about a strong current or unforeseen
deep water levels. It’s absolutely perfect
for families!
donkeys (a major plus for the kids)
and they even indulge you in “donkey
selfies!” For a fun afternoon activity, we took a
Beach Tennis (the official sport of Aruba)
lesson with a wonderful professional
instructor who taught the coordinated
(and not so coordinated!) of us the basics
of the sport. It was a fun, entertaining
way to get some exercise after a lazy
morning on the beach. Other local
activities include surfing, sailing, yoga
paddle boarding, pool aerobics, wind
surfing and more! And you can rent all
sorts of rafts and other floating gear –
anything beach-related you can think of,
they have it.

The next stop on our tour was The
Natural Pool, a small pool-sized oasis
near a stretch of the coastline perfect for
snorkeling — full of the most beautiful,
tropical and extremely colorful fish. And
for the truly adventurous, adrenaline-
seeking adults, it’s a perfect spot for cliff
diving. The Jeep excursion alone, without the
pit stops, is an adventure in itself. When
they say “off-roading,” they really mean
it. The tour takes you along uninhabited
island areas, from extremely bumpy and
rocky terrain, to deserted landscapes
and crystal shorelines. The experience is
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