There's a Beach in the Caribbean Where You Can Swim with Flamingos

Originally spotted by the Metro, the Renaissance Resort & Casino hotel owns its own 40-acre private Renaissance Island which guests can visit and the hotel describes as: "Aruba's only private beaches, reserved exclusively for guests of the resort. After a brief ride aboard a complimentary water taxi, your island greets you with open arms."

The island consists of two beaches, one being Flamingo Beach, but this luxurious island also features chaise lounges for sunbathing, a children's playground, water sports such as snorkelling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and sailing cruises.

Sadly, according to the Metro, there is a dark side to this seemingly magical island. Unlike wild flamingos, the flamingos that inhabit this beach don't migrate and stay on Renaissance Island all year round.

If you want to meet a flamingo in an ethical and cruelty-free way, you're better off visiting islands such as the Galapagos, where the birds are protected in their natural environment.