The view at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts. | Courtesy Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts
ByIslands StaffJuly 10, 2012
ISLANDS contributing editor Alyx Kaczuwka shares her photos of her recent Aruba trip, plus photos of Bucuti and Tara Beach Resorts
Life in the penthouse. | Courtesy Bucuti & Tara Beach ResortsThe restaurant terrace even has a perfect view. | Courtesy Bucuti & Tara Beach ResortsRomantic beach dining. | Courtesy Bucuti & Tara Beach ResortsThe nighttime scene on the restaurant terrace. | Courtesy Bucuti & Tara Beach ResortsFor an intimate and indulgent dining experience, try a private cabana at Bucuti – only three are offered, with two seatings per night. | Alyx KaczuwkaUmbrellas dot the sand of Eagle Beach, as seen from the Tara Suites at Bucuti Beach Resort. | Alyx KaczuwkaThis nod to Aruba's natural flora at Bucuti Beach Resort is a reminder of how much of Aruba is truly a rugged Caribbean desert. | Alyx KaczuwkaBucuti offers fusion cuisine and classic Aruban fare, like these appetizers, which included pisca tempera, pastechi and beef croquette. | Alyx KaczuwkaAruba has many serene spots for snorkeling, such as Boca Catalina. | Alyx KaczuwkaAn early morning hike through Arikok National Park – here, in the rainy season – yields breathtaking views. | Alyx KaczuwkaDonkeys, which were once approaching extinction in Aruba, can now be seen at the Aruba Donkey Sanctuary and roaming through Arikok National Park. | Alyx KaczuwkaLong known as a windy island, Aruba is now harnessing that wind to generate a significant portion of its power. The Vader Piet wind farm can be seen on a drive along the shore of Arikok National Park. | Alyx KaczuwkaFrom the California Lighthouse on Aruba's northwestern tip, the view often extends as far as Venezuela. | Alyx KaczuwkaAt the port in Orangestad, local boats are often docked, in addition to cruise ships. | Alyx Kaczuwka
