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It has been two years since my husband and I went on our last big vacation. With both of us having our own companies and working as contractors, we rarely have time to go on vacation. Granted, not having vacation days may be part of it! Next year, however, we decided we are finally going to go on vacation. Since we are both constantly connected, we thought it would be nice to go out of the country, mostly to get away from everything and expose ourselves to something new and exciting. While we have been looking at different places in the Caribbean and cruise options, one destination did catch our attention – Aruba!
It isn’t the first time someone in our family has actually been to Aruba, which is why it caught our interest. My husband’s father actually went to Aruba on vacation, and we have a cute sculpted turtle in our household as a memento from that trip. Maybe it’s me, but it seems like a cute idea, especially if we can get something for our future children as well! From what I have heard from other bloggers and friends who have been to Aruba, the shopping in general is amazing. Even though you wouldn’t think about it, there is just about everything you can imagine there, from local stores to international brands selling their products anywhere from 10 – 35% less than in the United States! Knowing me, however, I would likely be sending a huge box of stuff back to the states filled with little unique carvings, jewelry, and clothing made by small businesses in Aruba. Hey, what’s a better gift than unique local mementos from your overseas vacation?
While the shopping is obviously a major plus, the other major attraction that has made us consider Aruba are the beautiful beaches and scenery. As a writer, I can’t imagine anything more beautiful than watching the ocean and the local sea life. With the beautiful coastal scenery and desert-like terrain, it seems easy to get inspired by hiking there, or even taking a jeep safari, perhaps. To me, these scenes would make the cost of the vacation worth it, especially since it is one of those once in a lifetime vacation. How many people can show pictures to their kids of their trip to Aruba and telling them stories of their awesome vacation as they toured one of the most beautiful islands in the world!
Want to know where I learned so much about Aruba and have getting ideas for one of our dream vacation? You can find everything you need for planning an awesome Aruba vacation at Aruba.com. I highly recommend you check this site out, not just for planning your next vacation, but seeing some of the breathtaking pictures featured on the website. If you are anything like me, you will busy dreaming about your trip! So, if you had a chance to go to Aruba, what would you do during your Aruba travel?
About Susan Bewley
Susan Bewley is a professional writer who has been writing content online & in print format for over 10 years. As well, she is an alumni of the University of Louisville with a Masters Degree in Special Education. When not working as an online business consultant or ghost writing, she can be found writing on Budget Earth, on her own novel, or working with various entities in the pet industry.
I never have been to Aruba, but it looks enticing!
I went to aruba when i was 17 for a big family vacation and it was absolutely amazing. Everything is gorgeous and the people are so friendly there. The water is so blue and clear we snorkeled for days at the beach right by our hotel room and saw amazing tropical fish so close to shore. Oh and yes the shopping is great too. The whole vacation was perfect and its something i will always remember and treasure !
This looks so relaxing. Definetly will be putting this on our list of places to visit.
I'd love to visit Aruba! We were looking into taking our first vacation together next summer to Belize. Aside from the states, I've only been to Mexico. However that was when I was 6 or 7 years old. As for me visiting Aruba… now knowing that international brands are 10-35% cheaper I'd need to bring an extra suit case or two! haha.
OMG I need a vacation! i have never been on a real vacation! Aruba looks wonderful. I would absolutely love to go!
Aruba. Jamaica. Ooo I wanna take ya.
Sorry. I just had to sing. And Aruba looks like a wonderful place to get some R&R.
Glad I wasn’t the only other person singing that 😉
This makes me want to go to Aruba!!!!! Wanna come along???
I'm sorry…what's a vacation? 🙂 One of these days, Daniel and I will go on a real vacation. This looks like a really great idea!
Aruba is definitely next on my list! It looks like a place you can relax and still be close to shopping! 🙂
i herd great things about aruba ive been wanting to take the family their via cruise, im mostly excited to shop their! i herd their was great shops their
I definitely need a vacation. I want to go somewhere tropical.
A beach sounds heavenly right now! I'd love to visit Aruba and just lie in the sun.
Looks like a great place to go. Warm sounds good right about now, here in Pittsburgh, PA.
I would love to visit here it looks amazing.
Aruba is one of my dream vacations! I'd actually like for my hubby and I do go on a 2nd honeymoon there. 🙂
It's final, you have definately talked me into adding a vacation to Aruba to my "bucket list". Such breathtaking scenery I doubt I would be able to leave once arriving.
Aruba looks beautiful! I love going on vacation where there are beautiful beaches with crystal clear, sparkling water. I would probably spend the majority of my time shopping and laying out at the beach. I would definitely visit the spa, as well.
would love to go here,looks wonderful
Aruba is on my bucket list
Your review of Aruba was fantastic. I have never been there, but I would love to take a long, leisurely and relaxing vacation there. Thanks for bringing it to life for your readers.
That last picture is just breath taking! I for sure would be spending a lot of time on the beaches if I were to ever go. But my most favorite thing to do (especially somewhere new) is go exploring! I love just getting lost somewhere and just take everything in 🙂
Aruba is on my bucket list. I have always wanted to go.
I love to travel. I don't have the money but one of these I will and you can be sure that I am going here!
This is so pretty! I want to go.
This looks like it would be such a beautiful place to visit someday!
That sounds amazing. I would love to take a nice vacation. Maybe one day.
We’ve never been on a real vacation. I have always wanted to go to Hawaii. I’m not sure why, I’m afraid of the water.
I am glad that you had such a nice time in Aruba. I know people from here(in the US) that went there and were disappointed with things on the island.
It sounds lovely. I would love to be sitting on the beach right now with a cool drink and a warm tropical breeze blowing. Far away from the day to day routine. I’m getting my winter blahs already.
I would love to go to Aruba , spend the day even just walking around, taking a dip the water there , meeting new people. I always here so much about this place and how lovely it is to visit.
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I’m looking for a place to take my son this summer as a graduation gift. Aruba sounds cool.
This is definitely a place I should I think about ,It looks really amazing never been there before
I would love to go to Aruba. It looks like a wonderful place to visit. Maybe some the husband and I could go.
We were just in the Bahamas and Virgin Islands last spring break on a cruise. The kids loved the warm weather and the beaches. This next year we are hoping to just go to an island for the week – Aruba may be a great choice for us.
I have always wanted to go to Aruba. Thanks for sharing this article. My cousins have a home there on timeshare. I should go check it out some day. Aruba looks beautiful.