Visit Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao (ABC Islands)
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Aruba Guide
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Where is Aruba
Aruba is a small island nation located in the southern Caribbean Sea. It’s part of the Lesser Antilles and is just under 1000 miles south-southeast of Miami, Florida.
Aruba’s neighbors include Venezuela to the south, about 500 miles across the sea, and the fellow Dutch Caribbean territories of Curacao and Bonaire to the east.
Map of Aruba
How to Get to Aruba
Numerous major airports and airlines offer direct flights to Aruba, including many from the U.S. The journey typically takes around 4 to 5 hours.
Alternatively, for those who favor a more leisurely pace and the romance of the open sea, several cruise lines have Aruba as a popular stop in their Caribbean itineraries.
Where to Stay in Aruba
Palm Beach: The party place! Palm Beach is great for travelers who want all-inclusive beach resorts, walkability, and nightlife.
Eagle Beach: Right next to Palm Beach, but much quieter. Small boutique hotels instead of big resorts, farther from the “action”, but still conveniently located between Palm Beach and Oranjestad.
Things to Do in Aruba
Traveling to Aruba
Bonaire Guide
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Where is Bonaire
Bonaire is 117 miles from the Dutch island of Aruba. Bonaire is part of the ABC islands, all located north of Venezuela. They’re three of the southernmost Caribbean islands. Most notably, Bonaire, like its sister islands, is located below the hurricane belt. This means it’s less likely to be directly hit by hurricanes than other Caribbean islands!
Bonaire Map
How to Get to Bonaire
Direct flights are available to Bonaire from very few major US airports. Delta and United only service direct to Bonaire twice a week. Hopper planes are available from Aruba and Curacao to Bonaire. You can find hopper flights on EZAir and Aruba Airlines.
THINGS TO KNOW: There is NO ferry connecting Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. The only way to get to these islands is by hopper plane or cruise ship.
Bonaire Travel
Curacao Guide
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Where is Curacao
Curacao is located in between its two sister islands, Aruba and Bonaire. It’s part of the Lesser Antillas, located in the southern Caribbean Sea.
Getting to Curacao
JetBlue and American Airlines fly direct from New York and Miami. Flights are limited to one per day, which can change seasonally, so plan ahead! The trip will take you three to five hours.
There are also cruise lines that make stops at the Curacao cruise port – a great way to see the island quickly!
Please remember – there is NO ferry from Aruba or Bonaire to Curacao. You have to fly to Curacao directly or take a hopper plane from Aruba or Bonaire.
You can find hopper flights on EZAir and Aruba Airlines.
