As I lay beneath the star-filled sky this evening, I reflect on my East Coast hiking adventure, three years ago today, on December 17, 2017, when I embarked on what has become an “awakening” of sorts. I continue to look for clues to my “infatuation” with Aruba along with the source(s) igniting that “Heavenly” experience … Continue reading “Aruba’s Spirited East Coast – Part Two”
Downtown Aruba Vibes: Oranjestad
Let’s take a break from those long, hard days lounging on the white sandy beaches of Aruba and have ourselves a change of scenery! Yes, it’s time to put that frozen cocktail down, we’re heading downtown to our island’s capital, Oranjestad! Add these to your “downtown to-do list”: Stroll down Main Street You will find … Continue reading “Downtown Aruba Vibes: Oranjestad”
Exploring Aruba’s Wild Beaches
Soft, white-sand beaches, clear turquoise water, palm trees swaying in the warm breeze, relaxing with a frozen cocktail in hand, a beach bar playing “Don’t Worry Bout a Thing” in the background… nope, not today! We’ve decided to shake things up a little and take you on a virtual trip to the wild side of … Continue reading “Exploring Aruba’s Wild Beaches”
Aruba’s Spirited East Coast
I was first introduced to Aruba in 2008 when, after just two days here, I realized this is a place I want to be – I felt this sense of ‘being in a very good place’ that profoundly affected me. This is when we started looking for our home on the island. Through a lot … Continue reading “Aruba’s Spirited East Coast”
Ewald Biemans: Aruba’s Green Guru
A while ago, on a tour of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts, the song ‘The Circle of Life’ randomly popped into my head. Like many unsolicited earworms, the song stayed with me until I managed to figure out why Elton John was haunting my brain. Walking across the gorgeous grounds, while Bucuti’s environmental compliance officer … Continue reading “Ewald Biemans: Aruba’s Green Guru”