Experience the real Aruba by staying in one of the many charming and unique small apartment resorts the island has to offer! Check out our list of recommended small resorts and don’t forget to check out Part 1 to get the full list! Pauline’s Apartments Modern, clean, spacious and private… Pauline’s Apartments offers everything you … Continue reading “Charming & Budget-friendly Small Resorts in Aruba | Part 2”
Looking for some serious R&R time after frolicking around the One Happy Island? What better way to recharge for more fun in Aruba, than by having a Spa day?! A beach day in Aruba is truly delightful, don’t get me wrong…but a seaside massage paired with a mimosa (or two)? – Well, that’s the cherry … Continue reading “5 Places for Pampering in Aruba!”
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”
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”
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!”
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!”
You know you’re in for something special when French-trained Executive Chef Matt Boland is at the helm of any food-related event, and the “Wonderful World of Wagner” dinner and wine-pairing at the Sunset Grille restaurant located at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino was no exception. Napa valley-based Wagner wines – represented locally by … Continue reading “Seasoned culinary artist Matt Boland serves up a gastronomic feast at the Sunset Grille”
For many of you the warm sun, white sand beaches and breathtaking turquoise sea is what draws you to the little, happy island of Aruba time and time again. But what comes next on the list? Personally, I don’t think this is even up for debate. Food. Yes, food makes the world go round. And, … Continue reading “New and Buzz-worthy Dining Options in Aruba”
