Aruba: Why Aruba Has So Many Repeat Visitors

Aruba is truly one of the best islands in the Caribbean. Aruba has the highest rate of return visitors and this is no mistake. Its residents are friendly and always happy. At the turn of every corner you are greeted with a smile. The people are helpful and never shy when it comes to striking up some casual conversations. The residents of Aruba provide a peaceful and stress free atmosphere that keeps its visitors coming back for more. Aruba is truly your home away from home.

One of the reasons Aruba has been voted top Caribbean vacation so many times is because of its gorgeous white sand beaches. The beaches in Aruba are sparkling and during the off season they are never congested. Although all of Aruba’s beaches are public, as they should be, you never hear of any negative stories about vendors harassing people to buy anything. Aruba’s beaches go on for miles and miles.

The next reason Aruba is one of the top islands in the Caribbean is because of its appetizing restaurants. They offer some of the best cuisine around. Their seafood is fished and cooked fresh daily. When you visit Aruba you should stop by the following restaurants The Driftwood, The Buccaneer, or Smokey Joe’s Island Grill.

Another reason Aruba has been voted Best Island in the Caribbean is due to their luxurious accommodations. No matter where you stay on Aruba, you are sure to be impressed with the amenities that each hotel offers. Some hotels offer more amenities than others but they all offer something unique and interesting. There are different types of accommodations available to Aruban visitors. You have your choice of low-rise hotels, high-rise hotels, condos, villas, or apartments.

There are so many fun things to do in Aruba like snorkeling, scuba diving, and snuba diving too. Snuba is snorkeling + scuba. It is awesome! You put on a helmet and you walk on the bottom of the sea floor.
The entertainment is another reason Aruba is voted Best Island in the Caribbean. There are bars, clubs, and party cruises where you can listen to great music and have dinner. Some of the hotels have Karaoke Night and they provide their guests with daily entertainment.

All of these things keep visitors coming back to Aruba time and time again. Enjoying the nice hospitality of its residents, being offered endless entertainment, taking strolls on the white sandy beach, and staying at beautiful hotel accommodations is why Aruba has the highest percent of repeat visitors in the Caribbean.

Aruba Timehares

If you are thinking about purchasing a timeshare then Aruba certainly is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Aruba timeshares are very affordable. Some of timeshares in Aruba are the: Marriott's Aruba Surf Club, The La Cabana, and any of the Aruba Divi Resorts. Aruba timeshares are a great investment that your family can enjoy for years to come.

Traveling to Aruba with an Under age Non-Family member

If you are traveling to Aruba and you want to take an under age child out of the country, may it be a family member of your child's friend, then you have to have certain documents.

All you have to do is get two notarized letters from each of the child's parents stating that they are giving you permission to take their child on vacation to Aruba. Also include the dates of travel in the letter.

Make sure that you carry this letter with you.

Aruba Winsurfing: Aruba Hi-Winds Competition

Every year on Aruba there is a windsurfing competition called the Aruba Hi-Winds. The Aruba Hi-Winds is taking place on July 1 - July3, 2009. Competitors and spectators come from across the globe to be a part of the festivities.

You get to see windsurfers do all kinds of nifty tricks on Aruba's Eagle Beach. This will make the perfect water sport.

Best Beaches in Aruba

The best beach in Aruba is Palm Beach and the second best is Eagle Beach. Both beaches are has clean white sand beaches with green clear water.

Palm Beach has more up-scale hotels on it, while Eagle beach is a more lively, fun, activity filled beach. It doesn't matter which beach you stay on, they both are beautiful.

History of Aruba

Did you know that Aruba's earliest inhabitants were the Arawak Indians. You can see many of their artifacts when you visit the Historical Museum of Aruba. You can view many of the cave drawings which tells the history of Aruba. The history of Aruba can be found in its food, culture, and its people.

Aruba'a Tunnel of Love & Guadirikiri Caves

There is so much to do while you are on the island like of Aruba. Do you like visiting dark, damp caves. Well there is this one that is called the Tunnel of Love. The Tunnel of Love is part of the Arikok National Park. The Guadirikiri Caves have a legend attached to it. The story speaks about two people who were in love but the woman was married. They died together in the cave and afterward their spirits shot up through the top of the cave. How very interesting.

These are only two of the caves that you can visit while you are on the island of Aruba.

Snuba Diving on Aruba

That's not a misspelling. I did write SNUBA diving. Do you want to know what snuba diving is? Snuba = Snorkeling + Scuba. You can see Aruba's underwater world without having to wear heavy scuba equipment. You get see all of Aruba's sea wonders.

To go snuba diving you don't have to get certified. There are only 4 people per guided tour group.
This activity is provided by De Palm Tours.

Cheap Places to Stay in Aruba

If you want to go to Aruba but you think you can't afford it, you are wrong. There are other places to stay in Aruba besides the major beach front resorts. You can stay in an Aruba apartment. They look like some of the low-rise hotels and are very nice. One in particular that I came across was the Sea Breeze Apartments. They have two types of rooms available and they are the studio room and the one bedroom Aruba apartment.

Rooms include the following:

bathroom
cable TV
radio
DVD
safe
kitchenette
blender
refrigerator
iron
hair dryer
microwave
free high speed internet

Check in time is at 2 p.m. and checkout is at 12 noon. You should probably know that these apartments do not have any ocean views, only garden views.

The apartments are located right on the Mangel Halto Beach, which is a great spot for diving and snorkeling. The Marina Pirata Restaurant is in walking distance from the apartments. The Brisas del Mar and Flying Fish Bones restaurants are a 3 minute drive away.

High Season Rates (December 15 - April 15)
$75/night Deluxe Studio & $90/night 1 bedroom apartment

Low Season Rates (April 16 - December 14)
$55/night Deluxe Studio & $70/night for 1 bedroom apartment

So if you wait until the low season then you can stay on Aruba for as low as $55/night which is very cheap.

To get more information you can visit
Sea Breeze Apartments

Sightseeing in Aruba

There are so many sights to see while you are vacationing in Aruba. You can visit the Ostrich Farm, the Historic Gold Mills, Natural Bridge, ad Butterfly Farm. While we were on Aruba we saw the natural bridge, rock formations, and the California Lighthouse just to name a few. There is so much to see that you will have to make another trip to Aruba. On our jeep tour we traveled to the uninhabited coast of the island, where we experience a rough and bumpy ride. It was fun and amazing. We also went to see the caves. Beware of the bats! Just kidding.

Some other places you may want to see while you are there include:

The Bird Sanctuary
Arikok Park
Donkey Sanctuary
Natural Pool
Offshore Islands
Lourdes Grotto
The Caves and so much more.

Cheap Aruba 5 night Packages

I was browsing the internet yesterday and I came across the following price rates for travel to Aruba during the month of mid July.


Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort Aruba All-Inclusive - $1333/ person
www.discountvacations.com

Westin Aruba Resort - $860/ person
www.expedia.com

Tamarijin Aruba All-Inclusive - $1346/ person
www.expedia.com

Holiday Inn Sun Spree Aruba Beach Resort & Casino - $690/ person
www.travelocity.com

Depending on which online website you choose, you may be able to get a package for a little cheaper.

Booking your Aruba day trips

Every hotel in Aruba has a concierge desk in the lobby on the main floor where you can book your day trips. Day trips in Aruba can cost anywhere from $20 – about $110. Most day trips include more than one activity. For example if you choose the bus full day tour, you get to take a tour of the island, go to baby beach, go snorkeling, and get an all you can eat lunch buffet.

There are tons of things to do on Aruba: para sailing, snorkeling, sailing on party boats, glass bottom boat trips, speeding around the island on jeep tours, kayaking, exploring caves, scuba diving, submarine boat rides, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, speed boating, sightseeing, and four wheel drive safaris.
There are tons of day trips go on. A family of 5 can spend up to $800 easy depending on how many day drips you go on.

One of the day trips that my children talked about going on was the De Palm Island bus tour which included the seatrek option. We all had fun being able to walk on the bottom of the sea floor looking at different underwater scenes. You have to definitely check this out!
Aruba is very much an exciting and fun destination.

Aruba with the family years later

A whole eight years later, we decided to go back with the children and my mother-in-law. And they loved it too! I am not surprised. Aruba is the perfect destination for families as well. We stayed at the Marriott Ocean Club in a villa that had 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, living room, a dinning room area, and 2 balconies. There was plenty for the kids to do. They went swimming, on jeep tours, bus tours, snorkeling, and on the Sea Trek. It has been almost 2 years since they've been to Aruba and they talk about it still.

Great Aruba Restaurants

The first time I went to Aruba, I had two restaurants that I visited and they soon became my favorites. They were Twinkle Bones and The Driftwood.

Twinkle Bones had everything, great food and great entertainment. We ordered our food and while we waited there was non-stop singing and dancing going on. And at the end of the night, everyone danced around the restaurant in a conga line. I had an exciting and fun time. I didn't want the night to end. At closing everyone had an option to buy a video of the festivities. Unfortunately the Twinkle Bones restaurant has closed down down. Last I heard it is now a Thai restaurant. Oh well, I have my memories and my video.

I liked the Driftwood restaurant because of its fresh seafood. Every morning the owner would go fishing and come back with some of the freshest fish I've ever tasted. Their food was absolutely delicious. The Wahoo was my favorite.
And this was my first experience with Aruba's seafood and it was great.

Aruba, My First Love

The first time I traveled to an island, it was to Aruba, and I made the right choice. Ten years ago I fell in love with the most beautiful island ever. I can remember as I stepped off the plane taking in all the island air and thinking, wow, I can really have peace of mind here. My first night there my now husband and I sat at the pool in beach chairs and let the cool Aruba trade winds blow through us. We must have sat out there until 4 a.m. in the morning. I remember the island being filled with most nice people. They all said hello and smiled, something I was only use to when I went to visit my grandmother down south. I knew I would be back again soon.