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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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Aruba

Southern Caribbean

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Martinique

Windward 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 Martinique?

France in the tropics — rhum agricole, Creole markets, and a volcano that buried a city.

Eco Rating

3/5

4 green initiatives

3/5

4 green initiatives

When to Go

Aruba

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

Martinique

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

Vibes

Family FriendlyAll InclusiveNightlifeRomanceRemote Work FriendlyAdventure
FoodieCultural HeritageLuxuryRomanceWellness SpaOff The Beaten PathFestivals

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

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CapitalOranjestadFort-de-France
Population107K369K
Area180 km²1128 km²
Sub-regionSouthern CaribbeanWindward 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, Martinican Creole
AirportsAUAFDF
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)
●Martinique Regional Nature Park
●Réserve Naturelle des Ilets de Sainte-Anne
●Rhum agricole AOC certification
●Coastal erosion monitoring programs

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