A return to Aruba—this time, to do it right.
The name “Aruba” denotes sunny beaches and lazing by the pool. Yet this Caribbean island is a remarkable crossroads of shipping and dining, environmental stewardship and undersea worlds.
Notes and Miscellanea
- Dry and dusty, Aruba was formerly described as “Isla Inútil,” or “Island of the Useless.” From a colonial perspective, that may have felt true, but modern residents would beg to differ: Nearly 2 million tourists visit the island each year, and the total number keeps going up.
- Your visit happened coincide with the release of a book you co-authored about the island (and its neighbors, Curaçao and Bonaire). You’re immeasurably pleased with how it turned out.
- Some standout tours of the island include: The Aruba Art and Murals Walking Tour, shown here; the Half-Day Aruba Island Tour, including the Aloe Factory Museum; and the dizzying range of snorkeling, wreck, and catamaran tours around local waters.
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