Aruba in April
When to go
April is still before the Atlantic hurricane season, which the National Hurricane Center dates from the start of June. The World Meteorological Organization's averages for Oranjestad give April highs, lows, rainfall and rain days, so compare them with the weather you want. King's Day falls late in the month, and Good Friday and Easter Monday are also on the government's holiday list, so check the official list for the dates in your year.
Trip facts
- The World Meteorological Organization's World Weather Information Service lists Oranjestad's April mean daily maximum temperature as 88.7 degrees Fahrenheit (31.5 degrees Celsius) and its mean daily minimum as 78.4 degrees Fahrenheit (25.8 degrees Celsius), from monthly averages for 1981-2010 supplied by the Meteorological Department Curacao. (worldweather.wmo.int, checked )
- The World Meteorological Organization's World Weather Information Service lists Oranjestad's April mean total rainfall as 11.6 mm and its mean number of rain days as 1.9 (days with at least 1 mm of rain), from monthly averages for 1981-2010 supplied by the Meteorological Department Curacao. (worldweather.wmo.int, checked )
- The National Hurricane Center says the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. (www.nhc.noaa.gov, checked )
- The Government of Aruba's holidays page lists King's Day (April 27), Good Friday and Easter Monday among Aruba's holidays. (www.gobierno.aw, checked )
- The Aruba Tourism Authority's regions page describes 'the glamour and resorts of Palm Beach, the activity of Oranjestad, the charm and local culture in San Nicolas, or the tranquil beaches and inlets of our southern coasts.' (www.aruba.com, checked )
- The Aruba Tourism Authority's passport and visa page says a current passport is required of all passengers entering Aruba, and that American, Canadian, and EU citizens do not require visas. (www.aruba.com, checked )
- The Aruba Airport Authority's site says every traveler to Aruba, including infants and children, must complete and get approval for the Aruba ED-Card (Embarkation-Disembarkation Card), and that it can be filled out within seven days before the trip. (www.airportaruba.com, checked )
- The Aruba Airport Authority's passenger flow advisory says that, during the Gateway 2030 construction project, passengers traveling to the United States may enter the U.S. Check-In Terminal no earlier than three (3) hours prior to their scheduled departure time. (www.airportaruba.com, checked )
- Arubus's FAQ says that from the main station in Oranjestad, bus Line 10 goes to Eagle Beach, Palm Beach, Arashi Beach & Hotel Area. (arubus.com, checked )
- Arubus's FAQ says that at this moment Arubus does not accept luggage on the buses, only carry-on items. (arubus.com, checked )
Flights
The Aruba ED card is required of every traveler, infants and children included, and the airport operator says it can be filled out in the days just before the trip. A current passport is required, and the tourism authority says American citizens do not need a visa; check the State Department's page for Aruba for your own situation. For the flight home to the United States, the airport operator says passengers may not enter the U.S. check-in terminal earlier than a set time before their scheduled departure while its construction project continues, so read its notices before you head to the airport. Check the airlines directly for current flight and route information.
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Where to stay
The Aruba Tourism Authority describes the resorts of Palm Beach, the activity of Oranjestad, the local culture of San Nicolas and the tranquil beaches along the southern coasts, so decide which fits your trip. Arubus lists a bus line from Oranjestad's main station that serves Eagle Beach, Palm Beach, Arashi Beach and the Hotel Area, which is worth comparing with how you would reach other areas. Check cancellation terms and whether your dates overlap with King's Day.
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Getting around
Arubus runs a bus line from Oranjestad's main station to Eagle Beach, Palm Beach, Arashi Beach and the Hotel Area, so check its routes and schedules against your hotel's location. Arubus says it does not accept luggage on its buses at the moment, only carry-on items, so compare your options for the airport transfer separately. Look at the company's own pages for the latest on service before you travel.
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Things to do
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