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 to try something different this vacation? Have you found it’s time for a new vacation experience after having stayed at plenty of hotel and resort chains? Sure, Aruba’s large beachfront resorts are nothing short of exceptional and make for an amazing stay (so amazing you may never want to leave)… but why not experience a … Continue reading “Charming & Budget-friendly Small Resorts in Aruba | Part 1”
When we last left our little island she was a pristine wild tangle of kwihi trees and exotic birds. Deep trenches where water ran down the mountains were lined with lush vegetation and rain water pools were filled with freshwater turtles. For these early tales of Aruba, we need to mix a liberal amount of … Continue reading “Untold Stories of Aruba – Aruba’s First Tourists”
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”
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!”
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”
Meet & Greet Aruba’s Animals 1. The Butterfly Farm Experience a special tour full of fun facts about diverse butterfly and moth species that live at Aruba’s very own butterfly farm! *Tip from the Team: The early AM tours are notorious for being the best ones to experience! If you and your family are big … Continue reading “Family Vacation in Aruba: 16 Kid-friendly Activities!”
Here in Aruba we love all of our globetrotting, friendly visitors. So much so, that a lot of times locals and tourists, who were once strangers, even turn into newfound friends after their trip to the One Happy Island! However, there’s something that is often overlooked when regarding our tropical little isla: ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, and … Continue reading “Keep Our Island Happy: Environmental Awareness from ARUBA – PT. I”
For the past 16 years Aruba has welcomed and embraced Soul Beach Music Festival with open arms, a week-long festival filled with heart and soul that takes place during Memorial Day Weekend. Each year SBMF goers are drawn to the island to “…soak up the endless entertainment, constant sunshine and multicultural festivities that Aruba has … Continue reading “Aruba’s Soul Beach Music Festival Hits All the Right Notes Once Again”
