Travel Diary #2 Aruba

Whenever I travel I keep a note in my phone to keep track of what I do + where I go. Hopefully this will be a helpful resource if you’re planning, or thinking about planning a trip to Aruba! I’ve traveled to other islands, but I have to say Aruba was by far the best ocean I have seen! Crystal clear water, schools of fish swimming, and the softest white sand your feet have ever touched. Aruba’s food really impressed me and I highly recommend checking out a few of the restaurants while you’re there. They book up in advance so I definitely suggest making reservations!

Restaurants

• Eat: Chalet Suisse

  • Ordered: Filet mignon + porterhouse steak carved at the table.

  • Incredible service!

• Eat: Madam Janet

  • Ordered: Bang bang shrimp! My mouth is watering thinking about this…

  • Great atmosphere feels like you’re in a backyard with twinkle lights + live music.

• Eat: Gianni’s

  • Ordered: Pasta cheese bowl made table-side.

  • Split between 2 people + you will still have leftovers!

Activities

• Pelican Pier

  • Water sports @ Holiday Inn hotel.

• Snorkeling

  • We went on a catamaran ride and snorkeled at the Antilla shipwreck.

• Yoga

  • Manchebo hotel offers $15 yoga to non-guests.

  • There is nothing better than yoga on the beach with the ocean as your backdrop!

  • It’s under a pavilion so you don’t need to worry about the sun beating down on you and getting sweaty + sandy.

• Aruba Open Beach Tennis

  • Check if this is going on while you’re in Aruba!

  • Countries from all over the world compete and the stands fill up with fans.

  • Vendors with food + alcohol.