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Plan My Aruba Trip

We’re a local team that actually lives in Aruba. We know which beach catches the light in March vs August, and we’ll plan your trip the way we’d plan a friend’s visit.

Every recommendation here is personally vetted, no pay-to-play. We plan in English or Dutch (we plannen ook in het Nederlands).

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Who is this trip for?

Pick the one that sounds most like you. We will pull up the exact tours and beaches we would line up for that trip, no fake AI, just our real picks.

The four questions everyone asks us

We get the same messages every week. Here are the honest answers, and exactly what to do once you have decided.

When should I go?

Aruba sits outside the hurricane belt and runs about 300+ sunny days a year, so there is no truly bad month. Dec to Apr is peak (best weather, highest prices). Our honest tip: June to November is the value window, same sunshine, fewer crowds, and noticeably cheaper hotels and flights. The trade winds keep it comfortable even in summer. (That tip is from living here, not from a brochure.)

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Where should I stay?

Palm Beach

First-timers, groups, nightlife. High-rise resorts, water sports, walk to dinner.

Eagle Beach

Couples & honeymooners. Low-rise, quieter, the famous fofoti-tree sunsets.

Oranjestad

Budget & culture. Walkable capital, cheaper stays, near the cruise port.

Our full booking hub

Stays open on Agoda, our direct hotel partner. Affiliate links, no extra cost to you.

Where to stay

See what your dates cost

Pick a side of the island, set your dates, and read the real numbers on Agoda before anything is decided.

Prices compare right here on the site. Or browse every Aruba stay. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Do I actually need a car?

Honest answer: mostly no. If you are staying on Palm or Eagle Beach and doing tours, taxis and resort shuttles cover you. Rent a car only for the days you want Arikok National Park, the Natural Pool, or the wild north coast, those need a 4x4 and a car beats paying per tour if you are exploring solo. Our move: book a 4x4 for two days, not the whole week.

Entry & practical stuff

  • ED-Card: fill it out at the official Aruba government site only (edcardaruba.aw). Ignore any third-party site charging a fee, it is free and the “paid” ones are a scam.
  • Cash: carry small USD for taxis, most do not take cards. USD is accepted everywhere.
  • Safety: Aruba is a U.S. State Dept Level 1 (lowest), among the safest islands in the Caribbean.

A quick note on insurance: a good policy covers the cancellations, medical costs, and lost bags you hope you never need.

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Hand-tested

Four beaches to build your days around

From our 13 hand-tested beaches, when to go, where to park, and what is nearby.

Eagle Beach

Eagle Beach

West Coast · Serene

  • Best time: Late afternoon → sunset
  • Parking: Free lot, fills by 10 AM
  • Swim/shade: Calm swim · bring/rent shade
  • Nearby: Walk to low-rise restaurants
Full beach guide
Baby Beach

Baby Beach

South Coast · Family

  • Best time: Mid-morning before wind
  • Parking: Free lot at the end
  • Swim/shade: Bathtub-calm · limited shade
  • Nearby: Rum Reef Bar + Zeerovers drive
Full beach guide
Arashi Beach

Arashi Beach

West Coast · Serene

  • Best time: Morning for clear snorkel
  • Parking: Free, small lot
  • Swim/shade: Snorkel reef · palapa shade
  • Nearby: California Lighthouse next door
Full beach guide
Mangel Halto

Mangel Halto

South Coast · Adventure

  • Best time: Calm midday water
  • Parking: Roadside, basic
  • Swim/shade: Premier snorkel · mangrove shade
  • Nearby: Combine with a 4x4 south day
Full beach guide
Booking partners we actually use

The tools we use for our own trips

The same flight, hotel, and rental car tools our team reaches for on the run between Europe and Aruba. The price is the same as going direct, and the small commission keeps this site free.

We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Want us to just handle it?

Three honest ways we can plan it for you

No subscriptions, no upsells. Pick the level of help you actually want.

You travel, we plan

The Blueprint

$149

  • Custom day-by-day itinerary
  • Our exact tour, beach & restaurant picks
  • Where to stay for your style
  • Delivered as a clean PDF in 3 days
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We handle the bookings

Done-For-You

$349

  • Everything in The Blueprint
  • We book your tours & rentals for you
  • Restaurant reservations made
  • Direct support line during your trip
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Concierge, start to finish

White-Glove

$699

  • Everything in Done-For-You
  • Airport & transfer coordination
  • On-island point of contact (our local team)
  • Local photographer & extras on request
Start with White-Glove

No payment now. Send your dates first; we confirm the plan and the payment details by email before anything starts.

“Can’t I just plan it myself?”

Totally, and a lot of you should.

Everything on this page is free. Use the selector, the gates, and the affiliate tools and you can build a great trip without paying us a cent. If you have the time and you enjoy planning, do that.

When it’s worth hiring us:

Short on time, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime trip (honeymoon, proposal, big family reunion), or you just want locals who live here to make the calls. That’s what the packages are for.

Prefer to just email us directly? That works too.

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The 8 things you’re actually worried about

Straight answers, no fluff.

Yes. Aruba is rated U.S. State Department Level 1, the lowest, safest tier, and is consistently one of the safest islands in the Caribbean. Normal travel common sense is all you need.

Want us to just handle it?

Tell us your dates and who’s coming. We’ll plan your Aruba trip the way we’d plan a friend’s visit.

Plan My Aruba Trip