Here’s 10 reasons why a solo trip to Aruba should be on your radar for a future vacation

Aruba is considered one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean region and in general a safe place for males and females, during the day and at night. Of course, you need to adhere to the exact same rules as everywhere else in the world and properly look after your belongings, lock doors and windows of your car and accommodation and use common sense. While the island itself is considered very safe, you’ll even experience an extra level of comfort and safety inside the fully gated property of Boardwalk Boutique Hotel. Set up as a small-scale Caribbean village with 46 colorful casitas you will feel safe and secure in a very tranquil environment.

Some solo travelers love to connect with others and make new friends as they roam the globe, while others venture out on a solo trip to do just that: be alone and enjoy the calm and quiet, and the luxury of planning and making decisions for one instead of pleasing a whole bunch of others. There are plenty of secluded areas and beaches where you won’t encounter masses and at some hours of the day will have the whole place to yourself, ask our front desk for tips, such as an early morning swim at Malmok Beach or a sunset meditation in the nearby California sand dunes.

Privacy is one of the key components we deliver as part of the Boardwalk experience. All casitas are designed in a way that they provide ultimate privacy for our guests. Some casitas come with a fully secluded or even enclosed private garden, and access to a private plunge pool or outdoor private shower, while all casitas offer a private patio or wrap-around terrace. Set amidst lush, tropical gardens in a very calm and soothing environment, the sense of privacy at Boardwalk is one of the best perks of this tranquil boutique hotel. You’ll never want to leave; don’t say we didn’t warn you in advance when you find yourself dreading at check-out.

With its 179 square km Aruba has about the size of a peanut. To compare: Aruba is 0.06 times the size of Rhode Island, or 107 times smaller than New Jersey. Therefore, it is very easy to navigate this small island. One road (Sasaki) connects the hotels in the low and high rise areas of Eagle Beach and Palm Beach the northern part of the island to downtown Oranjestad and all the way to the south where you find second capital San Nicolas and famous Baby Beach. It’s very hard to get lost.

In addition, Boardwalk Boutique Hotel is centrally located and right across from main beaches like Palm Beach and Fisherman’s Huts, while on a short walk or ride to Malmok Beach and Arashi. The Palm Beach area is filled with all kinds of water sports, shops, malls, cinemas, casinos, restaurants, bars and nightlife and in short walking distance of Boardwalk, so you’ll have the best of the island at your fingertips without having to drive a mile.

Although it is hard to believe given the small size of Aruba, there are people of 100 different cultural backgrounds and countries living here. Even in our small Boardwalk team, we represent 10 different nationalities and cultures, ranging from Belgian, Aruban and Dutch to Colombian, Venezuelan and Slavic. While the largest communities in Aruba have their roots in Colombia, Venezuela and The Netherlands, you will have the chance to encounter people from literally all over the world and will find that the current generation of Arubans is a blend of a wide variety of nationalities and cultures.

This colorful melting pot also makes for a very diverse local cuisine, as you will be able to eat yourself around the globe on an island that’s six miles across at its widest point. We kid you not. Go out, explore and taste it yourself. There is even a Fusion of the World Food Tour, in case you’re fascinated by this fact. In addition to all these people from so many different countries living in Aruba, four languages are widely spoken by locals: English, Dutch, Spanish

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel is known for a few things. We already mentioned one of our key values, privacy. Hand in hand with that goes our hotel’s unique setting in the tropical and secluded oasis. Our gardens are often lovingly referred to as a ‘jungle’ and the lush greenery is a remnant of the property’s history as a coco plantation. Inside our gated property and surrounded by blooming flowers, swaying palm trees and colorful Caribbean-style casitas you will feel safe, secluded and right at home.

To keep Boardwalk a secluded oasis and remain its calm and tranquil ambiance, our hotel is only accessible for guests of 12 years and older. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Especially our Coco Casitas, optional with or without outdoor shower and a hand painted mural in the room, are an ideal choice for single occupancy and solo travel, while our spacious One Bedroom Casita is an excellent choice for a workation.