Sunshine, warm weather, tropical cocktails, happy vibes, palm trees, clear turquoise water… and plenty of Christmas lights, that is what you’ll find in Aruba this December (and January, and perhaps February too)! You may be thinking how on earth can one get in the holiday spirit in the warm and sunny Caribbean? Well, we are … Continue reading “8 Ways to Get in the Jolly Holiday Spirit in Aruba”
Mother’s Day… yes, it is just around the corner! If you and that special mom in your life are not in Aruba for Mother’s Day like you may want to be, we have some fun and thoughtful Aruba-inspired gifts and ideas for you! This way you can still manage to give her that “happy Aruba … Continue reading “Bring Aruba to Your Mom This Mother’s Day”
Why limit yourself to just one day a year to celebrate your love? While Valentine’s Day is a lovely reason to get dressed up and surprise your significant other with a night out, it can be celebrated any day of the year… and in many different ways, especially when you find yourself in paradise! Whether … Continue reading “Celebrate Valentine’s Day Every Day in Aruba”
The much anticipated and celebrated Valentine’s Day is here! It is said to be a day filled with romance, endless love, passion, flowers, chocolates, and let’s not forget the flying cupids shooting their arrows into everyone’s heart! However, I would say there is one thing missing from that list that just cannot be left out… food! … Continue reading “Where to Dine with your Valentine in Aruba”
December in Aruba is possibly the best set up ever. Your surrounded by sunshine, smiles, tropical cocktails, and clear turquoise water, all while hanging on to the best parts of the holidays! Just as any month in Aruba there are plenty of fun events and activities to partake in, but you’ll find December is extra … Continue reading “Holly Jolly December Events in Aruba”
That time of year has come again, and this is your reminder that the attitude (yours, mine, and everyone else’s) should be aimed towards gratitude! To show appreciation for all of you fellow Aruba lovin’ foodies, I’ve decided to share four traditional Thanksgiving-inspired vegan dishes and two sauces to try out if you want to … Continue reading “Giving Thanks with a Vegan Thanksgiving in Aruba”
“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”
It’s safe to say that if seasons had favorite fruits, pumpkins would be the pick of choice for fall. Although we don’t really have seasons here in Aruba, you know like the ones where the weather drastically changes, it seems the island does shift in and out of what I like to refer to as … Continue reading “Spice up the Holiday Season in Aruba with Pumpkin Pancakes”
March 18th is a day of jubilation on Aruba as the entire island gets decked out in Aruba Blue and celebrates Independence Day. We’ve recently told you the story of the Father of the Aruban Nation: Betico Croes, a national treasure. He valiantly jumped through political hoops to give the island of Aruba to her people, … Continue reading “Authentic Aruba: The Day of the Flag and Anthem”
