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Visitors swimming in a protected rock pool on the north coast of Aruba.

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Overview

The draws to Aruba are obvious: miles of glorious white-sand beach, the incredible Arikok National Park, and a cute, compact capital, Oranjestad, which is well suited to the short strolls favored by cruise-ship passengers.

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