Marriage Requirements
Couples wishing to get married in Aruba are required to provide copies of birth certificates, passport photocopies, and a single status report. Divorce and death decrees are applicable as necessary. For more information, check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist.
Travel Information
Travel Documents
A valid passport is required for a visit to Aruba. If you are a citizen of the US, visit travel.state.gov for more information on travel documents needed. For Canadian travelers, visit travel.gc.ca for relevant travel information.
Language
There are a number of languages spoken on the island, including Dutch, but English is widely spoken and understood.
Currency and Tipping
The official currency of Aruba is the Aruban florin, but US dollars are accepted at most resorts and hotels.
Climate & Beaches
Climate
Aruba enjoys near-perfect weather, with an average temperature of 90 degrees F in the summer months and 86 degrees F during the winter months, with a constant island breeze. With its location south of the hurricane belt, it is also generally protected from hurricane season.
Beaches
Palm Beach and its neighbor Eagle Beach are known beautiful and soft white sands. With excellent, calm waters, they’re perfect for snorkeling, paddle boarding, sailing and wind surfing. Palm Beach is the most popular in the area, with excellent swimming conditions. Nearby, Arashi Beach is a local’s favorite and Malmok Beach has great snorkeling above the Antilla shipwreck.
Activities & Attractions
Activities
Water activities are plentiful in Aruba, so be sure to schedule time for snorkeling, sailing, paddle boarding, and diving. The island is known for its swift, warm breezes, so windsurfing is also a great excursion. Paseo Herencia is an old-style Aruban plaza if you want to catch a movie at night or dine al fresco and shop.
Nightlife
There are also lively casinos and lounges at many of the area hotels, which keep the night colorful and fun.