Aruba

Reliable sunshine, white beaches and a desert interior, outside the hurricane belt.
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sunshine you can count on

Aruba is dry, breezy and sunny almost every day of the year. Its west coast is lined with long white beaches, while the interior is a surprising landscape of cactus, boulders and a rugged national park.

It sits outside the hurricane belt, which makes it a dependable choice when other islands are in their wet season.

where to go

where to go

  1. 01

    Eagle Beach

    Wide, white sand and the island's famous fofoti trees.

  2. 02

    Palm Beach

    The livelier strip of hotels, restaurants and watersports.

  3. 03

    Arikok National Park

    Desert landscapes, caves and the Natural Pool.

  4. 04

    Oranjestad

    The capital, with Dutch colonial buildings in bright colours.

  5. 05

    Baby Beach

    A calm, shallow lagoon at the southern tip.

  6. 06

    Flamingo Beach

    The private island where flamingos wander on the sand.

when to go

the seasons in aruba

Aruba is dry and sunny all year, with only a short rainy spell in late autumn.

December to April

winter

Warm and breezy. The busiest season, with Carnival in February.

May to August

summer

Hot and dry, with constant trade winds and better value.

September to November

autumn

The calmest time, with a few short showers in November.

where to stay

places we love

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Eagle Beach
Adults onlyCouples

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort

Adults-only and quiet, with a strong focus on sustainability.

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The Ritz-Carlton Aruba Palm Beach
FamiliesBeach

The Ritz-Carlton Aruba

A large, polished resort with a spa and several restaurants.

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BoutiqueCouples

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel

Colourful casitas in a former coconut plantation near Palm Beach.

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CityFamilies

Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba

City hotel with access to its own private island and flamingos.

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Looking for something different? We know many more hotels and villas in Aruba, and we'll happily suggest the right one for you.

experiences

what we love to arrange

Arikok by 4x4

Explore the national park, caves and the Natural Pool with a guide.

Sail at sunset

A catamaran along the west coast as the sun goes down.

Snorkel the Antilla

Swim over one of the Caribbean's largest shipwrecks.

Flamingo Beach

Spend a morning with the flamingos on the private island.

Dinner on the sand

A private table on the beach, just for you.

Kitesurfing

Learn in the steady trade winds on the north-west coast.

good to know

questions we’re often asked

Anything else you’d like to know? Simply ask us.

Is Aruba in the hurricane belt?

No. It sits south of it and has one of the most reliable climates in the Caribbean.

How do we get to Aruba?

Via Amsterdam, or through the US. We’ll plan the best route.

Is Aruba good for families?

Very, with calm beaches, easy activities and plenty of choice.

Which beach should we stay on?

Eagle Beach is quieter; Palm Beach is livelier with more restaurants.

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