Sometimes a fun beach vacation also calls for a little local flavor. That’s why instead of staying in the popular resorts on the west coast of Aruba I opt for the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Oranjestad, which is surrounded by tasty local restaurants. I already blogged about how there’s a water taxi that docks in the hotel lobby…
You can read travel guides, watch videos, scour the internet and ask friends for information about your new travel destinations, but almost always you will be met with some surprises. I really think you’ll find at least one small thing at each new place that leaves you wondering “why didn’t I know this?” or “why…
Ahhh, vacation. Isn’t it grand? You’re away from work, relaxing, exploring and feasting in a destination that’s exciting simply because it’s not your home. But sometimes while enjoying an escape, you get a glimpse of real life in that place. A glimpse without the façade put on for tourists. Sometimes it’s gritty and sometimes unpleasant. When…
A lot of people enjoy the snowy look of a white Christmas. But if it were up to me, I’d never see snow except on TV. I’ve heard people say they can’t get into the holiday spirit if it’s warm outside or there’s no snow, but that’s not how I feel. I lived in South Florida…
They say it’s your birthday It’s my birthday too, yeah They say it’s your birthday We’re gonna go to Aruba. Yep, that’s right. I’m sure the Beatles would have written their song closer to my version if they partook in the birthday weekend to which I was treated. Thanks to a hubby who racks up free flights…
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