Aruba

The Archaeological Museum of Aruba does a great job of curating artifacts, creating exhibits that trace the region's evolution, and teaching all visitors about the rich past of the Amerindian culture. — Afar Magazine

This is the island's most populated and popular beach running along the high-rise resorts and it's crammed with every kind of water sports activity and food and drink emporium imaginable. — Fodor's

Eagle is a long stretch of white sand that regularly makes lists of the best in the world. — Lonely Planet

One of the island's oldest edifices, Aruba's historic fort was built in 1796 and played an important role in skirmishes between British and Curaçao troops in 1803. — Fodor's

At the island's far southern tip, Baby Beach is a nice curve of sand with gentle waters. — Lonely Planet

It is something of a destination for topless sunbathers (an activity frowned on elsewhere) and offers the best chance on the strip to get away from the crowds. — Lonely Planet

The surrounding rocks break the surf so – with waves crashing all around – you can take a peaceful, cooling dip. — Lonely Planet

Built in 1962, this synagogue is the only Jewish house of worship on Aruba and strives to meet the needs of its Ashkenazi, Sephardic, European, North American, and South American worshippers. — Fodor's

Aruba's showcase ecological preserve sprawls across nearly 20% of the island. — Frommer's

Hundreds of butterflies and moths from around the world flutter about this spectacular garden. — Fodor's

You'll see aloe – the spiky desert plant that is the source of the healing and moisturizing aloe vera gel – sprouting up all over this island. — Lonely Planet

Everything you ever wanted to know about the world's largest living birds can be found at this farm and ranch. — Fodor's

Declared a national monument in 2014, the landmark lighthouse on the island’s eastern tip is being restored to its original glory. — Fodor's

Near the island’s northwestern tip, this is a favorite with locals and popular with families. There's good bodysurfing, some shade and just a few rocks right offshore. — Lonely Planet

About 1 mile west of Ayo Rock, these mysterious rock formations rise out of the desert landscape in the shape of creatures such as birds and dragons. — Lonely Planet

You'll need a four-wheel-drive vehicle to make the trek to this strip of coastline, which is famous for its backdrop of stunning sand dunes. — Fodor's

North of Boca Prins, there are two more stunning beaches – known as Dos Playa – that have been carved out of the rocky coastline by the pounding surf. — Lonely Planet

Named for its shape (hooiberg means "haystack" in Dutch), this 541-foot peak lies inland just past the airport. — Fodor's

This remote 1950s church is built on the site of one dating to 1750. — Lonely Planet