Aruba's beaches amongst best in the world
Aruba’s most famous strip, the idyllic Eagle Beach and Palm Beach, have just been voted as No3 ‘Best beaches in the world 2011’ by TripAdvisor’s users, the world’s largest travel review site.
Although popular with the American market for decades, Aruba is only now starting to entice British holidaymakers. Visitors from the UK have grown by more than 60 per cent in the last two years, attracted by the island’s pristine white powder sandy beaches and the idyllic turquoise sea, which looks like it has been photoshopped!
The seven-mile strip of Palm and Eagle Beach includes a little something for everyone, from wide shaded huts and quiet retreats to busy sunbathing and buzzing beach bars. Calm waters make the beaches a comfortable haven for swimmers and snorkellers, while those seeking a wet ‘n’ wild adventure can choose between kitesurfing, waterskiing, tubing, parasailing or banana-boating.
At the end of the day, beachgoers can take in the magnificent Caribbean sunset or enjoy candle-lit, barefoot dining on the sand.
Accommodation standards at Palm and Eagle beaches are high, with a number of luxury four and five star hotels dotted along the white sand. These include both independent properties – such as the adults-only Bucuti Beach Resort, the intimate Amsterdam Manor, the recently renovated Manchebo Beach Resort and the family friendly Divi Aruba All Inclusive – as well as some of the world’s most well trusted hotel chains, such as Hyatt, The Westin, Radisson and Marriott.
Most hotels provide cabanas and lounges for their guests, however, as with all beaches in Aruba, both Palm Beach and Eagle Beach are open to the public.
Just 15 miles from South America’s coast, the island is just outside the hurricane belt and receives year-round sunshine and cooling trade winds, making it one of the most temperate of the Caribbean islands – the average temperature is 28° C!
Sample package – Palm Beach:
Thomson (thomson.co.uk) offers a 7-night package, including direct flights from London Gatwick, hotel transfers, breakfast, staying at the five-star recently refurbished Westin Resort Aruba from £722pp, based on two people sharing. Departure on 10 May 2011.
Sample package – Eagle Beach:
Thomson (thomson.co.uk) offers a 7-night package, including direct flights from London Gatwick, hotel transfers, breakfast, staying at the adults-only Bucuti Beach Resort from £958pp, based on two people sharing. Departure on 17 May 2011.
For more information on visiting Aruba please go to: aruba.com
For more information on TripAdvisor’s ‘Best beaches in the world 2011’ please go to: tripadvisor.com/TCBeaches
