Aruba Island Facts

The official currency of Aruba is the Aruban florin. U.S. dollars are accepted virtually everywhere along with all major credit cards and traveler's checks.

Aruba is Atlantic Standard Time one hour ahead of New York except during Daylight Savings when the time is the same.

The island's tap water is pure and refreshing, distilled in one of the world's largest saltwater desalination plants.

Driving is on the right side of the road, foreign and international driving licenses accepted.

Dutch is the official language of Aruba. English is recognized as an international language and all inhabitants of Aruba are obliged to learn English.

Effective January 8, 2007, the U.S. Government will require passports for all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Bermuda and The Bahamas.

Aruba's population of about 100,000 inhabitants is made up of a broad international mixture of well educated people with a pleasant nature.

Aruba Honeymoon

Aruba Romatic Getaways and Honeymoons

Aruba is famous for its high-rise resort hotels on Palm Beach and its incredible shopping, dining and nightlife in its capital city of Oranjestad. The island's desert topography is studded with cacti and aloe plants, as well as the distinctive divi divi trees, which are dramatically twisted and bent from wind whipping across the island.

The idyllic scenery and uncrowded settings of Aruba is perfectly suited to romantic getaways, honeymoons and even weddings. Extensive couple-orientated activities, dining, shopping and nightlife options, in which honeymooners are given special treatment, only help guarantee an unforgettable experience for couples.

Honeymooning couples have always received the red carpet treatment on Aruba. The island, long thought of as a couples' paradise for its idyllic scenery and laid back lifestyle, now offers even greater amenities through its One Cool Honeymoon program. Honeymooners receive a bottle of champagne in their room upon arrival, a souvenir gift from their resort, as well as a free night on a return anniversary visit. Newlyweds only need to identify themselves at the time of booking their participating resort to automatically receive the above listed package features, FREE!