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Despite their small size, the Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao have enough attractions—powder-white beaches, pristine reefs, and distinctive museums—to appeal to a variety of travelers. Beach lovers will want to park on Aruba, which has the most-developed tourism infrastructure, including all-the-trimmings resorts, water-sports operators and after-dark casinos. Many visitors keep to the high-rise strip of Palm Beach, but it's well worth renting a car for a day to explore a bit of the island, especially the rugged windward coast protected by Arikok National Park. Curaçao offers the best mix of town and country. Plan on spending a few days wandering Willemstad and its historic attractions, such as the Museum Kura Hulanda. A rental car is the best way to beach-hop the leeward coast or explore national parks. Bonaire is all about active eco-tourism; if you aren't an avid diver, snorkeler, bird-watcher, or windsurfer, chances are you'll be bored to tears.
Aruba has the sand to stack up against any island in the Caribbean. Fine strands can be found the entire length of the sheltered, leeward shore, beginning with...more
Although its beaches will never be confused with those of Aruba or even Curaçao, Bonaire's coastline can claim several respectable spots to throw down a...more
Most of Curaçao's 34 named beaches share a similar setup along the island's sheltered southern coast: a cove of white sand bracketed by limestone cliffs....more
Though not in the same class as, say, the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California, this collection of 400 species of local fish and coral is arguably the best in...more
A dry climate and a privileged location south of the hurricane belt have protected the ABCs' reefs from sedimentation and storm damage. Visionary conservation...more
There isn't anything in the Caribbean like this must-see museum, which exhibits the world-class collection of African art and ancient artifacts of founder Jacob...more
The ABCs' are committed to preserving their natural beauty, which ranges from an aviary-filled forest to an arid park swarming with rattlesnakes. Bonaire's...more
A winning combination of strong, steady tradewinds and shallow, protected beaches make conditions in the ABCs perfect for windsurfing and kiteboarding. Lac Bay,...more
The charming, pastel-colored Dutch shophouses lining waterfront Handelskade are Willemstad's signature image, but the beauty of Curaçao's scenic capital...more
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