Why Aruba Really Is One Happy Island
AFAR Ambassadors are in-the-know bloggers who have a passion for experiential travel.
Dip Your Toes in the Sand and Enjoy Your Dinner
Want to escape to your own little piece of Tahiti? Well dip your toes in the sand and enjoy a delicious dinner at The Old Man and the Sea. It is the perfect combination of artistic flair and romance.
The Old Man and the Sea is a romantic...
The Beauty of Nature
The natural pool is a unique sight. It is formation of rocks and volcanic stone that literally create a 'pool’.
The natural pool, also known as "conchi" or "Cura di Tortuga" is a great place to go snorkeling or just relax. The pool is constantly ‘...
ZeeRovers
Want to eat the freshest seafood? Stop by ZeeRovers! I’m not one for seafood but Zeerovers is a whole other experience, and I go every time I’m on Aruba.
They serve fish and drinks at local prices. They also sell freshly caught fish to go. Fish you...
The Perfect Hammock
My husband and I needed a quick thoughtless getaway, so Aruba was it. The island hardly has any culture and the food is ok at best...but if you stay at the Renaissance Aruba Resort, they take you by boat to their private Island where flamingos,...
Go off the Beaten Path in Aruba
My first taste of the Caribbean was not a rummy cocktail or a fried plantain: It was a blast of salty dirt, delivered to my face when I stood up in the back of a Jeep as we rattled up Aruba’s hardscrabble east coast.
My friend Will and I hadn’t...
Where to see Flamingos in Aruba
Aruba is not so much known for its flamingos as much as its beaches and aloe. But you'll find these beautiful pink birds on Renaissance Island, which is owned by the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino in the capital city, Oranjestad. While the...
