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The largest island in the Dutch Caribbean and one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean overall has its glitz and bling (dining, shopping, casinos, hopping nightlife), but also budget options and wildlife of a different kind, out on the island.

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On De Palm Island, fun both above & below water

De Palm Island I’ve always envied my scuba-diving friends who describe their magical underwater world full of coral reefs and colorful fish. I’ve snorkeled aplenty but it’s not quite the same. Now, although I remain uncertified as a diver, I have an idea of what the majesty is all about thanks to my SNUBA experience at De Palm Island, an islet just down the coast from Aruba's capital Oranjestad. read post

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Aruba Marriott Resort in '9 of the Most Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day in the Caribbean'

Palm Island Resort These tropical isles usually rank high on the list of V-Day getaways, and offer an embarassment of riches when it comes to hotels and resorts. So this year a freelancer put together for USA Today a list of nine for couples to consider for a romantic Valentine's weekend. You may not agree with all of them - and, indeed, I find the list skews too much toward bigger resorts and largely ignores charming smaller inns, but I can attest to one, Palm Island (above) in the…

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4 of the Caribbean's top luxury rental villas

In the market for a nice place to call your own on a warm-weather vacation getaway this winter, for example in the Caribbean? Instead of the usual resort, give a thought to renting your very own luxury Caribbean villa, which can be as or more affordable while providing unparalleled privacy and comfort. Here are examples on five islands, marketed through Caribbean Escape, that you'll surely fall in love with! read post

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Snorkelers meet Nazis in Aruba

One of the best snorkeling sites in the Caribbean lies barely 100 yards off the west coast ofAruba and a few miles north of the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. The water there is calm, visibility is excellent, and the the site features the World War II-era German ship Antilla – at 397 feet, the third-longest wreck in the Caribbean. That such a splendid shipwreck is so accessible to snorkelers is unusual. That a vessel the Wehrmacht christened Antilla is spending eternity in the…

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Dave Acton August 8, 2025 at 11:57am

I´d always thought of Aruba as a quintessential mostly "sun and sand" destination, this look at its culture and cuisine peaked my interest https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/things-to-do-aruba/food-and-cult...

Discover Aruba's exciting culture and cuisine

From lively food festivals to a welcoming local society, this Caribbean island is a gem
David Paul Appell December 18, 2024 at 12:58pm

I heard this word all over the place when I visited, too! https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230213-dushi-curacaos-secret-t...

A Caribbean secret to happiness

The word "dushi" is part of the national identity in Curacao – and there is much we all can learn from this Caribbean island's sweet philosophy.
Jordan Simon August 10, 2023 at 11:31am

Caribbean Journal tells us what they consider Aruba´s ten ¨hottest¨ resorts these days: https://www.caribjournal.com/2023/01/07/the-10-hottest-aruba-resort...

The 10 Hottest Aruba Resorts for 2023 - Caribbean Journal

Our latest guide to the best Aruba resorts focuses not on the best-known places in Aruba, but the, buzziest, freshest hotels.
Helen Brown August 26, 2022 at 11:24am

If you're thinking of a resort vacation in Aruba but not sure where to start. have a look here at this top ten published recently in Readers Digest: https://www.rd.com/list/all-inclusive-resorts-in-aruba/

10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Aruba to Visit in 2022

Whether you're craving an action-packed escape or a relaxing retreat, the best all-inclusive resorts in Aruba offer something for everyone.
Max Pesling March 20, 2022 at 1:18pm

If you love diving and snorkeling like I do, check out this post from a site I really like but which that doesn't usually spend much time on travel: https://www.thedailybeast.com/this-caribbean-island-is-great-for-un...

This Caribbean Island Is Great for Underwater Adventure

It wasn’t until I descended into the depths of Aruba’s clear waters that I realized something new and exciting was about to happen.