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Being that it’s an island full of beaches, how do you decide which beaches in Aruba are the best? From the best beaches to lounge, to the ones to snorkel, to incredible views, and more, I’m sharing the best beaches in Aruba for all of the above. The touristy beaches are always the most popular and it’s amazing how few people there are once you wander just a little beyond those spots, so don’t be afraid to explore. We spent two days driving up and down the West side of the island simply to go beach hopping and to find the best ones! Aruba has such a changing landscape that it’s fun to see the different beaches. If you’re trying to find the best transportation options in Aruba, head here! The Main Beaches Aruba has 3 main beaches where most of the tourists hang out. If you’re staying at one of the high rise hotels such as the Hilton Aruba, you’re likely to hang out along Palm Beach. If you’re staying at the low rise hotels, you will probably hang out at Eagle Beach. Both are basically the same although Eagle Beach has more of the famous Divi trees people take pictures under. You’ll find crystal clear water, booths to book excursions, bars, and restaurants. One thing I loved about Aruba is that I could relax even on the more touristy beaches and not get bothered by people trying to sell me things. People are not walking along the beach forcing their products on you. The other beach that is popular is Arashi Beach which is at the top of the island. One day we rented snorkels and actually started from Arashi beach and snorkeled our way down the island. The Best Beach for Snorkeling My favorite beach for snorkeling, by far, was Malmok beach. Many of the snorkeling excursions go here, and we saw brightly colored fish and even some star fish! I loved the pockets of beaches surrounded by rocks that gave you a certain private feeling. Best Overall Beach Being located on the South of the island, Baby Beach is relaxing with few people and crystal clear waters. There are a few Palapas and huts throughout, plus plenty of shaded trees to rest under. The best part is this is where sea turtles are regularly spotted. After chilling here, I highly recommend driving past towards the lighthouse for beautiful views of the sea, crashing waves, and the lighthouse where you can almost see the entire island. The Best Beach for Kite Surfing in Aruba Fisherman Huts Beach is right past Palm Beach and is the spot for sand surfing and windsurfing. They have little huts on the beach where you can learn either sport . Plus just a little farther walk down is this cool deserted ship. Most Unique Beach Mangel Halto Beach is not only secluded with the areas of mangrove trees, but it’s a more relaxed beach. We saw about a total of 3 families while here. There are parts of the beach where the mangrove trees grow that are perfect for wading. We also found some fun ladders into the deeper part of the water. Bonus While not really a beach, the Conchi Natural Pool makes for my favorite swim spot. This spot is in the Arikok National Park and the rocks surrounding it make for a swimming spot with tropical fish swimming around. It’s recommended to bring an off-road vehicle to get here, but I saw some guests park at the entrance to the national park and take about a 20-minute walk to get here.
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I fell in love with this style when I vacationed in Barbados several years ago and stayed at Sam Lord's Castle, the former home of actual pirate Sam Lord, who lured ships aground by hanging lanterns in the coconut trees. Captains mistook the lights for the nearby port city of Bridgetown and ran their ships into the reefs. Sam and his men then promptly looted them. This beautiful plantation was decorated in authentic West Indies British Colonial style and couldn't help capturing my heart. Unfortunately this beautiful historical landmark burned to the ground in recent years, a sad loss for the people of Barbados. As the British colonized the world, from America to India and the West Indies, they left a distinct style behind. This worldly and timeless design was influenced by the climate and cultures of the places the British inhabited. And British Colonial style was created. At its largest, the British Empire covered approximately one-quarter of the world. It truly was the empire on which the sun never set. As British subjects were sent around the world to the colonies to govern, do business, and protect the home country's interests, they brought with them the traditional decor from home which they intermingled with local materials and styles and adapted them to suit the practical needs of climate and landscape. They produced a unique and beautiful blended colonial style. Built upon the romance of its bygone namesake era, tropical British Colonial and it's beautiful Caribbean Plantation homes recalls the exoticism of the tropics with the substance of traditional design. Let the music whisk you away to the islands! google.com Tropical British Colonial furniture takes its utilitarian influence from the tropical environments in which it was found. Using generous proportions of local wood such as Teak, Mahogany, and Mango Wood, this furniture was designed to absorb much of the humidity found in those areas. desiretoinspire.net Since the wood expands and contracts, much of the construction also used natural grasses and rattan to allow for this movement. I love the woven straw walls of this interior space. noordinaryhomes.com British Colonial floors are often covered with woven sisal or reed mats, baskets are used for storage, and caning and weaving is used in chairs and furniture like this headboard. Ralph Lauren Bamboo is also a popular material for bedding and other furniture. Ralph Lauren Walls in British Colonial interiors are usually light in color which is lovely contrast to the dark wood floors and furniture. The pale colors help make the rooms seem light and airy which is important, at least psychologically, to counteract the oppressive heat. google.com flickr.com Tall, rounded windows or garden doors - An elegant touch often found in British Colonial decor. floridadesign.com belclairehouse.blog... Shutters to keep out the hot midday sun and ceiling fans with wide, rattan fanlike blades that helped to decorate as well as cool plantation rooms are all with us today. Other elements for your tropical British Colonial interior include mosquito netting draped around beds for a fun touch and bamboo shades for covering windows http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/ To truly evoke a tropical paradise, dot the room with exotic plants. bayviewfurniture.co... oceaniaislandliving... Many times a room would be decorated with a trompe l'oeil effect adding depth and drama to an otherwise blank room or wall. markdsikes.com 2.bp.blogspot.com British Colonial furniture is a great complement to both traditional and transitional furniture designs and that's what keeps it relevant to this day. www.lisafarmerdesigns.com Adding elements of this style to your home not only brings an air of romance and sophistication to the overall design, but will make you feel as though you've traveled around the world collecting without ever having really left home at all. pictureofelegance.b... www.dblinteriors.com Tropical and British Colonial styles mesh together well because they both rely on themes of exotic islands and far-off travel. houzz.com photoarchive.1stdib... thedecorista.tumblr.com Ralph Lauren Be sure and include large potted plants such as ferns and palms as well as orchids in your design. jadoredecor.blogspot.com www.dblinteriors.com www.floridadesign.com Add a four poster bed to your bedroom. Decorate it with rich colors reminiscent of the tropics or Asia. Wicker and rattan furniture also fit well in a tropical or British Colonial bedroom. Add cushions or bed covers with a large tropical floral print. Use a large rattan trunk for storage at the end of the bed and look for heavy dressers and armoires with ornate Indian designs and rustic hardware. google.com www.housebeautiful.com architecturaldigest... This style is equally fabulous outside as well!! Visit my website at www.lisafarmerdesigns.com Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/06/decorating-with-french-trumeau-mirrors.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
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