Destination #1: Aruba

Set just 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela, Aruba is the westernmost island of the Netherland Antilles. Here Spanish, Dutch and Caribbean culture blend together to give visitors a truly rewarding experience. Aruba is renowned for its white, sandy beaches on the western and souther coasts of the island, releatively shletered from fierce ocean currents (this is where most tourist development has taken place). The northern and eastern coasts, lacking this protection, are considerably more battered by the sea and have been left largely untouched by humans. The temperature of Aruba's pleasantly tropical marine climate attracts tourists to the island all year round. Temperature varies little from 80*F moderated by constant trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean. yearly precipitation barely reaches 20 inches, most of it falling in late autumn.

There are plenty of things to do in Aruba to keep tourists busy on land, on water, above the water and below it. The abundance of activities include windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, parasailing, scuba-diving, snorkeling, golfing, jeep tours, horseback riding, biking and hiking. There is also fun-filled night life with luxurious restaraunts, night clubs, and casino resorts. Aruba is the perfect destination for any vacationer.