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