Baby Beach Improvements

Aruba’s Baby Beach is a popular place for visitors and locals alike. The calm, sheltered water makes for easy swimming. The powder soft sand is comfortable, too. Lately, there have been a number of improvements to the area including a new wall separating the parking area from the beach, new palapa huts with permanent bases, and another snack shack. Here are some photos:

babimpr4Doesn’t that water look nice? Really, it is that blue.

babimpr2You can hang out in the shade when you’re not in the water. You and ten of your friends. Or go get a snack at the following place:

babimpr3And finally, here is a shot of the masonry wall just for eye candy.

babimpr1Enjoy your day at Baby Beach. Don’t forget the sunscreen, big hat, and plenty of water. On your way to your accommodations, why not stop by Charlie’s Bar for a beverage and plenty of fun? Sure, it’s the right thing to do.

Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on February 12, 2009 at 12:26 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Aruba, Watching the Super Bowl, video

Many popular restaurants and bars set up large screen televisions so visitors could enjoy the Super Bowl. I put together this video to show some of the venues. Take a look.

In general, the crowds were relatively subdued. Of course, if you’re sitting on the beach with the stars overhead, the ships’ lights twinkling at the horizon, and the sand between your toes, you might feel particularly mellow no matter what was happening in the game. Anyway, it was a tall courtesy for these places to accommodate the mostly American audience that watches the Super Bowl. I did spot some Dutch people getting into the game as well.

Congratulations to the Steelers and bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on February 2, 2009 at 11:54 am  Leave a Comment  
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Tamarijn Resort, Aruba

The Tamarijn Resort in Aruba is located along the “low-rise” hotel portion of the island. The rooms are literally on the beach. The staff is friendly and helpful. And there is a shuttle service that will connect you to other Divi owned properties. Take a look at the video.

I held a book signing here for An Island Away. The staff was incredibly gracious, supported the effort with announcements, and steered people to my table with a warm smile. This type of hospitality is what put Aruba on the map as a favorite destination in the Caribbean.

Enjoy your stay and don’t forget the sunscreen. Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on January 31, 2009 at 12:10 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Another Savaneta Sunset

The sunsets seen from Savaneta, Aruba, are some of the best in the world. Here is a video of one to make the point.

Can never get enough of this.

Published in: on January 21, 2009 at 9:54 am  Leave a Comment  
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