It takes between 15 and 20 minutes to walk to the beach from Treasure Palms. During the dry season (Jan – May), you can usually take a shortcut through the salina and walk past the Marriott hotel. If it has been raining, you’ll have to walk to the Ritz-Carlton roundabout, adding about 5 minutes to […]
Walking to Palm Beach Read More »
If you don’t rent a car, you can get around the small island of Aruba by taxi. Does Aruba have Uber? There are no rideshare companies in Aruba. There are many licensed taxies but none of them make use of a mobile app. How can I call a taxi in Aruba? The best way to
Aruba Taxi Services Read More »
Aruba has many beautiful beaches, each with a distinct character. Palm Beach This busy beach is lined with high-rise hotels and hundreds of hotel beach chairs. Behind the hotels, you’ll find a shopping district with souvenir stalls, shops, malls and restaurants. Parking: Park at Signature Park, behind the Moomba restaurant or in a paid lot
A Guide to Aruba’s Beaches Read More »
The strong Aruban sun will make you want to find some shade when you’re at the beach. Shade is complicated by the wind. Aruba is know for its strong trade winds that will blow away most sun umbrellas. We have seen the wind flip over plastic sun loungers and blow flimsy umbrellas into the ocean.
Finding Shade on the Beach in Aruba Read More »
One of our favourite beaches is Arashi. It’s usually less crowded, has ample parking, a beach bar with food, and there are no speedboats and jetskis constantly buzzing around. We often head up to Arashi for a late afternoon swim or for a sunset picnic. Arashi is located at the northern tip of the island
Arashi Beach Guide Read More »
One of the most unique experiences you can have in Aruba is snorkelling with sea turtles. There are several species of sea turtles living in Aruba and some are there year round. One of the best places to see a turtle is at Tres Trapi, just north of Malmok Beach. Where is Tres Trapi? Tres
Swimming with Sea Turtles at Tres Trapi Read More »
Most visitors to Aruba spend their time on the calm beaches on the west coast of the island and never get to experience the beauty of the rugged, windy, east side. A great way to immerse yourself in Aruba’s nature is by renting a mountain bike and riding on some of the easy single-track trails.
Single Track Mountain Biking in Aruba Read More »
