Along with the rest of the Dutch Caribbean islands, Aruba also has a world-class reputation for cruising, thanks to its natural beauty and a plethora of cultural quirks. What used to be a plantation in the colonial age, is now a thriving island that has a rich mixture of the tourist draw that has made it one of the Caribbean cruises’ premier destinations.

After centuries of colonial rule, tugged by three colonial powers at that time, Aruba is now a cultural melting pot that entices the eager traveler and the culture buff. Under the rule of the Dutch, Aruba enjoys a level of autonomy that self-governs while being a part of the Kingdom of Netherlands.

The island’s western coasts are home to most of Aruba’s top-rated resorts along the famous Palm and Eagle Beach right at the beaches of Noord. The areas of Oranjestad up to Noord are packed with the best shops to spend your hard-earned travel cash on, the most happening streets, and the best point to start your exploration around the island.

From jewels, high-end goods, traditional and local staples, Aruba is known to be one of the best shopping scenes in the Caribbean. The island’s low taxes and a plethora of duty-free goods, make it an enticing place to shop, however expensive, it’s worth the expense.

If you find renting out a car costly in Aruba, and sometimes it is, the island’s natural beauty isn’t just the only thing you will appreciate about it. With an efficient transportation system and regulated transport options, getting around Aruba isn’t hard, not to mention the well-maintained road network.

Aruba might be small, but its natural beauty and charm pack a punch that would always make you consider renting out a car to see things for yourself. However, the major deciding factor will always be the kind of experience you want to have on the island, but given Aruba’s reputation, there is a lot to experience with or without the needed wheels.

Aruba, one of the Caribbean’s darling is undoubtedly one of the best places to be on this side of the Antilles. With inclusive drinking and gambling laws, several casinos, good food, and an even interesting mix of drinks, Aruba keep proving itself, it is worth the expense.

To ask whether or not Aruba has nice and safe beaches is out of the question. The island nation boasts its famous Caribbean blues, white sandy beaches, and all-around fun-loving, and safe environment for Caribbean-loving travelers.

One of the Caribbean’s favorites, it is no surprise that Aruba’s beauty can fly a thousand planes to its magnificent blue waters, and happy-loving people. Despite its “expensive” taste, Aruba never goes out of style, and of season.

Aruba, the ABC islands’ front man, and the Caribbean’s not-so-little secret seem like the perfect sunny getaway. With constant warm sunny weather all year round, high trade winds in the summer that help you cool off from the searing heat, and that famous Caribbean blue beaches all around, Aruba is an ideal little island any time of the year.

Touted as one of the Caribbean pride, Aruba is one of the most visited countries in the lesser Antilles just off mainland South America. Surrounded by immaculate blue waters all around it, scenic beach strips, and happy-loving people, Aruba isn’t only beautiful it’s also one of the safest in the region.