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September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

Aruba Animal Activities: Philips Animal Garden, Butterfly Farm, & More!

Aruba isn’t just a paradise for beach lovers; our Caribbean Island is also a paradise for animal lovers! During your island exploration with Blue Aruba Rentals, you will be met with a wealth of local wildlife, from lizards to mountain goats. Aruba is also home to several animal sanctuaries where you get an up-close look at regional and wildlife from all over the world. From rescued exotic animals at Philips Animal Garden to insects from around the world at the Butterfly Farm, there is an animal experience for everyone!

Philip’s Animal Garden

Philip’s Animal Garden is a non-profit organization committed to rescuing and rehabilitating exotic animals around the region. See over 50 exotic animals, including jaguarundi, kangaroos, donkeys, goats, snakes, and many bird species. Join Around Aruba for a fantastic guided tour of the garden.

Butterfly Farm

Visit the Butterfly Farm and witness hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies from around the world. Imagine walking through a tropical rainforest setting amidst flowers, trees, ponds, and colorful butterflies flying around you. Your admission includes a guided tour of the farms, where you will learn about the life cycle of butterflies.

Aruba Ostrich Farm

Explore the Aruba Ostrich Farm with a knowledgeable tour guide. Get acquainted with over 80 ostriches and emus as you learn about mating, rearing, feeding habits, defense mechanisms, and more. After your tour, we encourage you to pick out a souvenir from the art shop or a bite to eat at the on-site restaurant.

Donkey Sanctuary Aruba

Donkey Sanctuary Aruba cares for over 130 abandoned or neglected donkeys, providing a safe haven for these unique animals. Get ready to make new friends at the sanctuary with these friendly donkeys that love pets and snacks (bring carrots and apples!)

Donate to the Aruban Donkey Program and help support the sanctuary! Your donation includes a 15-30 minute hug and cuddles with the donkeys; who could say no to that?

Bubali Bird Sanctuary

The Bubali Bird Sanctuary offers a fantastic setting for birdwatching in nature! Climb the observation tower to look for migratory birds like herons, egrets, gulls, skimmers, coots, and ducks.

An Aruba Getaway for Animal Lovers

After meeting the wildlife at Philip’s Animal Garden, Donkey Sanctuary, and Ostrich Farm, return to your vacation home with Blue Aruba Rentals. We offer 230 condos in Blue, Azure Beach, and Oceania Residences complexes. We also offer Harbour House properties overlooking the beautiful Oranjestad Marina. Discover our specials and email us at info@bluearuba.com for more information!

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

Plan an Aruba Golf Getaway

Are you looking for a bucket list golf getaway that offers the perfect blend of scenic beauty and challenging courses? Then look no further than the Caribbean Island of Aruba, offering two incredible golf courses for beginner and avid golfers alike! Immerse yourself in Aruba’s golf courses, where the captivating natural environment sets the stage for your game, surrounded by stunning ocean views, verdant fairways, and native wildlife. Choose Blue Aruba Rentals to host your getaway and stay in our luxury vacation rentals near the beach!

Tierra del Sol Resort & Golf

Tierra del Sol Resort & Golf offers an 18-hole course designed by famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones. The course is located on the Northwest point of the island overlooking the Caribbean Sea, capturing the elements of wind, sea, and earth. Each hole perfectly harmonizes with the surrounding environment, enhancing your sense of place with every swing. Get around the course with ease, with the GPS golf carts offering a virtual view of the field.

Sharpen your golf skills on the practice range, or sign up for golf instr uction with a local expert. There is also a fully-equipped golf shop, beverage cart service, and restaurant on-site. Book your tee time at Tierra del Sol!

Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort

The Links at Divi Aruba is a nine-hole golf course designed by Litten and Viola. Play amongst landscaped lagoons, stunning ocean views, and local wildlife at this Aruba golf course! Choose to play nine or eighteen holes, including six holes over water. In addition to the course, you can expect amenities like a pro shop, bunker practice area, driving range, chipping area, and a clubhouse. Or sign up for golf lessons and elevate your golf game at The Links!

Join one of their weekly tournaments and enjoy some competitive fun during your golf getaway. Book your tee time at The Links at Divi Aruba!

Aruba Vacation Rentals for Your Golf Getaway

After playing a round on our beautiful Aruba golf courses, return to your property with Blue Aruba Rentals. Continue being active on vacation with amenities at Blue, Azure Beach, and Oceania Residences. Work up a sweat at our fitness center or challenge one another to a game on our tennis, racquet, and beach tennis courts. We also offer Harbour House Properties downtown for visitors who want to be close to restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Book your golf getaway in Aruba today!

March 15, 2023March 29, 2023

Looking Beneath the Ripples: Aruba Snorkeling Guide

View of a person enjoying Aruba snorkeling with a sea turtle

With crystal-clear water and abundant sea life, Aruba snorkeling is sure to be one of your favorite excursions during your time on the island. Bring your snorkeling gear and discover our underwater world on your own time or sign up for a guided tour and let local experts take you to the best snorkeling spots. From shipwrecks to tropical fish and coral reefs, there is no limit to what you can see in our underwater paradise.

Choose Blue Aruba Rentals to host your Caribbean getaway and access the island’s most beautiful beaches near your rental property!

Where to Go Snorkeling On Your Own in Aruba

Grab your snorkeling gear and visit our Aruba beaches to discover an underwater world of reefs, wrecks, and tropical fish.

Malmok Beach: The shallow and clear waters here are the perfect places to begin your snorkeling adventure. Common fish found here include sergeant majors and butterfly fish!
Boca Catalina: Although most popularly accessed by boat tours, you can also snorkel here on your own. Catalina Cove is located nearby and is one of the best spots to witness sea turtles while snorkeling.
Mangel Halto: This snorkeling beach is recommended for snorkelers with experience since the water can get a bit rough here. Snorkel in the reef to see octopi, morays, stingrays, yellowtail snappers, and barracuda.
Arashi Beach: This beach is ideal for beginners due to its shallow water and sandy bottoms. Here you will find a reef abundant with coral and tropical fish.
Tres Trapi: Known as one of the most unique snorkeling spots in the Caribbean, Tres Trapi is an excellent spot to witness sea stars!

Aruba Snorkeling Tours

Some of the best snorkeling spots in Aruba, like the Antilla Shipwreck, are best accessed by a local tour guide. Sign up for an Aruba snorkeling tour with one of these outfitters:

De Palm Tours

De Palm Tours has been providing exceptional snorkeling tours for over 60 years! Access three snorkel spots on a spacious catamaran, including Antilla Shipwreck, Boca Catalina, and Arashi Reef. The Antilla is the largest shipwreck dive in the Caribbean and is home to abundant coral, tropical fish, tube sponges, and anemones.

Jolly Pirates

If you want a family-friendly adventure, join the Afternoon Snorkeling Tour with Jolly Pirates. Step aboard the pirate schooner and let the crew take you to Catalina Bay and Antilla Shipwreck. Look for reef formations, starfish, sea turtles, tropical fish, coral, and sponges.

Octopus Aruba

Octopus Aruba takes small groups to the best snorkeling on the island with the Catamaran Afternoon Lunch & Snorkeling experience. They also offer power snorkeling using underwater scooters, which allow you to experience the thrill of diving with the simplicity of snorkeling. All you have to do is push the button of your battery-operated scooter and let it propel you through the reef.

Aruba Vacation Rentals on Eagle Beach

After discovering the magic of Aruba snorkeling, return to your property with Blue Aruba Rentals. Enjoy all of our amenities, like beaches, pools, spas, restaurants, and fitness rooms. Discover the properties in our oceanfront condos: Harbour House, Oceania, Blue, and Azure Beach Residences. Book your getaway to our Caribbean paradise today!