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Holidays to Aruba go all in with a distinctly Dutch capital city, designer shopping malls and best-of-the-best beaches.
The Happy Island
Aruba will have you beaming – it’s known as ‘One Happy Island’ by the locals. Beaches for days is probably the main reason why. The island’s circled by 70 kilometres of sandy shoreline. A whole 11 of that is one big sweep between Palm and Eagle beaches – the latter is a regular in TripAdvisor's' Travellers' Choice top 10 best beaches in the world.
Oranjestad
Head to the capital, Oranjestad, and the Caribbean influences take a step back. It’s giving… the Netherlands. The island’s got undeniable Dutch ties, with gabled roofs everywhere and buildings painted in merry-go-round colours. There's an undeniable American influence, too – it’s all over the town's dining scene.
Arikok National Park
Aruba is all about the au naturel. Walking trails in Arikok National Park take you shoulder-to-shoulder with cacti and toe-to-toe with iguanas. It’s even got two species of bird that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. You won't have to trek far to get there, either – the park's only a 15-minute cab ride from the capital.
Balmy beaches
Aruba is all about the coastline – as it should be. Its attention-seeking sands have earned themselves praise as some of the best-looking stretches on the planet. Eagle Beach has a gleaming white belt and chilled-out vibe, but Palm Beach adds on after-dark drinks options along its bars, casinos and high-rise hotels.
Best time to go to Aruba
The best time to visit Aruba is pretty much all the time. Imagine averaging 28°C all year round? 24°C is about as cold as it gets, so settle in for some solid Caribbean sunshine. The winds in January and March keep things cooler and deliver some ideal windsurfing conditions. Aruba’s even outside of the Caribbean’s hurricane belt, so there’s a much lower chance of storms here, too.
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