Aruba

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Find your happy place

Welcome to One Happy Island: Aruba. This tiny paradise just north of South America is soaked in sunshine year-round. Come here for the beaches you've dreamt of and discover a rich culture influenced by 90 different nationalities and a place so beautiful, it seems to have been designed for your joy.

Destination facts

Language
Dutch & Papiamento, but English is widely spoken
Currency
Aruban Florin, but U.S. dollars are generally accepted
Distance
5 hrs from Toronto
Good to know
Sustainable travel is encouraged here—Taking shells or corals from the beach & feeding wildlife is not
Best for
LGBTQ2+ travel

DUTCH GOOD LOOKS

Look out for quirky Dutch architecture gracing this constituent country of the Netherlands. With Bonaire and Curaçao, it forms the Dutch Caribbean ABC islands.

BONBINI!

It means "welcome" in Papiamento, but it's also the name of a flamboyant weekly folk festival that takes place every Tuesday in the capital of Oranjestad.

BEYOND THE BEACH

Climb to the peak of volcanic Hooiberg or explore the natural wonders of Arikok National Park, from sprawling sand dunes to prehistoric caves.

HAPPY AT SEA

Dive beneath the waves to explore shipwrecks and reefs, kayak or stand-up paddleboard, and take on kite or wind-surfing. Adventure awaits at sea.

Explore resorts in Aruba

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JOIA Aruba by Iberostar
JOIA Aruba by Iberostar
5 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
2SLGBTQIA+
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The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
5 stars
Luxe
Spa
2SLGBTQIA+
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Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
4,5 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
2SLGBTQIA+
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Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
4,5 stars
Spa
ECOLABEL
2SLGBTQIA+
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Divi Aruba All Inclusive 
Divi Aruba All Inclusive 
4 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
2SLGBTQIA+
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Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort
Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort
4 stars
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Divi Dutch Village Beach Resort
Divi Dutch Village Beach Resort
4 stars
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Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort
Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort
4 stars
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort
Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort
4 stars
2SLGBTQIA+
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Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
4 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
2SLGBTQIA+
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Brickell Bay Beach Resort Aruba, Trademark by Wyndham
Brickell Bay Beach Resort Aruba, Trademark by Wyndham
3 stars
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Eagle Aruba Resort
Eagle Aruba Resort
3 stars
Family
2SLGBTQIA+
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