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More Aruban Beach Goodness

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December 15th 2006
After spending 3 days in intense conference activities (and one fun night at the conference dinner where 50 year old academics started doing playing limbo), it was time to hit the tourist trail again. Till now, those conference days had been essentially work punctuated with good eating and the occasional lazing on the resort beach. As far as resorts go, I have to say the Marriot resort was rat ... 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