Caribbean Moment: The Perfect Hammock in Aruba

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - December 23rd, 2023

aruba hammock — A poolside hammock at the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in Aruba.

It’s just you and the pool, you and the palms, the perfect cadence to a moment of Aruba Zen. This is the main pool at the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in Aruba, and it’s one of the most relaxing, serene places on the whole island.

The lovely hammocks at Boardwalk are instant portals to untold levels of tranquility, just one of the many reasons why it’s one of our favorite hotels in all of the Caribbean.

See what they’re like in the latest Caribbean Moment.

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