February 2012
 
If you are visiting Aruba in February then you wont fail to get in to the carnival spirit as the island comes alive with vibrant parades and contests throughout the streets.
Aruba’s carnival season attracts thousands of visitors each year who line the streets to marvel at the dramatic displays …

Like a little Caribbean Las Vegas, Aruba entices many visitors each year purely with its selection of glamorous casinos.
Aruba’s first casino opened in 1959 and gambling became a major tourist attraction (second to its beaches of course). Today the island boasts 11 casinos, some open from 10am daily for …

We’ve stayed at many B&B’s in Aruba over the years; sometimes splitting our stay between two different accommodations. We love the freedom this gives us to eat out every evening and often you get a more personalised service than you do in the large hotels.
Arias and Flory (the American …

Although Aruba may not be best known for its diving opportunities there are some wonderful dive sites and wrecks to be explored, especially along the sheltered south western coastline. Some of the charted locations are listed below and can be reached by a selection of reputable dive operators on …

Aruba may be small however it has a jam packed annual events calendar that’s huge! From events to celebrate national holiday’s to international sporting events and competitions; the chances are there will be something going on whilst you’re there.
 
The months of January and February are known as party season …

If you have been to Aruba before you will already have a firm opinion on this, I say this because the two areas couldn’t be more contrasting.
For our first trip to Aruba, many years ago, we stayed at Palm Beach; it was far less developed than it is now, much …

For most people visiting Aruba for the first time, one of the main decisions to make is whether to choose an all inclusive option or not. This is particularly important if you don’t already know which resort you want to stay at as it could well sway your decision.
There are great …

Are you looking for somewhere romantic and intimate to create a truly unforgettable marriage proposal? If so, you need to check out The Old Man & The Sea restaurant in the old historical capital of Aruba -Savaneta.
As soon as you enter this place you will notice the calm, tranquil atmosphere …

Then how about seeing in the New Year with fireworks and live music on the beach??
The Marriott are hosting their ‘Blue Moon New Years Eve’ party at Tradewinds beach and tickets are still available. There will be fireworks at midnight and live entertainment from the well known Aruban band Tsunami.
There will be a fantastic …

We stopped off at Hollywood Smokehouse Diner after a morning at baby beach and had the best pulled pork we’d ever tasted! Accompanied by homemade coleslaw, punchy sauces and an ice cold balashi – mouth-watering!
The owners Mike & Tina take great pride in serving large portions of slow cooked, southern …