But the island nation of Aruba is going further than most, working to reduce plastic use, support local communities, and make tourism itself a more sustainable industry overall.

Tourism is the lifeblood of Aruba's economy:Aruba is the second most tourism-dependent country in the world, with over 80% of Aruba's economy directly or indirectly dependent on tourism. Following the ...

However, this is not steady rainfall. A picturesque Aruban coastline. (photo courtesy of Aruba Tourism Authority) The most popular time for tourists to visit Aruba is actually during the winter months ...