Caribbean & Mexico Aruba: Photos from Editor’s Trip

Aruba: Photos from Editor’s Trip

By Islands Staff

July 10, 2012

ISLANDS contributing editor Alyx Kaczuwka shares her photos of her recent Aruba trip, plus photos of Bucuti and Tara Beach Resorts

The view at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts. Courtesy Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts

Aruba Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts penthouse

Life in the penthouse. Courtesy Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts

Aruba Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts restaurant terrace

The restaurant terrace even has a perfect view. Courtesy Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts

Aruba Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts romantic beach dining

Romantic beach dining. Courtesy Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts

Aruba Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts restaurant at night

The nighttime scene on the restaurant terrace. Courtesy Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts

Aruba Bucuti beach resort private cabana

For an intimate and indulgent dining experience, try a private cabana at Bucuti – only three are offered, with two seatings per night. Alyx Kaczuwka

Umbrellas dot the sand of Eagle Beach, as seen from the Tara Suites at Bucuti Beach Resort. Alyx Kaczuwka

This 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 Kaczuwka

Bucuti offers fusion cuisine and classic Aruban fare, like these appetizers, which included pisca tempera, pastechi and beef croquette. Alyx Kaczuwka

Aruba has many serene spots for snorkeling, such as Boca Catalina. Alyx Kaczuwka

An early morning hike through Arikok National Park – here, in the rainy season – yields breathtaking views. Alyx Kaczuwka

Donkeys, which were once approaching extinction in Aruba, can now be seen at the Aruba Donkey Sanctuary and roaming through Arikok National Park. Alyx Kaczuwka

Long 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 Kaczuwka