52 Reasons to Visit Aruba

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1 Stay at the island’s most romantic hotel, according to TripAdvisor travelers – Bucuti Beach Resort on Eagle Beach.

2Watch newborn sea turtles make their way into the sea from Eagle Beach, featuring the widest beach on the island

3 Enjoy happy hour with live steel-drum play at the Pirate’s Nest Restaurant from 4-6 p.m. daily

4 Take a stroll through the Alhambra Casino and stop for a quick gambling session

5 Admire the Dutch colonial architecture of the Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort and stay at one of their 72 spacious fully-equipped studios and suites.

6 Give in to luxurious pampering at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino

7 Check out the newly renovated Brickell Bay Club, a boutique hotel offering 100 rooms and suites in the charm of the Dutch Caribbean.

8 Take a tour through the state-of-the-art Aruba Aloe Factory and learn all about the aloe plant, introduced to the island in 1840, at the Aruba Aloe Museum & Factory

9 Visit the modern Archaeological Museum to learn about Aruba’s Amerindian cultural heritage; oldest museum attraction is a cunucu house built in 1870

10 Watch quality movies and enjoy film industry events at the first Aruba International Film Festival, June 4-11

11 Plan an eco-chic wedding with full-time certified wedding planner, Nashette Wouters, exclusively at Bucuti Beach Resort

12 Pamper yourself at one of the renovated suites from Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, each featuring studios, one bedroom suites, and two and three bedroom penthouses.

13 Get a feel for the local culture at the Cunucu Arubiano, the new adults-only luxury boutique resort featuring stays in individual “casitas,” each designed to reflect the old-Aruban and Dutch-influenced architecture of the early 19th century.

14 Follow the call of nature and admire unique examples of indigenous flora and fauna species found only at the Arikok National Park

15 Go green at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino, which recently received its Green Globe certification, recognizing the resort’s dedication to operating at the world’s highest environmental standards.

16 Immerse yourself in the ultimate spa experience at the newly-remodeled Okeanos Spa featuring “Menu 22,” a special spa menu with authentic indigenous Aruban Aloe in all of its treatments. www.renaissancearuba.com

17 Break a sweat at the seaside fitness center of Divi Aruba All Inclusive

18 Catch a romantic sunset at the California Lighthouse (construction in 1910), offering views of the entire island, located on Aruba’s most northwesterly point

19 Reconnect with your partner and enjoy each other’s company on the private beach of the Radisson Aruba Resort.

20 Sip on your favorite cocktail at The Aruba Marriott’s free form pool, which was recently restored to include an 180,000 gallon pool, rock formations, new LED energy efficient lighting and an updated pool bar.

21 Shop ‘til you drop at Paseo Herencia Mall: the shopping & entertainment center is a new “old style” plaza surrounded by shopping, dining and a state of the art movie theater.

22 Plan the perfect dinner at one of the restaurants at the South Beach Centre. Choices include Hard Rock Cafe, South Beach Lounge, Buster’s Garage, and Café Rembrandt

23 Shopping spree in Aruba? The Renaissance Marketplace at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino offers plenty of boutique retail and specialty shops to satisfy your shopping urge

24 Visit the Tunnel of Love, so-called because of its heart-shaped entrance. A 300-foot long tunnel winds through rock formations and narrow passages

25 Soak up the sun on the white sandy beaches of either Eagle, Baby or Palm Beach

26 Dance the night away at the annual Soul Beach Music Festival – star-studded line-up guaranteed every year

27 Help keep Aruba clean by volunteering in the annual Reef Care Project (July 3-4), Aruba’s most ambitious environmental initiative with about 800 participants every year

28 Enjoy a sunny afternoon poolside with the locally brewed Balashi beer

29 Wandering the streets of Aruba’s capital, Oranjestad, and admiring the historical Dutch downtown area

30 Indulge in an exclusive dining experience at the Papiamento restaurant, inside a 175-year-old authentic Aruban manor house. Don’t miss an impressive tour of the wine cellar

31 Snorkel or try a new underwater adventure, there are plenty that await you and your family in Aruba

32 Have a perfect night at Mr. Jazz restaurant, Aruba’s first place that you’ll never want to leave. Live music and top quality cuisine will want you ask for more

33 Golf with the pros at Tierra del Sol’s 18-hole, par 71 course, a favorite amongst avid golfers due to its rugged natural surroundings

34 Hone your water-ski skills with lessons available at Palm, Eagle or Druif Beach

35 Take an underwater tour to discover various sites and witness Aruba’s extraordinary marine environment

36 Enrich your encounter with nature by visiting the Butterfly Farm, a tropical garden which offers tours that will entertain you with butterfly habits and the miracle of metamorphosis

37 Plan a visit to the “California Dunes” at Hudishibana. Popularly named for the offshore wreck of the famous ship “”California,”" the isolated northwestern tip of the island features some of the most spectacular scenery

38 Hike through the Ayo rock formations and Casibari Boulders and explore the island’s ancient site

39 Hang out at Charlie’s Bar in St Nicolas, a famous bar since the 1940s, when scuba divers began to hang their underwater discoveries on the walls there

40 Discover the undiscovered in San Nicolas, Aruba’s second largest city

41 Unwind at the Dutch Café Rembrandt and enjoy live music and delicious food

42 Dance with the locals at the Bon Bini Festival every Tuesday. “Bon Bini” means “welcome” in Papiamento: welcome the fun, music and dance

43 Feel the sea breeze as you recline along the deck of a slick catamaran for an exclusive sailing experience

44 Take a plunge for a scuba diving adventure or become certified for Open Water Diver

45 Swim through Boca Catalina, a small, secluded bay accessible by steps, part of Malmok Beach

46 Choose the all-inclusive at the Occidental Grand Aruba with unlimited meals, snacks and beverages, water sports, night activities and more.

47 Visit exotic animals, from the Butterfly Farm to Ostrich Farm to even Donkey Sanctuary: Aruba has animals everyone loves. Not to mention the Iguanas roaming the island

48 Find value in a trip to Aruba with our “One Cool Family” program that gives kids discounts each summer from June 1st to September 30th

49 Bride and grooms-to-be can also save in Aruba with the “One Cool Honeymoon” program, which includes discounts and specials but most importantly a free night upon their return to the island

50 Explore the island your own way: one favorite is horseback riding. Take an early ride or one at dusk to stay cool

51 Try something new – Aruba offers SNUBA, a combination of Scuba and Snorkeling at DePalm Island

52 Stay warm during your trip. Weather is never a worry in Aruba, its 82 degrees and sunny year-round, not to mention it’s outside of the hurricane belt, so no need to worry when planning a trip