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Discover the Caribbean,
your way.

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

Eco-luxurySailing hubsFrench CaribbeanLow hurricane riskOff the grid
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Antigua

Leeward Islands

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Aruba

Southern Caribbean

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

Why Antigua?

365 beaches, Nelson's Dockyard, and the sailing capital of the Caribbean.

Why Aruba?

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

Eco Rating

3/5

3 green initiatives

3/5

4 green initiatives

When to Go

Antigua

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

Family FriendlySailingLuxuryAll InclusiveRomanceCultural Heritage
Family FriendlyAll InclusiveNightlifeRomanceRemote Work FriendlyAdventure

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

🇦🇬 Antigua🇦🇼 Aruba
CapitalSt. John'sOranjestad
Population101K107K
Area440 km²180 km²
Sub-regionLeeward IslandsSouthern Caribbean
CurrencyXCD (USD accepted)AWG (USD accepted)
Driving sideLeft (UK-style)Right (US-style)
PowerType A/B · 230VType A/B/F · 127V
Emergency911911
LanguagesEnglishDutch, Papiamento, English, Spanish
AirportsANUAUA
Coral reefat riskat risk

Green Initiatives

●Barbuda Frigate Bird Sanctuary
●Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO Site
●Ban on single-use plastic bags and styrofoam (2016)
●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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