The Dutch island of Aruba is located in the Lesser Antilles in the southern Caribbean Sea, just 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Aruba is easily reached by plane from cities like NY (4 hours) or Miami (2.5 hours) and most major carriers fly to Reina Beatrix Airport. Rental cars and Jeeps are available and make getting around simple.

U.S. visitors to Aruba need a valid passport or proof of citizenship. The official currency is the Aruban florin but U.S. and Canadian dollars are widely accepted. The island’s official language is Dutch but English and Spanish are widely spoken.