Getting around, money, weather
Car or no car, the $20 sustainability fee, best months, what things cost.
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 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.
Aruba Packing List From a Host Who Sees the Gaps
Aruba packing list from a local host: the reef safe sunscreen law, rash guards, water shoes, plug adapters for Dutch guests, cash and what the homes provide.
Aruba vs Curaçao: Which Island to Pick, by a Host on Both
Aruba vs Curaçao compared by a host with a foot on both islands: beaches, diving, food, driving, prices, flights from the US and which one fits your trip.
Aruba Weather by Month: Temps, Rain, Wind, Sea
Aruba weather by month from a host who lives there: highs, lows, rain, wind and sea temperature for all 12 months, plus what each month costs and when to book.
Is Aruba Expensive? Real 2026 Costs From a Host
Is Aruba expensive? A local host prices a week line by line for a couple and a family of four: rental vs hotel, car, groceries, eating out and tours in 2026.
Is Aruba Safe? A Resident's Straight Answer
Is Aruba safe? A host who lives on the island answers straight: crime, beach theft, driving, tap water, hurricanes, and what she tells solo women and families.
Noord, Aruba: The Town Behind the Beaches
Noord Aruba from a host who lives there: the supermarket, Pastechi House, the cunucu restaurants, Santa Ana church, Alto Vista, and drive times to every beach.
Aruba ED Card, Sustainability Fee and Entry Rules 2026
Aruba ED card and the $20 sustainability fee explained for 2026: how to apply, who is exempt, passport rules, what you need to fly from the US, airport arrival.
Aruba Vacation Rentals vs Hotels: Which to Book
Aruba vacation rentals vs hotels, from a host with four homes here. Space, cost, kitchens, housekeeping, beach access, Airbnb rules and who should book which.
Where to Stay in Aruba: Best Areas From a Noord Host
Where to stay in Aruba, by a host who lives in Noord. Best areas compared: Palm Beach, Eagle Beach, Noord, Gold Coast, Malmok, Oranjestad and the south.
Best Time to Visit Aruba: Month by Month From a Host
Best time to visit Aruba for weather, prices and crowds, month by month. A Noord host explains high, shoulder and low season and what each one costs you.
Do You Need a Car in Aruba? A Local Host Answers
Do you need a car in Aruba? A local host answers by area, with 2026 Aruba car rental prices, official taxi rates, Arubus buses, Uber and driving tips.