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Discover the Caribbean,
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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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Aruba

Southern Caribbean

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Antigua

Leeward Islands

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

Why Aruba?

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

Why Antigua?

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

Eco Rating

3/5

4 green initiatives

3/5

3 green initiatives

When to Go

Aruba

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

Antigua

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

Vibes

Family FriendlyAll InclusiveNightlifeRomanceRemote Work FriendlyAdventure
Family FriendlySailingLuxuryAll InclusiveRomanceCultural Heritage

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

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CapitalOranjestadSt. John's
Population107K101K
Area180 km²440 km²
Sub-regionSouthern CaribbeanLeeward Islands
CurrencyAWG (USD accepted)XCD (USD accepted)
Driving sideRight (US-style)Left (UK-style)
PowerType A/B/F · 127VType A/B · 230V
Emergency911911
LanguagesDutch, Papiamento, English, SpanishEnglish
AirportsAUAANU
Coral reefat riskat risk

Green Initiatives

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

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