On of the things you see on the island of Aruba are Divi Divi Trees.  Due to the tradewinds, the trees look unique as they grow with the wind.

Aruba’s trademark: the Divi Divi or watapana tree. An interesting observation is that attempts to plant this tree in other parts of the world have proved futile – it seems the Divi Divi is most comfortable in Aruba! (source: internet search)

Both at our charming boutique hotel, the Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts and at every turn, we saw so many flowering plants and trees.  This is a sample of the beauty:

Cacti and palm trees grow everywhere, endless varieties.  Around our hotel, many of the cacti, trees and flowering shrubs have small signs identifying them which was thoughtful (and informative) for a gardening buff such as myself.