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By Joaquin Costa

 Let me tell you why I love Aruba so much and why I think traveling to Aruba rocks big time.

Tourism dominates the island of Aruba with many opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving. Aruba is also known for the unique scenery, which includes unusual rock formations, Indian caves and a natural rock bridge. Tourism is the mainstay of the small, open Aruban economy, with offshore banking and oil refining and storage also important. The rapid growth of the tourism sector over the last decade has resulted in a substantial expansion of other activities.

Temperatures are consistently mild, there is no rainy season, the island lies completely outside the hurricane belt, and the sea temperature hovers around 82 all year long. January, February and March are the most popular times to visit. Temperatures are almost constant at about 28 C (82 F), moderated by constant trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean. Yearly precipitation barely reaches 500 mm (20 in), most of it falling in late autumn. Ocean conditions are perfect for water sports, scuba diving and snorkeling.

There are excursions for those interested in wildlife. Oceanfront accommodations allow you to wake up to the peaceful sounds of waves gently rolling onto one of the many beautiful beaches.

This is a truly unique Caribbean island. Arubans know the real meaning of customer service and everywhere you go you are sure to receive a glowing smile. The information on this site will help you with your family vacation planning, honeymoon, or wedding plans and the photos will show what a true paradise Aruba is. Arubans are famous for their friendliness and hospitality.

The climate is perpetually sunny and welcoming, and great care has been taken to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of the environment. Arubans know that they live on an island with the best that Caribbean sea and sand has to offer. Progressing on from Oranjestad, it is not just the main town that is colourful.

If you are seeking for a great hotel, you may want to consider it the Palm Beach area near the capital Oranjestad is one such favorite, primarily because of its choice location beside the high-rise resort district.

All up and down this beach are resorts, which makes this area more crowded than some, but also provides a lot of amenities and services. Palm Beach is also one of the best-equipped and serviced beaches on the island; public changing areas and refreshment stands are readily available. What’s more, many of the island’ s finest resorts and hotels overlook the popular beach, granting a short walk to paradise for many travelers. Palm Beach is lined with luxurious high-rise resorts that offer water sports equipment, chairs, and shade huts for guests. Mature palm trees provide additional shade, and the sand is groomed daily. Palm beach is where all the “high-rise” hotels are located. It is also a very nice beach, but it is more crowded than

Eagle beach. Palm Beach is also one of the best-equipped and serviced beaches on the island. Many of the island’s finest all-inclusive resorts and hotels overlook the popular beach, granting a short walk to “paradise” for many vacationers. Palm Beach is great for swimming, sunbathing, sailing, fishing and snorkelling. There are two piers and numerous water sports operators located on the beach, which makes Palm Beach on the busier and noisier beaches in Aruba.

Joaquin loves to write about Aruba beaches and Aruba all inclusive , deals and info.

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Travel Agents In The World Of Technology
By Roger Munns

 Travel agents in the not so distant past in the UK knew their market - two weeks in Spain in July and August for the majority of bookings, with most people booking in January and paying six months of instalments.

Technology, low cost airlines, and people’s expectations have changed all that.

Popular holiday destinations for many Europeans still included Spain and the islands of Majorca and Menorca.

But people have become more adventurous, and trips to Egypt, Jordan and other destinations not really thought of a decade a go are now very much in vogue.

The traditional two week holiday is fast becoming redundant too, with many families now taking two, three and sometimes even four shorter breaks a year, with some of those two or three day trips.

Traditional travel agents are certainly having to adapt to the new world of travel, for not only are they having to rise to the challenge of a different market place for the number of holidays and time taken from a decade ago, but unless they have a strong on-line presence they are in a declining market, as more and more people change from booking at a bricks and mortar store to creating their own holidays on the internet.

A good example of the changing tourist scene is the Menorca holidays market.

The Spanish island’s economy is pretty reliant on tourism, and in the seventies, eighties and nineties marketed itself successfully as a quiet destination, with two week package holidays typically taken between June and September the normal tourist season.

But now in an effort to stay as a major player in the European holidays game, the season has been extended from June back to April, and from mid September to early October.

In addition as not only is the typical holiday no longer two weeks but one, the island is also marketing itself as a holiday destination good for three and four day breaks.

Although the scenery and terrain may be enough in itself to keep holidaymakers busy for a fortnight, Menorca is rich in culture and history for those who take culture breaks for three or four days. Examples are the collection of ancient stone monoliths which bear tales of prehistoric times.

Daytime summer temperatures hover around the mid to high seventies farenheit on the island, and are mid sixties to mid seventies in the months Menorca is broadening her season for, tourists who might visit in April, May, September and October.

Menorca, like many holiday destinations, has adapted to a fast changing holiday mix, but will no doubt hope that there aren’t too many change of habits coming along in the future - but if there is they will respond quickly enough to esure the island’s place in the tourists plans.

For holiday information about Minorca including Mahon Airport and flights to Minorca visit yourmenorca.net

The travel guide for Menorca also has a weather forecast and the typical Menorca weather along with a choice of holiday villas in Menorca

Make Peru Your Next Travel Destination
By Elaine Rojas

 Inveterate travelers have a new destination to target since Machu Picchu was voted one of the 7 Wonders of World last year. Previously on the radar of adventure travelers and those with an interest in places of rich cultural history, Peru has gone mainstream and it’s about time.

One trip will never do justice to this magnificent land and those who have the good fortune to spend a week or two inevitably leave with the promise of return on their lips. Any trip includes the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu where the experience is so much more than the ubiquitous photographs of green mountains and vast terraces can capture.

Walking the paths through the “Lost City” is a privilege and an unfathomable luxury when you consider that in most other countries, this historical monument would be cordoned off and only available for viewing from behind carefully guarded ropes. Llamas roam the lower grassy areas, lounging in the warm sun while guides at chosen vantage points explain the construction of the Incan walls, made from tons of stone transported from miles below to build this fortress that was never discovered by Spanish conquerors.

Colonial cities were built by the Spaniards with a Plaza de Armas in the center of each. The beauty of these main squares with their soaring Cathedrals and stately City Halls is marred by the knowledge that they were often built on the foundations of Incan temples, torn down to impose Colonial rule and replace the Incan worship of the Sun and the Moon with the religion of the Catholic missionaries. While modern Peruvians are proud of the beauty of their cities they also carry in their hearts a love for their true heritage.

When Colonial rule was established in Peru, the choice of Lima as the Capitol City for the Vice-royalty brought with it many waves of immigration, creating a melting pot not unlike that of the United States. This mix of cultures and races is most dominant in the exquisite cuisine of the country. Complex and varied, the dishes range from seafood on the coasts, to guinea pig and alpaca in the highlands. Stews, sautes, ceviches and soups with flavorings and techniques that represent fusion cuisine long before it became famous in the modern culinary world. A taste of Peru in the literal sense becomes a longing that lingers long after the vacation ends.

While the flavors of Peru are difficult to transport home, the superior craftsmanship of the artisans is not, from the rich textile traditions to the ancient traditions of silver jewelry artisans. A visit to the artisan markets in each of the small provinces in the country is a highlight of any trip. Unique treasures abound and a tourist with a discerning eye can gather a suitcase full to give as gifts or keep as a reminder of moments spent suspended in the magic that is Peru.

Elaine Rojas is a writer, entrepreneur and inveterate traveler who shops artisan markets around the world. To see some of her Peruvian artisan treasures visit her site, Tikanchay.com which showcases Peruvian silver jewelry handcrafted by master artisans who produce only the highest quality silver jewelry.

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