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miles of pristine sand. The scene here contrasts dramatically with the eastern, windward coast, where waves crash against rocky bluffs and the juxtaposition of sea and desert recalls Baja California. Nature has determined what now seems to be savvy planning, leaving much of the land lightly developed. And although Aruba’s slogan, as seen on license plates, is One Happy Island, I think of it as having two faces: Mild and Wild. It’s easy to experience both on an island that’s only 20 miles long. Nearly 20 percent of it is preserved in Arikok National Park, which features a rugged, surf-scoured coast, sand dunes, caves, and rolling hills dotted with dense scrub and tall candelabra cactuses. Hikers and mountain bikers avidly explore this dramatic landscape. Climbers scramble usairwaysmag.com january 2013 45 http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - January 2013

US Airways - January 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Fantasy Trips
Hub Crawl: Boston Logan International Airport
Wine & Dine: Martinis
Adventure: Scotland Golf
Adventure: Skiing Whistler Blackcomb
Great Escapes: Quintero Golf Club
Gear Up: Pet Gifts
Travel Feature: Aruba — Little Island, Big Presence
US Airways Vacations
Celebrate San Francisco
The Cactus League
Must Read: Because I Said So!
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - January 2013