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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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Guadeloupe

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 Guadeloupe?

A butterfly-shaped archipelago — volcano hikes, Creole kitchens, and Cousteau's favorite reef.

Eco Rating

3/5

4 green initiatives

4/5

4 green initiatives

When to Go

Aruba

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

Guadeloupe

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

Vibes

Family FriendlyAll InclusiveNightlifeRomanceRemote Work FriendlyAdventure
AdventureEco ConsciousFoodieCultural HeritageOff The Beaten PathDiving Snorkeling

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

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CapitalOranjestadBasse-Terre
Population107K396K
Area180 km²1628 km²
Sub-regionSouthern CaribbeanLeeward Islands
CurrencyAWG (USD accepted)EUR
Driving sideRight (US-style)Right (US-style)
PowerType A/B/F · 127VType C/E · 220V
Emergency911112
LanguagesDutch, Papiamento, English, SpanishFrench, Guadeloupean Creole
AirportsAUAPTP
Coral reefat riskprotected

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)
●Guadeloupe National Park — UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
●Réserve Cousteau underwater park
●Mangrove conservation in Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin
●La Soufrière volcano monitoring

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