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Need a sweet escape to vacation to? Visit Aruba, the place that draws people all around the world to due to its diverse history and culture, and of course its beautiful sceneries. Aruba, a small Dutch Caribbean island situated off the coast of Venezuela, has dry, sunny climate, light beaches and turquoise calm surf. One of the most ethnically diverse country in the world, and also the wreck diving capital of the Caribbean. Aruba is a 20-by-6 mile southern Caribbean island with about 109,000 residents that are “as multicultural as the United Nations” (Eelens), and is proud of its reputation for being the “friendliest place on earth” (Eelens), emphasizing why Aruba is such a popular island. Aruba is slightly larger than Washington D.C.’s size. …show more content…

The Island’s climate is tropical, with an average temperature of 82 degrees, and little to no rain. Aside from the beautiful weather, there are millions of things to entertain you in Aruba. Nearly 20% of the island is a dedicated national park. What other island is like that? Arikok National Park is home to dramatic coastlines, natural bridges, and one of the island’s best natural features: the Natural Pool. Known to locals as “Conchi,” the pool is a “pristine, secluded swimming hole protected by a wall of volcanic rock” (Kalm), and is home to a long list of animal species and plant life. Arikok is more than just a park, it is also a beach. Aruba is located only nine miles off the coast of Venezuela, and on a clear sky day, you can see Venezuela. Like I said, what other island can do that? Aruba is also an island known for being volcanic and containing nature's artwork of stalagmites and stalactites, also known as caves. One of Aruba’s caves, the Guadirikiri Cave is famous for its two chambers, which illuminates sunlight through its two holes in the roof of the cave. Another cool cave to visit is Fontein Cave, which is the most popular of the caves, as it is the only one that “has the drawings of Arawak Indians on the ceilings” (Phalen), providing a real sense of island history. And lastly, the third popular cave to visit is the The Huliba Cave is also known as the “Tunnel of Love” (Phalen), because of its heart shaped opening at its entrance. Another interesting thing about Aruba is that it lays on the outside fringes of the hurricane belt, so hurricanes rarely touch Aruba’s shores. Statistic shows that only six hurricanes have reached 60 miles or closer since 1877. Also, you will not be missing out on America due to the fact that Aruba offers Taco Bell, KFC, and tax free casinos. Also, Aruba is a very safe island because it is low in crime rate and burglary, making it a perfect vacation

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