Aruba Island in the Caribbean

June 17, 2023

ARUBA:

Island in the Caribbean

Sachi G. Dastidar

Aruba

The Caribbean

During the Spring Break in April 2023 in New York public school, Shriya-Lakshmi, 3^rd grader, decided to visit with parents and grandparents the island of Aruba, a part of Dutch nation, at the southern end of the Caribbean Sea, just north of Venezuela. Thus, we headed to Aruba. We heard about the place but didn’t realize its popularity until we started looking for ticket. We took a direct flight from New York City taking over four hours flying south crossing a series of islands on Caribbean Sea. We took a morning flight reaching the island before lunch. Our rental car began our journey. The island had no traffic lights, but roundabouts.

Aruba introduces herself as, “Whether it’s the glamour and resorts of Palm Beach, the activity of Oranjestad, the charm and local culture in San Nicolas, or the tranquil beaches and inlets of our southern coasts, every square mile of Aruba is a treasure waiting to be uncovered.”

“Aruba’s biggest cities are awash with modern amenities and classic Caribbean charm. With a beautiful balance of old world and new. Explore the cities in Aruba – from the winding side streets to the bustling main roads – to uncover the striking beauty, incredible warmth, and wonderful diversity our happy island has to offer.”

Her 40 square mile territory is further divided into regions: Oranjestad, San Nicolas City, Aruba – Noord, Santa Cruz, Paradera, and Savaneta. Aruba has a mixed population.

We were lucky to visit all the regions and joining and local eateries. We especially enjoyed the Oranjestad, Santa Cruz, and Paradera areas, spending lots of time on the beaches and beach-front restaurants.

Here are some pictures from our journey: