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Family-Friendly Aruba Getaways

by Jenna Payesko

Aug 11, 2017

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Caribbean getaways are not a thing of the past just because you’re traveling with family. In fact, Aruba actively promotes its family-friendly activities.

United Vacations, a division of United Airlines, offers several Aruba deals with plenty of hotels to choose from. Many resorts offer complimentary Kids Clubs and host on-site activities and amenities appealing to guests of all ages.

The offer also offers the One Happy Family program, including complimentary items like accommodations for children 12 and under, daily breakfast for kids at participating hotel restaurants, a family gift presented at check-in, a Very Important Kid mocktail offered during check-in and a Passport, which includes quizzes, puzzles and a chance to win a week-long vacation for four, including airfare.

Here are some family-friendly options on the island:

Aruba Ostrich Farm

While ostriches are native to Africa, Aruba’s arid climate and rugged landscape make the perfect home away from home. Come learn all about the leggy bird and its cousin, the emus.

Arikok National Park

Explore the park’s three caves: Guadirikiri Cave, Fontein Cave and Huliba Cave. Guadirikiri Cave is notable for its sizable bat population, while the Fontein Cave features Arawak Indian paintings on the ceilings. The 300-foot-long Huliba Cave is often called the Tunnel of Love thanks to its heart-shaped opening. Outside the caves, the park teems with wildlife and hiking trails.

Donkey Sanctuary

Before cars, donkeys were the primary means of transportation on Aruba. Today, however, donkeys fall victim to speeding cars. Luckily, the Donkey Sanctuary Aruba offers them a safe haven. Kids can enjoy petting the animals and learning how to nurse them back to health.

Aruba Butterfly Farm

Visitors learn about the life cycle of the butterfly during a guided tour, and if you’re lucky you may see a newborn butterfly emerge and take flight. Tours are 15–20 minutes and after, guests can wander the tropical, butterfly-filled gardens.

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