Aruba

One Happy Island – that’s what they call Aruba. Just off the coast of Venezuela, this 33km long desert island is outside the hurricane belt that annually threatens much of the West Indies. The locals are friendly, the living easy, and the climate dry with year-round sunshine. But there’s much more to smile about; just take a look at those incredible wind-stats – Aruba’s a constantly windy place, year-round. The Fishermen’s Huts is by far the most popular and famous launch, but there are alternatives – virtually ‘secrets’ – to be found. And they’re not all flat...