The spookiest time of year is here! Yes, Halloween season is among us! Are you ready for spine chilling nights, screaming horror, quirky Halloween parties, fun costume contests, and of course Trick- or-Treating? Okay, so you may not feel an actual “chill in the air” here on the lovely, sunny and warm island of Aruba … Continue reading “7 Spooktacular Things to Do this Halloween in Aruba”
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!”
Image courtesy of Philip's Animal Garden
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!”
Photo by Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
Shopping in Aruba – 4 Oranjestad Retail Therapy Spots
Wondering where to go for some retail therapy while you frolic around Downtown Aruba, a.k.a ORANJESTAD? You’re in luck! I’ve compiled A LIST OF SHOPPING SPOTS TO CHECK OUT IN THE ORANJESTAD DISTRICT, including some recommended food places nearby (gotta fuel up when your on a shopping spree ;-)) and parking tips too! Discover who … Continue reading “Shopping in Aruba – 4 Oranjestad Retail Therapy Spots”
Image courtesy of Etnia Nativa Art Gallery & Museum
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”