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Search 23 islands by vibe, season, language, or sustainability.

Eco-luxurySailing hubsFrench CaribbeanLow hurricane riskOff the grid
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Anguilla

Leeward Islands

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Aruba

Southern Caribbean

Side-by-side comparison of logistics, sustainability, seasonal intelligence, and vibes.

Why Anguilla?

33 beaches, zero high-rises, and the Caribbean's best-kept luxury secret.

Why Aruba?

One Happy Island — guaranteed sun, Eagle Beach, and the Caribbean's safest bet.

Eco Rating

3/5

4 green initiatives

3/5

4 green initiatives

When to Go

Anguilla

high
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Aruba

low
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best monthsRainy season

Vibes

LuxuryRomanceFoodieWellness SpaOff The Beaten Path
Family FriendlyAll InclusiveNightlifeRomanceRemote Work FriendlyAdventure

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

🇦🇮 Anguilla🇦🇼 Aruba
CapitalThe ValleyOranjestad
Population16K107K
Area91 km²180 km²
Sub-regionLeeward IslandsSouthern Caribbean
CurrencyXCD (USD accepted)AWG (USD accepted)
Driving sideLeft (UK-style)Right (US-style)
PowerType A/B · 110VType A/B/F · 127V
Emergency911911
LanguagesEnglishDutch, Papiamento, English, Spanish
AirportsAXAAUA
Coral reefat riskat risk

Green Initiatives

●Anguilla National Trust marine conservation
●Dog Island seabird sanctuary
●Sea turtle monitoring program
●Low-density tourism development policy
●Arikok National Park — covers 20% of the island
●Vader Piet wind farm renewable energy
●Sea turtle nesting protection (Turtugaruba)
●Single-use plastic bag ban (2017)

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