The first time I drove east from Savaneta and watched Aruba’s resort strip shrink in the rear-view mirror, the island began to feel entirely different. The hotels gave way to thorny divi-divi trees, towering cacti and dusty tracks winding towards a coastline where the Atlantic crashes against ancient volcanic rock. I had come to Aruba…
A friend of mine arrived in Aruba from Manchester with a hard-shell suitcase packed with linen trousers, evening dresses and three pairs of heels. By the second afternoon, she was in Oranjestad buying water shoes because her beautiful sandals were no match for the sharp volcanic rock at the Natural Pool (Conchi). I did try…
Aruba Travel Safety: What to Beware and How to Avoid Scams Aruba is generally a safe Caribbean destination for visitors, and most holidays pass without any trouble beyond a sunburn or a hire car covered in a fine layer of dust. I have lived on the island for six years, based in Savaneta, and spend…