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Aruba Holidays
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Award-winning beaches, designer shopping malls and a capital city with a distinctly Dutch feel – it’s all on the cards on a holiday to Aruba.
The Happy Island
Aruba calls itself One Happy Island, and it’s pretty easy to see why. Their reasons for being so cheerful begins with their beaches – the island's circled by almost 70 kilometres of sandy shoreline. The stretch that gets the most attention is the 11-kilometre sweep linking Palm and Eagle beaches. The latter even made it into the top four on TripAdvisor’s 2018 poll of the world’s best beaches.
Oranjestad
Head to the capital, Oranjestad, and the Caribbean influences take a backseat. Here, there’s no hiding the island’s ties to the Netherlands. Gabled roofs are everywhere and the buildings are painted in merry-go-round colours.
Arikok National Park
Aruba’s interior is the cherry on top of the island’s cake. The walking trails in Arikok National park will introduce you to shoulder-high cacti, skittish iguanas, and two species of bird that can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
At a glance
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Shop ‘til you drop in Oranjestad
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Unwind on De Palm Island
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Watch the sunset from Palm Beach
Destinations in Aruba
Top Destinations
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Palm Beach
Palm Beach holidays are a no-brainer if you’re into sunbathing, snorkelling or shopping. It’s no shrinking violet when it comes to nights out, either.
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Druif Beach
Druif Beach holidays are spot-on for sunning and sleeping. Plus, it’s a short sandy stroll to a load of spas, bars and restaurants.
