The safest Caribbean island has been named with some of the world’s best beaches and ‘Flamingo Resort’

THERE are so many incredible destinations throughout the Caribbean that have clear blue seas and white sandy beaches, so it can be hard to choose which to visit.

But anyone seeking peace of mind whilst on their next holiday can rest easy in Aruba, which has been declared the safest island in the Caribbean.

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The island has some of the world’s best beaches with bright blue waters and white sand[/caption]

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Data from Always All-Inclusive has revealed the top 10 safest destinations in the Caribbean – and Aruba came in first place.

It said: “This island is a dream for worry-free travel, even during hurricane season. It’s especially great for families and solo travelers.”

Spots all over the Caribbean were ranked on current travel advice, violent crime rates, hurricane frequency and emergency healthcare access.

Aruba had the best scores across the board when it came to safety – in recent history there have been few hurricanes, and it has an extremely low crime rate.

The island also has a strong healthcare system with Dutch standards.

Along with being the safest destination, Aruba is beautiful too, especially when it comes to the coastlines.

Some of the best beaches in the world are in Aruba including Eagle Beach which topped TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for 2025.

It’s known for its bright and clean shoreline as well as fofoti trees, and it’s been reported to be less busy than other popular spots on the island.

Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski visited Aruba, nicknamed ‘One Happy Island’, in 2023 and here’s what she had to say about Eagle Beach.

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Sophie said: “When we visited in the middle of April, the 1.2-mile stretch of sand was home to several leatherback nests, all protected by a barrier. Eagle Beach is also the best spot for swimming, thanks to the calm, shallow water — plus it’s breathtakingly beautiful.”

Another must-see spot that Sophie suggests in Aruba is the Arikok National Park.

It makes up 20 per cent of Aruba and is home to plenty of walking trails where visitors can discover busy tourist spots, hidden caves and coves.

Another well-known place on the island is home to flamingos and is literally called Flamingo Island.

It’s covered in pink birds which are actually not native to the island but were imported from Venezuela.

Flamingo Island is owned by the Renaissance resort, but non-guests are still welcome and can buy day passes to visit at around $165 (£122).

With the water being so blue and clear, it’s no surprise that Aruba has a great reputation for watersports like paddleboarding.

And of course with all the sea life snorkelling is popular too as you’re likely to see lots of colourful fish and turtles.

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The island has a mix of cultures including Dutch, Spanish and African.

Aruba was colonized by the Dutch in 1636 and visitors can spot its influence through the brightly coloured buildings in the capital, Oranjestad.

Many languages are spoken on the island including English, Spanish and Dutch, although the local Creole language is Papiamento.

Currently there aren’t any direct flights from the UK to Aruba, so any journeys to the island will require a stopover flight.

KLM offers the quickest option which takes 13 hours – including a stopover in Amsterdam.

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