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Aruba: Orange Sunsets, Palm Trees, and Sea Grapes
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items Your sun tan lotion drenched guide for a laid back and casual week in Aruba baby. Where is the rum?
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Landing in Aruba. Bon Bini- Welcome!
Day 2- Flip Flops and Mai Tai's
Day 3- A Flamboyance is a term for a group of Flamingos
Day 4- Lick Ma Tigh
Some Helpful Tips We Learned Traveling To This Beautiful Island
Landing in Aruba. Bon Bini- Welcome!
What's the rush? Grab your luggage from the carousel, walk towards the exit where the taxis wait outside and make you make that immediate left towards the cinnabon place instead. Don't sit there. Sit at the bar NEXT to it hunnie and get yourself a Ba...
We aren't sitting AT Cinnabon, We are sitting at the bar NEXT to Cinnabon LOL where you will find the kindest bartender who will give you an ice cold Barashi or Malibu Sunset, whatever your choice is. Sit back and relax, wait out the rush of the crow...
CINNABON Airport kiosk
Our night one evening after we settled in from the flight consisted of wakling over to this tucked away gem in Malmok area- take your time and take a walk, a taxi over OR bike to Saliña cuisine for early dinner. The scenery is beautiful especially if...
SALIÑA LOCAL CUISINE | Aruba Island Fine Restaurant
Catch a quick taxi from Oranjestad and take the ride to Eagle Beach. Do it. It is a breathtaking stretch of soft white sand and turquoise waters, consistently ranked among the best beaches in the Caribbean. It’s beloved for its serene vibe, sea turtl...
Eagle Beach (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
Catch a taxi and go explore Aruba’s pastel historic district in Oranjestad! It is a vibrant tapestry of Dutch colonial architecture, cultural memory, and sun-washed charm sprinkled with cobbled paths, shaded courtyards, and boutique shops tucked into...
A journey through Oranjestad's historic buildings – Part 1 - Aruba
Day 2- Flip Flops and Mai Tai's
Taxi is the main way around the island, grab your taxi or grab your bicycle and start your journey to spend the day in Oranjestad! Where the city meets the sea.
If you’re ready for an excellent brunch and lunch experience with the best customer service we’ve had in years make sure you bicycle on down here to north shore pub! They’re known for their pizza and home made dough. We got the shrimp tacos , sour wh...
North End pub and grill Aruba
There is a mini market directly across the street from north shore pub and grill- you can find beer and spirits that you can walk openly and enjoy in the sunshine, your beach snacks, and sunblock!
The Minimarket Aruba | Noord Aruba
Take a walk on the beach, reserve a cabana, and grab a Calypso, the first local seltzer in Aruba! 🇦🇼 there is another bar tucked away right in front of this one that was so nice and friendly!
Pelican Nest Restaurant Aruba
A literal hotel in the sand and such a good time! Get your cabana right in front of this hotel and live your BEST life. Yes I’m having a Mai Tai as we speak, as should you too
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba Beach Resort & Casino Hotel
Nestled right between Palm Beach’s soft white sands and the turquoise Caribbean Sea, Moomba Beach Bar is one of Aruba’s most iconic beachfront hangouts. By day, it’s the perfect spot to sip a tropical cocktail under a palm tree and enjoy laid-back is...
MooMba Beach Bar & Restaurant
If you want an authentic cigar for your hubby stop into this small cigar shop right in front of Mambo’s and palm beach divers
Cigar Shops : r/Aruba
We got Cuba's Cookin' on day 2 after we explored and bar hopped the beach bars and this place was so good we ended up going AGAIN for dinner the next day. We ordered their trio empanadas- their potato empanadas were SO soft and almost had a curry fla...
Cuba's Cookin'
After a long day at the beach and with a full belly of late lunch we wandered over to this fun laid back gem in the middle of the renaissance marketplace! The vibe was so good, they played soccer on TVS, there's a fun plant wall with a swing and ligh...
5 O'clock Somewhere Aruba
Day 3- A Flamboyance is a term for a group of Flamingos
Put on your adventure hat, we are seeing flamingos!
This was hands down the highlight of our trip and we spent the entire day here. Tickets sell out fast so book as early as possible! Flamingo Island, officially known as Renaissance Island, is a private slice of paradise off the coast of Oranjestad, A...
Flamingo Beach Aruba Guide: Tickets, Tips, & Firsthand Info
Kalins Mexican Food in Aruba serves up bold, flavorful dishes with a laid-back vibe, perfect for casual dining, happy hour, or a night out with friends. With locations in both Oranjestad and Noord, it’s a local favorite for Mexican classics and tropi...
Menu of Kalins Mexican Food
If you want to take a stroll if you are staying in northern Aruba, bicycle down towards town and spend time taking in the absolutely breathtaking views of the beaches you will pass by including this one! We found so many conch shells walking this str...
Malmok Beach (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
This place was recommended to us from our host who shared this is a local's favorite Chinese take out and the menu looked so good! We ended up going with Indian food and if we were staying longer we would have absolutely eaten here!
YenYen Bar & Restaurant
Day 4- Lick Ma Tigh
Your guide to experiencing a great visit to northern Aruba (and some great take out)
“Ya'll be better up over here and get one of these *it's a chicken salad*” LOL no but really take the time and come out here we walked about a mile and a half for breakfast (the walk was nice)- we ended up ordering lunch because the menu just looked ...
Arashi Beach Shack
You pass here on the way to Arashi beach and stop here! The beach is clear, the sand is beautiful, slow down, take a dip, and ENJOY.
Tres Trapi Steps (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
Feeling frisky? You can go snorkel a ship wreck while youre spending time on this side of the island! You can also just take a stroll down this beach and see the top portion of this wreck poking out of the water! Such a cool site.
Baboo Shipwreck Snorkel - Outdoor Project
The California Lighthouse in Aruba is a striking, historic beacon perched on the island’s northwestern tip, offering panoramic views, solitude, and a glimpse into Aruba’s maritime past. Built between 1914 and 1916, it stands over 90 feet tall and is ...
California Lighthouse - Best in Aruba
Along Aruba’s northern coast, Boca Catalina is a quiet cove, the sand is soft, its easy to get right in, the waves are gentle so you can wade and float, it feels like swimming through glass. Bring your snorkel, towel, reef safe sunblock and you are g...
Boca Catalina Aruba - Best Swimming Beach in the Caribbean
After a long day at the beach, you're sun kissed, maybe a little burnt, you need to relax back in your hotel room and just chill and put on a movie. We ordered take out from here on this day after we spent the entire day at Arashi Beach snorkeling an...
Tandoor The Indian Grill House: Home aruba
Some Helpful Tips We Learned Traveling To This Beautiful Island
Just a few general tips and tricks we learned from our experience to make your life easier!
When you land here you will learn there are no Lifts or Ubers, there are taxi's. When you call them and ask them to pick you up you will either ask for a cash taxi or a credit card taxi. Confirm with them before you get in! We got lucky with mostly s...
Taxi's (unsure about this specific company)
If you are staying in northern Aruba or don't have your own rental car you will want to stock up at the minimarkets in Oranjestad when you go to town early on in your trip! You can make a quick stop and grab some fruits (they have yummy green pears),...
The Minimarket Aruba | Noord Aruba
A final tip is to carry your aloha spirit everywhere, especially to Aruba! The locals are so polite, kind, and friendly, greet them with smiles, tipping is very appreciated as the island operates on tourism. Try the local dishes, sea food and empanad...
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Aruba (2025) - Must-See Attractions