After one sip, you'll be smiling all the way down Palm Beach. Aruba is called the "Happy Island." I'm not really sure about the history of this nickname. I'm pretty sure it wasn't carved into rocks by the Arawak Indians 600 years ago. More likely, it was dreamed up in an marketing office to entice Caribbean travelers to come sit in the Aruban sun and drink Balashi beer until they're … [Read more...]
The Aruba Smash Cocktail – The Happy Boat Drink
March 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by RUMSHOPRYAN on March 16, 2011
Head South, Way South, To Bugaloe Beach Bar – Aruba
March 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
by RUMSHOPRYAN on March 8, 2011
If you're wanting to head south, why not head all the way south, to the southern Caribbean that is. Smile, because you have just landed on the "Happy Island" as people like to call Aruba. What's not to smile about, Aruba has blazing blue water, great people, a lot of history and Bugaloe. Bugaloe? Bugaloe Beach Bar is an exciting little bar that makes its home on a pier that sits above crystal … [Read more...]
Aruba Webcam – Manchebo Beach Resort
December 27, 2010 By 3 Comments
by RUMSHOPRYAN on December 27, 2010
This week's Caribbean webcam comes from the Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa located on Aruba's Eagle Beach. Located on Aruba's widest stretch of the beach the boutique style resort is ideal for romantic getaways or a little R & R in the Caribbean sun. Just feast your eyes on the webcam below and tell me your body isn't screaming for that. Simply relax besides the Caribbean Sea on a … [Read more...]
Exploring The ABC Islands
February 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
by RUMSHOPRYAN on February 25, 2010
As a group, the ABC islands offer an incredibly distinctive Caribbean vacation. Consisting of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, the ABC Islands were under the control of the Netherlands as the Netherlands Antilles until 1986. In that year, Aruba gained independence, though the island is still aligned with the Dutch Kingdom. Today, the Willemstad, Curacao serves as the capital of the Netherlands … [Read more...]
Aruba Webcam – Bucuti Beach
February 21, 2010 By 2 Comments
by RUMSHOPRYAN on February 21, 2010
Do you want to gaze out over the Aruba sand? Does your mind drift to electric blue seas? Is your body screaming for full service massage capped off with a frozen umbrella drink? I think just about everyone can answer yes to these questions. The Bucuti Beach Resort featuring Tara Beach Suites & Spa is a European style resort that offers you every possible indulgence, is the spot of this week's … [Read more...]
Seven Perfect Days in Aruba
February 20, 2010 By 1 Comment
by RUMSHOPRYAN on February 20, 2010
Aruba ... If this word makes you think of Paradise, of pristine beaches and a vibrant nightlife, of beautiful sites and perfect weather, you won't be disappointed. Aruba is a charming contradiction, an island of "two faces". Its milky beaches and transparent blue waters will make you feel like you're the first person to walk on the sand and soak your feet. But its Vegas-style casinos, parties and … [Read more...]
