Are you ready to explore the diverse natural beauty that Aruba has to offer? We’ve rounded up 12 of our favorite sights that are worth seeking while on the island! 1. Boca Keto This unique beach on the wild East Coast is a bit hidden and off-the-map, however, it is most definitely worth making the … Continue reading “12 Wild and Beautiful Sights to See in Aruba”
Vibrant and Colorful Flora Found Blooming in Aruba
Main featured photo by: Artmando Multimedia (Armando Goedgedrag) Spring has sprung! Okay, well the truth is most colorful flora actually blooms year-round in Aruba, however, some flora species tend to bloom between Spring and Fall. Aruba’s flora is beautiful and diverse. With year-round sunshine, a tropical yet arid climate, and little rain, only plants that … Continue reading “Vibrant and Colorful Flora Found Blooming in Aruba”
7 Ways to ‘Vacation Green’ While in Aruba
For the daily wellbeing of our one and only planet, we would like to highlight a few simple choices and practices to incorporate during your stay in Aruba to ensure a more sustainable way of travel. Individually, each of these choices may seem rather small in the grand scheme of things, however, collectively our everyday … Continue reading “7 Ways to ‘Vacation Green’ While in Aruba”
Reconnect With Nature in Aruba
Put that cellphone down, remove those headphones, take a look around… inhale, exhale and take in the lovely sights and sounds of Aruba’s nature. There is so much natural beauty on the island to discover and immerse yourself in. If you’re planning a visit, check out our suggestions below! Spend the night stargazing While on … Continue reading “Reconnect With Nature in Aruba”
Meet Aruba’s Burrowing Owl: The Shoco
Along with the Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba (FPNA), we are placing a spotlight on our island’s national symbol, Aruba’s burrowing owl… the Shoco! We are here to give you an up-close look at these adorable little creatures and most importantly… to raise awareness on how we can all help to protect them. To help give … Continue reading “Meet Aruba’s Burrowing Owl: The Shoco”
Aruba’s Stabby Plants
Recently, in a popular, Arubacentric Social Media Group, a first-time tourist expressed a bit of dismay regarding their recent excursion to the island. Naturally, the complaint wasn’t about the island’s food – we’ve got some of the best restaurants you could hope to find on a rock in the Caribbean Sea. It also wasn’t about … Continue reading “Aruba’s Stabby Plants”
Sea Turtles: Aruba’s Earliest Visitors
Long before Aruba’s first human visitors arrived, the island welcomed another group of intrepid tourists: sea turtles. These majestic creatures are among a very select group of animals that have roamed the Earth since the Jurassic Period – about 150 million years ago! Along with bees, crocodiles, and cockroaches, sea turtles survived several mass extinction … Continue reading “Sea Turtles: Aruba’s Earliest Visitors”
Aruba’s Spirited East Coast – Part Two
As I lay beneath the star-filled sky this evening, I reflect on my East Coast hiking adventure, three years ago today, on December 17, 2017, when I embarked on what has become an “awakening” of sorts. I continue to look for clues to my “infatuation” with Aruba along with the source(s) igniting that “Heavenly” experience … Continue reading “Aruba’s Spirited East Coast – Part Two”