Just returned from Aruba!

My wife and I just returned from Aruba and had a great time. Over the next Days and weeks I will be posting reviews of what we did!

Stay tuned!

Hey here is a great resource for Aruba Restaurants!

If you are interested in Restaurants in Aruba check out
RestaurantsAruba.com.

We are getting ready to go back on the 21st! only 8 days away.



We are planning on maybe going to these restaurants:

1. La Trattoria: El Faro Blanco -- At the California light house.
2. Texas de Brazil -- I got a 2 for 1 coupon off the website for registering.
3. Madame Janette -- Simply unbelievable
4. Smokey Joe's Island Grill -- Great Ribs! plenty to take home for a lunch
5. Blossoms -- Sherry has wanted to try it

A Dozen Reasons to Choose Aruba

Best Aruba beaches
Colorful Dutch architecture
Luxury Aruba hotels & resorts with all the amenities
Friendly residents who welcome tourists in many languages
A wild, arid countryside with spectacular geological formation
Great dive sites around Aruba
Constant trade winds for windsurfing and kitesurfing
An eco-friendly national park
A Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed championship golf course
World class Aruba casinos and nightclubs
Aruba shopping malls and designer boutiques
Reasonably priced Aruba restaurants with international cuisine

Cabo for a change?

So for a change the wife and I went to Los Cabos and stayed at the Fiesta Americana. We had a great time in Cabo, the resort was unbelievable and the weather was outstanding. We both still prefer Aruba and will be returning for our usual March vacation. We prefered Aruba because the food is much better, the dowtown area isn't full of people trying trying to sell you everything and you just feel much safer.

Anyhow, here are some of our CABO pictures.

A Recent Question

A question came recently about wether i would reccomend staying at the stelaris casino during renovations.

When I was there in March they were doing over the lobby. In all honesty I liked the old lobby better and have not seen the new bar yet. I would still stay there however because the rooms are great the service is great and the pool and beach area are always the cleanest. some of the hotels do not deal with the beach seaweed as effectively as the Marriott. when you do not remove it right away it will stink up the beach.

So i would say yes stay there. by the way I am no way affiliated with the hotel. I have stayed there a couple times and been in all of the others and it is my favorite. The Hyatt is unbelievable as well, but I can only speak to it as someone who walked through and had a meal there.

Thanks,
J

P.s. let me know what you decide!

Great phone call

I recieved a great phone call today from Marriott to check in regarding when we are visiting Aruba again. It's still a month or 2 away before we can book for the 3rd week of March to celebrate our aniversary once again on the happy island of Aruba.

We decided to try Cabo in September, but I know I just know it will pale in comparison to our annual Aruba trip. As you already know when the wife says she wants to check out Cabo, because thats where the "stars" go and we can use our time share points you just need to go.

Radisson Aruba Resort Selected Host Hotel For 2009 Washington Redskins Cheerleader Calendar Shoot

Washington Redskins’ fans have a once-in-a lifetime chance to experience Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa, known for its postcard-worthy sunsets and white sand beach, as it plays host to the team’s cheerleader calendar shoot this spring.

From now through May 15, 2008, interested fans can enter to win a five-day/four-night stay for two at the AAA Four-Diamond resort with round-trip air included from Baltimore or Washington International Airports.
Click here and enter to win the sweepstakes!

“Many of our guests from the Mid-Atlantic gather at our lobby bar Mira Solo on Sundays to watch football with their favorite Washington Redskins’ hat and jersey,” states General Manager Gary Jutz. “We are honored the Redskins have chosen us to host their 2009 calendar shoot, which gives our resort and the island of Aruba a great opportunity to be showcased.”

According to Melanie Treanor, director of marketing for the Washington Redskins’ cheerleaders, “Our 2009 photo shoot will be a lot of work for the girls; however, they are very excited to experience the resort’s Larimar Spa and just lounge on the gorgeous beach between takes. We look forward to our stay at Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa this summer and believe the calendar will be a great success.”

The winner of the contest will be posted on the special Radisson Web site May 16, 2008, must be 18 years of age and have a valid passport to enter Aruba.

Soprano's piano Bar

Make sure that you go to Soprano's Piano Bar and when you do, tell them your on your honey moon and they will sell you a huge drink cheaper than usual!

My sister going to Aruba?

Our posts here and the photo's provided may lead to my sister going to Aruba in the winter. She told me she was looking for a place that was safe, had beutiful beaches, good food, and the weather was always great. I told her without hesitation that she just described Aruba to a tee. I also told her thanks for the idea for a post.

When you are thinking about a perfect vacation, think ARUBA!

ALREADY BOOKED FOR '09

Well my wife and I will be back in Aruba staying at the Marriott Stelaris Resort and Casino once again. We can't wait. We decided to try something a little different in September and go to Cabo. I know we will like it but at the same time I am sure it won't be Aruba.

So next March week 12 we will be there on the happy island. Hope you can join us!!

All inclusive = Bad Idea

When you sit down and do the math and also think of everything you are missing out on it's a classic no brainer. Consider this, the Occidental Grand in the high rise section is a beautiful resort BUT if you use RCI to get you room they make you pay additional $175 or so per person per day.

The first problem with this is I don't spend that much on food and drinks everyday. On the days I might spend this much on food and drink, I don't do it all at the hotel. Which brings me to:

The second problem is Aruba is a safe country that has a ton of great restaurants to eat at. Why would you overpay to be forced to eat at the resort everyday?

All I am saying is shop around and look closely at the numbers. If all inclusive still makes sense, go for it. BUT if not take advantage of the great bars and restaurants and do not go all inclusive.

If you want tips on the hotels, post a comment and ill post on it.

Take the Jolly Pirates Boat in Aruba!

When you visit Aruba make sure to take 2 hours out of your day to go on the Jolly Pirates Boat. They launch right off the beach in front of Moomba Beach, which is a nice bar in between the Marriott Surf Club and the Holiday Inn. They have an open bar during the trip and they keep 'em coming! It is a beautiful ship with an outstanding crew that truly is there to please. After you sail up the island a bit they anchor off and there is a rope swing where you can swing off into the water which is always fun. This is a great evening event that does not get to crazy so it is perfect for most ages. Click here to check out Jolly Pirates.

JOLLY PIRATES

BEST NIGHT IN ARUBA!

THE FUNNEST NIGHT IN ARUBA HAS TO BE THE KUKOO KUNUKU BUS TOUR. THE FUN COLORFUL BUS PICKS YOU UP AT YOUR HOTEL AND FIRST WITH MUSIC PLAYING TAKES YOU TO A ROMANTIC SUNSET CHAMPAGNE TOAST. FROM THERE YOU GO TO A WONDERFUL DINNER AT A BEAUTIFUL HOUSE. THEN BACK ON THE BUS FOR SINGING AND DANCING AT LOCAL ARUBA BARS THAT WELCOME YOU TO THEIR HAPPY ISLAND WITH DRINKS! WHEN IN ARUBA DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND HOP ON THE BUS! THE KUKOO KUNUKU BUS!

BEST BAR IN ARUBA

THE BEST BAR IN ARUBA IS THE KIBRA HACHA BAR WHICH IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE HOLIDAY INN SUN SPREE RESORT AND THE PLAYA LINDA. CLAUDIA IS THE BAR TENDER AND IS BAR FAR THE BEST BEACH BARTENDER IN ARUBA!

HAPPY EASTER FROM ARUBA!

TONIGHT WE ARE GOING TO MADAME JEANETTE'S FOR OUR EASTER DINNER AND ARE VERY EXITED. sO MANY PEOPLE HAVE TOLD US ABOUT HOW GREAT IT IS AND WE WILL BE GOING FOR THE FIRST TIME TONIGHT. WE ALSO MET OUR FRIENDS RICK AND MAUREEN ON THE BEACH TODAY! WE MET THEM THREE YEARS AGO AND THEY ALWAYS VACATION AT THE PLAYA LINDA SO WE WALKED DOWN AND BOUGHT THEM A DRINK.

YESTERDAY WE ATE AT AMAZONIA AND IT WAS GREAT I WILL POST MORE ABOUT THAT LATER I NEED ANOTHER DRINK

THANKS FOR THE COMMENT PAULA!!

DAY 1 ARUBA VACATION (TODAY)

WELL, ISSUES AT LOGAN HAD US ALMOST MISS OUR CONNECTING FLIGHT IN mIAMI. THE WIFE AND I FELT LIKE OJ IN A HERTZ COMMERCIAL RUNNING THROUGH MIAMI AIRPORT. OUT OF OUR WHOLE PLANE WHERE MANY WHERE ATTEMPTING TO CONTINUE ON TO ARUBA BUT ONLY THE WIFE AND I MADE IT. I HAVE NEVER SEEN HER RUN SO HARD I WAS PROUD!! wE GO DOWN THE WHATEVER YOU CALL IT THING THAT CONNECTS THE TERMANAL TO THE PLANE AND THE LADY WAS CLOSING THE DOOR!!! SHERRY SCREAMED AND SHE HADN'T LOCKED IT YET. I THINK FAA RULES STATE YOU CAN'T REOPEN A LOCKED DOOR FOR SUCH A REASON, BUT WE MADE IT! OUR LUGGAGE ON THE OTHER HAND WAS AS LUCKY.
I HOPE WE RECIEVE IT BY THE THE MORNING.

UNTIL TOMORROW,

BON BINI NA ARUBA

Happy Hour Aruba

In Aruba starting about noon in the high rise hotel area you can find 2 for 1 happy hours for the rest of the day by walking up and down the beach. It's allot of fun walking the beach and when you get a liitle to hot you can either jump in the ocean or order a couple of drinks. Check out this resource for the happy hour schedule of Aruba. ARUBA HAPPY HOUR SCHEDULE

Aruba Photo's

Aruba Restaurants

Last year on the 25th of March my wife and I had a wonderfully romantic sunset dinner out on the deck at La Trattoria - El Farro Blanco which is the Italian restaurant that is located next to the California Lighthouse in Aruba. I have already made a reservation for this year and will be celebrating my second anniversary there in 12 days! Aruba has so many wonderful restaurants and if you plan it right you can really take advantage of some of the most beautiful sunsets i have ever seen.

Need dinner recomendations? Post a comment and what you are looking for, I would love to help!!

What to do in Aruba?

There is so much to do in ARUBA. I enjoy the relaxation the island offers, but you mush plan an all out fun part night. If you are looking to do this than think no further than the KUKOO KUNUKU DINNER AND BAR-HOPPING PARRANDA. Basicly this is a Bus trip that takes you around the island and stops at a bunch of bars you may not have gone to otherwise. The staff are fun people who will go out of their way to make your trip as fun as possible. EVERY time I go to Aruba I go on this trip. You can find them by going to there website http://www.kukookunuku.com/ or asking the folks working at your hotel. This is a picture of my wife and I getting ready in front of the Bus!

Aruba Vacations

Above, is a photo of the amazing resort called Casa Del Mar. Below is a photo of Baby Beach, where snorkling is amazing!

Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino

My wife and i will be vacationing at the Aruba Marriott again we are scheduled to get there on March 20th 2008.