In restaurants which do not automatically add the service charge, a tip of 15% - 20% is appropriate depending on the quality of the service you received. Upon receiving your bill, carefully review it to determine if a service charge has already been added.
One of Aruba's transportation options appealing to cruise ship passengers is the downtown streetcar/trolley. The trolleys offer free transportation to and from the main street downtown area in a loop with the cruise ship terminal.