Caribbean Photo of the Week: Swinging to Paradise in Aruba

By: - November 22nd, 2025
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Swinging to paradise.

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Bianca Heindl-Gehrer, who sent in this lovely shot of a swing above the water in Aruba.

Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo.

It could be the next Caribbean Photo of the Week!

— CJ

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