Discover crystal blue waters, powder white sands, crashing waves colliding against jagged shores carving sculpture from stone. On this desert island, marked by cactus and towering rock formations, the famed Watapana or Divi Divi trees bow to a constant cooling trade wind.

Radiant sunshine and seas with extraordinary visibility beckon travelers to this Dutch Caribbean island, a mecca for sun worshipers, beachcombers, windsurfers and snorkelers. Explore deserted gold mines and ancient Indian caves. Then board a square-rigged pirate schooner and chase the sun as it sets from the horizon.

Cactus and towering rock formations stand strong against the ever present cooling trade winds. Combined with a calm sea, these winds create an ideal setting for windsurfers.

Explore deserted gold mines and ancient Indian caves. Or board a square rigged pirate schooner and chase the sun as it sets from the horizon.

From the summer jazz festival to the jubilant celebration of Carnival, joy fills the soul of all Arubans. And when the sun goes down, Aruba shines with Vegas-style shows, casinos and discos.