Why Aruba Should Be One of Your Must Travel Destinations
If you are still looking for the perfect place to head on a holiday this year as a couple then let me introduce you to Aruba.
Where is Aruba?
Aruba is a Dutch Caribbean Island and lies just 15 miles north of the South American coastline. This beautiful island boasts an average temperature of 32 degrees, which is complemented by a cooling breeze. If you’re a lover of beaches, then you will adore the fact that Aruba offers 9 miles of award-winning beaches, on the edge of turquoise seas. While away from the beaches you will find colonial Dutch architecture and a Latin vibe.
What can you do in Aruba?
Aruba hosts a wide range of activities for all tastes and adventure levels; these are just a few ideas of adventures that can be taken.
Aruba Aloe Vera Plantation.
For those into skincare, a tour around the Aloe Vera plantation might be of interest, this amazing plant was first introduced to Aruba in 1850, and this plantation is still active on the same 150 acres that the first plant was introduced on. The tour will show you how they change the Aloe Vera leaf into a finished Aruba Aloe Lotion, as well as give you an idea of the history of this plant locally in the on-site museum. Of course, once the tour has ended you can even buy the finished product.
ATV (all-terrain vehicle) Tours.
For those who want to explore the Island in style, an ATV tour might be a perfect idea. Taking to the road on an ATV, experienced tour guides will show you the sights of the island, with many of the guides offering you a choice of the areas you would most like to explore.
Caves.
Along the windswept coasts of Aruba, in deep rocky recesses, visitors can find shallow cave formations to explore. Guadirikiri Cave, for instance, extends around 100 feet, with unusual lighting patterns offered from the holes in the ceiling, while bats nestle in the darker corners. Fontein Cave is perhaps the most interesting of the caves to me, with the ceilings featuring drawings from the native Arawak Indians.
Historic Gold Mines.
For those who love history then the remains of the gold mines may be an interesting place to explore, as they offer an interesting insight to gold prospectors, who helped shape this beautiful island. Back in 1400’s and 1500’s, adventurers arrived in the Carribean looking for treasure. However, it wasn’t until 1824 that gold was actually found and it is in the remains of these mines that you can find. In fact, 3 million pounds of gold was eventually produced on the island.
Of course, that is just a handful of the offerings from Aruba, with golf, spas, horse riding, natural lagoons, beaches and a whole host of nightlife being just a few more.
If you are interested in finding out more about Aruba then do check out this website, while over on Facebook you right now you can be in with the chance of winning yourself a luxury holiday to this beautiful island (competition closes July 14th).
What do you think of the sound of Aruba, would you like to visit?
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I’m not much of a beach person because I simply burn & peel. So I definitely liked your stories about the aloe plantation & gold mining, which I would definitely visit if my family wanted to spend some time in Aruba.
I like the beach but not for hours, I couldn’t just lay down, I like to get out and see the sights as well.
Not gonna lie, but the first time I ever heard of Aruba was in the Friends sitcom haha! and since then it is definitely one of the places i really want to visit!
Haha well that’s a pretty cool place to first hear from it.
Aruba looks amazing, this is on my bucket list of places to visit!
I am sure my bucket list is growing so quickly with all these amazing places out there.
We’re currently planning for our Carribean trip. Aruba is a beautiful island, my friend went there and had a great time.
Oh wow it is good to hear from people who have heard good things about it, where in the Caribbean are you heading?
This does sound like its right up my street! i love it hot but only if there is breeze of good air con so it would certainly be a tick on my list.
I also love the sound of the beaches too. I am a total beach person on holiday and missed it on my last trip
The breeze makes it sound so good to me, I can’t do heat but a breeze can really help so it sounds like somewhere I could manage to go.
Sounds like a great place. I love to hit the beach when we go for a vacation. I think Aruba should be part of our goals.
I hope you manage ot make it to Aruba one day it sounds like such a tranquil place to spend time.
I have never been able to go to Aruba. If I did though I would love to visit the caves that you wrote about. I would also like to visit the Aloe Vera Plantation. I really enjoyed your informative post.
I hope one day you perhaps manage to make it, I would adore to go to the caves myself they sound just so wonderful!
I have never been to Aruba but it’s definitely on my travel bucket list. It’s such a beautiful destination and ideal for a romantic getaway.
It would be perfect for a romantic getaway they offer so many things to do, I think some spa time would be great.
I’ve always wanted to visit Aruba! It looks just stunning there! Great list of things to do too!
It really does look just absolutely amazing doesn’t it – one of those places you would expect to see on a postcard.
I never considered Aruba as a destination I would want to travel to but after this post it sounds fantastic. I would love to visit the Aleo plantation and hubby would love the golfing!
I hope you manage to make it there one day, it looks like the most absolutely beautiful island.
It looks amazing. i’ve never been to the Caribbean. Aruba looks like a great place to see
It looks like somewhere so different from the normal Caribbean vibe doesn’t it, but still like a little piece of paradise.
Ive never been to Aruba but it’s one of my must-visit destinations. My friends visited recently and they raved about it.
Oh wow it is lovely to hear that people had such a wonderful time there!
I’ve just entered this comp – I would love love love to go to Aruba! It looks stunning x
Good luck with your entry I’ll keep my fingers crossed ( I have to admit I’ve entered as well).
Aruba is a place we’ve always wanted to visit. It would be so nice to relax in a place beautiful. I know my husband would love snorkeling, and for me sitting on the beach watching the sunset. Also it would be fun to visit the plantations and gold mines! I had no idea there was so much to do
It sounds absolutely fantastic doesn’t it. Here’s hoping we all manage to make it there one day 😉
The Caribbean is definitely in our travel wishlist and now I have added Aruba as a place to stop as it looks gorgeous and there is so much to do! 🙂
Good luck with making it to the Caribbean one day all of it seems like such a wonderful place to escape to.
We often look at places to travel too, and Aruba is on our list of places we want to visit, it does look amazing x
I hope you manage to make it one day! Do enter the competition as you never know you might get lucky 😉
I would love to go if we get the chance. It sounds like a great place to visit.
It sounds absolutely stunning doesn’t it, just one of those postcard ready places.
Aruba is one of the many destinations that I have not been but would really like to travel to. I have heard that it is such an amazing place but more along the side for romantic getaways. Definitely a future escape to take for me.
I hope you manage to make it to Aruba one day – it really does seem like the perfect place for a romantic getaway.
The ATV tours sounds exciting and id love the Aruba Aloe Vera Plantation 🙂 x
The ATV tours sound absolutely fantastic don’t they – such a fun way to see the island sights.
Aruba looks stunning, the gorgeous beaches sound amazing. I would love to go to the Aloe Vera factory
It really does just sound the perfect getaway doesn’t it.
I have friends that have been to Aruba. I would love to go if we get the chance. The beaches are really beautiful. I had no idea they had caves there. They definitely sound interesting to me. My husband loves history so he would be a fan of the gold mines. Thanks for some of these activity ideas.
It sounds absolutely amazing doesn’t it – I would love to explore the caves and the gold mines.
Aruba is on my bucket list for quite a long time! It is no lesser than a paradise itself! Hope to visit there soon!
I really hope you manage to make it there one day, it looks like such a gorgeous place to explore.
I honestly have never been out of the US. Aruba sounds like a great place to visit.
It sounds amazing doesn’t it, I really need to go and adventure there myself.
Aruba is definitely on my Places to Visit list. I didn’t know there was an Aloe Vera Plantation and historic gold mines on the island. We are always looking for something out of the ordinary to do while on vacation and these activities are up to par.
It is amazing all the things there, I kept finding more and more things I wanted to include I could have gone on for pages I am sure of it.
I didnt realise Aruba was in the Carribean! Shame on me and my terrible geography. It looks like an amazing place to visit!
Don’t worry your not alone most people don’t know either 😉