If you want complete R & R, travel at the end of January, beginning of February--very few children, teenagers and college kids, and lots of older travelers who will stay out of your way. Lots of hotels on the "beach strip". Taking a taxi to and from the airport is easy and you don't need Aruban currency--American dollars is fine. Tipping is customary, but not mandatory, and that applies to your taxi driver to tour operators, to restaurant staff. Very little rain, and the sun can be quite
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If you want complete R & R, travel at the end of January, beginning of February--very few children, teenagers and college kids, and lots of older travelers who will stay out of... More
Aruba is for honeymooners and college kids. Tourist life revolves around the resort. Some people never leave their hotels, where they have casinos, beach, watersports and... More
This is paradise! Ive seen the island grow and its just the only place where I can escape and forget about the world. I dont even check email! Unless its to tell friends about... More
Although it is not the most exciting island in the Caribbean, or even the most attractive, Aruba is a great place to relax on the beach, listen to Reggae or Calypso music, enjoy a... More
Where you go for your Caribbean vacation is usually decided by which islands have nonstop flights from your hometown. Here is a rundown on the key new flights this season....more
Seems like I'm not the only one writing about exotic family travel. Last week in Family Vacation, Reinvented, the NY Times lists several types of family travel including education, cultural pursuits, adventure, plain fun, and budget. My favorite suggestions include......more
I'm going to take you away from Hawaii this week to talk about a festival that is NOT celebrated in my favorite South Pacific archipelago but on many other islands--Carnival! Also known as Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, and Fastnacht, Carnival is......more
Whether you want great golf courses, mountainous hiking trails or just a beach all to yourself, 10 places to have the perfect Caribbean vacation this winter....more