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Video – helmet diving

June 29th, 2009

This video shows the underwater helmet diving experience offered by Sea Trek at Aruba’s De Palm Island.

Participants walk along a 375 foot walkway, 20 feet beneath the surface of the ocean.

The dive is open to all aged 8 years and above, and no swimming or diving experience is required.

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Video – Arikok National Park

June 24th, 2009

Views from the cliffs at Arikok National Park.

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Video – LG Smith Boulevard and Baby Beach

June 24th, 2009

Video of a drive down LG Smith Boulevard in downtown Oranjestad and snorkelling at Baby Beach.

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Video – feeding time at the Aruba Ostrich Farm

May 6th, 2009

Feeding time at the Aruba Ostrich Farm:

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Video – Aruba Ostrich Farm

May 6th, 2009

Having fun at the Aruba Ostrich Farm:

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Video – diving the wreck of the Antilla

April 30th, 2009

This video shows the Antilla shipwreck, one of the most famous dive sites in Aruba.

The Antilla was a German freighter, scuttled by its crew during World War II when threatened by Allied Forces.

The 400 ft vessel is known locally as the ‘ghost ship’. It lies in 60 ft of water around ½ mile off the northwest coast of Aruba (near Malmok Beach and Boca Catalina).

The wreck is covered with giant tube sponges and coral formations, and is popular with both divers and snorkelers.

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Video – helicopter tour of Aruba

April 28th, 2009

This video shows some of the sights you’ll see if you take a helicopter tour with Aruba Heli Tours.

The helicopter takes off and returns from the Seaport Marina in Oranjestad.

Sights include:

• Aruba cruise ship terminal in Oranjestad (0:39)
• Manchebo Beach (0:52)
Eagle Beach (1:27)
• Bubali Bird Sanctuary (1:46)
Palm Beach (1:52)
• Playa Linda Beach Resort (2:12)
• Wreck of the Antilla (2:37)
California Lighthouse (3:11)
Alto Vista Chapel (3:49)
Bushiribana Gold Ruins (4:47)
• Natural Bridge (4:55)
• San Nicolas (7:03)
• De Palm Island (7:39)

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HD video – Butterfly Farm

April 27th, 2009

This high definition video shows the Aruba’s Butterfly Farm.

The Butterfly Farm is a popular attraction located on Palm Beach, between the Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort and the Westin Aruba Resort.

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Video – Donkey Sanctuary, Arikok National Park, Bushiribana Gold Ruins

April 27th, 2009

This video of a family vacation in Aruba includes shots of the Donkey Sanctuary, Arikok National Park, and the Bushiribana Gold Ruins.

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Video – Monarch butterfly emerging from crysalis

April 27th, 2009

This video was taken at the Butterfly Farm in Aruba. It shows a Monarch butterfly emerging from its chrysalis.

During this final stage of its metamorphosis, the butterfly hangs from the split chrysalis for several hours until its wings dry out, while at the same time pumping fluids into them from its abdomen until they become fully inflated.

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