Eagle Beach Holidays

If you love powdery Caribbean shores and aqua-blue seas, Eagle Beach will tick all your boxes. Voted as one of the world's best beaches, this north-west corner of Aruba's a little slice of paradise.

Kissed by the irresistibly clear Caribbean Sea, the sugary shore here stretches out as far as the eye can see. Lounge under thatched umbrellas with an Aruba Ariba cocktail from a beach bar and let the day slide right into sunset.

Just beyond the beach, you'll find a nine-hole golf course, a couple of fancy restaurants and a casino. Choose where to put your chips while you sashay among the games tables, or trade your cocktail dress for a wetsuit at scuba schools just up the shore. Professional instructors will get you ready to splash beneath the surface in search of parrotfish and bright coral.

The island's capital is the pretty city of Oranjestad, known for its Dutch-style colonial houses, and it's just a 15-minute drive away. Pop over to visit museums like Fort Zoutman – originally built to protect against the real pirates of the Caribbean – or indulge in some retail therapy by the harbour.