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Beating The Winter Blues In Aruba
hile snow is falling and January. This trade wind also
throughout the U.S., the creates impeccable conditions on
Caribbean island of Aruba the eastern coast for sports such
is enjoying never-ending summer. as windsurfing. On the other
With an average annual hand, the calm waters of the
temperature of 82°F (28°C), western coast are great for scuba
visitors are guaranteed a balmy diving and snorkeling. The sun
climate regardless of season. In even rises and sets at nearly the
fact, no month has an average same time every day, allowing
high temperature lower than 85°F visitors to enjoy a majestic
(29°C) or higher than 89°F Caribbean site any time of year.
(32°C). Low temperatures Perhaps best of all, the island
typically range from 76°F (24°C) is never threatened by tropical
to 80°F (27°C), allowing visitors storms.
to enjoy the nightlife all year
long. Yet, because so many of us One of the biggest advantages of
suffer the winter blues at home, visiting Aruba during January and
the travel season from December February is the ongoing Carnival
to April is the best time to take celebration. Beginning with the
advantage of Aruba’s amazing New Year, Carnival is a nonstop
climate. festival highlighted by parades,
live music and unique cultural
Though Aruba lies close to the performances. The Carnival
equator, a consistent eastern celebration peaks with the Grand
trade wind cools the island and Parade - now in its 53rd year -
prevents storms from hovering on the Sunday before Ash
over the island. As a result, Wednesday. If you were wondering
Aruba averages a mere 18 inches just how important Carnival is in
of precipitation a year, with Aruba, take note that the island
most rain falling between October has declared the following Monday
a national day of rest! In addition to outstanding
These winter months are also a shopping opportunities, Aruba’s
great time to explore Aruba’s capital Oranjestad features a
Arikok National Park, a number of unique museums and
one-of-a-kind nature preserve historic sites. Oranjestad is, in
covering nearly 20% of the fact, a bustling colonial capital
island. With miles of hiking during the high season, with
trails and numerous exotic plenty of tours and activities
species you won’t see anywhere available. Outside the capital,
else, Arikok National Park is an you will find a wealth of
essential stop on your Aruba historic architecture and
vacation regardless of when you remnants of Aruba’s colonial
visit. past. As Aruba’s high season
corresponds with the States’
Though it may seem strange to lie winter months, activities can be
out on the beach in mid-February, harder to find in the summer.
that is exactly what makes Aruba Yet, the tourism off season –
so enticing. Aruba's beaches from April until the beginning of
regularly rank among the the winter holiday season – can
cleanest, widest and most be a great time for families and
beautiful in the Caribbean. On budget-conscious travelers to
the island’s southwestern coast, visit Aruba, as plenty of
travelers will find one beach discounts are available. However,
after another, each with its own keep in mind that some tour
unique atmosphere and diverse operators may have limited or no
activities. Nearly all of the service during parts of the off
beaches are public and plenty season, while stores and
offer water sports equipment, restaurants generally close
swimming and diving. earlier. Aruba’s summer months
are also enjoyed by more European
and South American visitors, dream come true for Americans
though Americans are still the trapped in the snow. Every season
most represented tourist group. in Aruba will deliver great
weather and great fun.
A winter escape to Aruba can be a
About the Author:
This article was written by Justin Burch. Justin writes select pieces about travel in Caribbean for the Marriott Aruba hotels
Read more articles by: Justin Burch
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