Aruba Resort Vacation Tips

Aruba is a special vacation for us. It was our honeymoon and as much preparation as we did, we still felt a little overwhelmed with what we could do there. We like to relax on vacation but we also like to do things that we don't normally get to do during the year. And the best way to do both is proper planning. Here are my recommendations on what to do on vacation in Aruba.

We traveled to Aruba on a timeshare exchange. Aruba, an island in the Caribbean, is Dutch-owned and the influence from the Dutch is obvious as you travel the island. It's a small island but it's such a great place for us. Whether traveling with a family or as a couple, we highly recommend it. Keep in mind, it's not a party place. There are places to have fun but it gets quiet pretty early. It's very nice and very clean and also very safe. The weather was great but there is a constant breeze that keeps you cool so don't forget a light jacket. But don't let that fool you as you can get sun quickly. A cool breeze constantly blows on the island.

Things you'll do along with our suggestions: Go on a cruise. Take a sunset cruise around the scenic island. We used "Strea Charters" and the older lady that is the mother is so nice and so helpful. We had a lot of fun on the beautiful sunset cruise. You'll get to see the rocky shoreline, sunset and island. Make sure to bring a camera for the amazing sunsets. She will give you a great overview of the history of the area. We learned a lot. It was quite fascinating. Then you get to do some great snorkeling too. The water is so warm. The marine life is fantastic. You'll see some amazing coral and fish. The colors are so vibrant. You'll be taken back at the colors of the fish. These fish will come right up to you.

Tips for shopping: Taking the bus downtown only costs a dollar . The buildings downtown are quite a site with bright vibrant colors. They are so unique. To this day I have never seen another downtown like this. You can sense the Dutch influence for sure in the buildings and colors. But you'll also get a strong Caribbean feel dealing with the locals. The people are really nice and extremely laid back. Tourists talk about the great deals you can get on jewelry. There is quite a bit of locally made items that will catch your eye. Since we stayed in a timeshare resort, we were able to stock up on groceries. We did some grocery shopping as well. Keep in mind that you will not be getting a selection like you do at Wal-Mart.

The Natural Pool: This is a must. For this site, we rented some Quads. The "Natural Pool" is hard to get to. Get a clear map from your hotel or the rental place. We rented ATVs for the journey and that was soooo much fun. Riding across the island with the dirt kicking up all over the place was something unique for us. You'll be looking forward to a shower for sure. Bring some snorkel gear. This is a great place to see great sea life in clear waters. The waves come right over the rocks and into the pool.

Food: You can get almost any type of food. We enjoy casual eating most of the time. We just want to wear shorts and tank tops and enjoy the food with some cold beer and/or margaritas. So "Wacky Wahoos" is a great meal. We had the fish and it was sooo fresh and tasty. I recommend making reservations here or you probably won't get in. We also ate at the "Aruba Surf Club" from Marriott. It was also very good. The atmosphere is just amazing. It always is at a Marriott timeshare resort. It was more expensive than most but very good. We were able to have dinner right on the beach at sunset.

And we always felt safe on the island. The locals are very nice. We've never heard of any issues with crime. Enjoy!

See you on the beach, Erick

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