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ARUBA

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January 10th 2002
Here are a few pics from my trip to Aruba..... Went here January 2002....This is a very smalll island and lots of casinos. I spent most of the week just sitting on the very quiet beach. I was there the fist week in January and it seemed a little slow ...which was great. If you go into town you have to eat at El Gauchos...THE BEST STEAK EVER !!! ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Aruba

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Discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499, Aruba was acquired by the Dutch in 1636. The island's economy has been dominated by three main industries. A 19th century gold rush was followed by prosperity brought on by the opening in 1924 of an oil refin... ... read more