Best Time to Visit Aruba: Weather, Crowds & Prices
Discover the best time to visit Aruba by month and travel style, including weather, rain, wind, crowds, Carnival, and prices.
History of Aruba: From the Caquetío to One Happy Island
Discover Aruba’s history, from its first inhabitants and the Caquetío to gold, the Lago refinery, Status Aparte, Carnival, and tourism.
Aruba Carnival: History, Parades & Practical Tips
Discover Aruba Carnival, including its history, main parades, music, King Momo, and practical tips for Oranjestad and San Nicolas.
How Much Does an Aruba Vacation Cost? Complete Budget Guide
How much does an Aruba vacation cost? See realistic price ranges, sample budgets, and savings tips for flights, lodging, transportation, food, and activities.
Aruba Itinerary: 7, 10 or 14 Days
Plan your Aruba itinerary for 7, 10 or 14 days, with beaches, Arikok, San Nicolas, transportation, and practical first-hand tips.
Getting Around Aruba: Rental Car, Bus, Taxi & Practical Tips
How do you get around Aruba? Compare rental cars, 4x4s, Arubus, taxis and airport transfers, including costs, driving rules and my first-hand tips.
Where to Stay in Aruba? The Best Areas & My Tips
Where should you stay in Aruba? Compare Palm Beach, Eagle Beach, Oranjestad, Noord, Savaneta and San Nicolas to find the best area for your trip.
Things to Do in Aruba: 16 Activities & My Tips
Discover 16 of my favorite things to do in Aruba, from Arikok National Park and San Nicolas to snorkeling, beaches, scenic drives and local food. Includes practical tips and my favorite combinations from my time living on the island and later visits.
Arikok National Park Aruba – Complete Guide to Conchi, Caves & 4×4
Discover the wild side of Aruba in Arikok National Park. This complete guide covers Natural Pool (Conchi), Quadirikiri and Fontein Cave, 4x4 access, hiking, entrance fees, safety tips and tours.
Best Beaches in Aruba: My Favorites & Tips
The beaches of Aruba are one of the main reasons many travelers visit One Happy Island. Yet the beaches are surprisingly different from one another. Eagle Beach is wide and peaceful, Palm Beach is lively and full of facilities, Baby Beach lies inside a sheltered lagoon, while Boca Catalina and Mangel Halto are much more about snorkeling and the underwater world. Not sure which beach area suits your trip? My guide to where to stay in Aruba compares Palm Beach, Eagle Beach and the island’s other main areas. During the six months I lived in Aruba, I had the luxury of not having to decide during a single vacation which…
