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 Eagle Beach in Aruba Just 14 miles (25km) north of Venezuela, Aruba is the smallest
and most Western island of the Dutch Antilles, which, known locally
as the ABCs, also include Bonaire and Curaçao. With its
miles of white, sandy beaches, turquoise-blue waters and guaranteed
sun, Aruba is a great destination for sun-worshippers and a popular
stop for cruise ship passengers. Over a million visitors arrive on
this tiny island each year enticed by its luxury resorts,
first-class restaurants, 24-hour casinos and excellent watersports
facilities.
Most visitors stay either in the capital, Oranjestad, or just to
the north in one of the many resort complexes on Eagle and Palm
beaches. The remainder of the island is much less developed and in
the arid interior there is nothing more substantial than cacti,
divi-divi trees, contorted by the consistently strong trade winds,
and herds of goats. For those who demand more than simply soaking
up the sun there are plenty of activities available. There is good
diving and snorkelling along the reef on the protected leeward
coast and windsurfing is excellent a little further north at
Fisherman's Hut. Deep-sea fishing can be arranged through many of
the hotels.
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