The sunny Caribbean. Drying native fishing nets (Postcard, ca. 1968)

Tropical fishing, landing this barracuda will not be an easy task, but well worth the effort (Postcard, ca. 1968)

Eagle Beach, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles This magnificent stretch of beach along Aruba's south coast is a mecca of visitors and residents alike (Postcard, ca. 1969)

The Sunny Caribbean. Tropical fishing boats (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Rock formation at Casibari, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles (Postcard, ca. 1969)

View on San Nicolas, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Bali Restaurant, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles (Postcard, ca. 1969) This famous restaurant, on Oranjestad's colorful waterfront, offers diners a delightful view of the harbor. Indonesian dishes are featured

Natural Bridge (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Modern hotels on Palm Beach (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Wilhelminapark, with statue of Queen Wilhelmina (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Palm Beach, with Sheraton Hotel Aruba (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Coral Strand Hotel, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles (Postcard, ca. 1969) One of the island's most charming hotels, it faces the ocean just a few blocks from the heart of town. Dining at its continental best is featured at the Coral Strand's famous "Talk of the Town" Restaurant

Casibari Gardens, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles (Postcard, ca. 1969) This magnificent rock formation and garden, maintained as a park by the government, offers visitors a breathtaking view of the countryside

"Tingilingi box", antique Aruban music box, still in use at local dance parties (Postcard, ca. 1969). Also known as Cah'i orgel

Oranjestad Harbour, Aruba (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Rocks and cacti at Piedra Plat, Aruba (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Cactus field with typical country houses, Aruba (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Cultural Centre (Postcard, ca. 1969) In this modern air-conditioned Cultural Centre of Aruba many famous international artists have performed. In foreground the statue of the late Lloyd G. Smith, on his recommendations Aruba was chosen as the place to build the Lago Oil Refinery

The Sunny Caribbean (Postcard, ca. 1969) This beautiful collection of shells, coral, and other treasures of the sea, is an example of a few of the many varieties found along our unspoiled tropical beaches.

Carnaval Aruba. Dragon Boat (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Carnaval Aruba (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Carnaval 'Rising Sun' Steel Band (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Cultural Centre, Oranjestad, Aruba (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Statue of the late Mr. Juan Enrique Yrausquin (Postcard, ca. 1969) During his life Mr. Yrausquin has unfolded a good deal of activities for his native island. What he has done for Aruba will always be remembered and will always be a symbol of his attachment to his people for which he did so much

Fish Market - Aruba (Postcard, ca. 1969) along the waterfront, the day's catch is offered for sale (photo Hans W. Hannauu)

Palm trees, sun and fun on Aruba's famous beaches (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Typical Aruban 'cunucu house' with divi divi tree and cactus (Postcard, ca. 1969)

Greetings from Aruba (Postcard, ca. 1969) Trans Caribbean jet plane arriving in Aruba, Netherlands Antilles. Steel Band playing on the beach, Palm Beach, Aruba

Typical Aruban country view ('cunucu') with 'cunucu house' and divi divi tree (Postcard, ca. 1970)

Greetings from Aruba (Postcard, ca. 1970) Divi divi tree, Oranjestad, View on harbour, Aruba Caribbean Hotel

Scene near the Fruitmarket - Aruba (photo Hans W. Hannau) (Postcard, ca. 1970) On the waterfront in Oranjestad at Aruba is the most colorful fruit market located, which you can not find anywhere in the Caribbean

Palm Beach, near the Basi-Ruti hotel at Aruba, Netherlands Antilles (Postcard, ca. 1970) To relax and enjoy the Aruba sun and beaches, there is is no nicer spot than the Palm Beach, near the Basi-Ruti Hotel.

Aruba Caribbean Hotel and Casino and Sheraton hotel (Postcard, ca. 1970)

Pirate's Castle' - Aruba. Gold mill ruins at Bushiribana (photo: Hans W. Hannau) (Postcard, ca. 1970) Along the North Coast of Aruba, you will find this centuries old "pirates' castle". Gold mill ruins at Bushiribana.

Garden Aruba Caribbean Hotel and Casino - Aruba; one of the finest tropical gardens you will find in the Caribbean (photo, Hans W. Hannau) (Postcard, ca. 1970)

Basi-Ruti Hotel (Postcard, ca. 1970) This first and very fine resort hotel on beautiful Palm Beach offers all recreational facilities. When the Royal Family of the Netherlands visited Aruba, they chose this hotel during their stay at Aruba.

Seaview at Aruba (photo Hans W. Hannau) (Postcard, ca. 1970) Along Aruba's coast the blue Caribbean ocean shows the most wonderful colors

Aruba Sheraton Hotel & Casino, children's pool, olympic size pool and the blue Caribbean (Postcard, ca. 1970)

Aruba Sheraton Hotel & Casino (Postcard, ca. 1970) Luxurious hotel, fully air-conditioned. Night club with international entertainment. Casino. Discotheque. All water sports. Golf and tennis available.

Aruba Sheraton Hotel & Casino, magnificient beach and quiet luxury (Postcard, ca. 1970)