Take a trip to the happiest little island. Our favorite things in Aruba!
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Stays
Recommending places we have personally stayed, or heard great things about. There are also LOTS of AirBnBs available on the island.
All inclusive resort on the slower side of the island. Both Divi and Tamarijn have direct beach access, we have stayed at both and prefer the Divi.
Our favorite restaurant: Ginger
Aruba Resorts | Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive Resorts
Another all inclusive, although we have not stayed here, I have heard RAVE reviews about this resort. And were we not Divi Vacation Club members, we would check it out this year.
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
One of the only Adults Only all inclusives on the island. Our friends have stayed here and enjoyed it, for a bit more of an active crowd than the Divi side of the island.
Inexpensive and reliable airport transfer service!
Airport Transfer
Restaurants
Eating out in Aruba is not too expensive! They have a wide variety of options, including traditional Aruban cuisine all the way to American fast food spots!
Toes in the water dining option.
Screaming Eagle Aruba | Welcome to deliciousness!
One of the oldest restaurants on the island, a must stop!
Papiamento Restaurant
Nightly tasting menu, exclusive place! Fun for the adventurous couple
2 Fools And A Bull
We adore this spot, delicious and low frill seafood dinner!
Red Fish Aruba Restaurant – Quality Seafood Restaurant
Toes in the water dining on the beachfront, consistently recommended as a much stop on the island
Flying Fishbone Restaurant - Home
Another top rated, beach front restaurant!
Pinchos Grill & Bar | Aruba's Most Romantic Sunset Restaurant
Atardi means 'late afternoon' in our native language of Papiamento.
Discover a refined and relaxed fine-dining experience at Atardi, our pop-up restaurant set up on Palm Beach, Aruba, in the late afternoon.
Enjoy an intimate setting for romantic...
Atardi Restaurant
Ranked one of the best italian spots on the island!
Azzurro Ristorante Italiano Aruba
Activities
You have to explore the island while you're here, the history is vast and beautiful!
Check out an underwater shipwreck site, for $99 - an inexpensive excursion that you can't get everywhere
Submarine Tours
Options for both a seabob + segway or seabob alone!
Seabob Tours Aruba | Aruba Adventure Tours
Touring the island by Jeep or UTV is a MUST, we had so much fun on our tour. I recommend goggles and a face shield/bandana for dirt.
UTV & Jeep Natural Pool Combo
For a more relaxed day than UTV driving, take a sail and snorkel day!
Palm Pleasure Catamaran – Snorkeling Tour
Such a fun and unique experience on the island.
The Butterfly Farm Aruba
Flamingo Beach is such a cool stop on your vacation, especially if you have kiddos!
Flamingo Beach Aruba
A+ Packing List
This bag is PERFECT for the sandy beaches of Aruba, and it won't bring that sand back into your hotel room ;)
CATMICOO Crochet Beach Tote Bag for Summer
These luggage tags could not be cuter! And they have a strong cord to ensure they stay on your bag during rough travel.
Rimilak 3 Pcs PU Leather Luggage Tags
Honestly, could this dress get any cuter? Imagine the beach photos!
ROAONOCOMO Women Boho Cami Maxi Dress
This is a game changer for a carry-on backpack! I easily packed for a 4-day trip to NYC in this bag ALONE. It goes on sale all the time, and is a must grab!
Taygeer Travel Backpack with USB & Shoe Pouch
Speaking of game changers – compressible packing cubes are going to make your life SO much easier! Whether you're packing a backpack, carry on or checked bag!
Compression Packing Cubes for Travel
The only jewelry organizer you need for travel!
BAGSMART Jewelry Travel Organizer Case
Turn any headphones into airplane headphones with this bluetooth device! Perfect for watching movies on long flights.
Twelve South AirFly SE | Bluetooth Adapter
A reasonably priced (check the coupon!) luggage set, perfect for beginners or if you need a new set for a deal.
3pcs Expandable Luggage Set Blue with TSA Lock
If you're looking to upgrade your carry on, look no further!
