Hey world travelers! Did we forget anything? Please share your Aruba travel tips below! Also, we are just getting started with our journey through the Caribbean Islands. Do you have any favorite islands we should check out?
About how long do you allow for the customs? I already had the bridge in mind, but will definitely be looking into the rock formations and winery. Also, thanks for the tip on the reusable bags - this is the first I heard about those.
My husband and I own a condo in Aruba and we agree with your assessment of this beautiful island. Aruba is so unique and beautiful. The people are even more beautiful and unique. If you haven’t visited the island yet I highly recommend you plan a trip soon! 🇦🇼❤️
I’m Aruban born and raised. Thanks for the wonderful info. If I might add my two placas. Is Aruba safe? In Aruba runners have to run very early in the morning to beat the heat. The longer the run, the earlier. I’m a female runner who mostly goes at it alone. To this day no issues on the road. Of course I prefer reasonably lit areas and stay watchful of my surroundings, but running in peace and quiet in the early morning and then watch the sun rise, is one of the things I enjoy because of the safety of Aruba’s roads. Secondly, if you really love Aruba, don’t go on those atv or utv tours. Those awful things have been a disaster for our flora and fauna and most people who live in the areas they go to detest the horrible noise and dust they make. Please go tour the north side with a guided jeep tour or renting a jeep on your own, but please avoid those awful destructive caravans.
True about the dogs - walked from Talk Of The Town hotel to downtown, decided to cut through the neighborhood & there were stray dogs everywhere! (former mailman )😊
I have never been to any Caribbean destinations out of US I have been to Hawaii twice but would love to visit the Dominican Republic, Polynesian Islands and other tropical destinations looks so beautiful and relaxing hot also 😊
I just left Aruba 2 days ago. The weather on average is 90 during the day and 80 at night. Also, maybe give current crime, not from 2008, 16 years ago. Aruba residents are very honest! If you lose something of value, it will most likely be turned in. My friend lost her bank card and the front desk had it. A person dropped $400 cash at Super Foods and it was turned in.
I agree they are very honest. My girlfriend left her 1200.00 camera on a vendors table. We didn't notice it until we got back to the resort. We drove back to the festival but it was after 11:00pm. We got lost but we passed the police station by accident so I decided to file a report since We were there. The next morning we got a phone call from the lobby. The police chief delivered the camera to us! Unbelievable! I've been going there for the past 10 years. My first year I met members of a band who were performing at the Bon Bini. We hit it off and became friends. We communicate every year, and three of the singers visit us at the resort at least 3 times a week and we have a great time singing Karaoke. They also take us to the places "The Locals" go. We always have a great time. It's funny because now their cousins, uncles, aunts, etc hang out too! I've watched their kids grow up. One of my friends niece is Miss Aruba and competed in the Miss Universe contest. My happiness was spoiled only one day when a TRUMPSTER decided to wear a Trump T-shirt and a MAGA hat at the resort. I filed a complaint with security as well with the Board Of Directors of the Resort. I told them that I was deeply offended and they needed to tell him that his shirt was Offensive, and that they need to prevent people like that from spoiling their country. That guy didnt wear the T-shirt or hat again. I go to Aruba to get away from crap like that in the U.S. Nobody cares what political persuation or candidate your allegiance is with. Frankly it tells me more about YOU than who you vote for. I LOVE ARUBA, and especially the people. One day I hope to buy a condo there for when I retire. Sorry about the rant. Thank God it was only 1 person that tried that crap.
My husband and I along with our adult daughter are going to Aruba for the first time next month and your video has provided me more information that I've been looking for than all the other info I've found elsewhere, combined! I've taken 2 pages of notes from everything you shared!! Thank you so very much! I have a couple more of your videos cued up to watch and look forward to what else you will teach me. This was a great video!
From hearing about your experiences I think we would love Aruba! We would opt for the 4x4 at least for a day to go see the more rugged areas. That stew with Gouda on top looked so delicious!
So what’s stopping you from moving to the island full time because my husband and I are considering moving our family to Aruba and can’t seem to find a reason not to (we live in NH right above you)
@@ericaghelfi3240 it would affect our pension tax wise and you have to become a citizen to have banking accounts etc …. It’s not as easy as you think believe me we’ve looked into it
Thank you so much for your updated info! My friends and I will be going there for the first two weeks in June so this update was much needed. And I'm glad you put about the electrical plug-ins because no other vlogger has done that to date that I'm aware of.❤
Hello there… I really like your video , you are a very nice couple, I took notes because I’ll be visiting Aruba in a few days for tourism and for a Mariah Carey concert ! I’m so exited! Thank you guys ! Wish me luck!
I’ve never been to Aruba and I’m looking to get away. I’ve always wanted to go there. This video was amazing thank you so much well spoken covered everything and more. I look forward to going there. Thank you so much.
I understand completely! I look at dogs completely differently after I was bit by one. But stick by the resorts in Aruba. There are no mean dogs over there.
Great video! I've been researching on Aruba since we're going later this month (Sept) and want to be well informed on what to expect. I definitely needed to know about the outlets because where we stayed at in Curacao last year, we definitely needed adapters being that they had the European outlets. I definitely forgot to put that on my list but thanks to your informative video, we don't have to worry about it.
Thanks for sharing your travel information with us, it's extremely helpful...I'm looking forward to this trip soon. Since I love the turquoise ⛱️ beaches. Please find out about Martinique...the same information you provided for Aruba...thank you n stay safe!🎉🎉👌👍
Great video my wife is Panamanian and we have thus far only visited Aruba for a day, but we are planning a week visit. How are the food trucks for those of us budget minded individuals?
Heading to Aruba in Dec for my 50th Born Day. I'm VERY excited and I Thank You for this info. I am getting conflicting stories on whether or not a Visa is needed with passport. Can you clarify?
Awesome video! I noticed you didn't stay at one of the beach hotels. Any insight to a nice hotel and on which beach is the prettiest water? Thanks so much! ❤
Any hotel on Palm Beach or Eagle Beach will work. We thought Eagle Beach was the prettiest, but Palm Beach is closer to shopping, loads of restaurants, and activities.
I haven't been to Aruba in about 25 years and I still recommend this place hands down a beautiful island. I remember baby beach swimming and bringing a camera and they gave us stuff to wear...it was a store. I've of my girlfriend's is going back next month. I remember they didn't have all inclusive back then because the restaurants were so good. So they still have nice hotels without AI?
I really enjoyed the video. I'll be in Aruba this summer. I'm staying in a VRBO on Eagle Beach. I already have Red Fish on my list for dinner and you just confirmed my decision. I was planning on walking to Terrazza Italiana since it's so close to my condo but now I'm feeling concerned about the dog situation. Otherwise, I don't plan to walk in any residential areas during my vacation.
I would still walk. I don't consider Terrazza Italiiana to be a residential area. It's still mostly resorts and commercial properties. Plus, any dogs on the beach boardwalk are very friendly. So, I wouldn't worry about walking around Eagle Beach at all. It's the neighborhoods behind the Super Foods that have the more territorial dogs.
I'm Canadian and in my late 50's, looking to retire to Aruba once I hit 60. I love the island, vacationed there many times. I would love to connect with a local but don't know how to go about it. Is there a website dedicated to dating in Aruba?
Parking is pretty much free everywhere on the island except around Palm Beach and in downtown Oranjestad. So I would take the bus into downtown and just pay to park at Palm Beach or just circle until you find free street parking.
where to stay was so short. would you trade air b nb for hotel? would you do it all the same ? what was missing for you that could have made it better? solo travel tips ?
Both hotels and Airbnb’s are great. It’s all about personal preference. We personally prefer Airbnbs. Plenty of people however do not. I suggest for long term stays go Airbnb. For short term 5 nights or less, stay in a hotel. And couples can’t really give solo travel tips. It’s two different experiences.
No you don’t need a jeep specially, but a 4 wheel drive vehicle is required to go to the Natural pool and recommend to see the Natural bridge, Cave pool and goldmines.
Also, the car rental company you used - Drive 4 Cheap - was that purchased via cash or card? Which would be better? Also, did you rent the vehicle before you arrived in Aruba or after? And was there a deposit in addition to the rental?
I reserved online and paid in cash to get that price. It’s a little bit more to pay by card. And yes there’s also a deposit in addition. I believe it was $300.
@@LucasWorldTravel it’s chill, went to the natural bridge and California lighthouse yesterday and also the flying Fishbone. First night we went to zeerovers and chilled. It’s too hot and dry for my taste, but definitely an experience lol
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Did you find it hard to park your rental at the beaches? We are going in two months and staying at an Airbnb and plan to rent a car. I can’t find anything about if there is public parking near the beaches.
We didn’t have any problems parking. Most places have free parking. Parking can be a challenge around Palm Beach though. You might have to pay for parking there. You should be able to find free parking everywhere else.
Hey world travelers! Did we forget anything? Please share your Aruba travel tips below!
Also, we are just getting started with our journey through the Caribbean Islands. Do you have any favorite islands we should check out?
About how long do you allow for the customs?
I already had the bridge in mind, but will definitely be looking into the rock formations and winery. Also, thanks for the tip on the reusable bags - this is the first I heard about those.
Question for you regarding passports. Does Aruba have the 6 month rule? My sister’s passport expires in Sept. is she ok for a trip in May?
Favorites are Aruba & Anguilla!!
@roiijamez33 Nice! We haven’t been to Anguilla yet. Thanks for putting itit on our radar!
@@LucasWorldTravel All The Best!!
My husband and I own a condo in Aruba and we agree with your assessment of this beautiful island. Aruba is so unique and beautiful. The people are even more beautiful and unique. If you haven’t visited the island yet I highly recommend you plan a trip soon! 🇦🇼❤️
Lovely! Thanks for sharing your sparkling review of Aruba. Glad are you are enjoying living there!
You rent your condo out??
I’m Aruban born and raised. Thanks for the wonderful info. If I might add my two placas. Is Aruba safe? In Aruba runners have to run very early in the morning to beat the heat. The longer the run, the earlier. I’m a female runner who mostly goes at it alone. To this day no issues on the road. Of course I prefer reasonably lit areas and stay watchful of my surroundings, but running in peace and quiet in the early morning and then watch the sun rise, is one of the things I enjoy because of the safety of Aruba’s roads. Secondly, if you really love Aruba, don’t go on those atv or utv tours. Those awful things have been a disaster for our flora and fauna and most people who live in the areas they go to detest the horrible noise and dust they make. Please go tour the north side with a guided jeep tour or renting a jeep on your own, but please avoid those awful destructive caravans.
Thanks so much for sharing your perceptive as a local! So useful!
I’m going in 2 weeks, you have convinced me not to do the atv tour that I booked. Thank you! I’ll do a jeep tour.
@@slimlouis6441 thank you so much for your thoughtfulness
Heading back to Aruba for the first time in about 25 years. Really looking forward to it.
Nice! Enjoy Aruba!
Great video!!! Probably the most informative video I have seen yet on Aruba. Thank you.
Wow, thanks! Glad you found it informative! Enjoy Aruba!
After watch your video, I decide to spend my 40 birthday in Aruba🎉
That sounds lovely! Enjoy Aruba and enjoy your birthday!
Good job, presently we are anchored in Curacao after a 43 day sail from Brazil, probably sailing to Aruba in January 2025.
Wow! Sailing sounds so cool! That’s a whole other type of adventure. Enjoy!
As a first time traveler to Aruba this has been the most informative video I’ve seen! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy Aruba!
Friday noon ❤😂🎉😢😅😅😊
Next week on Monday Aruba 🇦🇼
True about the dogs - walked from Talk Of The Town hotel to downtown, decided to cut through the neighborhood & there were stray dogs everywhere! (former mailman )😊
Glad your mailman skills could help you with the dogs! 😄 I'm sure you've seen your fair share of scary dogs in your career.
@@LucasWorldTravel Yep - learned to watch my back for sure - Take Care! PS heading to AUA Sunday! #WooHooooo
@@roiijamez33 Nice enjoy!
I have never been to any Caribbean destinations out of US I have been to Hawaii twice but would love to visit the Dominican Republic, Polynesian Islands and other tropical destinations looks so beautiful and relaxing hot also 😊
All of the above is correct! We like it hot though so it suits us. Exploring the Caribbean has been so fun though. It’s definitely worth doing!
I just left Aruba 2 days ago. The weather on average is 90 during the day and 80 at night.
Also, maybe give current crime, not from 2008, 16 years ago.
Aruba residents are very honest! If you lose something of value, it will most likely be turned in. My friend lost her bank card and the front desk had it. A person dropped $400 cash at Super Foods and it was turned in.
Thanks for sharing!
I agree they are very honest. My girlfriend left her 1200.00 camera on a vendors table. We didn't notice it until we got back to the resort. We drove back to the festival but it was after 11:00pm. We got lost but we passed the police station by accident so I decided to file a report since We were there. The next morning we got a phone call from the lobby. The police chief delivered the camera to us! Unbelievable! I've been going there for the past 10 years. My first year I met members of a band who were performing at the Bon Bini. We hit it off and became friends. We communicate every year, and three of the singers visit us at the resort at least 3 times a week and we have a great time singing Karaoke. They also take us to the places "The Locals" go. We always have a great time. It's funny because now their cousins, uncles, aunts, etc hang out too! I've watched their kids grow up. One of my friends niece is Miss Aruba and competed in the Miss Universe contest. My happiness was spoiled only one day when a TRUMPSTER decided to wear a Trump T-shirt and a MAGA hat at the resort. I filed a complaint with security as well with the Board Of Directors of the Resort. I told them that I was deeply offended and they needed to tell him that his shirt was Offensive, and that they need to prevent people like that from spoiling their country. That guy didnt wear the T-shirt or hat again. I go to Aruba to get away from crap like that in the U.S. Nobody cares what political persuation or candidate your allegiance is with. Frankly it tells me more about YOU than who you vote for.
I LOVE ARUBA, and especially the people. One day I hope to buy a condo there for when I retire. Sorry about the rant. Thank God it was only 1 person that tried that crap.
So appreciate you posting this❣️ I'm 67 and my 1st time going to Aruba, so excited🎉
Nice! Enjoy Aruba!
My husband and I along with our adult daughter are going to Aruba for the first time next month and your video has provided me more information that I've been looking for than all the other info I've found elsewhere, combined! I've taken 2 pages of notes from everything you shared!! Thank you so very much! I have a couple more of your videos cued up to watch and look forward to what else you will teach me. This was a great video!
Awesome! Glad it was so helpful! Enjoy Aruba!🇦🇼
Love this guide!!! Great tips and yes, we definitely invested in our own snorkling gear.
Nice! We had a hour-long snorkel yesterday. I still can't believe we were out in the water that long. We've come a long way with our swimming.
From hearing about your experiences I think we would love Aruba! We would opt for the 4x4 at least for a day to go see the more rugged areas. That stew with Gouda on top looked so delicious!
And I'm still craving that stew too! It was so good!
Just got back it’s way to crowded beaches and roads are packed there were 3 cruise ships in in one day . Not like it used to be at all
I need to try that Keshi Yena, looks amazing
It is amazing! You won't regret trying keshi yena! Enjoy Aruba!
Thank you guys for doing it first my family will enjoy it a lot more
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy Aruba!
Aruba is our happy island and we spend 7 weeks there every winter getting away from the cold in Boston
Thanks sound lovely! And we can see why!
So what’s stopping you from moving to the island full time because my husband and I are considering moving our family to Aruba and can’t seem to find a reason not to (we live in NH right above you)
@@ericaghelfi3240 it would affect our pension tax wise and you have to become a citizen to have banking accounts etc …. It’s not as easy as you think believe me we’ve looked into it
I'm going to Aruba in May, and this was extremely helpful. Thank you!!!!!
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy Aruba!
Me too! 3 weeks, see ya’ll there!
How was it y'all!?
Great video. My wife ate starting a travel channel. Thank you for the video
Thanks! Good luck with your channel!
Aruba 🇦🇼🇦🇼 is truly a gem in the Caribbean. 😊❤
Agreed!
I love Aruba!!! I don’t like their food but I LOVEEEE ARUBA!!!! Can’t wait to get back!
Lol, I can see that!
I just love all your videos keep them coming God Bless and take care of you while you both enjoy your travels.
And thanks so much for your kind comment and for watching!
wow im watching from Ethiopia Addis Ababa Africa. wow.
Welcome to the channel!
This is one of the best help videos I've seen. Thank you so much!
You’re very welcome! Enjoy Aruba!
Thank you for the tips. I did plan my trip to Aruba this year for my birthday at Palms Beach. This video is very informative.❤
Nice! Glad it was helpful! Have a blast on your birthday! 🎉
Great video, and a beautiful island. We own at the Ocean Club, and go almost every year, but i still learned a few things from watching your video.
Wow! Glad that we could show you even more of the island. Your Ocean Club sounds lovely! Enjoy!
Thank you so much for your updated info! My friends and I will be going there for the first two weeks in June so this update was much needed. And I'm glad you put about the electrical plug-ins because no other vlogger has done that to date that I'm aware of.❤
Great! Glad the video was helpful to your planning. Let us know how you like Aruba! Happy travels!
Thank your tips. I am traveling to Aruba next week and I got 2 good tips from you
Awesome! Glad it was helpful! Happy travels!
Hello there… I really like your video , you are a very nice couple, I took notes because I’ll be visiting Aruba in a few days for tourism and for a Mariah Carey concert ! I’m so exited! Thank you guys ! Wish me luck!
Sounds fun! Enjoy the concert and Aruba!
The murals!!!! 🩷🩷🩷
I’ve never been to Aruba and I’m looking to get away. I’ve always wanted to go there. This video was amazing thank you so much well spoken covered everything and more. I look forward to going there. Thank you so much.
Thankyou so much Guys My family appreciates you Both🥰
You’re welcome! Enjoy Aruba!
Heading to Aruba tomorrow. This was extremely well done and informative. Thank you for your insight! I subscribed 😊
Awesome welcome to the channel! Hope you enjoy Aruba!
Floaters are sold in Aruba as are snorkeling. You missed my Caribbean Cooking Class though! You would have loved it!
Cooking class sounds fun and delicious! Glad you enjoyed your trip!
You guys are awesome. Going in May - 2025. For my birthday. Always wanted to go Aruba.
That sounds amazing! Aruba is so beautiful! Enjoy it!
Absolutely excellent video. Very informative and lots of good advice. Subscribing to your channel. 👌🏽😊
Awesome! Welcome to the channel!
Where did you eat the blackend fish filet and shrimp in the video? It looks SOOOOOOO good!
Red fish restaurant
Thank you so much for all these tips! so helpful
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy Aruba!
thanks for the video guys! I am shit scared of dogs, they made my trip to Bali awful and I came back with kind of PTSD lol
I understand completely! I look at dogs completely differently after I was bit by one. But stick by the resorts in Aruba. There are no mean dogs over there.
Great video! I've been researching on Aruba since we're going later this month (Sept) and want to be well informed on what to expect. I definitely needed to know about the outlets because where we stayed at in Curacao last year, we definitely needed adapters being that they had the European outlets. I definitely forgot to put that on my list but thanks to your informative video, we don't have to worry about it.
Pretty clear and thorough, thank you! Haven’t been to Aruba yet!
Glad it was helpful! Hope you enjoy Aruba!
Just booked our first Caribbean vacation to Aruba in September and these links to book awesome stuff while we are there is great thank you!
Great! Glad it was helpful! You're going to love Aruba!
Another Kendra! 💖
Thanks for sharing your travel information with us, it's extremely helpful...I'm looking forward to this trip soon. Since I love the turquoise ⛱️ beaches.
Please find out about Martinique...the same information you provided for Aruba...thank you n stay safe!🎉🎉👌👍
Will do! We’ll go to Martinique next month!
Thanks for sharing this video. Aruba is beautiful. 😍
Sure! Glad you liked it!
Planning my first trip to Aruba hopefully this year and this video was very helpful and made me even more excited to go
Awesome! You should be excited. You're going to have a great time in Aruba.
Thank you! headed there in 3 days.... SO far the best travel tips and information I have found! Cheers!!
Awesome! Glad our videos were helpful! Enjoy Aruba and safe travels!
This was such a great video - thank you!! So many great tips we never thought about!
You’re very welcome! Glad it was helpful!Enjoy Aruba!
Great video, thanks! We’re exploring it for a family vacation next year, and you may have sold us! 12 robberies per year?!
I know! That surprised us too! Crime is impressively low.
Very interesting and important tips. Thx for the Video. By the way, you both have a sympathatic Charisma.
Thanks so much! 🙏🏾
Great informative video! Thank you!
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Enjoyed watching your informative presentation on Aruba. Practical and helpful. Thank you!
Awesome! Glad it was helpful! Enjoy Aruba!
I’m going soon, my first time, and my group will be in an all inclusive resort. So excited!
Great video my wife is Panamanian and we have thus far only visited Aruba for a day, but we are planning a week visit. How are the food trucks for those of us budget minded individuals?
Yes, there are a few food trucks and we hear good things about them. We didn't really try any though.
thanks for the info! We are going tomorrow!
Lovely! Enjoy Barbados!
Thank you so much for this information!
You are so welcome!
Good work 👏 and the family
Many thanks!
Thanks for this. We will be there next week for the first time.
You’re very welcome! Enjoy your time in Aruba!
Heading to Aruba in Dec for my 50th Born Day. I'm VERY excited and I Thank You for this info. I am getting conflicting stories on whether or not a Visa is needed with passport. Can you clarify?
US citizens do not need a visa if they are staying less than 90 days.
great information. even though we been there a few times before there was information that we had not known. thank you.
Awesome! Glad our tips could be helpful for even Aruba pros.
Awesome video! I noticed you didn't stay at one of the beach hotels. Any insight to a nice hotel and on which beach is the prettiest water? Thanks so much! ❤
Any hotel on Palm Beach or Eagle Beach will work. We thought Eagle Beach was the prettiest, but Palm Beach is closer to shopping, loads of restaurants, and activities.
Really helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy Aruba!
I haven't been to Aruba in about 25 years and I still recommend this place hands down a beautiful island. I remember baby beach swimming and bringing a camera and they gave us stuff to wear...it was a store. I've of my girlfriend's is going back next month.
I remember they didn't have all inclusive back then because the restaurants were so good. So they still have nice hotels without AI?
Wow, 25 years ago! Perhaps it’s time for another visit!
@ I have a girlfriend with her family there now..too jealous.I'll get there again one day.
This was so helpful! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy Aruba!
amazing video, thank you it was very helpful
Glad it helped! Enjoy Aruba!
Good video. Well spoken. Thank u guys.
Thanks for watching!
Great video guys! You covered a lot of helpful information. I’m traveling here soon! 😊
Nice! Glad the video was helpful! Enjoy your trip!
Hi! Thank you for this informative video!! I am planning a trip in June do you think the weather be nice for this month? 😅
As far as we know, the weather is good in Aruba year-round. There are no bad times to go. Enjoy!
@@LucasWorldTravel Thank you for this info! :)
APPRECIATE THIS INFO
You’re welcome! Enjoy Aruba!
Great Video thank you both!!!
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy Aruba!
Thank you 🙏 very informative
You’re very welcome! Enjoy Aruba! 🏝️
Good to know about the currency when paying by credit card. As a Canadian I don't want to convert to USD. How available is paying by debit card there?
They laccept credit cards nearly everywhere. I’m not sure about debit cards though.
Debit cards can be used at most places where they take any cards
Aruba is still dutch colony ,we are not part of small antlles but we are still part of holland
This was so helpful!!
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy Aruba!
Thank youuuuuu!!!!!
You’re welcome! Enjoy Aruba!
I really enjoyed the video. I'll be in Aruba this summer. I'm staying in a VRBO on Eagle Beach. I already have Red Fish on my list for dinner and you just confirmed my decision. I was planning on walking to Terrazza Italiana since it's so close to my condo but now I'm feeling concerned about the dog situation. Otherwise, I don't plan to walk in any residential areas during my vacation.
I would still walk. I don't consider Terrazza Italiiana to be a residential area. It's still mostly resorts and commercial properties. Plus, any dogs on the beach boardwalk are very friendly. So, I wouldn't worry about walking around Eagle Beach at all. It's the neighborhoods behind the Super Foods that have the more territorial dogs.
@@LucasWorldTravel thank you for providing additional details on the area I'll be staying in while I'm there.
Thank you
Thank you for the video, great job, enjoyed very much
Many thanks! Enjoy Aruba!
I'm Canadian and in my late 50's, looking to retire to Aruba once I hit 60. I love the island, vacationed there many times. I would love to connect with a local but don't know how to go about it. Is there a website dedicated to dating in Aruba?
Unfortunately we don't know anything about the dating scene in Aruba. Enjoy your retirement though! Sounds lovely!
excellent video! thanks
You’re very welcome!
Thanks for all the great info! Im renting a car there. What is the parking situations there?
Parking is pretty much free everywhere on the island except around Palm Beach and in downtown Oranjestad. So I would take the bus into downtown and just pay to park at Palm Beach or just circle until you find free street parking.
Is there a way to blow up the floating water toys?
You would have to read the directions of your floater. Most are blown up by mouth.
Do you have to fill out an embarkation form & pay a sustainably fee?
No, we didn't. It was free to fill out the immigration form when we went, but it's always possible they changed things.
should I buy a unlocked phone and purchase a sim card at the airport, or can I add a e sim card to my iphone
I'd recommend an eSim. We've used Airalo many time and they have some of the best prices. Check them out here! airalo.pxf.io/c/4123914/1268485/15608
Great video - so helpful! When taking the bus, do you pay by credit card? Or do you need cash?
By cash, and they can even make charge for you.
where to stay was so short. would you trade air b nb for hotel? would you do it all the same ? what was missing for you that could have made it better? solo travel tips ?
Both hotels and Airbnb’s are great. It’s all about personal preference. We personally prefer Airbnbs. Plenty of people however do not. I suggest for long term stays go Airbnb. For short term 5 nights or less, stay in a hotel. And couples can’t really give solo travel tips. It’s two different experiences.
very helpful thank you
You are very welcome! Enjoy Aruba!
Nice video but did not show us the souveniers stores in aruba 😊
Yes, we aren't big shoppers, so we don't usually include much shopping. We'll consider that for our other travel guides.
My family leaving for Aruba soon thanks for the helpful review
Sure! Enjoy Aruba!
Great guide !
Do
I need a jeep to travel around the island ??
No you don’t need a jeep specially, but a 4 wheel drive vehicle is required to go to the Natural pool and recommend to see the Natural bridge, Cave pool and goldmines.
Also, the car rental company you used - Drive 4 Cheap - was that purchased via cash or card? Which would be better? Also, did you rent the vehicle before you arrived in Aruba or after?
And was there a deposit in addition to the rental?
I reserved online and paid in cash to get that price. It’s a little bit more to pay by card. And yes there’s also a deposit in addition. I believe it was $300.
Literally about to head to the airport in about an hour to head there and I have no idea what to do lol
So, how's Aruba? Everything going well?
@@LucasWorldTravel it’s chill, went to the natural bridge and California lighthouse yesterday and also the flying Fishbone. First night we went to zeerovers and chilled. It’s too hot and dry for my taste, but definitely an experience lol
@@elitealice Glad you are enjoying the chill vibe. Enjoy your vacation!
What about cell phone service?
We use Google Fi as our cell phone provider so it works normally almost everywhere. Check Google Fi out here. g.co/fi/r/D3YJXA
If you don't want to change phone plans though, you can use an eSim for data. We like Airalo airalo.pxf.io/c/4123914/1268485/15608
The exchange is the other way around. 1 USD = 1.75 AWG
When is the best time to travel to Aruba?
February-August
First time I see Lucas’ face so open. Although Aruba is a Dutch territory, the euro is not used?
Correct, Aruba was a Dutch colony but has been independent since 1986 and has never used the Euro.
Did you find it hard to park your rental at the beaches? We are going in two months and staying at an Airbnb and plan to rent a car. I can’t find anything about if there is public parking near the beaches.
We didn’t have any problems parking. Most places have free parking. Parking can be a challenge around Palm Beach though. You might have to pay for parking there. You should be able to find free parking everywhere else.
Can we pay bus with card... in bus, or do we need to buy before
You must use cash for the bus. They can make change in both Florin and dollars but they don’t take credit cards.