| Having gone to Aruba multiple times we have found | | | | the island, play some challenging holes, and get to |
| the island to be a delightful place to get away from it | | | | figure out how to deal with the constant breeze that |
| all. Warm days and nights, beautiful beaches, wonderful | | | | blows across the island. |
| water, and plenty of sunshine are a great tonic to | | | | 5. Dinner on the Beach at Simply Fish Restaurant - |
| dissolve the work and worry of everyday life. If you're | | | | While there are several restaurants on Aruba that |
| planning a vacation to Aruba here are 10 things you | | | | offer on-the-beach dining experiences, we like Simply |
| might want to add to your itinerary that will make your | | | | Fish the best. Located at the Marriott Stellaris Resort |
| vacation a very enjoyable experience: | | | | on Palm Beach, Simply Fish has great food. It also has |
| 1. Visit the California Lighthouse - Located on the North | | | | a spectacular view of the sunset as you enjoy your |
| West tip of the island, the California lighthouse is | | | | dinner. Make reservations close to when the sun sets |
| named for a ship that crashed on the coral reefs just | | | | at the time of year you visit the island. |
| off-shore. The lighthouse makes a great photo | | | | OK - you now have five great experiences that will |
| opportunity with it's white exterior against the bright | | | | make your vacation in Aruba very memorable. But, |
| blue Aruba sky. The contrast of the water and desert | | | | there are two things you SHOULD NOT do while you |
| surrounding the lighthouse also makes it an interesting | | | | are there - we've learned these from experience. |
| site. | | | | First - don't wait until it's too late to decide you're going |
| 2. Snorkeling at Baby Beach - At the other end of | | | | to do something OTHER than lay on the beach |
| Aruba you'll find Baby Beach, a secluded cove with a | | | | enjoying the sun, sand, and water. It's so relaxing that |
| narrow entrance to rougher surf. If you go snorkeling | | | | you might not mind spending your entire vacation lying |
| at the entrance to this cove you'll see an unbelievable | | | | under your beach hut enjoying the warm weather and |
| number of fish native to Aruba. Fish of all shapes, | | | | cooling breeze. But don't make this mistake! You'll miss |
| sizes, and colors. It's a great experience. You don't | | | | some great experiences in Aruba that will give you a |
| need to worry about bringing your own snorkel gear | | | | whole new perspective on the island - as described |
| since you can rent this when you get there. | | | | above. So, one thing you SHOULD NOT do is plan |
| 3. Off-Roading in the Ankok National Park - Rent a | | | | your entire vacation on the beach - get out and |
| Jeep from one of the many car rental locations on | | | | explore the other great things Aruba has to offer. |
| Aruba and take a day to explore the Ankok National | | | | Second - You will hear this repeated often and it is |
| Park. This park takes-up a substantial part of the island | | | | true - DO NOT go out into the sun each day without |
| bordering the rough surf of the Eastern coast. You'll | | | | the proper sun block. This is important for EVERYONE |
| see some wonderful vistas, rough terrain, and Aruba's | | | | - yes - even for people that "never burn." The sun in |
| wild donkeys and goats. One warning - the goats and | | | | Aruba is direct since it is located near the equator. The |
| donkeys may come-up to your Jeep for a closer look | | | | cooling breeze that blows across the island helps |
| but don't touch or feed these animals! You could | | | | reduce the heat of the sun. If you are in the water you |
| end-up with a nasty bite that might make the rest of | | | | may not even notice you are burning - until it's too late. |
| your vacation less than enjoyable. | | | | You SHOULD NOT do outdoor activities in Aruba |
| 4. Golfing at Tierra del Sol Country Club - If you like | | | | UNLESS you have sun block. |
| golf you'll like this course. A great Robert Trent Jones II | | | | So get ready for a great vacation to Aruba. You now |
| designed layout that is Aruba's only 18-hole course. | | | | have five things you should consider for your itinerary |
| Located near the California Lighthouse, the Tierra del | | | | and two important things to consider to make your |
| Sol Golf Course is part of the Tierra del Sol Resort. | | | | vacation as enjoyable as possible. |
| While the greens fees are a bit high, the experience | | | | Enjoy your trip! |
| makes it worthwhile. You'll get some great views of | | | | |