Aruba is an island located in the southern Caribbean and forms a group with the Bonaire and Curaçao islands which are referred to.  It is an autonomous region within the Kingdom of the Netherlands where it does not have administrative subdivisions. Unlike much of the Caribbean , Aruba has a dry and arid climate and is full of cactus- made landscapes. This climate has helped tourism as visitors to the island can enjoy warmth and sunny weather. This area is located outside the hurricane belt .