Aruba is an exquisite island in the Dutch Caribbean, known for its pristine Caribbean beaches lapped by crystal clear waters and home to a handful of luxury resorts.

Aruba’s lanscape is characterised by rocky deserts, secluded coves, and spectacular blue vistas.

Those on holiday to Aruba wishing to explore this unique and remarkably scenic environment can head to the Arikok National Park with its trademark twisted divi-divi trees, clusters of cacti, and its intriguing, abandoned gold mines.

Standing in strong contrast to this wild natural wilderness, Aruba’s quaint capital Oranjestad is home to luxury hotels, restaurants and shops offering anything and everything from local crafts to Delft pottery.

With its magnificent powder sand beaches, cooling trade winds and its fabulously friendly locals, a holiday to Aruba makes a great alternative to the more well-known British-Caribbean islands.