VIDEO: A Short Walk on Druif Beach, Aruba

By: - August 25th, 2017

Aruba doesn’t lack for spectacular beaches.

Indeed, the island has arguably the Caribbean’s greatest collection of top-flight, white-sand beaches, from Palm Beach to Eagle Beach to Arashi, among others.

But Druif Beach, set a bit closer to downtown Oranjestad, is a worthy stretch of sand, too.

Here’s what it’s like to take a short walk — a little moment in Aruba to brighten your day.

— CJ

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