When we last left our little island she was a pristine wild tangle of kwihi trees and exotic birds. Deep trenches where water ran down the mountains were lined with lush vegetation and rain water pools were filled with freshwater turtles. For these early tales of Aruba, we need to mix a liberal amount of … Continue reading “Untold Stories of Aruba – Aruba’s First Tourists”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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!”
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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”
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Aruba’s 2018 Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival delivers the goods, and then some!
The 12th edition of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival served up an eclectic mix of Cuban jazz, Colombian vallenato, straight up 70s pop, blues, funk, rock, smooth jazz, and stunning virtuoso jazz fusion – there was something for everyone! The festival covered two jam-packed nights of music, on Friday September 21st and Saturday the 22nd … Continue reading “Aruba’s 2018 Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival delivers the goods, and then some!”