Aruba’s stunning white shores are an undeniable natural treasure that have beckoned visitors for centuries. Some of these visitors were a rowdy, rum-soaked lot who traversed the high seas looking for nothing more than vast treasure and memorable adventures. No! I’m not talking about Carnival’s Senior Cruise Line (although you can trust me when I … Continue reading “Ahoy Fellow Arrr-uba Pirates”
Recently, in a popular, Arubacentric Social Media Group, a first-time tourist expressed a bit of dismay regarding their recent excursion to the island. Naturally, the complaint wasn’t about the island’s food – we’ve got some of the best restaurants you could hope to find on a rock in the Caribbean Sea. It also wasn’t about … Continue reading “Aruba’s Stabby Plants”
Long before Aruba’s first human visitors arrived, the island welcomed another group of intrepid tourists: sea turtles. These majestic creatures are among a very select group of animals that have roamed the Earth since the Jurassic Period – about 150 million years ago! Along with bees, crocodiles, and cockroaches, sea turtles survived several mass extinction … Continue reading “Sea Turtles: Aruba’s Earliest Visitors”
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”
My Facebook memories gave me pause today. Nine years ago, my (then) 4-year-old son and I were at the pool with friends. Six years ago, we were in a crowded restaurant and last year we were chillin’ at home because we desperately needed a day off from our hectic lives. Ahhh…precious pre-COVID memories. Years from … Continue reading “To go, or not to go; that is the question”
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”
For many people out there, the most difficult part of traveling (aside from waiting for your vacation to start) is packing. Most airlines have baggage restrictions so you don’t want to over pack; but you also don’t want to find yourself in a pickle because you’ve forgotten something you’re going to need. When traveling to … Continue reading “Packing Essentials for your Vacation in Aruba”
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”
You wake up in a luxurious – yet somewhat unfamiliar bed, stretch and smile wildly once you remember where you are. Hopping out of bed, you race to the window and throw open the curtains ready to be greeted by a sky of Aruba…grey? Wait. What? Aruba is known for many things. We’ve got some … Continue reading “How to Find Sunshine on a Rainy Day in Aruba”
