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August 8, 2026

Spot of the Day

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Apotek Speakeasy Bar
Oranjestad
Dark cocktails, hidden doors, custom remedies, and one of the most atmospheric nights out in Aruba.

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Windy Season

Now - August
Trade winds are back. Rougher seas, dramatic sunsets, fewer mosquitoes.
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Full Moon Over Aruba

July 28
Full moon is back. No tickets. No reservations. Just look up.
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Oranjestad

6,000 Cruise Ship Visitors

July 28
Expect busier beaches, restaurants, and shopping areas.
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STR Farm · Alto Vista

Saturday Farm Market

August 1
A Saturday morning favorite for fresh produce and island-made goods.
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Worth Leaving
Palm Beach For

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Aruba Loves You Pizzabar
Oranjestad
Honestly, this is the best pizza on the island right now. No discussion.
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Private Home Theatre Experience
Savaneta
A private cinema with plush sofas, cocktails, immersive sound, and only six seats in the entire room.
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Nusa Aruba
Oranjestad
A beautiful harbour-side Indonesian spot with rice tables, and flavors Aruba was definitely missing.
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Reflexions Beach Bar
Surfside
Somewhere between beach club, pool party, and tropical daydream.
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T2Pan Sourdough Boutique
Eagle Beach
People come for the almond croissant, then return for the bread, and another almond croissant.

Places
With Personality

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Donkey Sanctuary
Santa Cruz
Come with apples and carrots. Leave with 130 new best friends.
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Dushi Delicious Aruba
Oranjestad
Eggs, fresh bread, slow mornings, and a little garden you do not expect from the street.
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Ayo Rock Formations
Ayo
Just rocks and silence. And goats appearing from absolutely nowhere.
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Bula Surf Shop
Oranjestad
Surfboards, salty hair, and at least three things you absolutely did not plan to buy.
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Les Cappuchinas Café & Eatery
Oranjestad
Beautifully plated brunches, flaky pastries, and an atmosphere people keep coming back for.
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Deli Perfetto
Sasaki
Tiny space, giant sandwiches. Walking into Deli Perfetto hungry is a dangerous mistake.

Where Locals
Actually Go

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Bushiri Karting Speedway
Bushiri
Aruba's only outdoor karting track. Turns out Mario Kart was excellent preparation.
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Peanuts Restaurant
Oranjestad
One of the few places where tourists are usually outnumbered by locals.
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Aruba Waterpark
Santa Cruz
11 slides, pools, shade, food, and enough screaming children to confirm everybody is having fun.
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Santos Coffee
Oranjestad
Strong coffee. Cold AC. Half the island pretending to work remotely.
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Boca Grandi
Sero Colorado
Wind, space and the kind of beach that makes everything feel very small.
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Mangel Halto
Mangel Halto
Mangroves and calm water. The beach for people bringing books instead of speakers.
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