Anyone ever been to Aruba? I just returned last
week and hopefully you followed along on my IG stories! Have I really wanted to
go to Jamaica, but in September I needed someplace in the Caribbean that was
outside of the hurricane belt. And that is Aruba!
(iguanas everywhere!)
(Oranjestad, the colorful capitol)
It’s a desert island that was colonized by the
Dutch so picture Arizona with European influences, palm trees and some of the
most beautiful aqua blue water you’ll ever see!
It’s a tiny island and perfect for people on
the east coast because it’s a quick, inexpensive flight and you don’t need more
than a few days. With that said, let me sum it up for you in 5 bullets.
1) There’s no ride share so rent a car, preferably
a Jeep so you can off road and go to the NATURAL POOL! The island is easy to
navigate. We never really got lost.
2) I highly recommend the AIRBNB I stayed in! To
date it’s probably my favorite. The backyard, and pool, and rooftop were
beautiful! I mean look at this sunset...
(view from the roof!)
3) If your prefer a hotel go for the Renaissance!
Even if you don’t want to stay at a hotel the whole time, I suggest 1 night
here. If you google Aruba you’ll see a ton of images of flamingos on a
beach. Well this is at Renaissance’s private island, and the only way to get
there is if you’re a guest or if you’re lucky enough to get one of the limited
$100 day passes for non guests. If you’re traveling with a group of 3+ it’s
cheaper to book a room and split the cost of that! Plus the property is such a
beautiful resort! Talk about feeling like you’re on vacation...
4) Shopping, shopping, shopping. If designer
shopping is your thing, this is the place to do it! Prices are less than the
States especially if you’re from a place with high taxes like I am. Hello 8.5%!
I saved a few hundred on my new Gucci bag!
5) And last but not least, FOOD! Honestly wasn’t
really impressed except for the RED FISH! Please go here and get the shrimp.
For ambiance and a unique experience I suggest the FLYING FISHBONE for IN ocean
dining! Yes, you can sit IN the ocean. And for drinks go to Rum Reef at Baby
Beach!
(terrible picture, but these shrimp right here...)
WEARING: $19 ROMPER FROM AMAZON
What a wonderful vacation, and thanks for the beautiful pictures and detailed descriptions of everything.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunset on a beautiful island.
ReplyDeleteAnd I can’t imagine actually sitting in the ocean and dining—sounds like quite an experience.
Love the photography. The pic of you standing in the water is everything.
WOAH!!! Amazing is an understatement! Thank you very much sharing this.
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Those flamingos are great, and so is the jeep! darmudas
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