Aruba

flamingo · aruba ariba · beaches

Where to Stay

Best Time

April – August

Get Around

Rent a Car (Wheels2Go)

We Spent

7 days

Who Will Love Aruba

→     Beachgoers. Eagle Beach is one of the top beaches in the world.

→     Sunshine lovers. It’s almost always sunny on this One Happy Island.

→     Snorkelers. Calm, clear water and turtles at Tres Trapi.

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According to a Super Planner:

Aruba 7-Day Itinerary

Planning

Things to Do

Snorkel

Where to Stay

Eat & Drink

Planning

Get the logistics sorted first.

Eagle Beach or Palm Beach Aruba

Beaches

Eagle Beach vs. Palm Beach: 7 Tips to Help You Choose

Aruba vs Bonaire Which Island is Best

Island Comparison

Aruba vs. Bonaire: Which Island is Right for You?

Things to Do

Beyond the beach, from hikes to flamingoes.

Enjoying time with flamingoes at Flamingo Beach Aruba

Start Here

Flamingo Beach: Tickets, Tips, & Firsthand Info

Summit of Hooiberg Hiking Trail in Aruba

Hike

Hooiberg Hiking Trail: A Detailed Guide

Snorkel

Start with the roundup, then dive into each.

Snorkeling with a cute turtle at Tres Trapi Aruba

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4 Best Aruba Snorkeling Spots [Rated + Reviewed]

Snorkeling with turtles at Tres Trapi in Aruba

Tres Trapi

Snorkeling Guide [Rated + Reviewed]

Lettuce coral at Mangel Halto Aruba

Mangel Halto

Snorkeling Guide [Rated + Reviewed]

Beautiful French Angelfish at Boca Catalina in Aruba

Boca Catalina

Snorkeling Guide [Rated + Reviewed]

School of blue tang at Arashi Beach in Aruba

Arashi Beach

Snorkeling Guide [Rated + Reviewed]

Where to Stay

Where we based ourselves, our favorite island hotel.

The Tropical Pool at Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba

Our Pick

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel: Honest Review

Eat & Drink

Beach shacks to upscale dining.

Nourish Benny from Eduardo’s Beach Shack in Aruba

Start Here

5 Best Palm Beach Restaurants: Beach Shacks to Upscale Dining

Chefs working on the dishes at Ever Restaurant Aruba

Fine Dining

Ever Restaurant Aruba: A Foodie Traveler’s Review

Caribbean cocktail on a beach

Cocktail

Aruba Ariba: A Taste of Vacation in a Glass