Aruba's activities keep vacationers busy day and night

Aruba is known for its miles of beautiful beaches, peaceful atmosphere, and its ability to show visitors a good time. However, many visitors don't expect to find the popularity of Aruba's activities, which include golf, tennis, watersports of all kinds, and even bowling.

With so many popular activities, it's hard to have a dull day on Aruba, even if the island isn't covered in the stereotypical lush, tropical foliage. Instead, this quirky island offers up its own slice of paradise - a small desert amid sparkling seas.

Among other Aruba activities, you can visit several ship and plane wrecks now residing on the bottom of the Caribbean Sea, or spend a day riding a horse to the island's most popular sights. And, of course, Arubans know how to welcome their visitors, Caribbean-style. So, whether you're looking to spend a night out on the town, spend a little cash in duty-free stores, or just explore island history, there's plenty to do on Aruba.