Now more than ever, it is incredibly important to look after your own and others’ wellbeing, stay healthy and continue to social distance yourself as best as possible! We understand social distancing can be challenging at times and therefore would like to share some tips with you and encourage you to always keep your “happy … Continue reading “How to Best Practice Social Distancing, Island Style”
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We look forward to welcoming you back!
Life is lonely without you here in Aruba and we can’t wait to have you back on our happy & sunny island. In the meantime, we wanted to let you know what we’ve been up to. As most of you know, we’re in lockdown on all incoming international flights to help flatten the curve. In … Continue reading “We look forward to welcoming you back!”
Aruba’s First 3 Beachfront Hotels
Let’s travel back in time to the 1940s… to an Aruba with pure white sandy beaches and no hotel in sight. It’s hard to imagine, isn’t it? Today we want to show you our first 3 beachfront hotels. Coral Strand Hotel Aruba’s first beachfront hotel, isn’t on the beach but rather close to it (you’ll have to … Continue reading “Aruba’s First 3 Beachfront Hotels”
Tourist Spotlight: Terry Bimbo Daly of Nine Lives Aruba Foundation
Cats and dogs have a long bond with humankind. While most animals were deemed either ‘wild’ or ‘food’, long ago, humans decided to bond with canines and felines because both animals are incredibly useful. Dogs make excellent protectors and hunting buddies; while cats would probably be the apex predator on the planet if they weren’t … Continue reading “Tourist Spotlight: Terry Bimbo Daly of Nine Lives Aruba Foundation”
Level up Your Aruba Love with These Holiday Papiamento Words
‘Tis the season for good food, great company and warm jolly feels! Aruba, the island where festivities are always welcome, is one hundred percent in on the holiday spirit. Discover the One Happy Island’s very own festive lingo with the following 19 Papiamento words and phrases to help you celebrate the holidays in Aruba to … Continue reading “Level up Your Aruba Love with These Holiday Papiamento Words”
Getting Ghoulish in Aruba to Celebrate Halloween 2019
“We don’t celebrate Halloween in Aruba.” That statement makes just about as much sense as the decisions that most scary movie characters make: NONE – of course us islanders celebrate the most spooktacular day of the year! Remember, we are the One Happy Island…This is Aruba’s official nickname, because our people love to celebrate life, … Continue reading “Getting Ghoulish in Aruba to Celebrate Halloween 2019”
The Culinary Wonder that is Sunset Grille
To dine or not to dine at Hilton Aruba’s famed Sunset Grille? If you are considering whether or not to add Sunset Grille to your Aruba dining list, please, think no more and put it at the top of your list! I had the opportunity to experience Sunset Grille’s new food and wine pairing, which … Continue reading “The Culinary Wonder that is Sunset Grille”
Happy Thoughts for Your Time in the Crying Room
The feeling you have arriving at Aruba’s Queen Beatrix Airport is very different than the feeling that descends upon you when you’re leaving. In the first scenario, you’re full of excitement and happy anticipation about all the wonders your vacation holds in store for you. In the second, while you might be happy to get … Continue reading “Happy Thoughts for Your Time in the Crying Room”