Looking to try something different this vacation? Have you found it’s time for a new vacation experience after having stayed at plenty of hotel and resort chains? Sure, Aruba’s large beachfront resorts are nothing short of exceptional and make for an amazing stay (so amazing you may never want to leave)… but why not experience a … Continue reading “Charming & Budget-friendly Small Resorts in Aruba | Part 1”
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An Unforgettable Debut: Aruba Island TakeOver 2018
By now we all know Aruba is one of the hottest destinations for music festivals in the Caribbean. Believe it or not, it just got even hotter. Aruba Island TakeOver 2018 stayed true to its name… it literally took over Aruba. For four full days the island was consumed by music, entertainment, beach parties, pool … Continue reading “An Unforgettable Debut: Aruba Island TakeOver 2018”
13 Yummy Breakfast & Brunch Places in Aruba
As they say, the most important meal of the day is breakfast (or Brunch for those of us who enjoy to press that satisfying snooze button…😉)! Are you wondering where to go grab your morning bite to fuel up for a ‘Dia Yen di Alegria‘ on the One Happy Island? *P.S. That’s a common saying … Continue reading “13 Yummy Breakfast & Brunch Places in Aruba”
Haunted Aruba
Halloween is upon us, once again. In Aruba, we might lack brightly colored, falling foliage, Jack-o-lanterns on our front doorsteps and a crisp autumnal chill in the air but when it comes to ghost stories – we’ve got those in spades. Come with us as we explore your favorite island’s spooky side with three distinctly … Continue reading “Haunted Aruba”
Voluntourism: Helping Aruba’s Four-Legged Friends
Aruba is in the process of getting a portion of the population under control. This group is rowdy, unruly and occasionally loud. They fight, beg in the streets, have no problem with inappropriate displays of public affection and sometimes make the tourists feel quite uncomfortable. No, we’re not talking about the island’s teenagers! We’re talking … Continue reading “Voluntourism: Helping Aruba’s Four-Legged Friends”
White Cane Day on Aruba!
October 15th is internationally recognized as ‘White Cane Day’, a day that has become both an annual celebration of the achievements of people with visual impairments, and a day to recognize the white cane as a tool of independence for the blind. There are references to blind people using a shepherd’s staff to help them … Continue reading “White Cane Day on Aruba!”
Philip’s Celebrates Animal Day!
The miniature goats at the animal garden were bouncing off the wall the other day! Their furry beards were trembling with excitement as they poked their little mouths through the chainlinks that construct their cozy enclosure. It was over the annual celebration of Dia di Bestia (Animal Day) Weekend at Philip’s Animal Garden and those … Continue reading “Philip’s Celebrates Animal Day!”
Untold Stories of Aruba – Prelude – Aruba Untouched
You know Aruba the way it is now. From the California Lighthouse, proudly standing guard on the north side, to the giant, red anchor that marks San Nicolas on the map, Aruba is one of the most recognizable islands in the Caribbean Sea. Today, Aruba is a premier vacation destination and home to people from … Continue reading “Untold Stories of Aruba – Prelude – Aruba Untouched”