Aruba Curt

Friend of the show Andrea James and I talk about the Coronavirus impact on our personal lives and what we hope happens for the island of Aruba.  This was recorded in April.

Friend of the show Andrea James and I talk about the Coronavirus impact on our personal lives and what we hope happens for the island of Aruba.  This was recorded in April.

EP128: Aruba Curt and Andrea talk Covid 19 and Aruba

Recorded in April, Aruba Curt and Regina talk about how the Covid 19 pandemic has affected their personal lives.  We also commend Aruba on how they have handled their unique situation as a contrast to how the United States has handled theirs. 

Recorded in April, Aruba Curt and Regina talk about how the Covid 19 pandemic has affected their personal lives.  We also commend Aruba on how they have handled their unique situation as a contrast to how the United States has handled theirs.

EP127 - Regina and Aruba Curt talkin pandemic and our love for Aruba

Today I am being joined on the podcast by the Otoski’s, Cindy and Rob.  Rob and Cindy are both long time visitors to the island and friends of the show.  While on the island they split time between the Renaissance and the Marriott, giving them a multifaceted view of the Aruba vacation experience.  Together they are part of the group that founded and runs the Renaissance Oceans Suites Aruba Timeshares Facebook or ROSAT for short.   Rob and Cindy were actually supposed to be on the island at the time of recording but because the world is all sorts of upside down now instead Rob posted a hypothetical “What If..” style trip report, photos, and all.     Some of the places mentioned in this episode of the podcast are:    Renaissance Ocean Suites Marriott Surf Club Bully Taxi Superfoods Montefort Ship Jolly Pirates Pinchos Zeerover LG Smith Coco Loco Pinchos Yemanja Papygayo Maroc 

Today I am being joined on the podcast by the Otoski’s, Cindy and Rob.  Rob and Cindy are both long time visitors to the island and friends of the show.  While on the island they split time between the Renaissance and the Marriott, giving them a multifaceted view of the Aruba vacation experience.  Together they are part of the group that founded and runs the Renaissance Oceans Suites Aruba Timeshares Facebook or ROSAT for short. Rob and Cindy were actually supposed to be on the island at the time of recording but because the world is all sorts of upside down now instead Rob posted a hypothetical “What If..” style trip report, photos, and all.   Some of the places mentioned in this episode of the podcast are: <ul> <li>Renaissance Ocean Suites</li> <li>Marriott Surf Club</li> <li>Bully Taxi</li> <li>Superfoods</li> <li>Montefort Ship</li> <li>Jolly Pirates</li> <li>Pinchos</li> <li>Zeerover</li> <li>LG Smith</li> <li>Coco Loco</li> <li>Pinchos</li> <li>Yemanja</li> <li>Papygayo</li> <li>Maroc</li> </ul>

EP126: Cindy and Rob's Virtual Aruba Vacation

Marlene Purcell

On episode 125 of One Happy Podcast I talk with Marlene Nichols Purcell who lives on the island of Aruba.  Marlene has been a guest on the show on many other occasions (EP32 and EP115) and today she is here to give me a glimpse into what life on the island is like during the Covid 19 pandemic.     Among the topics Marlene and I talk about on this episode of the show are:  What an island devoid of tourists is like What measures the island of Aruba is taking to flatten the curve A new foundation formed to help feed the children of the island And more    Businesses mentioned in this episode:     No child goes hungry - Aruba Aruba Wine and Dine Alfie’s in Aruba Scott’s Brats    One Happy Podcast

On episode 125 of One Happy Podcast I talk with Marlene Nichols Purcell who lives on the island of Aruba.  Marlene has been a guest on the show on many other occasions (EP32 and EP115) and today she is here to give me a glimpse into what life on the island is like during the Covid 19 pandemic.   Among the topics Marlene and I talk about on this episode of the show are: <ul> <li>What an island devoid of tourists is like</li> <li>What measures the island of Aruba is taking to flatten the curve</li> <li>A new foundation formed to help feed the children of the island</li> <li>And more</li> </ul> Businesses mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/No-Child-Goes-Hungry-Aruba-101666784818152/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> No child goes hungry - Aruba</a></li> <li><a href="https://arubawineanddine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aruba Wine and Dine</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.alfiesinaruba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alfie’s in Aruba</a></li> <li>Scott’s Brats</li> </ul> <a href="http://onehappypodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Happy Podcast</a>

EP125:Marlene Purcell is helping to make sure No Child Goes Hungry in Aruba

Ray Ellin

Joining us today is Ray Ellin from Aruba Ray's Comedy, and he's here to give us a run-through of the terrific lineup of Aruba Comedy happening down in the island for the rest of this month and the beginning of February. On this most recent trip to the island I ran into Ray at the Holiday Inn which is the new venue for Aruba Ray's Comedy and it is fantastic.  Not only is the space larger than past Aruba Ray Comedy venues, but the centralized location of the Holiday Inn cannot be beat.  Also, there is a new piano bar across the hall from the comedy show called the Palicoco which is a lot of fun. Ray and I talk about a lot on the show such as, obviously the Aruba Comedy shows, Ray's availability and plans for future schedules, as  "This Week at the Comedy Cellar", which is the television show he produces which airs on Comedy Central. We talk a bit about the the behind the scenes and his experience with working with the fantastic team behind it.  For more information regarding Aruba Comedy, please visit  https://www.arubacomedy.com/ and book your tickets to catch the remaining shows! They are fantastic and trust me you do not want to miss it.  

Joining us today is Ray Ellin from Aruba Ray's Comedy, and he's here to give us a run-through of the terrific lineup of Aruba Comedy happening down in the island for the rest of this month and the beginning of February. On this most recent trip to the island I ran into Ray at the Holiday Inn which is the new venue for Aruba Ray's Comedy and it is fantastic.  Not only is the space larger than past Aruba Ray Comedy venues, but the centralized location of the Holiday Inn cannot be beat.  Also, there is a new piano bar across the hall from the comedy show called the Palicoco which is a lot of fun. Ray and I talk about a lot on the show such as, obviously the Aruba Comedy shows, Ray's availability and plans for future schedules, as  "This Week at the Comedy Cellar", which is the television show he produces which airs on Comedy Central. We talk a bit about the the behind the scenes and his experience with working with the fantastic team behind it.  For more information regarding Aruba Comedy, please visit <a href="https://www.arubacomedy.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.arubacomedy.com/</a> and book your tickets to catch the remaining shows! They are fantastic and trust me you do not want to miss it.

Episode 124: Catching Up With Aruba Ray Ellin

In this episode of One Happy Podcast, I am being joined by Maggie.  I know it has been a long time since we have spoken but after this episode, you will understand why.   Over the last several months my life has been completely turned upside down, but now that things are starting to normalize, its time to get back to recording.   In this first episode, you not only learn the story of why the podcast has been dormant but also we talk about the fact that we are returning to Aruba at the end of the month. Some preparations have already been made for our next visit to the island including booking an Airbnb rental, pre-flight hotel, and rental car.  So on this episode of One Happy Podcast, we talk about all of that.  I hope you enjoy.   onehappypodcast.com The Officially Unofficial Podcast of the Island of Aruba

In this episode of One Happy Podcast, I am being joined by Maggie.  I know it has been a long time since we have spoken but after this episode, you will understand why.   Over the last several months my life has been completely turned upside down, but now that things are starting to normalize, its time to get back to recording.   In this first episode, you not only learn the story of why the podcast has been dormant but also we talk about the fact that we are returning to Aruba at the end of the month. Some preparations have already been made for our next visit to the island including booking an Airbnb rental, pre-flight hotel, and rental car.  So on this episode of One Happy Podcast, we talk about all of that.  I hope you enjoy.   <a href="http://onehappypodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">onehappypodcast.com</a> The Officially Unofficial Podcast of the Island of Aruba

One Happy Podcast - Episode 123 The Return of One Happy Podcast with Aruba Curt and Maggie

Today I bringing you the second part of my March 2019 Aruba trip report.  This was actually recorded a while ago, but due to technical difficulties was not released until just now.   On this episode, we talk about some of the restaurants we visited during the second part of our trip, including a couple of new ones.  We also talk about adopting our kittens from the Aruba animal shelter and the process of securing a flight home for those kittens.  Also, we talk about the Airbnb we used for the second half of our trip to the island.  So if any of this sounds interesting to you, please do enjoy episode 122 part B, of One Happy Podcast... the Officially Unofficial Podcast of the island of Aruba.

Today I bringing you the second part of my March 2019 Aruba trip report.  This was actually recorded a while ago, but due to technical difficulties was not released until just now.   On this episode, we talk about some of the restaurants we visited during the second part of our trip, including a couple of new ones.  We also talk about adopting our kittens from the Aruba animal shelter and the process of securing a flight home for those kittens.  Also, we talk about the Airbnb we used for the second half of our trip to the island.  So if any of this sounds interesting to you, please do enjoy episode 122 part B, of One Happy Podcast... the Officially Unofficial Podcast of the island of Aruba.

EP122-B: 2019 Aruba March Trip Report - Part 2

Hey all! Maggie and I are down in Aruba as of this moment for our first vacation trip in the island for 2019 and we’re here to give you a blow by blow report of our experience so far.   Upon departing, we left Delaware on Friday night to fly out of BWI. We stayed at the Sheridan this time around which was great and ate some really good crab cakes which are Maryland’s specialty. After that, it was an early start the next morning for a 4 ½ flight to Aruba.   1ST DAY   We chose Amigo for our car rental and saddled into our Kia Picanto. It’s a great little car that’s ideal for parking anywhere. Our plan for accommodations on this trip is to stay at our usual rental in Palm for the 1st half and then at an Airbnb in Noord for the 2nd half.   Dinner was spent at The Lazy Turtle, which was becoming a 1st-day tradition. The French Onion Soup they had was notably excellent. We planned to watch the Lighting Parade which was supposed to start at 8 pm until around midnight but we ended up coming too early and missed it.   2ND DAY   The next morning, we had a lovely brunch with our friend Ann at Windows Restaurant and later in the day got the chance to head to the beach. Meltaway Cafe was the destination for dinner. It’s a cool place with a unique concept which is serving cheese-based food.   3RD DAY   Today we opted to go to the beach early and spent almost the entire day at Palm while grabbing some food at Eduardo’s and Scott’s Brats in between. We didn't leave the beach until 5:30 pm, then headed to dinner with Ann again at this new place called Opus Restaurant. We definitely recommend this place. Their food was awesome and they had an excellent staff. This was followed by a short trip to Marriott Stellaris for some gelato which in our opinion is the best on the island.   4TH DAY   This day was filled with excitement as we headed over to the animal shelter, and ended up choosing 2 kittens to adopt. We named our two new bundles of joy Kiki and Koko. We still need time to work out the adoption process so we can fly them back with us to the U.S. but we’re very looking forward to welcoming them in our family!   That’s it for our trip report for part 1, stay tuned for the remaining parts!   ON THIS EPISODE ON ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: Hear about my story of... - almost losing my credit card - our flight attendant showing her bartending skills - the waiter at The Lazy Turtle being unintentionally funny   RESTAURANTS AND SERVICES MENTIONED:   -  The Lazy Turtle - Amigo Car Rental - Windows Restaurant - Meltaway Cafe -  Eduardo's Beach Shack -  Scott's Brats

Hey all! Maggie and I are down in Aruba as of this moment for our first vacation trip in the island for 2019 and we’re here to give you a blow by blow report of our experience so far. Upon departing, we left Delaware on Friday night to fly out of BWI. We stayed at the Sheridan this time around which was great and ate some really good crab cakes which are Maryland’s specialty. After that, it was an early start the next morning for a 4 ½ flight to Aruba. 1ST DAY We chose Amigo for our car rental and saddled into our Kia Picanto. It’s a great little car that’s ideal for parking anywhere. Our plan for accommodations on this trip is to stay at our usual rental in Palm for the 1st half and then at an Airbnb in Noord for the 2nd half. Dinner was spent at The Lazy Turtle, which was becoming a 1st-day tradition. The French Onion Soup they had was notably excellent. We planned to watch the Lighting Parade which was supposed to start at 8 pm until around midnight but we ended up coming too early and missed it. 2ND DAY The next morning, we had a lovely brunch with our friend Ann at Windows Restaurant and later in the day got the chance to head to the beach. Meltaway Cafe was the destination for dinner. It’s a cool place with a unique concept which is serving cheese-based food. 3RD DAY Today we opted to go to the beach early and spent almost the entire day at Palm while grabbing some food at Eduardo’s and Scott’s Brats in between. We didn't leave the beach until 5:30 pm, then headed to dinner with Ann again at this new place called Opus Restaurant. We definitely recommend this place. Their food was awesome and they had an excellent staff. This was followed by a short trip to Marriott Stellaris for some gelato which in our opinion is the best on the island. 4TH DAY This day was filled with excitement as we headed over to the animal shelter, and ended up choosing 2 kittens to adopt. We named our two new bundles of joy Kiki and Koko. We still need time to work out the adoption process so we can fly them back with us to the U.S. but we’re very looking forward to welcoming them in our family! That’s it for our trip report for part 1, stay tuned for the remaining parts! ON THIS EPISODE ON ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: Hear about my story of... - almost losing my credit card - our flight attendant showing her bartending skills - the waiter at The Lazy Turtle being unintentionally funny RESTAURANTS AND SERVICES MENTIONED: - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Lazy-Turtle-Aruba-1224540494228592/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Lazy Turtle</a> - <a href="http://www.amigocar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amigo Car Rental</a> - <a href="https://www.windowsonaruba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Windows Restaurant</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meltawayrestaurantaruba/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meltaway Cafe</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Smoothie---Juice-Bar/Eduardos-Beach-Shack-1602555403099707/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Eduardo's Beach Shack</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scotts-Brats/168109996624010" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Scott's Brats</a>

EP122-A: 2019 Aruba March Trip Report - Part 1

Grand Children's Parade When: February 17 (Sun) / 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Route: Aruba Entertainment Center - EX DOW, Oranjestad    The biggest children’s parade includes all of the island’s different Carnival groups to form Aruba’s Grand Children’s Carnival parade. Hundreds of children enjoy the opportunity to show off their dancing skills and colorful costumes. Held in downtown Oranjestad.    OTHER CARNIVAL EVENTS:   La Ora Loca Jump Up When: February 15 (Fri) / 8:00 pm - 1:00 am Where: Santa Cruz    La Ora Loca (“the crazy hour” in Spanish) a popular tradition involving dancing and partying complete with colorful and festive props and clothing Entertainers will put on a spectacular show and will perform as drummers, dancers, stilt walkers and more Everybody dons a mask and beads, and revels like the end is nigh    Transfer of Command When: February 17 (Sun) / 10:00 am - 11:00 am Where: Bestuurskantoor, Oranjestad   Yoga + Full Moon Circle When: February 20 (Wed) / 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Cirkel (Caya G.F. Betico Croes 97-1, Oranjestad) Hosted by Tribuluna Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2188440891404521/    Full Moons are a great time to gather, share &amp; connect, to harness the potent energy of the bright Moon and get clarity and insight on where you are right now and what you wish to release or grow more of in your life. This evening will consist of:   a Tribu Yoga session (actively moving along with your breath to release any stagnant energy and come back to a state of balance) a short guided meditation &amp; relaxation chakra balancing exercise self reflection/stream of consciousness writing exercise a chance to share and connect at the end.   Please bring your favorite fragrant flower, herb, crystals, or essential oil, or any items you wish to share and/or charge in this sacred space. Carina @tribuluna is the creator of @cirkelaruba and @mommamoontribe, doula, prenatal coach &amp; yoga instructor, and has been hosting Moon Circles since 2013. Sign up required - spaces are limited! $15 ✨Package deals available ✨ For more info or reservations send us a PM or w’app 5927127! 

Grand Children's Parade When: February 17 (Sun) / 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Route: Aruba Entertainment Center - EX DOW, Oranjestad <ul> <li>The biggest children’s parade includes all of the island’s different Carnival groups to form Aruba’s Grand Children’s Carnival parade.</li> <li>Hundreds of children enjoy the opportunity to show off their dancing skills and colorful costumes.</li> <li>Held in downtown Oranjestad.</li> </ul> OTHER CARNIVAL EVENTS: La Ora Loca Jump Up When: February 15 (Fri) / 8:00 pm - 1:00 am Where: Santa Cruz <ul> <li>La Ora Loca (“the crazy hour” in Spanish) a popular tradition involving dancing and partying complete with colorful and festive props and clothing</li> <li>Entertainers will put on a spectacular show and will perform as drummers, dancers, stilt walkers and more</li> <li>Everybody dons a mask and beads, and revels like the end is nigh</li> </ul> Transfer of Command When: February 17 (Sun) / 10:00 am - 11:00 am Where: Bestuurskantoor, Oranjestad   Yoga + Full Moon Circle When: February 20 (Wed) / 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Cirkel (Caya G.F. Betico Croes 97-1, Oranjestad) Hosted by Tribuluna Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2188440891404521/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/2188440891404521/</a> <ul> <li>Full Moons are a great time to gather, share &amp; connect, to harness the potent energy of the bright Moon and get clarity and insight on where you are right now and what you wish to release or grow more of in your life.</li> <li>This evening will consist of:</li> <li> <ul> <li>a Tribu Yoga session (actively moving along with your breath to release any stagnant energy and come back to a state of balance)</li> <li>a short guided meditation &amp; relaxation</li> <li>chakra balancing exercise</li> <li>self reflection/stream of consciousness writing exercise</li> <li>a chance to share and connect at the end.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Please bring your favorite fragrant flower, herb, crystals, or essential oil, or any items you wish to share and/or charge in this sacred space.</li> <li>Carina @tribuluna is the creator of @cirkelaruba and @mommamoontribe, doula, prenatal coach &amp; yoga instructor, and has been hosting Moon Circles since 2013.</li> <li>Sign up required - spaces are limited!</li> <li>$15 ✨Package deals available ✨</li> <li>For more info or reservations send us a PM or w’app 5927127!</li> </ul>

This Week in Aruba - FEBRUARY 15-21, 2019

Today I have a very special returning guest who hasn’t been around for a while. Master comedian “Aruba” Ray Ellin joins us once again to talk about the return of Aruba Ray Comedy to One Happy Island this coming 4th of February to the 3rd of April.   Aruba Comedy is a New York-style comedy show held at the Marriott-Stellaris featuring a top notch line-up with his fellow master comedians. Trip Advisor rated it as #1 on Tripadvisor in the “Nightlife” Category, the “Fun Activities and Games” Category, and the “Show” Category.   For more information about the line-up and shows, you can visit www.arubacomedy.com. It is encouraged for interested persons to purchase discount tickets online because it’s more guaranteed and can save money. As an added perk, there will be a raffle after the show for a few lucky ticket holders.   The incredibly strong line-up for the upcoming shows consists of the list below. Most are familiar faces in Aruba Ray Comedy but some are first timers.    Brian Scott McFadden Mike Vecchione Katie Hannigan Pete Lee Judy Gold Gary Vider Tony V Dan Naturman Brian Scolaro Jim Colton Chloe Hilliard Robert Kelly Chuck Nice Ricky Velez Rachel Feinstein Christine Hurley Mike Cannon    Ray and I also talk about our mutual interest in football and his show “This Week at the Comedy Cellar”. It’s one of the premiere comedy clubs in the world. So many comedians have passed through there on their journey to fame. To find out more about this show, you can visit:  http://www.cc.com/shows/this-week-at-the-comedy-cellar

Today I have a very special returning guest who hasn’t been around for a while. Master comedian “Aruba” Ray Ellin joins us once again to talk about the return of Aruba Ray Comedy to One Happy Island this coming 4th of February to the 3rd of April. Aruba Comedy is a New York-style comedy show held at the Marriott-Stellaris featuring a top notch line-up with his fellow master comedians. Trip Advisor rated it as #1 on Tripadvisor in the “Nightlife” Category, the “Fun Activities and Games” Category, and the “Show” Category. For more information about the line-up and shows, you can visit <a href="http://www.arubacomedy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.arubacomedy.com</a>. It is encouraged for interested persons to purchase discount tickets online because it’s more guaranteed and can save money. As an added perk, there will be a raffle after the show for a few lucky ticket holders. The incredibly strong line-up for the upcoming shows consists of the list below. Most are familiar faces in Aruba Ray Comedy but some are first timers. <ul> <li>Brian Scott McFadden</li> <li>Mike Vecchione</li> <li>Katie Hannigan</li> <li>Pete Lee</li> <li>Judy Gold</li> <li>Gary Vider</li> <li>Tony V</li> <li>Dan Naturman</li> <li>Brian Scolaro</li> <li>Jim Colton</li> <li>Chloe Hilliard</li> <li>Robert Kelly</li> <li>Chuck Nice</li> <li>Ricky Velez</li> <li>Rachel Feinstein</li> <li>Christine Hurley</li> <li>Mike Cannon</li> </ul> Ray and I also talk about our mutual interest in football and his show “This Week at the Comedy Cellar”. It’s one of the premiere comedy clubs in the world. So many comedians have passed through there on their journey to fame. To find out more about this show, you can visit: <a href="http://www.cc.com/shows/this-week-at-the-comedy-cellar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.cc.com/shows/this-week-at-the-comedy-cellar</a>

EP121: Aruba Ray's Comedy Returns to Aruba 2019

One Happy Podcast is the number podcast about the island of Aruba.  Each episode features I as the host interviewing a guest sharing their opinion on what Aruba has to offer.  Whether you are planning a family vacation, destination wedding, couples retreat, taking a cruise vacation or just want a little dose of Aruba on-demand, One Happy Podcast is the place for you.

So glad you are back, thank you for the short transport to one Happy Island! Hope all is well.

Thank you Aruba Curt !

Very detailed Info. I listen to this while working. I go on a mental vacation every time I listen.

Great Podcast

One Happy Podcast

Hey hey! Here we are again for the latest episode of This Week in Aruba which will cover the events in the island from Monday, April 9th to Sunday, April 15th.   First, this week’s shoutout goes to Vallon Davis, an Aruba lover and a Facebook friend. He has a deep love and appreciation for Aruba because he grew up in the Caribbean. He recognizes how special the island is and you can listen to my One Happy Podcast interviews with him on: http://onehappypodcast.com/ep4-vallondavis/ http://onehappypodcast.com/ep70/   Now onto the events and activities in Aruba that you can check out for this week:     FOOD Exclusive Dinner Under The Stars with Celebrity Chef Jose Luque When: 10 April / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Renaissance Private Island (Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/276324576237145/   Experience an Exclusive Spanish Dinner Under The Stars on Renaissance Private Island   For one night only, Celebrity Chef Jose Luque will take you on a Spanish culinary journey.   Chef Luque will prepare a 6-course Dinner accompanied by perfectly paired wines. Arion Wine Company N.V. has selected the perfect wines for each course.   This Spanish Culinary Experience will be $95* per person including 6 wines, pairing for each course.   This special event starts at 7PM. Boats to the Renaissance Private Island leaves from Lucy's Boat Deck.   *Price is excluding 15% service charge and taxes. Seats are limited. Reservation is required.For more information or reservation, please call our Navigators at 5236115     Latin Night When: 13 April / 10:00 pm - 3:00 am (recurring event every Friday until June 9, 2018) Where: AZIA Restaurant &amp; Lounge (J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 348, 00000 Palm Beach, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/772320309618274/   Azia Restaurant &amp; Lounge presents... Latin Friday in our Zen Garden! Join us on friday from 10PM till closing for great Latin music, dancing and special prices on your favorite drinks!   Malbec World Day When: 14 April / 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Where: The Wine Room (L.G. Smith Blvd #126 Suite #1, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba)Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/141574999849931/   A elegant evening with all the best Malbec in Aruba to sample. The tasting will be blind.   Tapas: steaks &amp; Veggie We will sample 10 malbecs Experience: $100     LIFESTYLE Beginner's Series When: 10, 12, 14 April / 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm (recurring event every Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays until 19 May) Where: Island Yoga (Noord 19A, Noord) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/778374978999668/   Beginning your yoga practice is challenging. It is learning a new language, literally and physically! To support your journey, we have created a 6-week Beginner Series!   In this series, you will explore the yoga poses and breathing techniques that are offered in most yoga classes, how and why they are of transformational benefit to your body and mind, and how to access them intelligently. Each week we will explore a specific area of the body and the poses associated. You will discover areas of strength and ability in your body you didn’t even know you had!   Throughout the series, our certified teacher Jessica Rydh will provide one-on-one tips for your personal needs. Experienced yogis and teachers – We welcome you to join and refine your practice! There are always new layers to uncover in our ever-evolving bodies and lives.   Give yourself the foundation to truly live well in your body for the rest of your life, as well as the preparedness to continue your lifetime practice through our other classes and at home.   *Over these six weeks, you will also be free to take any of our regularly scheduled classes at no additional charge (not including SUP Yoga).   Date: April 10 - May 20, 2018 Every Tuesday + Thursday 7:15PM – 8:30PM, optional catch-up class on Saturdays 12:00PM - 1:00PM.   Kids Yoga When: 14 April / 11:00 am - 11:45 am (recurring event every Saturdays until 16 February) Where: Island Yoga (Noord 19A, Noord) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/182855808997539/   Bring your child with you for your Saturday morning practice! Share brunch in our Nourish Cafe after class, or drop them off and treat yourself to a fresh-pressed juice or coffee while they have fun.   This class is designed to offer the practice of yoga in a safe and fun way. Your kids can do their best cat and dog interpretations, maybe even a bear or a crab! Through moving their bodies and minds in this lighthearted setting, kids practice connecting with their body, their breath, and their hearts in gentle yet profound ways. Yoga gives us balance, answers in life and the power to shine with peace and joy in our hearts. These are life-changing tools for people of all ages to become aware of, and we are here to help our younger generations harness these tools early on.   Sign your child up online or at the front desk!   Teacher: Mary Pucci Location: Island Yoga Day: Saturdays, beginning September 16 Time: 11:00AM – 11:45AM   12 Hours of Aruba 2018 When: 14 - 15 April / 6:00 am Where: Alto Vista Kapel (Alto Vista, Aruba, Noord) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/148440745918415/   The 12 Hours of Aruba mountain bike race challenge teams of 2, 4 or 6 to complete as many 4 km laps as possible in a 12 hour period, from 6pm to 6am.   The best way to enjoy a nice evening in Aruba, is to stay up all night with a bunch of your friends and ride your bike! 12 hours of music, performances, live radio, food, drinks and lots more.... That's right, break out the headlights, and come spend 12 Hours of Aruba with us.   Categories Teams of 2 riders (18+, men, women, mix) Teams of max 4 riders (15+, men, women, mix) Teams of max 6 riders (15+ men, women, mix)   Registration @ FX sport, march 1st till april 13th Fee awg 60 p.p includes:   Sleeping accommodation when you're tired, massage when you need it, but also a nice meal (pasta), drinks, coffee, fruit, t-shirt and one raffle ticket for a chance to win a brand new Cannondale bicycle! And if you ride hard enough you'll also win great Cash prizes.!!   For more information call: Edwin 5922506 Mario 5937801   Need to rent a bike? FX Sport 731-2991 Radio Shack Aruba 582-4269 Tri-BIke Aruba 585-2734   ENTERTAINMENT Guy Bavli, Master of the Mind When: 10 April / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (recurring event every Tuesdays until 28 August) Where: Alhambra &amp; Divi Resorts Aruba Banquet &amp; Events (J.E.Irausquin Boulevard # 41, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/153482718642217/ Tickets: http://www.masterofthemind.com/   Guy Bavli led a long, successful career filled with science-defying stunts and demonstrations, performing for fortune 500 companies, primetime television networks, and audiences around the world. Despite this, Bavli claims no superpowers. His skills actually lie in advanced applications of mind magic, psychology, physiology, and intuition, gained through years of intense study and practice.   Travel Sessions LIVE at MooMba Beach When: 11 April / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/121066132072139/   Aruba’s hottest Caribbean style band with many international songs. The Travel Sessions formation makes sure you will get on the dance floor and make you soak in the authentic Caribbean feeling right at MooMba Beach. Happy moments!       Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant When: 12 April / 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Where: The Old Cunucu House (Palm Beach 150, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/142342856422584/   Are you searching for things to do in Aruba? Aruba Sinatra Shows started 6 years ago and we would like to celebrate it with you while enjoying the good things of life any time this year. After more than 300 weekly performances Aruba Sinatra Shows is one of the longest running productions in Aruba!   Experience beautiful composed, orchestrated and arranged music with wonderful romantic lyrics sung by Fred de Jong. Order local food and delicious drinks while watching our Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant or ask for our Dinner Special Menu.   Live entertainment every Thursday from 7:30 till 9:30 pm featuring songs like:"Fly Me To The Moon", "I've Got The World On A String", "I've Got You Under My Skin", "My Way", "New York - New York", "The Way You Look Tonight" and many more...   The Show Ticket is only $15.00 per person (food and drinks, transportation, gratuities not included). During the show you can eat and drink something a la carte.   Karla LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach! When: 11 April / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm &amp; 13 April / 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Where: Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/231671944048611/   Caribbean and international music. Typical MooMba music for sunset party time!HAPPY HOURS: 6 pm - 7 pm &amp; 10 pm - 11 pm!   Alain Rockney LIVE When: 13 April / 11:00 pm - 1:00 am Where: Rock’n'Rock (Caya Taratata, Coral Plaza 15 L-3, Pos Abao, AW Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/166157180643846/   Alain Rockney is a soloist singer/songwriter who collaborates with different known artists of Aruba.   Alain plays the best of: Alternative Rock, Blues-Rock, Black Metal, Glam Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Prog-Rock, Art Rock, Psychedelic Rock &amp; Roll, Rockabilly, Roots Rock, Ska Punk, Country Rock, Surf, Indie Rock and Folk Rock.   IF HE KNOWS IT, HE WILL play it!   Untouchables LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach When: 15 April / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/459552557794216/   Lead singer Cesar Olarte of The Untouchables is a phenomenon on Aruba: his distinctive voice is amazing and his highest notes can put a lady's pipes to shame. Singing a wide variety of styles, such as merengue, salsa, pop and reggae, Cesar and his Untouchables are popular among locals as well as visitors. Everyone's sandy feet are itching to dance when hearing Cesar and his 4-man band perform at MooMba Beach, where he can be seen in action. The always mellow vibes at MooMba, the relaxed atmosphere and terrific cocktails make even the most timid of us lose their inhibitions, but on the days that The Untouchables are playing, it is party-time from the word go.   So come on down to MooMba Beach to see international star Cesar and The Untouchables in action and have fun!   KARAOKE/SPECIAL NIGHTS Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 51, Oranjestad)Website: https://www.matthews-aruba.com/ - Karaoke Nights every Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:00 pm Ricardo’s Restaurant &amp; Bar(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 53, Aruba)Website: http://ricardosaruba.restaurant/ - Karaoke Dance Party! every Thursdays, starting at 9:00 pm Soprano’s Piano Bar(Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard 370, Noord, Aruba)Website: http://www.sopranospianobararuba.com/ - Unplugged Nights every Saturdays, starting at 8:00 pm The Rose Bar &amp; Lounge Restaurant(Boegoeroei 11-Z, Noord)Page: https://www.facebook.com/therosearuba/ - Karaoke Happy Hour every Thursdays, starting at 6:00 pm   ARTS Drawing Portraits with pencils by Lorraine Evans When: 13 April / 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Where: Sunrise Aruba (00000 Sint Nicolaas, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/700784466976252/   Learn how to work with all the parts face and how to put a portrait together. Measuring is very important and control of the pencil is a must. Draw a picture of a loved one or yourself. This class will be fast paced.   Location: Cosecha San Nicolas Date: Friday 30 th March, 06 th April and 13 th April 2018 Time: 17.00 – 19.00 pm   Price: AFL. 125.00 incl. material and refreshment   Age: 14 years and up   Mandala Drawing When: 14 April / 12:00 nn - 2:00 pm Where: Island Yoga (Noord 19A, Noord) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/316751705515635/   MANDALA DRAWING WORKSHOP WITH COURTNEY BETTS   A mandala, which means ‘circle’ in Sanskrit, is a spiritual symbol representing the universe. In many traditions, mandalas are used as a guidance tool to establish a sacred space, focus attention, and aid in meditation. The beautiful symmetry and balance of a mandala makes drawing them a very calming, meditative practice.   In this workshop, artist Courtney Betts will guide you through a step-by-step process to completing your own mandala masterpieces. All supplies will be provided for you to use during the workshop and take home after (No need to bring anything other than yourself!). And no, you don’t have to be good at drawing to attend. Everyone can do it!   $40 USD | 72 AWG (Includes all supplies for you to take home!)     Weaving CRAFT workshop When: 14 April / 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Where: Aruba Cosecha (Zoutman straat #1, Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1620219308074815   Learn basic weaving techniques from the Master of Weaving Jess Wolff.   Price: AFL. 55,00 incl. material and refreshment Age: 12 years and up       Onto the cruise ship schedules so you can plan your beach days or schedule accordingly:    There aren’t really a lot of pressing news in Aruba this week either than a little reminder about the weather podcasts. If there’s anything at all that you would like to suggest for the show or simply want to relay feedback, please do send me an email at curt@onehappypodcast.com or drop a voice message on our hotline number (302) 635-0815.

Hey hey! Here we are again for the latest episode of This Week in Aruba which will cover the events in the island from Monday, April 9th to Sunday, April 15th. First, this week’s shoutout goes to Vallon Davis, an Aruba lover and a Facebook friend. He has a deep love and appreciation for Aruba because he grew up in the Caribbean. He recognizes how special the island is and you can listen to my One Happy Podcast interviews with him on: <a href="http://onehappypodcast.com/ep4-vallondavis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://onehappypodcast.com/ep4-vallondavis/</a> <a href="http://onehappypodcast.com/ep70/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://onehappypodcast.com/ep70/</a> Now onto the events and activities in Aruba that you can check out for this week:   FOOD Exclusive Dinner Under The Stars with Celebrity Chef Jose Luque When: 10 April / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Renaissance Private Island (Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/276324576237145/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/276324576237145/</a> Experience an Exclusive Spanish Dinner Under The Stars on Renaissance Private Island For one night only, Celebrity Chef Jose Luque will take you on a Spanish culinary journey. Chef Luque will prepare a 6-course Dinner accompanied by perfectly paired wines. Arion Wine Company N.V. has selected the perfect wines for each course. This Spanish Culinary Experience will be $95* per person including 6 wines, pairing for each course. This special event starts at 7PM. Boats to the Renaissance Private Island leaves from Lucy's Boat Deck. *Price is excluding 15% service charge and taxes. Seats are limited. Reservation is required.For more information or reservation, please call our Navigators at 5236115   Latin Night When: 13 April / 10:00 pm - 3:00 am (recurring event every Friday until June 9, 2018) Where: AZIA Restaurant &amp; Lounge (J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 348, 00000 Palm Beach, Aruba) Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/772320309618274/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/772320309618274/</a> Azia Restaurant &amp; Lounge presents... Latin Friday in our Zen Garden! Join us on friday from 10PM till closing for great Latin music, dancing and special prices on your favorite drinks!   Malbec World Day When: 14 April / 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Where: The Wine Room (L.G. Smith Blvd #126 Suite #1, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba)Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/141574999849931/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/141574999849931/</a> A elegant evening with all the best Malbec in Aruba to sample. The tasting will be blind. Tapas: steaks &amp; Veggie We will sample 10 malbecs Experience: $100   LIFESTYLE Beginner's Series When: 10, 12, 14 April / 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm (recurring event every Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays until 19 May) Where: Island Yoga (Noord 19A, Noord) Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/778374978999668/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/778374978999668/</a> Beginning your yoga practice is challenging. It is learning a new language, literally and physically! To support your journey, we have created a 6-week Beginner Series! In this series, you will explore the yoga poses and breathing techniques that are offered in most yoga classes, how and why they are of transformational benefit to your body and mind, and how to access them intelligently. Each week we will explore a specific area of the body and the poses associated. You will discover areas of strength and ability in your body you didn’t even know you had! Throughout the series, our certified teacher Jessica Rydh will provide one-on-one tips for your personal needs. Experienced yogis and teachers – We welcome you to join and refine your practice! There are always new layers to uncover in our ever-evolving bodies and lives. Give yourself the foundation to truly live well in your body for the rest of your life, as well as the preparedness to continue your lifetime practice through our other classes and at home. *Over these six weeks, you will also be free to take any of our regularly scheduled classes at no additional charge (not including SUP Yoga). Date: April 10 - May 20, 2018 Every Tuesday + Thursday 7:15PM – 8:30PM, optional catch-up class on Saturdays 12:00PM - 1:00PM.   Kids Yoga When: 14 April / 11:00 am - 11:45 am (recurring event every Saturdays until 16 February) Where: Island Yoga (Noord 19A, Noord) Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/182855808997539/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/182855808997539/</a> Bring your child with you for your Saturday morning practice! Share brunch in our Nourish Cafe after class, or drop them off and treat yourself to a fresh-pressed juice or coffee while they have fun. This class is designed to offer the practice of yoga in a safe and fun way. Your kids can do their best cat and dog interpretations, maybe even a bear or a crab! Through moving their bodies and minds in this lighthearted setting, kids practice connecting with their body, their breath, and their hearts in gentle yet profound ways. Yoga gives us balance, answers in life and the power to shine with peace and joy in our hearts. These are life-changing tools for people of all ages to become aware of, and we are here to help our younger generations harness these tools early on. Sign your child up online or at the front desk! Teacher: Mary Pucci Location: Island Yoga Day: Saturdays, beginning September 16 Time: 11:00AM – 11:45AM   12 Hours of Aruba 2018 When: 14 - 15 April / 6:00 am Where: Alto Vista Kapel (Alto Vista, Aruba, Noord) Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/148440745918415/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/148440745918415/</a> The 12 Hours of Aruba mountain bike race challenge teams of 2, 4 or 6 to complete as many 4 km laps as possible in a 12 hour period, from 6pm to 6am. The best way to enjoy a nice evening in Aruba, is to stay up all night with a bunch of your friends and ride your bike! 12 hours of music, performances, live radio, food, drinks and lots more.... That's right, break out the headlights, and come spend 12 Hours of Aruba with us. Categories Teams of 2 riders (18+, men, women, mix) Teams of max 4 riders (15+, men, women, mix) Teams of max 6 riders (15+ men, women, mix) Registration @ FX sport, march 1st till april 13th Fee awg 60 p.p includes: Sleeping accommodation when you're tired, massage when you need it, but also a nice meal (pasta), drinks, coffee, fruit, t-shirt and one raffle ticket for a chance to win a brand new Cannondale bicycle! And if you ride hard enough you'll also win great Cash prizes.!! For more information call: Edwin 5922506 Mario 5937801 Need to rent a bike? FX Sport 731-2991 Radio Shack Aruba 582-4269 Tri-BIke Aruba 585-2734   ENTERTAINMENT Guy Bavli, Master of the Mind When: 10 April / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (recurring event every Tuesdays until 28 August) Where: Alhambra &amp; Divi Resorts Aruba Banquet &amp; Events (J.E.Irausquin Boulevard # 41, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/153482718642217/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/153482718642217/</a> Tickets: <a href="http://www.masterofthemind.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.masterofthemind.com/</a> Guy Bavli led a long, successful career filled with science-defying stunts and demonstrations, performing for fortune 500 companies, primetime television networks, and audiences around the world. Despite this, Bavli claims no superpowers. His skills actually lie in advanced applications of mind magic, psychology, physiology, and intuition, gained through years of intense study and practice.   Travel Sessions LIVE at MooMba Beach When: 11 April / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba) Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/121066132072139/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/121066132072139/</a> Aruba’s hottest Caribbean style band with many international songs. The Travel Sessions formation makes sure you will get on the dance floor and make you soak in the authentic Caribbean feeling right at MooMba Beach. Happy moments!   Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant When: 12 April / 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Where: The Old Cunucu House (Palm Beach 150, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba) Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/142342856422584/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/142342856422584/</a> Are you searching for things to do in Aruba? Aruba Sinatra Shows started 6 years ago and we would like to celebrate it with you while enjoying the good things of life any time this year. After more than 300 weekly performances Aruba Sinatra Shows is one of the longest running productions in Aruba! Experience beautiful composed, orchestrated and arranged music with wonderful romantic lyrics sung by Fred de Jong. Order local food and delicious drinks while watching our Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant or ask for our Dinner Special Menu. Live entertainment every Thursday from 7:30 till 9:30 pm featuring songs like:"Fly Me To The Moon", "I've Got The World On A String", "I've Got You Under My Skin", "My Way", "New York - New York", "The Way You Look Tonight" and many more... The Show Ticket is only $15.00 per person (food and drinks, transportation, gratuities not included). During the show you can eat and drink something a la carte.   Karla LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach! When: 11 April / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm &amp; 13 April / 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Where: Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/231671944048611/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/231671944048611/</a> Caribbean and international music. Typical MooMba music for sunset party time!HAPPY HOURS: 6 pm - 7 pm &amp; 10 pm - 11 pm!   Alain Rockney LIVE When: 13 April / 11:00 pm - 1:00 am Where: Rock’n'Rock (Caya Taratata, Coral Plaza 15 L-3, Pos Abao, AW Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/166157180643846/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/166157180643846/</a> Alain Rockney is a soloist singer/songwriter who collaborates with different known artists of Aruba. Alain plays the best of: Alternative Rock, Blues-Rock, Black Metal, Glam Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Prog-Rock, Art Rock, Psychedelic Rock &amp; Roll, Rockabilly, Roots Rock, Ska Punk, Country Rock, Surf, Indie Rock and Folk Rock. IF HE KNOWS IT, HE WILL play it!   Untouchables LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach When: 15 April / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba) Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/459552557794216/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/459552557794216/</a> Lead singer Cesar Olarte of The Untouchables is a phenomenon on Aruba: his distinctive voice is amazing and his highest notes can put a lady's pipes to shame. Singing a wide variety of styles, such as merengue, salsa, pop and reggae, Cesar and his Untouchables are popular among locals as well as visitors. Everyone's sandy feet are itching to dance when hearing Cesar and his 4-man band perform at MooMba Beach, where he can be seen in action. The always mellow vibes at MooMba, the relaxed atmosphere and terrific cocktails make even the most timid of us lose their inhibitions, but on the days that The Untouchables are playing, it is party-time from the word go. So come on down to MooMba Beach to see international star Cesar and The Untouchables in action and have fun!   KARAOKE/SPECIAL NIGHTS Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 51, Oranjestad)Website: <a href="https://www.matthews-aruba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.matthews-aruba.com/ </a>- Karaoke Nights every Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:00 pm Ricardo’s Restaurant &amp; Bar(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 53, Aruba)Website: <a href="http://ricardosaruba.restaurant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ricardosaruba.restaurant/ </a>- Karaoke Dance Party! every Thursdays, starting at 9:00 pm Soprano’s Piano Bar(Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard 370, Noord, Aruba)Website: <a href="http://www.sopranospianobararuba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sopranospianobararuba.com/ </a>- Unplugged Nights every Saturdays, starting at 8:00 pm The Rose Bar &amp; Lounge Restaurant(Boegoeroei 11-Z, Noord)Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therosearuba/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/therosearuba/ </a>- Karaoke Happy Hour every Thursdays, starting at 6:00 pm   ARTS Drawing Portraits with pencils by Lorraine Evans When: 13 April / 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Where: Sunrise Aruba (00000 Sint Nicolaas, Aruba) Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/700784466976252/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/700784466976252/</a> Learn how to work with all the parts face and how to put a portrait together. Measuring is very important and control of the pencil is a must. Draw a picture of a loved one or yourself. This class will be fast paced. Location: Cosecha San Nicolas Date: Friday 30 th March, 06 th April and 13 th April 2018 Time: 17.00 – 19.00 pm Price: AFL. 125.00 incl. material and refreshment Age: 14 years and up   Mandala Drawing When: 14 April / 12:00 nn - 2:00 pm Where: Island Yoga (Noord 19A, Noord) Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/316751705515635/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/316751705515635/</a> MANDALA DRAWING WORKSHOP WITH COURTNEY BETTS A mandala, which means ‘circle’ in Sanskrit, is a spiritual symbol representing the universe. In many traditions, mandalas are used as a guidance tool to establish a sacred space, focus attention, and aid in meditation. The beautiful symmetry and balance of a mandala makes drawing them a very calming, meditative practice. In this workshop, artist Courtney Betts will guide you through a step-by-step process to completing your own mandala masterpieces. All supplies will be provided for you to use during the workshop and take home after (No need to bring anything other than yourself!). And no, you don’t have to be good at drawing to attend. Everyone can do it! $40 USD | 72 AWG (Includes all supplies for you to take home!)   Weaving CRAFT workshop When: 14 April / 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Where: Aruba Cosecha (Zoutman straat #1, Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1620219308074815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/1620219308074815</a> Learn basic weaving techniques from the Master of Weaving Jess Wolff. Price: AFL. 55,00 incl. material and refreshment Age: 12 years and up Onto the cruise ship schedules so you can plan your beach days or schedule accordingly: There aren’t really a lot of pressing news in Aruba this week either than a little reminder about the weather podcasts. If there’s anything at all that you would like to suggest for the show or simply want to relay feedback, please do send me an email at <a href="mailto:curt@onehappypodcast.com">curt@onehappypodcast.com</a> or drop a voice message on our hotline number (302) 635-0815.

This Week in Aruba: April 9 to April 15, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

After a bit of a delay due to Maggie and I catching an unfortunate bout of the flu, we finally managed to record the last leg of our February/March 2018 Aruba Trip Report. So let’s get started with wrapping things up!   We just concluded Saturday (March 3rd) when we last left off, so this episode will be all about our last full day in Aruba, which was Sunday (March 4th) and departure day after that (Monday, March 5th).   For our last day, we decided to hang out in Eagle beach on the morning. There’s always that feeling of melancholy for the final day of vacation and that day was no exception. Also, looking back on it, we were already feeling lethargic as the first sign of the flu although we weren’t aware that we were sick at that time. We left Eagle to grab something to eat at a BBQ and pizza place then headed over to Arashi beach to spend the rest of the day and watch the sunset. Usually, Arashi beach is peaceful on Sundays but it was unexpectedly packed that afternoon. There were big groups of families all over the beach doing BBQs and generally having a lot of fun. The day did wind down perfectly as we witnessed a gorgeous sunset. As far as we’re concerned, it’s the perfect way to signify the end of a vacation.   Dinner that night was spent at The Lazy Turtle, which we’ve tried for the first time. They had African-inspired cuisine that was just fantastic. Verdict: we definitely recommend it.   The next day is departure day. Instead of spending the morning at the beach like we always do in our trips, we opted to skip out because we were both feeling kind of sluggish (again, due to the flu that we were unaware of). We had breakfast at Bugaloe’s for a nice final view of the shimmering water. After that, we just finished the preparations to head to the flight back home and made it here safe and sound.   Some takeaways from the trip are the amazing new friends we made at the One Happy Podcast Meet-up over at Barney’s and the 4 new restaurants that we ate at for the first time: Kalin, Pickles, Delicious, and Lazy Turtle.   All in all it was a great trip and we have zero regrets. As usual, we’re already planning the next trip because one can never be too early in planning a vacation to paradise.   ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL:   - Hear about the wild good chase of our quest for French Vanilla Ciroc all over the island - Learn why you should always bring your preferred brand of exotic drink down on the island with you - Learn which restaurant had a high-quality Ceviche that Maggie really liked - Hear Maggie's thoughts on taking Panda Express on a plane   RESTAURANTS MENTIONED:    The Lazy Turtle Kalin's Mexican Food Pickles, Sandwich Bar &amp; More Yemanja Woodfire Grill Bugaloe Quinta del Carmen

After a bit of a delay due to Maggie and I catching an unfortunate bout of the flu, we finally managed to record the last leg of our February/March 2018 Aruba Trip Report. So let’s get started with wrapping things up! We just concluded Saturday (March 3rd) when we last left off, so this episode will be all about our last full day in Aruba, which was Sunday (March 4th) and departure day after that (Monday, March 5th). For our last day, we decided to hang out in Eagle beach on the morning. There’s always that feeling of melancholy for the final day of vacation and that day was no exception. Also, looking back on it, we were already feeling lethargic as the first sign of the flu although we weren’t aware that we were sick at that time. We left Eagle to grab something to eat at a BBQ and pizza place then headed over to Arashi beach to spend the rest of the day and watch the sunset. Usually, Arashi beach is peaceful on Sundays but it was unexpectedly packed that afternoon. There were big groups of families all over the beach doing BBQs and generally having a lot of fun. The day did wind down perfectly as we witnessed a gorgeous sunset. As far as we’re concerned, it’s the perfect way to signify the end of a vacation. Dinner that night was spent at The Lazy Turtle, which we’ve tried for the first time. They had African-inspired cuisine that was just fantastic. Verdict: we definitely recommend it. The next day is departure day. Instead of spending the morning at the beach like we always do in our trips, we opted to skip out because we were both feeling kind of sluggish (again, due to the flu that we were unaware of). We had breakfast at Bugaloe’s for a nice final view of the shimmering water. After that, we just finished the preparations to head to the flight back home and made it here safe and sound. Some takeaways from the trip are the amazing new friends we made at the One Happy Podcast Meet-up over at Barney’s and the 4 new restaurants that we ate at for the first time: Kalin, Pickles, Delicious, and Lazy Turtle. All in all it was a great trip and we have zero regrets. As usual, we’re already planning the next trip because one can never be too early in planning a vacation to paradise. ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Hear about the wild good chase of our quest for French Vanilla Ciroc all over the island - Learn why you should always bring your preferred brand of exotic drink down on the island with you - Learn which restaurant had a high-quality Ceviche that Maggie really liked - Hear Maggie's thoughts on taking Panda Express on a plane RESTAURANTS MENTIONED: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Lazy-Turtle-Aruba-1224540494228592/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Lazy Turtle</a> <a href="http://www.kalinsaruba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kalin's Mexican Food</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/picklesaruba/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pickles, Sandwich Bar &amp; More</a> <a href="http://www.yemanja-aruba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yemanja Woodfire Grill</a> <a href="http://www.bugaloe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bugaloe</a> <a href="http://www.quintadelcarmen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quinta del Carmen</a>

Episode 111: Aruba Curt and Maggie Feb/Mar 2018 Vacation Part 5

Let's get the show going for One Happy Podcast's long-awaited 100th episode, where we turn the tables by having a good friend and guest, Louis Johnson, interview me this time around in what we dub as the "Aruba Curt Special".   Louis is actually the guy who inspired me to continue on with this podcast when I was just starting out, so it really is meaningful to have him be with me in this special milestone of an episode.   In here, I get asked a bunch of questions about the podcast and myself including what made me decide to a podcast, how do I find guests, and do I have a certain criteria for choosing them. I also relay my Aruba story, and it may come as a surprise to you all that it wasn't love at first sight with the island for me at all.   We also talk about my first impression upon seeing the gorgeous sunsets in Aruba, know where me and Maggie usually stay in the island, our favorite restaurants, the excursions I like to go to, and recommendations.   One important point in our discussion is how do I convince people to go to Aruba. Among the reasons listed: Aruba is below the hurricane belt, there are direct flights coming from the USA, everyone speaks English in the island, American money is accepted, no one haggles you about anything, and the crime rate is very low.   Of course, a One Happy Podcast interview is not complete without the "Eye of the Hurricane", and in addition to that, Louis threw me a curve-ball in the form of a new segment called the "Millionaire's Dream Package". Tune in to find out what that is!   The interview ends on a positive note with Louis asking me what my plans are for One Happy Podcast going forward and him offering valuable suggestions.   I would also like to take this time to thank each and every one of you dear listeners who stuck with One Happy Podcast all this time. It has been an amazing journey. Here's to a hundred more episodes ahead!   ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL:   - Hear why I decided to start One Happy Podcast - Hear why I still get nervous before every show - Have an idea of who would be my ideal guest in a podcast - Hear about Cheryl Talcof, the woman who encouraged me to go Aruba skydiving - Hear a great story about an Aruba kindness done to Louis, and paying it forward   SERVICES AND RESTAURANTS MENTIONED: Quinta del Carmen Yemanja Woodfire Grill Skydive Aruba Aruba Ray Comedy Kukoo Kunuku Bus CheapAir

Let's get the show going for One Happy Podcast's long-awaited 100th episode, where we turn the tables by having a good friend and guest, Louis Johnson, interview me this time around in what we dub as the "Aruba Curt Special". Louis is actually the guy who inspired me to continue on with this podcast when I was just starting out, so it really is meaningful to have him be with me in this special milestone of an episode. In here, I get asked a bunch of questions about the podcast and myself including what made me decide to a podcast, how do I find guests, and do I have a certain criteria for choosing them. I also relay my Aruba story, and it may come as a surprise to you all that it wasn't love at first sight with the island for me at all. We also talk about my first impression upon seeing the gorgeous sunsets in Aruba, know where me and Maggie usually stay in the island, our favorite restaurants, the excursions I like to go to, and recommendations. One important point in our discussion is how do I convince people to go to Aruba. Among the reasons listed: Aruba is below the hurricane belt, there are direct flights coming from the USA, everyone speaks English in the island, American money is accepted, no one haggles you about anything, and the crime rate is very low. Of course, a One Happy Podcast interview is not complete without the "Eye of the Hurricane", and in addition to that, Louis threw me a curve-ball in the form of a new segment called the "Millionaire's Dream Package". Tune in to find out what that is! The interview ends on a positive note with Louis asking me what my plans are for One Happy Podcast going forward and him offering valuable suggestions. I would also like to take this time to thank each and every one of you dear listeners who stuck with One Happy Podcast all this time. It has been an amazing journey. Here's to a hundred more episodes ahead! ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Hear why I decided to start One Happy Podcast - Hear why I still get nervous before every show - Have an idea of who would be my ideal guest in a podcast - Hear about Cheryl Talcof, the woman who encouraged me to go Aruba skydiving - Hear a great story about an Aruba kindness done to Louis, and paying it forward SERVICES AND RESTAURANTS MENTIONED: <a href="http://www.quintadelcarmen.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quinta del Carmen</a> <a href="http://www.yemanja-aruba.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yemanja Woodfire Grill</a> <a href="http://www.skydivearuba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skydive Aruba</a> <a href="http://www.arubacomedy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aruba Ray Comedy</a> <a href="http://www.kukookunuku.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kukoo Kunuku Bus</a> <a href="https://www.cheapair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CheapAir</a>

EP100: Aruba Curt's Aruba Story

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, November 9th to Thursday, November 15th also known as timeshare week 45. On this episode, we will bring you the latest events and happenings in Aruba.   The shout-out for this week goes to everybody listening to this podcast because all of your are so special to us. Thank you for the continuous support and do know that we cannot do this without you.   Let’s head on over to the events section.   SPECIAL EVENT   Aruba Chamber Art Exhibition 2018   When: 9 November / 5:00-7:00pm Where: Aruba Chamber of Commerce and Industry Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/317391295718315/   The Chamber cordially invites you to its 7th art exhibition: presenting the interesting story &amp; creations of Peter’s Art   Entrance: Free, including refreshments!   Join us for an inspiring evening where you can view the paintings and talk to the artist about the details and meaning of each of his work. Snacks &amp; drinks are included.   As usual, we will combine this event with a pleasant networking moment.   To confirm your attendance please go to: www.arubachamber.com/signup and select the event “Aruba Chamber Art Exhibition 2018”. For more information and questions about this event please contact us! Send an e-mail to: businessinfo@arubachamber.com or call at tel: 582-1566 ext. 27/42.   We hope to see you Friday, November 9th for an enjoyable art evening!   FOOD/DINING   November Nightly Dinner at Green Food Service! When: November / 6:00-10:30pm Where: Green Food Service (Italiastraat 50, Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/325889988221384/   Throughout the month of November, Green Food Service is going to be open at NIGHT for DINNER! Please join us any evening of the week when we’ll be open from 6-10:30pm!  Enjoy our #Vegetarian and #Vegan food at Orange Plaza Mall, Italiestraat 50! Visit us online at https://greenfoodservice-aruba.com   More Pizza ~ More Pasta ~ That's Amore! When: 12 November / 6:00-11:00pm Where: Fresco (L.G. Smith Boulevard #82, Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/174238033527134/   Feed your cravings for Italian at Fresco's 'That's Amore!'.   Join us every Monday for an all you can eat Pizza &amp; Pasta for just $29 excl. service charge and local taxes.   A live Pasta station or build your own Pizza station is ready to satisfy your Italian cravings... and the best part; It's All You Can Eat!   Starting at 6PM with live music and an extensive Italian Wine list.   See you at 'That’s Amore!'   LIFESTYLE Pure Diving Aruba LionFish Boat Hunt When: 10 November / 3:30-7:00pm Where: Pure Diving Aruba (Oranjestad) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1817024595061890/   Two Tank LionFish Hunt...  1st Dive Sponge Reef 2 2nd Dive Harbour Reef (night dive)    Pure Diving has some dive lights. We will have a LionFish BBQ after the boat trip at Pure Diving, the Official ALFI Foundation Headquarters!   Soccer Tournament for Charity When: 10 November / 1:00pm Where: International School of Aruba (Wayaca 238A, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/529101624183575/   The students of the National Honor Society will be hosting their 2nd Soccer Tournament for Charity this year. All proceeds of the event will be going to charity which will be announced in the coming weeks. There will be a prize for both 1st and 2nd place. Players and spectators also have the opportunity to play FIFA.   Teams must be made up of 8 players (6 players and 2 substitutes) and all players must be at least 14 years of age. The registration fee is 10 afl per person. To register please contact +2975661789   Zumba Morning Classes When: 12 November / 8:30-9:30am (recurring event) Where: Aruba Dance Studios (Bellstraat 2, na Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/252814188919830/   At Aruba Dance Studios, you can now Dance Zumba in the morning and have fun while making new friends. Classes by Patricia Rodriquez.   We will start only twice a week. Depending on the demand, we can and will extend to daily classes. For now you can buy a stripcard for 8 times which you may also use for the evening Dance Workout class at 7:30 by Anthony.   The Stripcard costs Awg 65. Single tryout classes cost Awg 10.   Soul Centered Meditation Workshop with Shanti When: 15 November / 7:30-9:00pm Where: Centro Quivit (Hospital 5, Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1095187780657940/   In this 8 week journey we follow the divinely inspired book, Soul Centered, by meditation teacher Sarah McLean.   Each chapter is centered around a theme which is rich in insights. You learn new awareness exercises and daily meditation practices to help you reduce stress, increase your self awareness and live a more fulfilling life.   Price : f295   * Includes an autographed Soul Centered Book by Sarah * Class Material * Tea &amp; Cookies   Sign up: whatsapp/call 6618133   ENTERTAINMENT   Soca Vs Urban - Carnaval 65 Kickoff Party! When: 10 November / 10:00pm-5:00am Where: RainWeststraat (WestStraat 3, Oranjestad) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2194834040842187/   Soca Vs Urban is your perfect way to kickoff Aruba's 65th Carnaval on Saturday November 10th at Rain Weststraat Aruba.   Aruba’s #1 Club Rain Weststraat will be transformed to host the Carnaval Kickoff Party with the hottest Dj's, Artists and band of Aruba.   The entertainers for this night are:    GALLOWAY JR (TSUNAMI) FREDDY "RASTA" RICHARDSON (BULERIA/UPGRADE MUSIC) MASTER GUSTO (YOUTH X-TREME) RITMO REAL (UPGRADE MUSIC/ARVANI MUSIC   DJ VIBES DJ JASON CROES DJ KASH DJ ELI DJ SPIKE DJ SKY NUTZBEATZ    Also to kick it into overdrive, we got one of the hottest Soca Bands of the Island LE GROOVE!   We will have one SURPRISE ACT for this night that we can't announce yet! Fasten your seatbelts because he's gonna blow the roof on fire!   On this wicked night you’ll get to dance the night away to the best soca tunes and urban beats.   Tickets will be available soon.   VIP Singles and also VIP Tables are available.   Call +297 594-8817 for VIP Reservations.   Doors Open 22:00 Dress code: Crazy Carnival Colors   Soca Vs Urban is Powered by: Heineken by Romar Trading Company, Elite Productions, Kok Optica &amp; Hotshotz Aruba   Guy Bavli: Master of the Mind When: 13-14 November / starting 8:00 pm (recurring event every Tue, Wed, or Thu until Jan. 3, 2019) Where: Alhambra Casino &amp; Ballroom Source: http://www.masterofthemind.com/aruba/   MASTER OF THE MIND - LIVE WEEKLY IN ARUBA! A LIVE INTERACTIVE MIND READING AND TELEKINESIS EXPERIENCE.   Come join hilarious mentalist, Guy Bavli, also known as KINETIC MAN from Stan Lee's Superhumans. Take a journey into the mysteries of the human mind.   Bavli starred in over 400 television shows, toured in 60 countries worldwide and headlined more than 1200 shows at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.   Bavli is headlining in Aruba with his Award-Winning show – NOW APPEARING WEEKLY AT THE ALHAMBRA CASINO &amp; BALLROOM - every Tuesday &amp; Wednesday.   Very FUNNY. Very INTERACTIVE. Very INNOVATIVE. And always INCREDIBLY AMAZING!   Reserve your tickets today! Tickets are also available for walk-in at the door if there are available seats left. We recommend to pre order as we tend to sell out every show! (Come early at 7:00 for tickets at the door).    Doors open: 7:30 pm (Open seating – unless you have VIP package, then reserved VIP seating will be kept for you!) Show time: 08:00 pm Show is about 2 hours long, with short intermission. Cash Bar is available at the lobby.    LEAVE YOUR LOGIC AT THE DOOR... AND TAKE A WALK ON THE MIND!   Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant When: 15 November / 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Where: The Old Cunucu House (Palm Beach 150, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/968899453248017/   Are you searching for things to do in Aruba? Aruba Sinatra Shows started 6 years ago and we would like to celebrate it with you while enjoying the good things of life any time this year. After more than 300 weekly performances Aruba Sinatra Shows is one of the longest running productions in Aruba!   Experience beautiful composed, orchestrated and arranged music with wonderful romantic lyrics sung by Fred de Jong. Order local food and delicious drinks while watching our Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant or ask for our Dinner Special Menu.   Live entertainment every Thursday from 7:30 till 9:30 pm featuring songs like:"Fly Me To The Moon", "I've Got The World On A String", "I've Got You Under My Skin", "My Way", "New York - New York", "The Way You Look Tonight" and many more...   The Show Ticket is only $15.00 per person (food and drinks, transportation, gratuities not included). During the show you can eat and drink something a la carte.   KARAOKE/SPECIAL NIGHTS   Barney’s Restaurant (Palm Beach 21 A Palm Beach, Aruba) Website: https://barneysaruba.com – Karaoke Nights every Fridays, starting at 10:00 pm   Soprano’s Piano Bar (Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard 370, Noord, Aruba) Website: http://www.sopranospianobararuba.com/ – Unplugged Nights every Saturdays, starting at 8:00 pm   Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant (J.E. Irausquin Blvd 51, Oranjestad) Website: https://www.matthews-aruba.com/ – Karaoke Nights every Wednesdays, 9:00 – 11:00 pm   7 Club Lounge Bar (Windstraat 32, Oranjestad, Aruba) Page: https://www.facebook.com/7arubacom/ – Karaoke Nights every Wednesdays, 7:00 pm – 2:00 am   Rock’n'Rock(Caya Taratata, Coral Plaza 15 L-3, Pos Abao, AW Oranjestad) Page: https://www.facebook.com/rocknrockaruba/ – Rockaoke every Wednesdays, 10:00 pm - 1:00 am   Ricardo’s Restaurant &amp; Bar (J.E. Irausquin Blvd 53, Aruba) Website: http://ricardosaruba.restaurant/ – Karaoke Dance Party! every Thursdays, starting at 9:00 pm   The Rose Bar &amp; Lounge Restaurant (Boegoeroei 11-Z, Noord) Page: https://www.facebook.com/therosearuba/ – Karaoke Happy Hour every Thursdays, starting at 6:00 pm   What goes on at Bugaloe? J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 79, Palm Beach, Aruba   Friday, 9 November: Travel Session Band &amp; Lieke Every Friday Bugaloe invites you on the dance floor with catching tunes of all time hits! Live music by the Travel Session Band joined by Bugaloe singer Lieke between 7-10pm. This is how life is supposed to be: Fun, Friends and Happiness! See you on Friday! Saturday, 10 November: Spareribs and Karaoke Night Every Saturday we welcome you to enjoy our delicious falling off-the-bone tender Spareribs for only $12,50! Later that night it’s karaoke! Hosted by Aruba’s number one entertainer Giovanni Trim! We will see you on Saturday between 8.30 pm and 11.30 pm for karaoke! Don’t be afraid to enter the stage, the stage is yours! Free entrance. Sunday, 11 November: Travel Session Band Sunday night means Travel Session Night! Every week the Travel Session Band is performing live on stage at Bugaloe, with your all time favorite hits from the 80’s, 90’s and nowadays. So, come on and dance, sing, swing... but most of all: have fun! Sunday night is your night out! Live music from 7 till 10 pm. Tuesday, 13 November: Joyride Band Every Tuesday from 7 till 10 pm Joyride Band live with a variety of 80’s, 90’s and all time hits!  Ease out your day and enjoy your cocktail while the sun sets from Bugaloe’s pier. Most of all: have fun! Tuesday night is your night out! Wednesday, 14 November: Salsa Night Bugaloe hosts a weekly FREE Salsa &amp; Merengue workshop! Every Wednesday from 8.30-9.30 pm we will show you the ins and outs of Latin dancing. Our Motto: Everybody can dance! The whole night Salsa music will be played to set the mood. Whether you want to dance the night away or just relax and enjoy the tunes of salsa music, it's a perfect night out!   What goes on at MooMba?JE Irausquin Blvd. 230, Palm Beach, Aruba   Friday, 9 November (6:00pm): All you can eat BBQ Buffet at MooMba Beach A fantastic BBQ buffet awaits you on Fridays and Sundays..   Fridays and Sundays at MooMba are fantastic: there is a BBQ buffet with All-u-can-eat ribs, chicken saté, sausages, beef steak, chicken legs, a salad bar, corn on the cob, rice, potato wedges and various home-made sauces. The buffet is open from 6 pm until 10 pm. At the bar you will find on Friday a Happy Hour from 6 - 7 pm and from 10 - 11 pm. On Sunday there is live music at the bar as well from 7 pm until 10 pm and from 10 - 1 am the resident DJ’s will be playing.   Expect spectacular sunsets and enjoy wearing your coolest beach outfits and flip flops for the MooMba BBQ. Be prepared to dance... You'll love it!   Friday, 9 November (8:00pm): Latin Night with C-Zar Olarte LIVE Friday nights are for the Latin lovers as C-Zar Olarte takes the lead by singing and plating the hottest Latin beats. His distinctive voice is amazing, and his highest notes can put a lady's pipes to shame. Singing a wide variety of styles, such as merengue and salsa, C-Zar is popular among locals as well as visitors.   Everyone's sandy feet are itching to dance when hearing C-Zar perform at MooMba Beach. The always mellow vibes at MooMba, the relaxed atmosphere and terrific cocktails make even the timidest of us lose their inhibitions, but on Friday Nights, it is Latin party-time from the word go.   So, come on down to MooMba Beach to see international star C-Zar in action, dance and have fun! Latin Night starts at 9pm and the entrance is free   Saturday, 10 November (2:00pm): Salt Grooves Beach Party at MooMba Beach ATTENTION ALL PARTY GOERS: MooMba Beach is the location of a fabulous party that should not be missed. This Saturday, the Salty Grooves Beach Party is on: starting at 2 pm with top DJ's, the Chill (bucket) specials and the foam bath will be live in action. Oh, and don't forget all the sexy people going wild at MooMba... get ready!   Sponsored by Chill, the fun will continue until 7 pm.   So, all you Party Animals, you are invited to join the party – no entrance fee. Just bring yourself in your best party mood. Enjoy!   Saturday, 11 November (7:00pm): Joyride Band LIVE When it's time to get down and party on the island of Aruba, whether you like to dance, groove, shake, stomp, or just 'act-a-fool, c'mon out and take that musical 'joyride' with us!   Monday, 12 November (9:00pm): The Untouchables LIVE Lead singer Cesar Olarte of The Untouchables is a phenomenon on Aruba: his distinctive voice is amazing and his highest notes can put a lady's pipes to shame. Singing a wide variety of styles, such as merengue, salsa, pop and reggae, Cesar and his Untouchables are popular among locals as well as visitors. Everyone's sandy feet are itching to dance when hearing Cesar and his 4-man band perform at MooMba Beach, where he can be seen in action. The always mellow vibes at MooMba, the relaxed atmosphere and terrific cocktails make even the most timid of us lose their inhibitions, but on the days that The Untouchables are playing, it is party-time from the word go.So come on down to MooMba Beach to see international star Cesar and The Untouchables in action and have fun!   Wednesday, 14 November (7:00pm): Travel Sessions LIVE Aruba’s hottest Caribbean style band with many international songs. The Travel Sessions formation makes sure you will get on the dance floor and make you soak in the authentic Caribbean feeling right at MooMba Beach. Happy moments!   Thursday, 15 November (4:00pm): Thursday's Karaoke Party Have you ever wanted to grab the mic and belt out a song?   Most people love to sing in the shower - there, in the privacy of this super small venue, they are superstars. But now they can take their aspirations one step further: sing their hearts out during Thursday afternoon’s Karaoke Party at MooMba Beach. It is a weekly event, held from 4 to 6 pm, and everyone can join in free of charge. Rasta Alvin is the host of the party, which features bucket specials on Heineken, Amstel Bright, Chill and Balashi beer.   Be bold, break the mould, step out of your comfort zone and grab the microphone. Just do it - it will be one more great memory of your trip to Aruba. And who knows: you might be discovered at MooMba!   Let’s look into the cruise ships schedule portion for this week.      Our topic for discussion this week is about cruise ships and how Aruba turns so many cruise ship visitors to permanent Aruba goers. Once they discover the beauty of the island, it’s difficult to resist the urge of going back again and again. If there’s anything at all that you would like to suggest for the show or simply want to relay feedback, please do send me an email at curt@onehappypodcast.com or drop a voice message on our hotline number (302) 635-0815.

This Week in Aruba: November 9-15, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

For 8 glorious days, Maggie and I will be down in Aruba on the 22th to 30th of October for our third trip of the year. As it is the third trip, we have to adhere to a stricter budget this time around while not skimping on the fun. The three most important factors to keep in mind when traveling to Aruba are airfare, accommodations, and spending money. For airfare, where you leave and where you choose to fly can have a huge impact on your flight. We like to find flights on CheapAir.com then follow it up with checking on the actual airline websites afterwards. It works well for us and gives us the best bang for our buck. As for accommodations, there are plenty of choices: hotels, condos, all-inclusives, and timeshares. We personally love going for a rental because it fits our needs perfectly. Plus we really just need a place to rest and sleep that is comfortable, clean, has a convenient location, and gives us privacy so a rental home is our go-to. Lastly, for spending money, people like to do a lot of various things. Some like to go to excursions while others prefer to just simply hop around the island to explore on their own. We're more of the latter but we want to change things around for this trip so we're planning to go to some excursions especially since we're taking Maggie's daughter along. We wish for her trip to be as fun and memorable as possible. One of the excursions we're eyeing is Aruba Outdoor Adventures, which involves pedal kayaking. Another one is Full Throttle Tours, where they'll take you on a speed boat to a lot of different areas and snorkel. As usual, we will be staying on the Palm Beach area which is a great launching pad for our adventures and is also an ideal location to get to anywhere in the island. This upcoming trip will be a little different compared to our trips. We intend to a experience a lot of new restaurants. The goal is to go to 4-6 new places that will excite our taste buds.  Stay tuned for our future episodes because we will go very in-depth with the restaurants as well as document how we spend so you may be able to get an idea on how to manage your finances for your own Aruba trips. ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Find out why it's convenient to fly out on a Monday - Listen to a funny story about me dressing up as Mr. T for Halloween - Hear why Maggie has an aversion to snorkeling and string rays and how we're planning to break that on this trip WEBSITES AND EXCURSIONS MENTIONED: - CheapAir - Aruba Outdoor Adventures - Full Throttle Tours - One Happy Podcast EP95 Shownotes

For 8 glorious days, Maggie and I will be down in Aruba on the 22th to 30th of October for our third trip of the year. As it is the third trip, we have to adhere to a stricter budget this time around while not skimping on the fun. The three most important factors to keep in mind when traveling to Aruba are airfare, accommodations, and spending money. For airfare, where you leave and where you choose to fly can have a huge impact on your flight. We like to find flights on <a href="http://CheapAir.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CheapAir.com</a> then follow it up with checking on the actual airline websites afterwards. It works well for us and gives us the best bang for our buck. As for accommodations, there are plenty of choices: hotels, condos, all-inclusives, and timeshares. We personally love going for a rental because it fits our needs perfectly. Plus we really just need a place to rest and sleep that is comfortable, clean, has a convenient location, and gives us privacy so a rental home is our go-to. Lastly, for spending money, people like to do a lot of various things. Some like to go to excursions while others prefer to just simply hop around the island to explore on their own. We're more of the latter but we want to change things around for this trip so we're planning to go to some excursions especially since we're taking Maggie's daughter along. We wish for her trip to be as fun and memorable as possible. One of the excursions we're eyeing is Aruba Outdoor Adventures, which involves pedal kayaking. Another one is Full Throttle Tours, where they'll take you on a speed boat to a lot of different areas and snorkel. As usual, we will be staying on the Palm Beach area which is a great launching pad for our adventures and is also an ideal location to get to anywhere in the island. This upcoming trip will be a little different compared to our trips. We intend to a experience a lot of new restaurants. The goal is to go to 4-6 new places that will excite our taste buds.  Stay tuned for our future episodes because we will go very in-depth with the restaurants as well as document how we spend so you may be able to get an idea on how to manage your finances for your own Aruba trips. ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Find out why it's convenient to fly out on a Monday - Listen to a funny story about me dressing up as Mr. T for Halloween - Hear why Maggie has an aversion to snorkeling and string rays and how we're planning to break that on this trip WEBSITES AND EXCURSIONS MENTIONED: - <a href="https://www.cheapair.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CheapAir</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/arubaoutdooradventures/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Aruba Outdoor Adventures</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FullThrottleToursAruba/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Full Throttle Tours</a> - <a href="http://onehappypodcast.com/ep95" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">One Happy Podcast EP95 Shownotes</a>

EP95: 3 Key Financial Concerns of an Aruba Vacation

Phil Ridolfi

Cruise

Fresh off an amazing Aruba vacation, Phil Ridolfi, an avid Aruba lover, and listener of One Happy Podcast is the latest guest on the show. Just 6 days back from Aruba we talk about Phil' s journey from a cruise ship visitor to ending up as a timeshare owner on the island. On their first visit to the island (via cruise ship), Phil and his wife Kaye were already longtime Marriott customers, which prompted them to stop by the Aruba Marriott Surf Club, to see what they thought of the property. Along the way, they fell in love with the island. This is the first time Phil has been able to spend November on the island, and we discuss some of the differences he noticed, such as the weather being different than usual. Slightly cooler, not much sun, and more humid but still perfect. Well, of course, you should expect nothing less from Aruba! Phil and I both agree there is nothing better than spending time in your favorite place to decompress and that's exactly what they did. We also discuss the Marriott's Aruba Surf Club in which Phil's family stays at in the island. The rooms are nice and spacious. It works perfectly for them with a full kitchen, laundry, and generous space. The property is cool as well with great pools, a lazy river, and of course a beautiful Aruban beach. As always, the interview is not complete without asking Phil's favorite restaurants and excursions, among which he talks about his number one restaurant in the island where the guests can dine with their feet in the water. Any idea what this is? Listen to find out. ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL:  - Find out if Phil has ever seen the ever elusive green flash you're supposed to see in an Aruban sunset just as the sun jumps into the ocean. - Hear why there needs to be a food tour in Aruba, similar to Kukoo Kunuku but with food. - Hear stories of how Phil meets interesting people during excursions. - Hear a funny story of their visit to Phillip's Animal Garden    Azia Restaurant and Lounge  Flying Fish Bone  Hostaria Da Vittorio  Jolly Pirates Sailing Cruises &amp; Snorkeling  Kukoo Kunuku Bus  Marriott's Aruba Surf Club  Maroc Tapas Bar  Philip's Animal Garden  Quinta del Carmen  Screaming Eagle Restaurant-Lounge  Sunset Sail  Tierra del Sol  Wilhelmina Restaurant  Yemanja Woodfire Grill  Zeerovers

Fresh off an amazing Aruba vacation, Phil Ridolfi, an avid Aruba lover, and listener of One Happy Podcast is the latest guest on the show. Just 6 days back from Aruba we talk about Phil' s journey from a cruise ship visitor to ending up as a timeshare owner on the island. On their first visit to the island (via cruise ship), Phil and his wife Kaye were already longtime Marriott customers, which prompted them to stop by the Aruba Marriott Surf Club, to see what they thought of the property. Along the way, they fell in love with the island. This is the first time Phil has been able to spend November on the island, and we discuss some of the differences he noticed, such as the weather being different than usual. Slightly cooler, not much sun, and more humid but still perfect. Well, of course, you should expect nothing less from Aruba! Phil and I both agree there is nothing better than spending time in your favorite place to decompress and that's exactly what they did. We also discuss the Marriott's Aruba Surf Club in which Phil's family stays at in the island. The rooms are nice and spacious. It works perfectly for them with a full kitchen, laundry, and generous space. The property is cool as well with great pools, a lazy river, and of course a beautiful Aruban beach. As always, the interview is not complete without asking Phil's favorite restaurants and excursions, among which he talks about his number one restaurant in the island where the guests can dine with their feet in the water. Any idea what this is? Listen to find out. ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Find out if Phil has ever seen the ever elusive green flash you're supposed to see in an Aruban sunset just as the sun jumps into the ocean. - Hear why there needs to be a food tour in Aruba, similar to Kukoo Kunuku but with food. - Hear stories of how Phil meets interesting people during excursions. - Hear a funny story of their visit to Phillip's Animal Garden <a href="http://www.giannisgroup.com/azia" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Azia Restaurant and Lounge</a> <a href="https://www.flyingfishbone.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Flying Fish Bone</a> <a href="https://www.hostariavittorio.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Hostaria Da Vittorio</a> <a href="https://www.jolly-pirates.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Jolly Pirates Sailing Cruises &amp; Snorkeling</a> <a href="http://www.kukookunuku.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Kukoo Kunuku Bus</a> <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auaac-marriotts-aruba-surf-club/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Marriott's Aruba Surf Club</a> <a href="http://marocaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Maroc Tapas Bar</a> <a href="https://www.philipsanimalgarden.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Philip's Animal Garden</a> <a href="http://www.quintadelcarmen.com/main/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Quinta del Carmen</a> <a href="https://screaming-eagle.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Screaming Eagle Restaurant-Lounge</a> <a href="http://www.depalmtours.com/palm-pleasure-sunset-sail/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Sunset Sail</a> <a href="https://www.tierradelsol.com/en/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Tierra del Sol</a> <a href="http://wilhelminaaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Wilhelmina Restaurant</a> <a href="http://www.yemanja-aruba.com/main/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Yemanja Woodfire Grill</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/zeerovers/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Zeerovers</a>

EP103: Phil Ridolfi from Aruba cruise ship visitor to timeshare owner

Coming up is a delectably exciting event on One Happy Island. For the entire month of October starting from October 1-31, the island of Aruba will celebrate Eat Local Aruba Restaurant Month.  This is an event which encourages tourists to explore the culinary heritage of Aruba with locally inspired dishes. On this episode, Maggie and I talk about what we know regarding Restaurant Month. Basically, it's a partnership with the tourism bureau to drum up more business for the participating restaurants. The entire goal is to draw in new customers who haven't been in the restaurant. They will do lunch and dinner specials with reduced prices in a pre-fixed menu. I would have to say that some offer a pretty good value for your money, and some not so much. But don't quote me on that, you would to check for yourself to see. All the menus are available online on the website (link provided below). So before you walk in a restaurant, you'll know exactly what to expect. During the podcast, I highlighted several places which I think nailed the idea of what Restaurant Month should be: providing value, having multiple selections, and well thought-out choices. For around 30 to 40 bucks, you will get a full meal for your money with an appetizer, an entrée and a dessert. Lastly, next month marks the 3rd anniversary of One Happy Podcast. I'm inviting you all for a party on the 24th of October at Legends Pub. The details aren't set in stone yet, but I'll make sure to update all of you in future episodes so stay tuned! On this episode of One Happy Podcast, you will: - Get an idea which restaurants on Restaurant Month will give you the best bang for your buck. - Get a rundown of the specific menu offerings from the aforementioned restaurants. - Here what some restaurants do wrong - Hear an announcement about One Happy Podcast's 3rd Anniversary celebration Restaurants taking place in Eat Local Aruba Restaurant Week: Participating restaurants include:   aged.  Amuse Sunset Restaurant Aruba  Aqua Grill  Aquarius  Azia Restaurant &amp; Lounge  BLT Steak  Buccaneer  Bugaloe Beach Bar &amp; Grill  Cafe Piccolo  Cafe Restaurant Bingo  Cafe the Plaza  Chicken &amp; Lobster  Cuba's Cookin'  Daniel's Steak and Chop  De Suikertuin  Dragonfly Sushi &amp; Asian Restaurant - Lounge  Driftwood  E Sushi Shap  Faro Blanco Restaurant  Fishes &amp; More  Fresco Restaurant  Garden Fresh Cafe  Gelatissimo  Gelatissimo Bistro  Gilligan's Seafood Shack  Hadicurari Restaurant  Iguana Cantina  Iguana Joe's Caribbean Bar &amp; Grill  Ike's Bistro  L.G. Smith's Steak &amp; Chop House  La Vista  Las Ramblas Restaurant  Le Garage Bistro  Local Store Aruba  Mango's Restaurant  Matthew's Beachside Restaurant  Mexicado  Moomba Beach Bar &amp; Restaurant  Nos Clubhuis  O'niel Caribbean Kitchen  Omakase Japanese Sushi Bar  Papiamento  Papillon Restaurant  Passions on the Beach  Pega Pega Beach Bar and Grill  Pinchos Grill &amp; Bar  Que Pasa? Restaurant - Art Gallery &amp; Bar  Red Fish  Reflexions Beach  Ruinas del Mar  Salt and Pepper  Screaming Eagle  Sea Salt Grill  Solanio  Sunset Grille  Tango Argentine Grill  Taste of Belgium  TGI Friday's Aruba  The Chophouse  The Kitchen Table by White  The Lazy Turtle Aruba  The Mill Restaurant Aruba  The Old Cunucu House  The Old Fisherman  The Restaurant at Tierra del Sol  The West Deck  TOF Twist of Flavors Restaurant  Tony Roma's Aruba  Tulip Caribbean Braserrie  White Modern Cuisine 

Coming up is a delectably exciting event on One Happy Island. For the entire month of October starting from October 1-31, the island of Aruba will celebrate Eat Local Aruba Restaurant Month.  This is an event which encourages tourists to explore the culinary heritage of Aruba with locally inspired dishes. On this episode, Maggie and I talk about what we know regarding Restaurant Month. Basically, it's a partnership with the tourism bureau to drum up more business for the participating restaurants. The entire goal is to draw in new customers who haven't been in the restaurant. They will do lunch and dinner specials with reduced prices in a pre-fixed menu. I would have to say that some offer a pretty good value for your money, and some not so much. But don't quote me on that, you would to check for yourself to see. All the menus are available online on the website (link provided below). So before you walk in a restaurant, you'll know exactly what to expect. During the podcast, I highlighted several places which I think nailed the idea of what Restaurant Month should be: providing value, having multiple selections, and well thought-out choices. For around 30 to 40 bucks, you will get a full meal for your money with an appetizer, an entrée and a dessert. Lastly, next month marks the 3rd anniversary of One Happy Podcast. I'm inviting you all for a party on the 24th of October at Legends Pub. The details aren't set in stone yet, but I'll make sure to update all of you in future episodes so stay tuned! On this episode of One Happy Podcast, you will: - Get an idea which restaurants on Restaurant Month will give you the best bang for your buck. - Get a rundown of the specific menu offerings from the aforementioned restaurants. - Here what some restaurants do wrong - Hear an announcement about One Happy Podcast's 3rd Anniversary celebration Restaurants taking place in Eat Local Aruba Restaurant Week: Participating restaurants include: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/agedbar/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> aged.</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amusearuba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Amuse Sunset Restaurant Aruba</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aqua-grill.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Aqua Grill</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Aquarius-152947371410706/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Aquarius</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.giannisgroup.com/azia" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Azia Restaurant &amp; Lounge</a></li> <li><a href="https://bltrestaurants.com/blt-steak/aruba/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> BLT Steak</a></li> <li><a href="http://buccaneeraruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Buccaneer</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bugaloe.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Bugaloe Beach Bar &amp; Grill</a></li> <li><a href="http://caribya.com/palm.beach/cafe.piccolo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Cafe Piccolo</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bingoaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Cafe Restaurant Bingo</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.cafetheplaza.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Cafe the Plaza</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.chickenandlobsteraruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Chicken &amp; Lobster</a></li> <li><a href="http://cubascookin.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Cuba's Cookin'</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.giannisgroup.com/daniels" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Daniel's Steak and Chop</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.desuikertuin.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> De Suikertuin</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.dragonflyaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Dragonfly Sushi &amp; Asian Restaurant - Lounge</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.driftwoodaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Driftwood</a></li> <li><a href="http://esushishap.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> E Sushi Shap</a></li> <li><a href="https://faroblancorestaurant.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Faro Blanco Restaurant</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.fishesandmore.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Fishes &amp; More</a></li> <li><a href="http://restaurantweek.aruba.com/locations/fresco-restaurant" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Fresco Restaurant</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.giannisgroup.com/gardenfresh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Garden Fresh Cafe</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.giannisgroup.com/gelatissimo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Gelatissimo</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.giannisgroup.com/gelatissimobistro" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Gelatissimo Bistro</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.visitaruba.com/international/gilligans-seafood-shack/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Gilligan's Seafood Shack</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.hadicurari.com/menu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Hadicurari Restaurant</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.iguanacantinaaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Iguana Cantina</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.iguanajoesaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Iguana Joe's Caribbean Bar &amp; Grill</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ikesbistro.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Ike's Bistro</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.lgsmiths.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> L.G. Smith's Steak &amp; Chop House</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147249-d1991687-Reviews-La_Vista-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> La Vista</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.lacabanabrc.com/las-ramblas" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Las Ramblas Restaurant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BistroLeGarage/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Le Garage Bistro</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LocalStoreAruba/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Local Store Aruba</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amsterdammanor.com/mangos_restaurant.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Mango's Restaurant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.matthews-aruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Matthew's Beachside Restaurant</a></li> <li><a href="https://aruba.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/dining/mexicado.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Mexicado</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.moombabeach.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Moomba Beach Bar &amp; Restaurant</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nosclubhuisaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Nos Clubhuis</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OnielCaribbeanKitchen297/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> O'niel Caribbean Kitchen</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.omakasearuba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Omakase Japanese Sushi Bar</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PapiamentoRestaurant" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Papiamento</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.papillonaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Papillon Restaurant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.passions-restaurant-aruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Passions on the Beach</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147249-d2360195-Reviews-Pega_Pega_Grill_and_Beach_Bar-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Pega Pega Beach Bar and Grill</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.pinchosaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Pinchos Grill &amp; Bar</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.quepasaaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Que Pasa? Restaurant - Art Gallery &amp; Bar</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.redfisharuba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Red Fish</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.reflexionsaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Reflexions Beach</a></li> <li><a href="https://aruba.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/dining/RuinasdelMar.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Ruinas del Mar</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.saltandpepperaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Salt and Pepper</a></li> <li><a href="https://screaming-eagle.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Screaming Eagle</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Seasaltgrill/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Sea Salt Grill</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/caribbean/aruba/dining/solanio" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Solanio</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147249-d1045741-Reviews-Sunset_Grille-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Sunset Grille</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.tangoaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Tango Argentine Grill</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.tasteofbelgium.aw/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Taste of Belgium</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TGIFAruba/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> TGI Friday's Aruba</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thechophousearuba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> The Chophouse</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thekitchentablebywhite.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> The Kitchen Table by White</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Lazy-Turtle-Aruba-1224540494228592/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> The Lazy Turtle Aruba</a></li> <li><a href="https://millresort.com/en/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> The Mill Restaurant Aruba</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.theoldcunucuhouse.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> The Old Cunucu House</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/oldfishermanaruba/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> The Old Fisherman</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.tierradelsol.com/en/the-restaurant-at-tierra-del-sol" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> The Restaurant at Tierra del Sol</a></li> <li><a href="http://thewestdeck.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> The West Deck</a></li> <li><a href="https://twistofflavorsaruba.weebly.com/tof-menu.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> TOF Twist of Flavors Restaurant</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.tonyromasaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Tony Roma's Aruba</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tulip-restaurant-aruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Tulip Caribbean Braserrie</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.whitecuisine.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> White Modern Cuisine</a></li> </ul>

EP96: Aruba Curt Talks about Eat Local Aruba Restaurant Month 2017

Strap yourselves in for a holiday season full of raucous laughter as master comedian "Aruba" Ray Ellin joins us once again to discuss the return of Aruba Ray Comedy to One Happy Island this coming 12th of November to the 20th of December.   He is truly one of the most passionate Aruba fanatics I've ever met, and soon he'll back to Aruba with his merry gang of excellent comedians to make the entire island laugh.   I sure wish I could be down there at the same time. In case you're not familiar, Aruba can get slow around the evenings without a lot of entertainment options to choose from; and no doubt Aruba Ray Comedy is the best nighttime entertainment activity that you can get in the island. I've watched the shows multiple times and every single one of them had been hilarious.   Ray and I talk about the comedians that will join him. A lot of them will be first-timers in Aruba so it's bound to be exciting! He's positive that this might end up being the best line-up in the history of Aruba Ray's Comedy. The top-notch comedians are as follows:    Des Bishop Mia Jackson Don Gavin Tony Woods Anthony DeVito Robert Kelly Tom Cotter Kerri Louise Eric Neumann Christine Hurley Tony V. Pete Lee Joey Vega Brian Scott McFadden    For more information about the line-up and shows, you can visit  www.arubacomedy.com. It is encouraged for interested persons to purchase tickets online because it's more guaranteed and can save money. As an added perk, there will be a raffle after the show for a few lucky ticket holders.   If by some chance you will have to give the upcoming shows a miss due to lack of opportunities in heading down the island (like me), don't worry! Aruba Ray Comedy does a series of shows for about 3 times a year so make sure to drop by in Aruba during one. One Happy Podcast and "Aruba" Ray Ellin himself will keep you posted for any updates.   ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Learn why Aruba Ray Comedy is encouraged as an adult-only event; however, children are allowed on the parents' own volition - Hear about Ray's experience at George Clooney's Halloween party - Hear about Ray's performance at The Carney Awards in front of big time actors like William H. Macy   ESTABLISHMENTS AND RESTAURANTS MENTIONED   Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino  Maroc Tapas Bar  Hertz 

Strap yourselves in for a holiday season full of raucous laughter as master comedian "Aruba" Ray Ellin joins us once again to discuss the return of Aruba Ray Comedy to One Happy Island this coming 12th of November to the 20th of December. He is truly one of the most passionate Aruba fanatics I've ever met, and soon he'll back to Aruba with his merry gang of excellent comedians to make the entire island laugh. I sure wish I could be down there at the same time. In case you're not familiar, Aruba can get slow around the evenings without a lot of entertainment options to choose from; and no doubt Aruba Ray Comedy is the best nighttime entertainment activity that you can get in the island. I've watched the shows multiple times and every single one of them had been hilarious. Ray and I talk about the comedians that will join him. A lot of them will be first-timers in Aruba so it's bound to be exciting! He's positive that this might end up being the best line-up in the history of Aruba Ray's Comedy. The top-notch comedians are as follows: <ul> <li>Des Bishop</li> <li>Mia Jackson</li> <li>Don Gavin</li> <li>Tony Woods</li> <li>Anthony DeVito</li> <li>Robert Kelly</li> <li>Tom Cotter</li> <li>Kerri Louise</li> <li>Eric Neumann</li> <li>Christine Hurley</li> <li>Tony V.</li> <li>Pete Lee</li> <li>Joey Vega</li> <li>Brian Scott McFadden</li> </ul> For more information about the line-up and shows, you can visit <a href="http://www.arubacomedy.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> www.arubacomedy.com</a>. It is encouraged for interested persons to purchase tickets online because it's more guaranteed and can save money. As an added perk, there will be a raffle after the show for a few lucky ticket holders. If by some chance you will have to give the upcoming shows a miss due to lack of opportunities in heading down the island (like me), don't worry! Aruba Ray Comedy does a series of shows for about 3 times a year so make sure to drop by in Aruba during one. One Happy Podcast and "Aruba" Ray Ellin himself will keep you posted for any updates. ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Learn why Aruba Ray Comedy is encouraged as an adult-only event; however, children are allowed on the parents' own volition - Hear about Ray's experience at George Clooney's Halloween party - Hear about Ray's performance at The Carney Awards in front of big time actors like William H. Macy ESTABLISHMENTS AND RESTAURANTS MENTIONED <ul> <li><a href="http://www.marriott.com/%E2%80%8E" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino</a></li> <li><a href="http://marocaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Maroc Tapas Bar</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.arubarentcar.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Hertz</a></li> </ul>

EP99 - Aruba Ray's Comedy Winter 2017

Jay Zuschlag

Are you familiar with Full Throttle Tours in Aruba? Whether you are or not, come tune in to this episode of One Happy Podcast to hear more from the couple behind it, Tammy and Jay Zuschlag. Tammy and Jay have been residents of Aruba for a while now. They've planned to move to an island since long ago. While plans to move to other places like Belize and Barbados fell apart, everything just fell into place with Aruba and thus the whole family is now happily residing in the Happy Island where they started their business. We find out about how long was the transition phase of fully integrating to the island. This information should definitely be considered as valuable to those planning or dreaming to one day do the same. We also talk about the reason why they decided to start the business, the reason they chose to start a boating and snorkeling business, how they went about getting a boat, and what it was like to take it for that first spin. Some of the most interesting things we discussed are their thoughts on what are the easiest and most difficult parts of the process of starting up the Full Throttle Tours Aruba. So what sets Full Throttle Tours Aruba apart from the rest? Well, on Full Throttle Tours you get to experience drift snorkeling at the Arashi Reef. For those not familiar, drift snorkeling involves floating along the current with the boat following you, which is a unique way to observe the underwater life. What really sets Full Throttle Tours apart is the thrill ride you get to experience all the way to Mangel Halto where you can then snorkel around a sunken ship and a gorgeous reef. Full Throttle Tours can be booked online via www.fullthrottletoursaruba.com or Facebook (Full Throttle Tours Aruba). This is a unique 2 and a half hour journey filled with thrills and fun. Snorkel gear, snacks and cold refreshments (the rum punch is a must try!) are fully provided. It's a fun and safe experience that everyone should most definitely try. ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Hear a story about a family packing up and relocating to Aruba - Gain valuable tips and information if you have plans to move and start a business there. - Know how it's like to start a business in Aruba. - Be absolutely convinced to go on a Full Throttle Tour! RESTAURANTS AND PLACES MENTIONED: - Alfie's in Aruba - Full Throttle Tours Aruba  - Renaissance Island

Are you familiar with Full Throttle Tours in Aruba? Whether you are or not, come tune in to this episode of One Happy Podcast to hear more from the couple behind it, Tammy and Jay Zuschlag. Tammy and Jay have been residents of Aruba for a while now. They've planned to move to an island since long ago. While plans to move to other places like Belize and Barbados fell apart, everything just fell into place with Aruba and thus the whole family is now happily residing in the Happy Island where they started their business. We find out about how long was the transition phase of fully integrating to the island. This information should definitely be considered as valuable to those planning or dreaming to one day do the same. We also talk about the reason why they decided to start the business, the reason they chose to start a boating and snorkeling business, how they went about getting a boat, and what it was like to take it for that first spin. Some of the most interesting things we discussed are their thoughts on what are the easiest and most difficult parts of the process of starting up the Full Throttle Tours Aruba. So what sets Full Throttle Tours Aruba apart from the rest? Well, on Full Throttle Tours you get to experience drift snorkeling at the Arashi Reef. For those not familiar, drift snorkeling involves floating along the current with the boat following you, which is a unique way to observe the underwater life. What really sets Full Throttle Tours apart is the thrill ride you get to experience all the way to Mangel Halto where you can then snorkel around a sunken ship and a gorgeous reef. Full Throttle Tours can be booked online via <a href="http://www.fullthrottletoursaruba.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fullthrottletoursaruba.com</a> or Facebook (Full Throttle Tours Aruba). This is a unique 2 and a half hour journey filled with thrills and fun. Snorkel gear, snacks and cold refreshments (the rum punch is a must try!) are fully provided. It's a fun and safe experience that everyone should most definitely try. ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Hear a story about a family packing up and relocating to Aruba - Gain valuable tips and information if you have plans to move and start a business there. - Know how it's like to start a business in Aruba. - Be absolutely convinced to go on a Full Throttle Tour! RESTAURANTS AND PLACES MENTIONED: - <a href="https://www.alfiesinaruba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alfie's in Aruba</a> - <a href="http://www.fullthrottletoursaruba.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Throttle Tours Aruba</a>  - Renaissance Island

EP 101: Full Throttle Tours with Tammy and Jay Zuschlag

I'm down here on location in Aruba with my ever loyal sidekick Maggie for our October 2017 Aruba trip. This time, Maggie brought her daughter Jess along. The three of us have so much planned for this trip and we can't wait to show Jess what the amazing island of Aruba has in store.   What I'm planning here is a blow by blow recap of our experience in this trip. We started it with leaving Delaware for Newark where we stayed on the Courtyard Marriott for the night before heading to the airport in the morning. We arrived smoothly on the island at an ideal time, which was followed by probably the fastest transition we've had from airport to car rental company to our rental house.   Like the last time we stayed in Aruba, we opted to go for Royal as our car rental of choice. But don't get me wrong, I like to switch things around with car rentals for the podcast so listeners will get a perspective for each of them. We got an SUV instead of the usual jeep because there's three of us with a lot of luggage.   Upon arriving on the island, we wanted to eat at Don Pastechi or  Pika's Corner but unfortunately they were both closed so we ended up at... you guessed it, Wendy's. One really has to wonder why Wendy's is so popular in the island. It's always so crowded. But I digress. We had a nice, pleasant, and quiet evening after that at Así es mi Perú, where the food is excellent. We recommend it.   To wrap up this episode, we have so many plans for the duration of this trip like mentioned earlier, including One Happy Podcast's 3rd Anniversary Party that I'm hosting at Legends Pub on the 24th of October. Do swing by at 7:00 p.m. if you're up for it! I would love to see you there. It's going to be a blast.   Don't forget to stay tuned for the next parts of our October Aruba trip!   ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Hear a funny story of how we initially wanted to rent a Chevy Trax, thought we were getting a Chevy Equinox instead, but ended up with a Kia Sportage - Know Royal's bait and switch tactic for customers     SERVICES, COMPANIES, AND RESTAURANTS MENTIONED:    Courtyard Marriot Newark  Springhill Suites  DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel  Applebees  Aruba Royal Car Rental  Aruba Optima Car Rental    Tropic Car Rental Aruba  Amigo Car Rental  Pika's Corner Don Pastechi  Wendy's  Así es mi Perú

I'm down here on location in Aruba with my ever loyal sidekick Maggie for our October 2017 Aruba trip. This time, Maggie brought her daughter Jess along. The three of us have so much planned for this trip and we can't wait to show Jess what the amazing island of Aruba has in store. What I'm planning here is a blow by blow recap of our experience in this trip. We started it with leaving Delaware for Newark where we stayed on the Courtyard Marriott for the night before heading to the airport in the morning. We arrived smoothly on the island at an ideal time, which was followed by probably the fastest transition we've had from airport to car rental company to our rental house. Like the last time we stayed in Aruba, we opted to go for Royal as our car rental of choice. But don't get me wrong, I like to switch things around with car rentals for the podcast so listeners will get a perspective for each of them. We got an SUV instead of the usual jeep because there's three of us with a lot of luggage. Upon arriving on the island, we wanted to eat at Don Pastechi or  Pika's Corner but unfortunately they were both closed so we ended up at... you guessed it, Wendy's. One really has to wonder why Wendy's is so popular in the island. It's always so crowded. But I digress. We had a nice, pleasant, and quiet evening after that at Así es mi Perú, where the food is excellent. We recommend it. To wrap up this episode, we have so many plans for the duration of this trip like mentioned earlier, including One Happy Podcast's 3rd Anniversary Party that I'm hosting at Legends Pub on the 24th of October. Do swing by at 7:00 p.m. if you're up for it! I would love to see you there. It's going to be a blast. Don't forget to stay tuned for the next parts of our October Aruba trip! ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Hear a funny story of how we initially wanted to rent a Chevy Trax, thought we were getting a Chevy Equinox instead, but ended up with a Kia Sportage - Know Royal's bait and switch tactic for customers SERVICES, COMPANIES, AND RESTAURANTS MENTIONED: <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/ewrdt-courtyard-newark-downtown/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Courtyard Marriot Newark</a> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Hotel_Review-g46671-d446414-Reviews-SpringHill_Suites_Newark_Liberty_International_Airport-Newark_New_Jersey.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Springhill Suites</a> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Hotel_Review-g46671-d98490-Reviews-DoubleTree_by_Hilton_Hotel_Newark_Airport-Newark_New_Jersey.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel</a> <a href="http://www.applebees.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Applebees</a> <a href="https://www.arubaroyal.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Aruba Royal Car Rental</a> <a href="http://www.optimarentacar.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Aruba Optima Car Rental </a> <a href="https://www.tropiccarrent-aruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Tropic Car Rental Aruba</a> <a href="http://www.amigocar.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Amigo Car Rental</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Pikas-Corner-Aruban-Cuisine-1092596310811810/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Pika's Corner</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donpastechifactory/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don Pastechi</a> <a href="https://www.wendys.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Wendy's</a> <a href="https://www.asiesmiperuenaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Así es mi Perú</a>

Episode 98-A: Part 1 of October 2017 Aruba Trip Report

Jeremy Patterson

Today we invite to the show, Jeremy Patterson, an incredible guest who I met via Instagram. He reached out after having discovered the show and we have been talking back and forth ever since.  Jeremy runs a website called whenisyournexttrip.com.  "When is your next trip" is dedicated to Jeremy's travels and you really should go there to check out some of his photography. So, Jeremy stumbled upon the podcast while he was looking for Aruba content and was blew away by the fact that it has more than a hundred episodes. I was absolutely thrilled to know that One Happy Podcast usually accompanies him on his daily commute because that's exactly what I envisioned this podcast's purpose — to be able to listen to it while you're doing something else in your daily lives.   On this episode, Jeremy and I will discuss the place he usually stays at in Aruba, his favorite activities and restaurants, and basically his experiences in Aruba.   He is a fellow Pittsburgher who's been to Aruba 9 times over the past 12 years. He first came to Aruba back in 2006 by a family invitation and stayed at Divi Aruba. Everywhere he’s stayed at ever since he started going to Aruba is pretty much around the Divi property.   Fishing is one of the activities that Jeremy is fond of doing on the island. Jeremy also enjoys heading over to the Renaissance Private Island, sunset cruises, relaxing and people watching. Jeremy also happens to take incredible pictures using his iPhone.   The restaurants he enjoyed from his trips include ODB, Hopi Bon, Dutch Pancake House, Casa Tua, Fusion Wine and Piano Bar, Matthew’s, Ricardo’s, Lucy’s, MooMba, Bugaloe, Nos Clubhuis, and Zeerovers.   ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL:  Hear about Jeremy’s thoughts about Divi Aruba Restaurants that Jeremy enjoys on the island  Hear Jeremy's experience with the crying room    ESTABLISHMENTS AND RESTAURANTS MENTIONED:  Divi Aruba  ODB (Old Dirty Bird) Hopi Bon Grill Dutch Pancake House Casa Tua Fusion Wine &amp; Piano Bar Matthew's Beachside Restaurant Ricardo's Restaurant &amp; Bar Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar &amp; Restaurant MooMba Beach Bar &amp; Restaurant Bugaloe Beach Bar &amp; Grill Nos Clubhuis  Zeerovers 

Today we invite to the show, Jeremy Patterson, an incredible guest who I met via Instagram. He reached out after having discovered the show and we have been talking back and forth ever since.  Jeremy runs a website called <a href="http://whenisyournexttrip.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whenisyournexttrip.com</a>.  "When is your next trip" is dedicated to Jeremy's travels and you really should go there to check out some of his photography. So, Jeremy stumbled upon the podcast while he was looking for Aruba content and was blew away by the fact that it has more than a hundred episodes. I was absolutely thrilled to know that One Happy Podcast usually accompanies him on his daily commute because that's exactly what I envisioned this podcast's purpose — to be able to listen to it while you're doing something else in your daily lives. On this episode, Jeremy and I will discuss the place he usually stays at in Aruba, his favorite activities and restaurants, and basically his experiences in Aruba. He is a fellow Pittsburgher who's been to Aruba 9 times over the past 12 years. He first came to Aruba back in 2006 by a family invitation and stayed at Divi Aruba. Everywhere he’s stayed at ever since he started going to Aruba is pretty much around the Divi property. Fishing is one of the activities that Jeremy is fond of doing on the island. Jeremy also enjoys heading over to the Renaissance Private Island, sunset cruises, relaxing and people watching. Jeremy also happens to take incredible pictures using his iPhone. The restaurants he enjoyed from his trips include ODB, Hopi Bon, Dutch Pancake House, Casa Tua, Fusion Wine and Piano Bar, Matthew’s, Ricardo’s, Lucy’s, MooMba, Bugaloe, Nos Clubhuis, and Zeerovers. ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: <ul> <li>Hear about Jeremy’s thoughts about Divi Aruba</li> <li>Restaurants that Jeremy enjoys on the island </li> <li>Hear Jeremy's experience with the crying room</li> </ul> ESTABLISHMENTS AND RESTAURANTS MENTIONED: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.diviaruba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Divi Aruba</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Mexican-Restaurant/ODB-OLD-DIRTY-BIRD-1836862156359394/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ODB (Old Dirty Bird)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hopibongrill/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hopi Bon Grill</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thedutchpancakehouse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dutch Pancake House</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.casatuaaruba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Casa Tua</a></li> <li><a href="https://fusion-aruba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fusion Wine &amp; Piano Bar</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.matthews-aruba.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew's Beachside Restaurant</a></li> <li><a href="http://ricardosaruba.restaurant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricardo's Restaurant &amp; Bar</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LucysAruba/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar &amp; Restaurant</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.moombabeach.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MooMba Beach Bar &amp; Restaurant</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bugaloe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bugaloe Beach Bar &amp; Grill</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nosclubhuisaruba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nos Clubhuis</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.arubarestaurants.com/restaurants/zeerover/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Zeerovers</a></li> </ul>

EP. 120: Jeremy Patterson Shares His Aruba Story

Catherine Cook

Hey there and long time no see! One Happy Podcast is back with a special guest, Catherine Cook, who is a certified Aruba lover.   Catherine originally traveled to a bunch of different islands until she discovered Aruba back in 2004 and it made quite the impression on her. However, she finally fell in love with the island in 2006 during her second visit. After that, she found herself coming back again and again at least twice a year. Needless to say, Aruba became her favorite island.   There are a lot of aspects that made her fall in love with Aruba, but she says that the people are really what sold her. She has met tons of lovely folks in the island who are now part of her extended Aruba family.   Aside from her Aruba story, we talk about airports, accommodations and why she thinks it's good to try a little bit of every kind of property to stay at, and her favorite restaurants.   Indeed, Catherine's love and enthusiasm for Aruba is something worth listening to.   On this episode of One Happy Podcast, you will:  Hear about Catherine's fun retirement party which she held in Aruba with friends and family from the States Find out Catherine's favorite Aruba hang-out spots Know Curt and Catherine's answer to this question: which group of people from a section of the world do you usually like to observe or "people watch" down on the island? Hear about how Curt and Catherine met for the first time    RESTAURANTS MENTIONED:   Baby Back Grill  Smokey Joe's  Chicken and Lobster  ODB Old Dirty Bird  Moomba Beach  Bugaloe  Soprano's  Salt and Pepper  Iguana Cantina  Twist of Flavors    ACCOMMODATIONS MENTIONED:  Modern Boca Catalina  Aruba Marriott 

Hey there and long time no see! One Happy Podcast is back with a special guest, Catherine Cook, who is a certified Aruba lover. Catherine originally traveled to a bunch of different islands until she discovered Aruba back in 2004 and it made quite the impression on her. However, she finally fell in love with the island in 2006 during her second visit. After that, she found herself coming back again and again at least twice a year. Needless to say, Aruba became her favorite island. There are a lot of aspects that made her fall in love with Aruba, but she says that the people are really what sold her. She has met tons of lovely folks in the island who are now part of her extended Aruba family. Aside from her Aruba story, we talk about airports, accommodations and why she thinks it's good to try a little bit of every kind of property to stay at, and her favorite restaurants. Indeed, Catherine's love and enthusiasm for Aruba is something worth listening to.   On this episode of One Happy Podcast, you will: <ul> <li>Hear about Catherine's fun retirement party which she held in Aruba with friends and family from the States</li> <li>Find out Catherine's favorite Aruba hang-out spots</li> <li>Know Curt and Catherine's answer to this question: which group of people from a section of the world do you usually like to observe or "people watch" down on the island?</li> <li>Hear about how Curt and Catherine met for the first time</li> </ul> RESTAURANTS MENTIONED: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147248-d4838877-Reviews-Baby_Back_Grill-Oranjestad_Aruba.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Baby Back Grill</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147249-d1046486-Reviews-Smokey_Joe_s-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Smokey Joe's</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147249-d10693800-Reviews-Chicken_and_Lobster-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chicken and Lobster</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147249-d14201543-Reviews-ODB_Old_Dirty_Bird-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ODB Old Dirty Bird</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147249-d736893-Reviews-Moomba_Beach_Bar_Restaurant-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Moomba Beach</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147249-d1511487-Reviews-Bugaloe_Beach_Bar_Grill-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bugaloe</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147249-d1602538-Reviews-Sopranos_Piano_Bar-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Soprano's</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147249-d1046484-Reviews-Salt_Pepper-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Salt and Pepper</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147249-d1307991-Reviews-Iguana_Cantina-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Iguana Cantina</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147248-d7314424-Reviews-Twist_Of_Flavors_Aruba-Oranjestad_Aruba.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Twist of Flavors</a></li> </ul> ACCOMMODATIONS MENTIONED: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22217364" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modern Boca Catalina</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-photos/auaar-aruba-marriott-resort-and-stellaris-casino/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Aruba Marriott</a></li> </ul>

Episode 118: Expressing Love for Aruba with Catherine Cook

To pick things up from where we left off last time, I'm here in Eagle beach on record for the 2nd part  of my October 2017 Aruba Trip Report.   It's a perfect day out here with minimal clouds, warm but refreshing temperature, lovely breeze, and most of the all, the water feels great. I got out of the water to record this episode but I'm gonna hop back in again after I'm done.   Now for the recount of our experiences yesterday or day 2 of our trip. It was a Monday morning filled with busy work and errands. We rented a house instead of a timeshare so we had to take care of stuff for that. Afterwards, I went grocery shopping on Super Food and headed to the digital hotspot center to get my pocket Wi-Fi reactivated.   We headed over to Eduardo's for a well-deserved snack. If you haven't tried their Acai bowls, I definitely urge you to get one the next time you swing by Palm Beach. It's basically made up of some kind of puree at the bottom, granola in the middle, and assorted fruits on the top with coconut shavings.   Most of the day was spent at Arashi, which was bizarrely empty for long stretches of time so we had the pristine beach to our ourselves during the first and latter parts of our stay. Paradise on earth.   We intended to head out earlier for dinner but we opted to relax first at home after coming back from Arashi for some downtime with just us listening to music and sipping wine.   Later on we ate at Chihuahua's Fiesta and Grill for some good ol' Mexican food. It has the best shrimp ceviche I've ever tasted on the island and is definitely one of the best, if not the best, Mexican restaurants in Aruba.   Topping the day off were some ice cream sundaes from McDonalds which was a pretty decent way to end the day if you ask me.   So back to Eagle beach, I'm mostly just relaxing for the fun part later in the day — One Happy Podcast's 3rd Anniversary Party. The party will be at Legends Pub, which if you've never heard of, is the brain child of the geniuses behind Eduardo's Beach Shack and Scott's Brats. It's a cool sports bar that I totally recommend.   Be sure to stay tuned to the next episode to hear all about the happenings in the party!   ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Get an heads up on why you should always carry an I.D. with you while you on the island. - Know an inventive way I came up with to open beer bottles at the beach. - Hear about me being a world class beach napper, or at least I think so.   ESTABLISHMENTS AND RESTAURANTS MENTIONED:  Do it Center  Super Food Plaza  Eduardo's Beach Shack  Scott's Brats  Chihuahua's Fiesta and Grill  Hooters Aruba  Cafe Rembrandt  Así Es Mi Peru  Pelican Pier Aruba  Bugaloe Beach Bar &amp; Grill  Barney's Bar &amp; Restaurant  Bavaria  South Beach Aruba  Hard Rock Aruba  Mcdonald's  Legends Pub

To pick things up from where we left off last time, I'm here in Eagle beach on record for the 2nd part  of my October 2017 Aruba Trip Report. It's a perfect day out here with minimal clouds, warm but refreshing temperature, lovely breeze, and most of the all, the water feels great. I got out of the water to record this episode but I'm gonna hop back in again after I'm done. Now for the recount of our experiences yesterday or day 2 of our trip. It was a Monday morning filled with busy work and errands. We rented a house instead of a timeshare so we had to take care of stuff for that. Afterwards, I went grocery shopping on Super Food and headed to the digital hotspot center to get my pocket Wi-Fi reactivated. We headed over to Eduardo's for a well-deserved snack. If you haven't tried their Acai bowls, I definitely urge you to get one the next time you swing by Palm Beach. It's basically made up of some kind of puree at the bottom, granola in the middle, and assorted fruits on the top with coconut shavings. Most of the day was spent at Arashi, which was bizarrely empty for long stretches of time so we had the pristine beach to our ourselves during the first and latter parts of our stay. Paradise on earth. We intended to head out earlier for dinner but we opted to relax first at home after coming back from Arashi for some downtime with just us listening to music and sipping wine. Later on we ate at Chihuahua's Fiesta and Grill for some good ol' Mexican food. It has the best shrimp ceviche I've ever tasted on the island and is definitely one of the best, if not the best, Mexican restaurants in Aruba. Topping the day off were some ice cream sundaes from McDonalds which was a pretty decent way to end the day if you ask me. So back to Eagle beach, I'm mostly just relaxing for the fun part later in the day — One Happy Podcast's 3rd Anniversary Party. The party will be at Legends Pub, which if you've never heard of, is the brain child of the geniuses behind Eduardo's Beach Shack and Scott's Brats. It's a cool sports bar that I totally recommend. Be sure to stay tuned to the next episode to hear all about the happenings in the party! ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Get an heads up on why you should always carry an I.D. with you while you on the island. - Know an inventive way I came up with to open beer bottles at the beach. - Hear about me being a world class beach napper, or at least I think so. ESTABLISHMENTS AND RESTAURANTS MENTIONED: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DoitCenterAruba/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Do it Center</a> <a href="http://www.superfoodaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Super Food Plaza</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Eduardos-Beach-Shack-1602555403099707/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Eduardo's Beach Shack</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scotts-Brats/168109996624010" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Scott's Brats</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChihuahuasAruba/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Chihuahua's Fiesta and Grill</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hooters.aruba/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Hooters Aruba</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/caferembrandt/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Cafe Rembrandt</a> <a href="https://www.asiesmiperuenaruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Así Es Mi Peru</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pelicanpieraruba/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Pelican Pier Aruba</a> <a href="http://www.bugaloe.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Bugaloe Beach Bar &amp; Grill</a> <a href="http://barneysaruba.aw/about.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Barney's Bar &amp; Restaurant</a> <a href="https://www.bavaria-aruba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Bavaria</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/southbeacharuba/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> South Beach Aruba</a> <a href="http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/aruba/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Hard Rock Aruba</a> <a href="https://www.mcdonalds.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Mcdonald's</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/legendspubaruba/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Legends Pub</a>

Episode 98-B: Part 2 of October 2017 Aruba Trip Report

This Week in Aruba: November 16-22, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

Maggie G

It has been a week since Maggie and I left the paradise of Aruba and we're here again to bring you the conclusion of our Summer 2017 Getaway trilogy. Don't forget to check out episode 89 and 90 for the first and second parts of this series.   I have to say, this has been one of the most laid-back vacations we've ever had. There was no adventuring involved this time. We just kicked back, relaxed, and basked in the calmness of the One Happy Island. Let me give you a summarized recount of our experience from our recent 8-day trip.   After a long work week, we couldn't wait to strap in and head out to the airport for our flight to begin our getaway. For the first time in the history of our vacations in Aruba, we didn't hit the beach on the first day which was regrettable, however, our night was a complete blast thanks to the celebration of Canada Day over at Alfie's.   This trip marked our very first 4th of July celebration in the island and now we want to do it every single year there. An absolutely breathtaking view of the fireworks from Palm Beach surrounded by friends in a great beach party? We couldn't have asked for more.   We laughed our tummies out at Aruba Ray's Comedy which we watched twice during our stay, featuring "Aruba" Ray Ellin, Pete Lee, Tony Woods, Mike Britt, Adrian Iapalucci, and Nimesh Patel. To find more about Aruba Ray Comedy, go to www.arubacomedy.com or listen to One Happy Podcast episodes 88, 77, 71.5, 71, 40, 21, and 7.   We also spent an amazing evening at Legends Pub for the biggest meet-up we've attended with people from the official Aruba forums as well as a pleasant dinner at Yemanja's with one of our dear friends, Anne.   There's always that bittersweet feeling when leaving Aruba which feels like we're leaving home somehow. And this trip was no exception. We're already counting down the days for our next trip!   So long, our paradise. Until we meet again.   ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Gather our input from the restaurants we've dined at and some of the best dishes we've ever tasted. - Hear my trick for scoring half price airplane drinks - Listen to our discussion about the best places to get Italian hotdogs in North Jersey. - Learn more about the unusual pickleback drink, Sherry "Jello" Pence, and Lia the talented little performer which were all mentioned in the previous episode. - Hear about our regrets with missing out on a tempting offer from the Airline in exchange of a delayed flight.   RESTAURANTS, ESTABLISHMENTS, SERVICES, AND BUSINESSES MENTIONED:    Dickie Dee's World Famous Italian Hot Dogs and Pizza  Jimmy G's Famous Hot Dogs  Double Tree Hotel  Amigo Car Rental  Alfie's  New Wai Tai  Urataka Pizza  Pizza Bob's  Aruba Ray's Comedy  Eduardo's  Scott's Brats  Sole Mare  El Mexicano  Aruba’s Hands  Matthew's Beachside Restaurant  Ricardo's Restaurant and Bar  Barefoot Restaurant  Quinta del Carmen  Bugaloe Beach Bar &amp; Grill  Legends Pub Bar  Fermin's Bar BQ  Yemanja’s Woodfire Grill

It has been a week since Maggie and I left the paradise of Aruba and we're here again to bring you the conclusion of our Summer 2017 Getaway trilogy. Don't forget to check out episode 89 and 90 for the first and second parts of this series. I have to say, this has been one of the most laid-back vacations we've ever had. There was no adventuring involved this time. We just kicked back, relaxed, and basked in the calmness of the One Happy Island. Let me give you a summarized recount of our experience from our recent 8-day trip. After a long work week, we couldn't wait to strap in and head out to the airport for our flight to begin our getaway. For the first time in the history of our vacations in Aruba, we didn't hit the beach on the first day which was regrettable, however, our night was a complete blast thanks to the celebration of Canada Day over at Alfie's. This trip marked our very first 4th of July celebration in the island and now we want to do it every single year there. An absolutely breathtaking view of the fireworks from Palm Beach surrounded by friends in a great beach party? We couldn't have asked for more. We laughed our tummies out at Aruba Ray's Comedy which we watched twice during our stay, featuring "Aruba" Ray Ellin, Pete Lee, Tony Woods, Mike Britt, Adrian Iapalucci, and Nimesh Patel. To find more about Aruba Ray Comedy, go to <a href="http://www.arubacomedy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.arubacomedy.com</a> or listen to One Happy Podcast episodes 88, 77, 71.5, 71, 40, 21, and 7. We also spent an amazing evening at Legends Pub for the biggest meet-up we've attended with people from the official Aruba forums as well as a pleasant dinner at Yemanja's with one of our dear friends, Anne. There's always that bittersweet feeling when leaving Aruba which feels like we're leaving home somehow. And this trip was no exception. We're already counting down the days for our next trip! So long, our paradise. Until we meet again. ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Gather our input from the restaurants we've dined at and some of the best dishes we've ever tasted. - Hear my trick for scoring half price airplane drinks - Listen to our discussion about the best places to get Italian hotdogs in North Jersey. - Learn more about the unusual pickleback drink, Sherry "Jello" Pence, and Lia the talented little performer which were all mentioned in the previous episode. - Hear about our regrets with missing out on a tempting offer from the Airline in exchange of a delayed flight. RESTAURANTS, ESTABLISHMENTS, SERVICES, AND BUSINESSES MENTIONED: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Jimmy-Gs-Famous-Hot-Dogs-560828380630516/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dickie Dee's World Famous Italian Hot Dogs and Pizza</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Jimmy-Gs-Famous-Hot-Dogs-560828380630516/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jimmy G's Famous Hot Dogs</a> <a href="http://doubletree3.hilton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Double Tree Hotel</a> <a href="http://www.amigocar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amigo Car Rental</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alfiesinaruba/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Alfie's</a> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g488162-d2084161-Reviews-New_Wei_Tai_Chinese_Restaurant-Noord_Aruba.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> New Wai Tai</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UratakaCenter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Urataka Pizza</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Pizza-Bobs-Restaurant-Pub-Aruba-182449371834765/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pizza Bob's</a> <a href="http://www.arubacomedy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Aruba Ray's Comedy</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eduardos.beachshack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Eduardo's</a> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147249-d2605626-Reviews-Scott_s_Brats-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Scott's Brats</a> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g147249-d1046451-Reviews-Sole_Mare-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sole Mare</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/El-Mexicano-Aruba-639506176082154/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> El Mexicano</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madeinarubaglasssouvenirs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Aruba’s Hands</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/matthewsbeachside/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Matthew's Beachside Restaurant</a> <a href="http://www.ricardosaruba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ricardo's Restaurant and Bar</a> <a href="http://www.barefootaruba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barefoot Restaurant</a> <a href="http://www.quintadelcarmen.com/main/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Quinta del Carmen</a> <a href="http://www.bugaloe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bugaloe Beach Bar &amp; Grill</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/legendspubaruba/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Legends Pub Bar</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ferminsbarbq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fermin's Bar BQ</a> <a href="http://www.yemanja-aruba.com/main/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Yemanja’s Woodfire Grill</a>

EP91: part 3 of my Summer 2017 Aruba Getaway with Maggie G

This week in Aruba is evolving yet again and I hope you enjoy these changes we are making.  On this episode we talk about the following:  What food items people pack when coming to the island Grocery store cost comparisons between Aruba and the United States KYSS Bags When is it appropriate to pack for Aruba Additionally there is a new segment called “The Good, the bad and the ugly”.  And of course we talk about a couple of events happening and the cruise ship port schedule for timeshare week 3 of 2019.   Children &amp; Youth Carnival Queen Election (January 19, 2019)  The Children &amp; Youth Carnival Queen election is when Aruba chooses its youngest Carnival Queens. Carnival excitement builds as Aruba elects its first queens of the season. Contestants in the Children’s Carnival Queen election are 6-9 years of age. Youth Carnival Queen contestants are aged 13-17. All demonstrate their carnival spirit through dance performances, speeches and carnival shows. Venue: Aruba Entertainment Center at 7.00 p.m.    Aruba's Carnival Queen &amp; Mrs. Carnival Elections (January 24, 2019)  Aruba's Carnival Queen &amp; Mrs. Carnival election and coronation will take place at Aruba Entertainment Center (Oranjestad) The central figure of Carnival in Aruba is the Queen. The role of the Carnival Queen is to lead all the street parades and to make a public appearance that promotes Carnival. The carnival queen represents the Aruban carnival at home and abroad during her reign. The queen is elected during the carnival period and represents one of the many Carnival groups. In addition to the Carnival Queen election, there is also a Carnival Youth Queen election, Carnival Children's Queen election and Mrs. Carnival.    SHIP OPERATOR TIME CAPACITY January 18 (Fri) TOTAL: 1,952 Arcadia P&amp;O Cruises 8:00am - 5:00pm 1,952 January 19 (Sat) TOTAL: 4,256 Zuiderdam Holland America Line 1:00pm - 11:00pm 1,916 Norwegian Dawn Norwegian Cruise Line 8:00am - 5:00pm 2,340 January 20 (Sun) TOTAL: 4,768 Koningsdam Holland America Line 7:00am - 5:00pm 2,650 Columbus Cruise &amp; Maritime Voyage 8:00am - 4:00pm 1,578 Freewinds International Shipping Partners 11:15pm (departure) 540 January 21 (Mon) TOTAL: 8,306 Monarch Royal Caribbean Cruises 8:00am - 6:00pm 3,647 Jewel of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruises 8:00am - 11:00pm 2,501 Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises 7:00am (arrival) 2,158 January 22 (Tue) TOTAL: 8,162 MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises 8:00am - 6:00pm 2,550 AIDAdiva AIDA Cruises 9:30am - 8:00pm 2,050 Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises 5:00pm (departure) 2,158 Rotterdam Holland America Line 7:00am - 11:00pm 1,404 January 23 (Wed) TOTAL: 3,680 Caribbean Princess Princess Cruises 7:00am - 5:00pm 3,140 Freewinds International Shipping Partners 6:00am (arrival) 540 January 24 (Thu) TOTAL: 7,551 Serenade of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruises 8:00am - 11:59pm 2,490 Carnival Freedom Carnival Cruise Line 12:00nn - 10:00pm 2,980 Queen Victoria Cunard Line 7:00am - 6:00pm 2,081

This week in Aruba is evolving yet again and I hope you enjoy these changes we are making.  On this episode we talk about the following: <ul> <li>What food items people pack when coming to the island</li> <li>Grocery store cost comparisons between Aruba and the United States</li> <li>KYSS Bags</li> <li>When is it appropriate to pack for Aruba</li> </ul>Additionally there is a new segment called “The Good, the bad and the ugly”.  And of course we talk about a couple of events happening and the cruise ship port schedule for timeshare week 3 of 2019.   Children &amp; Youth Carnival Queen Election (January 19, 2019) <ul> <li>The Children &amp; Youth Carnival Queen election is when Aruba chooses its youngest Carnival Queens.</li> <li>Carnival excitement builds as Aruba elects its first queens of the season.</li> <li>Contestants in the Children’s Carnival Queen election are 6-9 years of age.</li> <li>Youth Carnival Queen contestants are aged 13-17.</li> <li>All demonstrate their carnival spirit through dance performances, speeches and carnival shows.</li> <li>Venue: Aruba Entertainment Center at 7.00 p.m.</li> </ul>   Aruba's Carnival Queen &amp; Mrs. Carnival Elections (January 24, 2019) <ul> <li>Aruba's Carnival Queen &amp; Mrs. Carnival election and coronation will take place at Aruba Entertainment Center (Oranjestad)</li> <li>The central figure of Carnival in Aruba is the Queen.</li> <li>The role of the Carnival Queen is to lead all the street parades and to make a public appearance that promotes Carnival. The carnival queen represents the Aruban carnival at home and abroad during her reign.</li> <li>The queen is elected during the carnival period and represents one of the many Carnival groups.</li> <li>In addition to the Carnival Queen election, there is also a Carnival Youth Queen election, Carnival Children's Queen election and Mrs. Carnival.</li> </ul> SHIP OPERATOR TIME CAPACITY January 18 (Fri) TOTAL: 1,952 Arcadia P&amp;O Cruises 8:00am - 5:00pm 1,952 January 19 (Sat) TOTAL: 4,256 Zuiderdam Holland America Line 1:00pm - 11:00pm 1,916 Norwegian Dawn Norwegian Cruise Line 8:00am - 5:00pm 2,340 January 20 (Sun) TOTAL: 4,768 Koningsdam Holland America Line 7:00am - 5:00pm 2,650 Columbus Cruise &amp; Maritime Voyage 8:00am - 4:00pm 1,578 Freewinds International Shipping Partners 11:15pm (departure) 540 January 21 (Mon) TOTAL: 8,306 Monarch Royal Caribbean Cruises 8:00am - 6:00pm 3,647 Jewel of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruises 8:00am - 11:00pm 2,501 Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises 7:00am (arrival) 2,158 January 22 (Tue) TOTAL: 8,162 MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises 8:00am - 6:00pm 2,550 AIDAdiva AIDA Cruises 9:30am - 8:00pm 2,050 Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises 5:00pm (departure) 2,158 Rotterdam Holland America Line 7:00am - 11:00pm 1,404 January 23 (Wed) TOTAL: 3,680 Caribbean Princess Princess Cruises 7:00am - 5:00pm 3,140 Freewinds International Shipping Partners 6:00am (arrival) 540 January 24 (Thu) TOTAL: 7,551 Serenade of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruises 8:00am - 11:59pm 2,490 Carnival Freedom Carnival Cruise Line 12:00nn - 10:00pm 2,980 Queen Victoria Cunard Line 7:00am - 6:00pm 2,081

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