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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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Guadeloupe

Leeward Islands

VS
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Aruba

Southern Caribbean

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

Why Guadeloupe?

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

Why Aruba?

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

Eco Rating

4/5

4 green initiatives

3/5

4 green initiatives

When to Go

Guadeloupe

moderate
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

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

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Logistics & Geography

🇬🇵 Guadeloupe🇦🇼 Aruba
CapitalBasse-TerreOranjestad
Population396K107K
Area1628 km²180 km²
Sub-regionLeeward IslandsSouthern Caribbean
CurrencyEURAWG (USD accepted)
Driving sideRight (US-style)Right (US-style)
PowerType C/E · 220VType A/B/F · 127V
Emergency112911
LanguagesFrench, Guadeloupean CreoleDutch, Papiamento, English, Spanish
AirportsPTPAUA
Coral reefprotectedat risk

Green Initiatives

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