Along with Netherlands, Curaçao and Sint Maarten, Aruba is one of the four islands in the Lesser Antilles that form a Dutch territory known as the Kingdom of Netherlands.

The country lies outside the Atlantic Hurricane Belt and features a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape which guarantees visitors a warm weather throughout the year. If you live in the northern hemisphere, you will fall in love with this place. Apart from the weather, the island has burger joints dotting its landscape in anticipation of American and European traveler who grace the island every year. Below is a list of the top burger joints in Aruba.

1. 5 Burgers

This is a restaurant that specializes in American and Caribbean cuisines as well as Hamburgers and Fast Food. It is rumored to have the best burgers, fries and hot dogs in Aruba. By the way, you can pass over after a late night movie for a quick meal - it remains open till the wee hours of the night.

2. Burgers & Burgers

This is part of the larger Playa Linda Beach Resort and serves some of the best burgers in Aruba. From prime steak burgers to turkey burgers, salmon burgers and vegetarian burgers...name them...they will be available at this restaurant. Amazingly, you will get your burgers served with delicious salads, rostie chicken, fish and steak sandwiches, French fries, steak fries, Cole slaw, green salad or rice at very reasonable prices.

3. Sand Beach Lounge

This is another popular joint with burger lovers. Its signature burgers are the epic cheeseburgers which you can wash down with a glass of milkshake or any of the top shelf wines that are on sale in the restaurant.

4. Aruba Marriot Resort

Apart from being a high end accommodation destination for the wealthy, this resort also serves some of the best gourmet hamburgers you have ever tasted. For $11.25, you will sample the Fresca Burger with eggplant, Kalamata olives, capers, red wine vinaigrette and crumbled goat cheese.

5. Gilligan's Beach & Bar Grill

For tasty salads, burgers, pizzas and sandwiches as well as pina coladas, mojitos and daiquiris; you are well advised to visit this restaurant. It is located on a beautiful beach with a view of the expansive sea. You can also take a swim at the restaurant's own swimming pool.

Aruba and St. Maartens are perhaps the best Dutch destinations. They come complete with good weather, enough dining hotspots and top end accommodation. If you are yet to travel to Aruba, then you have missed out on one of the best places to relax and unwind in the world.

By Kennedy Runo on 05/26/2015 in Aruba