One happy island, explained by people who live on it.
Beaches, food, adventure and culture. Written from Noord, updated when things change, and every guide ends with the home that fits it.
BEACHES & COVES · 7 GUIDES Every beach on Aruba, ranked by mood
Eagle, Palm, Arashi, Mangel Halto, Baby Beach and the quiet ones in between.Where locals actually eat
Zeerover, pastechi at dawn, sunset dinners on the sand, and the places tourists walk past.Snorkel, sail, UTV, kite
Arikok, the Antilla wreck, the north coast by UTV and which boat trip is worth it.San Nicolas murals to Carnival
Art walks, Bon Bini Festival, casinos and the bars that stay open late.Getting around, money, weather
Car or no car, the $20 sustainability fee, best months, what things cost.Itineraries from your door.
All itineraries
Aruba Honeymoon: Where to Stay and What to Book
Aruba honeymoon planning from a local host: adults only suites near Eagle Beach, a private pool option, the two beach dinners, a sunset sail and a 5 night plan.
Aruba With Kids: A 5 Day Family Itinerary From a Host
Aruba with kids: a five day family itinerary from a local host. Baby Beach, Butterfly Farm, Donkey Sanctuary, Arashi, De Palm Island and early bedtimes.
Aruba Food Itinerary: 4 Days for Food Lovers
Aruba food in four days, from a local host: pastechi windows, Zeerover fish on the pier, keshi yena, food trucks, Dutch pancakes, San Nicolas, a chef's table.
Aruba for Couples: 3 Days, Honeymoon or Long Weekend
Aruba for couples: a three day itinerary from a local host, honeymoon ready. Eagle Beach mornings, Tres Trapi turtles, lighthouse sunsets, dinner in the sand.
Aruba Itinerary: 7 Days for First Timers
A 7 day Aruba itinerary for first timers from a host: Eagle Beach, the snorkel coast, Arikok and the Natural Pool, San Nicolas, Baby Beach, the Antilla wreck.
Ghislaine shows you around.
Short videos from the island, filmed by your host.![[VIDEO: Ghislaine on the rooftop at The Cove]](/images/modern-condo-steps-from-palm-beach-03.jpg)
![[VIDEO: Ghislaine walks you to Eagle Beach]](/images/hideout-happiness-suite-at-eagle-beach-02.jpg)
![[VIDEO: Ghislaine's favourite breakfast spots]](/images/arubarental-hero-goldcoast-pool-terrace.jpg)
Latest guides.
Aruba Airport Guide: Arrival, Taxis and US Preclearance
Aruba airport explained by a local host: arrival timing, official taxi rates to Palm Beach and Eagle Beach, rental desks, and why US flights need three hours.
Aruba Cruise Port: Nearest Beaches and a Day Plan
Aruba cruise port guide from a local host: the walk to Surfside Beach, taxi and bus to Eagle Beach and Palm Beach, the free tram and a half day plan that works.
Aruba Beaches: Every Beach Ranked by a Local Host
Aruba beaches ranked by a host who lives in Noord: all 15 from Arashi to Baby Beach, who each one suits, where to park, where the shade is and when to go.
Aruba Currency: Florins, Dollars, Cards and ATMs
Aruba currency explained by a local host: the florin, the fixed 1.79 rate, where US dollars work, cash only places, ATMs, cards, service charges and tipping.
Aruba Hurricane Season: What Actually Happens, by a Host
Aruba hurricane season explained by a local host: the storm record since 1851, what June to November really looks like, rates, sargassum and cancellation terms.
Aruba in December: Weather, Prices, Crowds, What to Book
Aruba in December from a Noord host: real temperatures and rain, holiday rates and minimum stays, Sinterklaas, Dande, New Year fireworks and when to book.