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Dine in Style: Best Places to Dine in Aruba

admin — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Not only does Aruba boast some of the best beaches in the world, but it also boasts some of the finest restaurants. From Papillon Restaurant to Windows on Aruba, here are a few of the best places to dine in Aruba.

Papillon Restaurant.

Few restaurants in Aruba are as charming as Papillon Restaurant. Popular foods served include Aji shrimp, filet mignon and risotto cakes. Popular desserts offered include the Mayan brownie and Caribbean creme brulee. Papillon Restaurant is located at the Village at J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 348 A.

Chalet Suisse.

If you want to dine at one of Aruba’s more upscale restaurants, look no further than Chalet Suisse. Popular foods served at Chalet Suisse include Chilean sea bass, onion soup, and veal. Popular desserts include chocolate fondue and apple strudel. Chalet Suisse is located at J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 246 at Eagle Beach.

Windows on Aruba.

If you’re looking to dine at a stylish, yet family-friendly restaurant in Aruba, Windows on Aruba is the perfect restaurant for you! Popular foods offered include lobster, shrimp and tuna. Popular desserts offered include coffee and orange chocolate mousse and banana and passion fruit. Windows on Aruba is located on J.E. Irausquin Blvd., number 93.

Travel Smart: 5 Safety Tips for Tourists Visiting Aruba

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

When most people travel, they are usually looking forward to a time of fun and relaxation. It is also important to keep safety in mind. Knowing how to stay safe in an area that you have never been can be difficult since the area and locals are so unfamiliar. Aruba is beautiful and considered pretty safe, but you can run into dangers if you don’t take the proper precautions.

Many people like to relax at the beach and do so in a carefree way. If you chose to bring valuables to the beach keep them locked in your car to avoid any possibilities of theft.

If you love to gamble and want to visit the casino make sure you keep your winnings put away until you get to your room. Flashing your money will attract a possible dangerous situation.

Never travel to unfamiliar areas alone. This is especially true if you are younger and female. There is safety in numbers, and predators tend to stay away from groups of people.

If you are swimming, make sure that someone is with you. You should avoid deep water if you are a poor swimmer. Furthermore, try and swim in an area that tends to have other swimmers in the area.

Maybe the most important thing is to make sure someone always knows where you are at, and how long you plan to stay there. This will ensure that someone will always be aware in the rare case you go missing.

What’s So Great About Aruba? Advantages of Visiting Aruba

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Located in the Southern Caribbean Sea, Aruba has a warm climate and enjoys one of the highest standards of living in Caribbean Region. Aruba’s first settlers (Caquetios Amerinds) dated back from 1000 AD; the origins of population on the island give it a mixed culture. Tourism is Aruba’s specialty, with its world-renown White Sand Beaches, museums, and National Parks. The island also includes many beautiful plants/flowers and exotic animals. Here are some activities that are fun for the whole family in Aruba:

Arikok National Park

Located in Santa Cruz, Aruba, the Arikok National Park encompasses the Aruba lava formation, a quartz diorite formation, and limestone formation that play important roles in the early villages as well as the exotic plants and animals that live there. There are also historic settlements that still remain as well as mines and plantations.

Archaeological Museum

Spend an hour at the Archaeological Museum in Oranjestad and you will learn so much about Aruba’s culture and history! The museum also hosts many lectures, exhibits, educational projects, and workshops. This experience is free; it is educational and fun for the kids, and fascinating to adults.

Activities In Aruba

Aruba differs from many other places, creating a unique combination of land and water activities. Quiet horseback rides and walks along the beach are good for the soul. For more adventurous visitors, you can go hiking in the Arikok National Park, or go sailing. For underwater activities, there is snorkeling and wreck diving (Aruba has a reputation for having the best and most wreck sites, such as the Antilla, a German freighter).

I hope that your visit to Aruba will be both meaningful and exciting! Good Luck!

Top 5 Places to Stay in Aruba

admin — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

There are some great places to stay in Aruba. The first place is the Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort. The Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort has some of the best amenities that a visitor could ask for like four restaurants and a swimming pool.

The second place is the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino. The Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino is a great place for people to enjoy spending their money at the casino and enjoy a nice massage.

The third place is the Hotel Riu Palace Aruba. The Hotel Riu Palace Aruba has some of the best views of the ocean and beach from their rooms. They have a wide variety of services that could fit your every need.

The fourth place is the Tierra del Sol. The Tierra del Sol is a resort, country club, and spa all wrapped up in one. But a person can feel like they are at home without any of the worries or stress of home.

The fifth place is the Golden Tulip. The Golden Tulip is the perfect place for a couple to go and relax in a very romantic setting. Therefore, it is great for a couple who just got married.