Find a cheap flight to Oranjestad

Plan a winter getaway to Oranjestad, capital of Aruba, a small island country only 20 miles long and located just off the coast of Venezuela in the heart of the Carribean Sea. This mysterious place forms part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and is filled with a fusion of European and Latin American culture. Oranjestad, located on the picturesque southern coast, showcases a rich array of colonial past through its delightful examples of colourful colonial Dutch architecture. Getting there is easy with international and charter flights arriving at the Queen Beatrix International Airport, situated merely 1.5 miles from the city center. Taxis and private cars are available from the airport. When visiting Oranjestad be sure to take delight in its historical sites and architecture, standing proof of a long colonial past. There are also great restaurants, a fantastic nightlife, super-saving tax free shopping, bustling market places and spectacular nearby beaches.

Once referred to by treasure hunters as 'Oro Ruba', meaning 'red gold', this island with a yearly supply of warm, dry days, has a rich colonial past spanning from Spanish to Dutch rule. Explore the island's cultural heritage from the Bashiribana Gold Mill Ruins on the island's north coast, remains of a gold rush that started in 1824 and produced over 3 million pounds of gold. Reflect on the many spectacular beaches scattered around the island or get out from the mainland for more energetic activities like windsurfing, sailing and snorkling. Languages spoken on the island include Dutch and the local Carribian language of Papiamento.