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Where can you find some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean? According to Chuck Bell, Technical Product Manager, Pulverizers (Kent), the beaches of Aruba are unbeatable! Chuck recently returned from his fourth trip to the island off the coast of Venezuela and hopes to visit many more times in the coming years.
Aruba offers a diverse array of attractions for travelers, including its stunning beaches, consistent sunshine, vibrant culture, and easy accessibility. The island is known for its white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and friendly locals, making it a popular destination for relaxation and adventure. Interestingly, while Aruba is located in the Caribbean and features beautiful beaches, it has a more desert-like climate than tropical. The island experiences low annual rainfall and warm, sunny weather year-round, complemented by trade winds that help moderate the temperature. If you venture away from the beaches, you'll mainly encounter cacti and succulents. Chuck prefers to visit Aruba in the spring or fall when prices are lower and crowds are thinner. Chuck noted that an off-season vacation in Aruba can be quite affordable compared to other Caribbean destinations. He enjoys renting an Airbnb near the beach and getting a rental car.
The island is easy to navigate—you can drive from one end to the other in about 40 minutes. Renting a house offers the flexibility to prepare some of your own meals, set your own schedule, and enjoy more privacy than an all-inclusive resort. During his most recent trip, Chuck was thrilled to encounter a sea turtle while snorkeling. Typically, sea turtles stay further out at sea, so it's unusual to see one while snorkeling close to the beach. Chuck appreciates the calm surf and lack of seaweed, which can be problematic at other well-known destinations. Besides snorkeling, one of Chuck's favorite aspects of visiting the island is the food, especially the phenomenal fresh seafood.
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