Beaches & bays
Keep one beach day simple: a walk, a swim and somewhere shady.
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The feelingBeaches & open air
Our suggested stay5–8 nights
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Aruba travel guides
10 guides to help you choose your dates, base and days out.
Weather & seasons
- Aruba weather: rain, trade winds and hurricane season
Why a dry island still needs a flexible beach and boat plan.
Where to stay
- Best hotels in Aruba: three stays for different trips
Eagle Beach or Palm Beach? Compare the setting first, then the room.
- Where to stay in Aruba: Palm Beach, Eagle Beach or Oranjestad?
Match the neighbourhood to your evenings, transport and beach routine.
Getting around
- Getting around Aruba: rental car, bus or taxi?
Decide whether to rent a car in Aruba by comparing your real routes, Arubus connections, taxi arrangements and the separate needs of an Arikok visit.
Beaches & days out
- Arikok and the Natural Pool: is a rental car enough?
Separate ordinary island driving from access to the rugged northeast coast.
- Aruba beaches: public access, palapas and hotel loungers
Plan shade and facilities before you arrive; access to a beach and use of hotel equipment are different questions.
- Snorkelling in Aruba: Arashi, Boca Catalina or Baby Beach?
Compare three Aruba snorkelling areas by access, beach-day setup and travel distance, with a practical plan for beginners and mixed groups.
- San Nicolas and Baby Beach: an Aruba day trip with two moods
Plan a southern Aruba day around San Nicolas murals and Baby Beach, with transport choices, a flexible route and time for a proper lunch.
- Flamingo Beach Aruba: Renaissance Island access and day passes
Understand where Flamingo Beach is, how Renaissance Island access works, what to check in a day pass and how to plan a visit with children.
- One week in Aruba: beaches, San Nicolas and an Arikok day
A flexible seven-day Aruba itinerary with a beach base, San Nicolas, Baby Beach, an optional Arikok visit and time to enjoy the island.
YOUR ISLAND. YOUR PLANS.
Plan your trip to Aruba
A few useful tools, together in one place.
Aviasales
Flights · Aruba
GetYourGuide
Activities · Aruba
Make time for something memorable. Check dates, the meeting point and what is included before booking.
Activities and tours in Aruba
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Car rental · Aruba
Pick-up and return are set to Oranjestad Airport. Check your dates, driver age, insurance and the final total.
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eSIM · Aruba
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Transfers · Aruba
Search for your arrival airport and hotel on Aruba. Check the route, passengers and luggage before booking.
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Meet the island
Aruba.
At your own pace.
An easy rhythm suits Aruba: a morning outdoors, an afternoon by the water and an unhurried evening. Add a visit to Oranjestad or an outing into the landscape to see more than the beach outside your hotel.
We suggest 5–8 nights. Check current access rules, suitable transport and the route before planning a day in Arikok.
Make room for these moments.
Arikok
Choose a national park route or guided trip suited to your transport and experience.
Oranjestad
Combine a town walk with local shops, culture and lunch.
Find your base
Where will you wake up?
Choose your area before your room. Palm Beach, Eagle Beach and inland apartments offer different settings. Check walking distances, beach access and the restaurants you will actually use.
THE CARIBBEAN BIBLE COLLECTIONS
Take Aruba with you.
Beach days, island outings and time together. Plan your Aruba holiday with flexible guides, family ideas and useful worksheets.
Explore collection →Before you travel
Check the current details.
Visitor information, access and local transport can change. Start with the official tourism board. Planning suggestions are our editorial choices.
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