| Each year, tourists flock to Aruba for a taste of the | | | | fishermen or swim right off shore in the crystal clear |
| island's renowned beaches. At the heart of Aruba's | | | | Caribbean. As Palm Beach sits on the leeward side of |
| beach atmosphere is Palm Beach - one of the liveliest | | | | Aruba, the water is almost always calm and perfect |
| beaches in the entire Caribbean. While the soft, white | | | | for swimming. There are also several excellent dive |
| sand and mature palm trees will be noticed at first | | | | sites along Palm Beach for scuba enthusiasts and |
| glance, there are plenty of activities and sites along | | | | snorkelers alike. Even if you have never performed |
| Palm Beach waiting to be discovered. From families | | | | any of these sports before, you can find plenty of |
| with small children to jet setting couples, there is | | | | experienced guides and instructors to get you in the |
| something for every type of traveler on Palm Beach. | | | | water with confidence. |
| All the best resorts in Aruba can be found along this | | | | Unlike other popular Caribbean destinations, the resorts |
| beautiful stretch of sand, each with rooms looking out | | | | of Palm Beach cater to families. In fact, 13 of Aruba's |
| over the Caribbean. The presence of these resorts | | | | finest resorts participate in a kid-friendly program called |
| also allows Palm Beach to be the best equipped | | | | "One Cool Family Vacation." These top resorts, most |
| beach on the island. Public changing areas, lounge | | | | located at Palm Beach, offer special bonuses to |
| chairs and palapas (natural shade umbrellas) can be | | | | children ranging from beach tours to snorkeling |
| found up and down the beach. The resorts also groom | | | | excursions. This program also offers lucrative |
| the beach daily, so you are guaranteed the freshest | | | | discounts to families looking to rent water sport |
| sand anywhere. You will also notice that many of the | | | | equipment or take guided tours of the island. |
| resorts maintain exquisite gardens along the | | | | Though Palm Beach is certainly a giant playground for |
| beachfront. A stroll through these botanical | | | | kids, there is plenty of grownup fun just beneath the |
| masterpieces can offer views of everything from rare, | | | | surface. Parents and couples will certainly want to |
| tropical flowers to a sunbathing iguanas and waterfalls. | | | | experience the exotic, ever-expanding Aruban culinary |
| Most of the resorts along Palm Beach also open their | | | | scene. There are several dining programs that allow |
| facilities right onto the sand. You will find plenty of | | | | dedicated and aspiring "foodies" to experience the |
| outdoor cafes offering snacks and small meals in | | | | best of the island's cuisine. Though you will find many |
| casual beach settings. There are also plenty of drink | | | | European-style restaurants that rival big city offerings, |
| stands serving exotic cocktails to enjoy in the shade. | | | | you won't want to miss some of the local delicacies. |
| Though these areas can sometimes be crowded, | | | | Be sure to try giambo, a spicy seafood gumbo, and |
| many tourists enjoy the exciting atmosphere and | | | | pastechi, turnovers filled with cheese, shrimp and plenty |
| make new friends along the way. However, the north | | | | of spice. |
| end of Palm Beach is known to be much quieter while | | | | Though you probably won't exhaust all the options |
| offering the same outdoor amenities. | | | | available on Palm Beach, don't worry about spending |
| Palm Beach features numerous rental shops and tour | | | | some quality time on the simplest activities. The |
| companies - most located at the beach's two piers - | | | | morning and early afternoon hours are known as the |
| catering to every water sport imaginable. Adventurous | | | | best time to sunbath, while the evenings are perfect |
| travelers can rent jet skis or windsurfing equipment to | | | | for walking the beach and admiring the sites. After all, |
| glide along the calm Caribbean waters. If you just want | | | | visitors come to Aruba for the sun and sand (and |
| to relax, consider one of the charter boats catering to | | | | there is always plenty to go around). |