Aruba Travel Blogs

In 2005 we went to Aruba with some friends.  We spent the beginning of our week lounging on the beach, snorkeling, shopping and such.  We decided that on our last full day we would rent a Jeep and make the drive out to see the Natural Bridge.  Now you have to understand how the peopl…

We departed Aruba in the early evening and as the plane leveled off at top cruising altitude I glanced out the window and my jaw dropped at the amazing view.  The stunning sunset evoked images of the beginning of time and what the very first sunset may have been like.  The seemingly endle…

I had no idea what to expect of Aruba, I went because Joyce wanted to go (East Coasters and their idea of vacations.. =) Us West Coasters think of Hawaii as our prime vacation spots!) and I had an extra timeshare week to use.From the moment I got on the connecting flight to Aruba, I decided people …

Sydney is such a great place to visit. Opera house by the harbour is very lively from daylight, and even more fun at night. Enjoy the music by the Opera House,see the wave splashing,and look up the stars at night while you're having your dinner.

We had a very fun night last night. Lydia put on her wedding dress (with an added purple sash) for the formal dinner, we we sat next to a really nice couple (he was a truck driver and she was a banker). We taught them about the tradition of Christmas bon bons, paper hats and bad jokes (they were ac…

Dedicated to the coziest place on earth, home. As a born and raised Aruban I wanted to share with everyone why I think this truly is one happy island.

Places I have seen, things I have done

Aruba is inarguably beautiful.  I just found that this island wasn’t my “style”.  I enjoyed our day and glad we visited, it just wasn’t my favorite stop on the trip.  As you’ve read, I’m very much a “hike” “explore” “local flavor” kind of girl, which I discove…

A family vacation in Aruba...

We went on a family holiday to the Caribbean.. It started at the small but beautifull Isla Aruba.. We stayed at the Tamarijn Beach Resort nearby the Centre.. We only had 2 days to discover Aruba at first so we went sightseeing to the Lighthouse and the small mountain "de Hooiberg".. What a vie…

A week away from it all on the island of Aruba, "where happiness lives." We hit all the tourism hot spots-- California Lighthouse, Alta Vista Chapel, Baby Beach-- but also enjoyed some quiet time on the beach.

Photos from Aruba, summer 2003.

trip to aruba summer '05

The flight to aruba from bonaire took about one hour.During our flight we reported the coast guard about an oil spill of a ship.We landed on aruba and parked the plane on the general aviation side of the airport.We thought first customs than put our driver licence at security and start our work in …

We were at the airport by 5:05 a.m.  There were about 6 other people waiting.  We weren't waiting in line...we were waiting for the employees to get to work and to open.  I'm not kidding!  Finally at 5:30, we got our tickets taken care of.  They sent us on to the security a…