Things to do

Wheter you’ve been to Aruba multiple times, or you’re a first timer to this Caribbean island, there will always be fun places to explore, drinks to sip and new local hangouts to discover. While there are many all-time...

Going to Aruba is a great idea, every month of the year. Spring is very appealing with its soothing temperatures and the temptations of Aruba’s largest annual event, Carnaval. The Summer season brings the island to a...

Palm Beach. Just the name itself makes you want to take a vacation. Not to be confused with the town in Florida, we are talking about Palm Beach in Aruba. It’s the islands’ most iconic strip of white sand beach, fringed...

Solo travel is no longer a niche – it’s a global and cultural shift. And just think about it. How many people in your own social circle do you know that love to travel solo? There’s an increasing number of people that...

Aruba in the summer is a bit of a secret - one we don’t mind letting you in on. The island is calmer and just a little slower, in all the best ways. It’s almost like Aruba takes a gentle breath. You’ll feel it as soon as...

Aruba offers plenty of opportunities to explore the island, being as small and easy to navigate as it is. At Boardwalk Boutique Hotel there is nothing we like more than to show our guests and island visitors what the...

If there is one darling local site that we highly recommend for all of our guests to explore and discover, it is Aruba’s national park Arikok, one of the protected nature reserves of the Aruba Conservation Foundation...

Whether you are a parent and love your children dearly, yet long for some quiet time away bonding with your partner or have no kids and do not wish to be entertained by the sounds and movements of the offspring of others...

Aruba tops the list of highest repeat visitors to the Caribbean for decades on end. When asked about reasons for choosing a trip to this island, or returning over and over again to Aruba, visitors do not automatically...

At Boardwalk Boutique Hotel our number one goal right from the start has always been to engage our guests in experiencing the island. This is based on our fundamental belief that the Aruba is the destination, not the...

Aruba loves all kinds of celebrations, from birthday parties to carnaval and everything in between. Even hump day is a thing on this One happy island, called kibra siman in Papiamento. Literally translated in English...

The month of November marks the official start of the Holiday season, and the 11th day of the 11th month of the year is also the opening of the new Carnival season, yet in Aruba another highlight marks the calendar in...

When packing your suitcase for Aruba and preparing for a sunny vacation, a visit to a museum might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, it is a frequently asked question that comes up at our Front Desk and...

The Aruba Hi-Winds, an annual surf competition and the longest running sports event in the Caribbean, celebrates its 35th edition this May, from the 17th through the 22nd, 2023. Leading up to Memorial Day Weekend 2023 Hi...

When visiting Aruba in the first two months of the year, you can expect to see costumes embellished with colorful sequins and feathers, people dancing to upbeat music, and out-of-this-world decorated floats. Why? Because...

Ever since current hotel owners Kimberly and Stephanie took over Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in 2011, and transformed it from a small vacation retreat to a barefoot luxury boutique hotel, one concept remained a constant...

Have you ever heard of beach tennis? Ever played it? If not, please keep on reading and by the end of this blog you might actually want to hit the sand, here in Aruba, or even at home. Beach tennis is a fun sport that...

On August 11, 2022 at sunset, Aruba hosted its annual vow renewal ceremony on Eagle Beach, voted the fifth Best Beach in the world. Boardwalk guests Candace and Kevin McKeever from Johnson County, Iowa were in Aruba to...

Morning Hike in Aruba's Mondi Start the day with an energizing early morning hike on one of the many trails through Aruban nature. Our concierge and front desk team can tell you where to go and what to bring! Sunrise at...

Floating Brunch by The Coco Café! We might be a bit biased but floating brunches in the comfort of your own private casita?! The Floating Brunch is served for two and includes avocado toast, acai bowl with fresh fruit...

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel was founded in 1989 by two local windsurfers, attracting like-minded watersport-loving guests to the hotel, ideally located across the street from Surfers Mecca Fisherman’s Huts. Boardwalk...

Food Through Culture Aruba, an island with over 100 different nationalities, will celebrate its tasty and diverse cuisine and international culinary influences with the Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival from October 7-13...

Snorkeling, sunbathing, watersports, long walks, picnics...whatever your preferred beach activity, Aruba has got you covered. Stroll to Boardwalk's beach area on Palm Beach or pick up your snorkel gear & foldable beach...

While on property there are plenty of opportunities for you to rejuvenate, relax and focus on your wellbeing in our two pools, on our dedicated beach area, on a shaded yoga deck outdoors or on your private patio at your...

Aruba has a long-standing relationship with lovers and romance seekers of all ages who’ve been drawn to the One happy island for their couple’s vacation. With its pristine white sands and dreamy beaches, perfect weather...

We recently invited island girl Jenna Silver, born and raised in Aruba with a great passion for her island and interest in nature conservation and sustainability, to Boardwalk Boutique Hotel for a short staycation. Jenna...

Before we get into sharing our personal stories and connections with kiteboarding and windsurfing in Aruba, here’s some quick notes to get you up to speed on the topic.

Boardwalk’s local tips for a city visit Most of our guests prefer visiting Aruba’s beaches, the natural park, some shopping in Palm Beach and Oranjestad and venture out at night to close by restaurants and bars. At...

You don’t have to be Nostradamus in order to foresee a great future for two local chefs who recently opened their doors to the hottest-ticket-in-town restaurants, Lima Bistro and Infini.