Five Great Small Hotels in the Dutch Caribbean

By: - October 15th, 2013
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They’re the ABC islands — Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. This Dutch Caribbean enclave at the southern tip of the Caribbean is a beautiful mix of European, Caribbean and international tastes, styles and customs. It’s also home to some beautiful small hotel properties (that is, with less than 50 rooms) — the kind that might be perfect if you’re in the mood to do some island hopping between the three neighbours. Here are five great ones in the ABCs. (Don’t miss the best Aruba hotels)

Boardwalk — Aruba

This charming, locally-owned group of Caribbean “casitas” is a world away from the larger properties typically found on the island.

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