Podcasts about one happy island

One Happy Island is the slogan for the Island of Aruba. This got me thinking about how we create Happiness in our own worlds. Do We Smile everyday, I mean a true smile? Let's go on a journey together to identify ways in which you can incorporate smiling into your daily lives. Don't worry, be Happy now.

A tropical island? No way.. Maybe yes? Learn the attributes of a successful contact center: Be Steady, Have the "wind" at your back and be "One Happy Island". And yes... you should check out Aruba as well!

A tropical island? No way.. Maybe yes? Learn the attributes of a successful contact center: Be Steady, Have the "wind" at your back and be "One Happy Island". And yes... you should check out Aruba as well!

We feature our stay at Holiday Inn Aruba, which has the best location on the island, & best accommodations, amenities, restaurants, activities & excursions. Holiday Inn Aruba is a "Kid Friendly" resort, with a variety of activities to keep kids entertained. The Holiday Inn Aruba is clean, well-maintained, & modern, with friendly, accommodating staff, relaxed atmosphere, & plenty of activities to do. The cuisine is outstanding, and tyou will feel safe in Aruba! It really is, “One Happy Island”.Outdoors People is broadcast live Wednesdays at 6PM ET.Outdoors People TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Outdoors People Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Outdoors People Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Du hast Lust auf ferne Länder, tolle Städte, stylische Hotels und besondere Orte, willst die Reisewelt entdecken? Dann ist der DestiCall von travelholics der perfekte Podcast, denn hier kannst Du neue Reiseziele erforschen, super Tipps von Insidern bekommen und Dich einfach inspirieren lassen. In dieser Staffel geht es in die Karibik. Und in Episode #3 besuchen wir Aruba und lernen, was es mit dem "Aruba Effekt" auf sich hat. Erklären wird uns das als Gast im Podcast Studio: Daniel Lott …ready for take off! Viel Spaß beim #schlauhören und bis bald auf der Insel! Roman Borch, Podcaster & Producer

Meet Blake, a Titanium Certified Abundance Coach. Join us as Blake takes us along on his first visit to One Happy Island, and hear about how that 3-week stay on Aruba changed everything. Connect with Blake: Website: https://lifecoach483.wixsite.com/blakemilescoaching Facebook: ARUBAbundance Instagram: @blakemilescoaching Connect with Had To Be There: Instagram: @hadtobethere203 Facebook: Had To Be There Twitter: @hadtobethere203 Interested in booking a visit to Aruba for yourself? Good news - Kelly is an ACE (Aruba Certified Expert)! Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hadtobethere203/message

Aruba is a Caribbean paradise offering perfect weather, beautiful beaches, culinary delights, luxury accommodations, and friendly people. Listen in as Kim Riddle, Business Development Manager, Aruba Tourism Authority, shares some of the many reasons visitors feel the Aruba Effect on this One Happy Island. Click here for Aruba Entry Requirements

Strand, Palmen und türkises Wasser: Aruba ist das sprichwörtliche Tropenparadies. Doch die multikulturelle Insel bietet mehr als nur Erholung. In dieser Folge erzählt uns der Bachelorette-Finalist von den schönsten Seiten der Insel.

On this mini travel tingz episode I take yall through my mom & son trip to Aruba. I fill yall in on all the things we did, how I finagled "expensive ass" Aruba on a budget and whether or not we'll be going back to "One Happy Island!" Tune in to hear about my mom & son adventure! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theroseyperspective/support

BONJOU FRA CARIBIEN I denne uge tager jeg dig med til tre forskellige øer i Caribien. Vi besøger en uafhængig FN-nation Saint Lucia og tager derefter over til to autonome øer, der er en del af det Nederlandske Kongerige. CRUISER I PANDEMIEN I august 2021 besøgte jeg Saint Lucia som en del af et 12-dages krydstogt med Celebrity Cruiselines. Jeg rejser altså stadig midt i den globale Corona pandemi – og jeg var da også fuldt ud klar over, at dette ville påvirke krydstogtet. Der er store forskelle mellem, hvordan vi rejste dengang og nu. For eksempel skulle vi alle være fuldt vaccineret og desuden fremvise en negativ COVID-testinden vi fik lov til at komme om bord. I stedet for den normale frokostbuffet, havde vi nogen, der serverede for os. Vi behøvede dog ikke at bære maske om bord på skibet, men der var begrænsninger for hvad vi måtte på ved visse destinationer, vi besøgte. Desuden det mest markante: rejseplanen havde ændret sig en hel del del. Den oprindelige plan var, at vi skulle besøge til seks FN-nationer, og da jeg er en globetrotter, der rejser med det mål at besøge alle lande i verden, var dette en af ​​hovedattraktionerne for mig. Denne tur ville ville gøre, at jeg kunne besøge mit land nummer 100, hvilket er en milepæl. Det skete dog ikke, og jeg var en hel del skuffet, da jeg fik nyheden. Men jeg tørrede øjnene, da jeg er klar over, at ting ikke altid går efter planen under en global pandemi. Hvis du er fast lytter til podcasten, kan du måske huske, at jeg har talt om dette i et tidligere afsnit. Nogle gange ændrer planerne sig, og det er noget, vi må acceptere og komme videre. Når du er på et krydstogt som dette, tilbyder krydstogtsrederiet et par forskellige ture eller udflugter på de dage vi er i land. Og ved nogle af stederne, var vi påkrævet, at vi bookede en tur med Celebrity Cruise. Det var den eneste måde, de ville slippe os ud fra skibet. Dette er naturligvis for at sikre, at vi kun er sammen med med andre fuldt vaccinerede og testede mennesker. Og det var tilfældet med Saint Lucia. DAGSTUR I SAINT LUCIA Jeg kom gennem de forskellige checkpoints på molen i Saint Lucia, og havde booket en togtur rundt i hovedstaden Castries. Det lille gule trolly-tog drives af Hibiscus Train – et lokalt firma her i Saint Lucia. Da vi kom i land, var der høj solskin, men så dukkede en regnsky kom pludselig op, og pludselig var den smeltende varme solskinsdag radikalt ændret, og vi stod næsten gennemblødt våde på molen. Heldigvis havde jeg grebet tilbuddet om en regn-poncho og søgte ly i en nærliggende bygning, mens vi ventede på, at regnen ville aftage. Denne form for lynregn er en regelmæssig begivenhed på disse kanter. Vi kørte en tur med et lille gult tog. Nej, vi var ikke på skinner, så det var mere bare en lille bil ”klædt ud” som et lokomotiv. Den havde åbne sider men heldigvis et tag, så vi havde læ for regnen. Efter en tur rundt i byen – med et par stop, som f.eks. katedralen, The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, endte vi ved den eksotiske Vigie Beach, lige på den anden side af deres lille lufthavn. Saint Lucia er en meget smuk caribisk destination, og folk er meget venlige. Her er nogle interessante ting, som jeg har lært: 7 INTERESSANTE FAKTA OM SAINT LUCIA Det er en lille hovedstad bygget på indvundet jord. Castries er hovedstaden og største by i ølstaten i Caribien, Saint Lucia. Det er en lille by i et lille land, og byområdet har kun omkring 20.000 indbyggere. Det er bygget på indvundet jord og har gennemgået flere genopbygninger efter brandødelæggelser. Det er et af de mindste lande i verden. Saint Lucia er lille land på 616 km2 (238 sq miles). Det er nummer 178 på listen over de 193 FN Nationer. Det er mindre end Mikronesien og Singapore og kun lidt større end Bornholm. Befolkningen i landet er kun 184.000. Det er det første land, der er opkaldt efter en kvinde. Det er det første land i verden, der er opkaldt efter en kvinde – Saint Lucy of Syracuse. Det er faktisk blot ét af to lande i verden, der er opkaldt efter en kvinde. Den anden er Irland. Saint Lucia opnåede sin uafhængighed i 1979 Landet opnåede sin uafhængighed fra Storbritannien i 1979, efter at øen havde skiftet ejer hele syv gange mellem Frankrig og Storbritannien i 1800-tallet. Efter 1979 blev det medlem af Commonwealth. Du kan stadig mærke lidt af Storbritannien her. For eksempel elsker de at spille cricket, køre i venstre side af vejen. Og engelsk er stadig det officielle sprog, selvom 85 % af befolkningen også taler Saint Lucian Creole. Det er svært at tage et billede uden deres berømte UNESCO vartegn. Saint Lucia er hjemsted for Pitons-bjergkæden, som er optaget på UNESCOs verdensarvsliste. Da øen er lille, er det næsten umuligt at tage et billede nogen steder i Saint Lucia uden at de to bjergtoppe er synlige. Der er 21 forskellige typer rom i kun én region. Som mange destinationer i Caribien er rom ”big business” i Saint Lucia. Og Roseau-regionen lige syd for hovedstaden er hjemsted for 21 forskellige typer rom. Mere end 70% af øen er dækket af regnskov Saint Lucia har det hele, fra fantastiske strande til bjergtoppe, og så er det meste af landet dækket af regnskove.   EN ANDEN GLOBETROTTER OM BORD PÅ KRYDSTOGET De fleste krydstogtsrederier i verden har ofte et team af mennesker, der planlægger udflugter, som den jeg er på her. På Celebrity Cruise mødte jeg den østrigskfødte Jennifer Weiner, som er Destinations Manager for dette krydstogt. På de dage vi var på havet, var hun på scenen i det store teater på skibet for at fortælle om de forskellige turmuligheder, der var på de kommende destinationer. Jeg lærte hende at kende, og da hun fortalte mig, at hun har været i næsten 100 lande(delvist på grund af sit job), blev jeg nødt til at sætte hende stævne med min mikrofon for at mere om hendes historie og hendes mange rejser. Hun startede med at fortælle mig, at hun blev smittet af rejsefeberen i en meget ung alder: ”Da jeg var lille, var jeg misundelig på børn og unge, der blev sendt langt væk hjemmefra på kostskole. Jeg så det som et eventyr, så jeg plagede min mor om ikke jeg også måtte komme afsted, men hun ville have mig tæt på. Jeg tror, ​​at dette var en tidlig indikation af mit ønske om at udforske verden. Men da jeg i en alder af 17 studerede i Rom i et par måneder, blev min vandrelyst for alvor kickstartet". Hun studerede business efter det, men hendes hjerte var fortsat efter flere rejser. “Efter at have gået på handelsskole i Østrig studerede jeg på et rejseinstitut og blev rejseagent. Jeg begyndte herefter at rejse lidt, men indså hurtigt, at dette job ikke tillod mig at rejse så meget, som jeg gerne ville. En ven fortalte mig om krydstogtskibe, og så lykkedes det mig, at overtale mine bedsteforældre til at tage med på en. Under et krydstogt tænkte jeg ved mig selv, at de medarbejdere, der arbejdede på skibene, så ud til at have det rigtig sjovt. Så jeg ansøgte… og resten er historie." Gennem hårdt arbejde og tilfældigheder endte hun som Senior Destinations Manager i Celebrity Cruiselines. Hun nævnte også, at at tage på krydstogt er en af ​​de bedste måder at lære en destination at kende. Du kommer også til at mødes med mange mennesker og lærer om forskellige steder i afslappede omgivelser. For mig er det at tage på et caribisk krydstogt som dette og besøge mange eksotiske destinationer utroligt spændende. Forestil dig så at have det som et job – som Jennifer har.Det er et drømmejob, men også hårdt arbejde, fortæller hun: "Ja, det er meget arbejde, især nu, hvor jeg er leder af afdelingen. Jeg kommer ikke så meget ud, som jeg gjorde tidligere, men jeg gør hvad jeg kan for at give mine medarbejdere chancen for at komme ud og se noget”. Hun nævner videre, at omkring 40 % af sin rejsetid er dedikeret til at besøge sit yndlingskontinent, Afrika.” MIT AFRIKA Det er pudsigt, at Jennifer fremhæver Afrika – og specielt Kenya og Uganda. For jeg redigerer denne episode i min Airbnb-lejlighed i Nairobi, Kenya. Og om kun 2 dage skal jeg nå mit 100. land, når jeg rejser til Uganda fredag ​​morgen. Jeg fortalte Jennifer om mine fremtidige planer om at besøge Kenya og Uganda, og hun fortæller om nogle sjove historier om sin tid i disse to lande. “Kenya er et af mine mest yndlingslande. Der er bare noget ved det, der har en særlig plads i mit hjerte. Måske fordi, det var mit første afrikanske land, men jeg blev bare forelsket i det med det samme. Jeg elsker f.eks. at sove i et telt og høre de vilde dyr så tæt på. I Uganda havde jeg et par for tætte (og lidt skræmmende) møder med gorillaer, men generelt elsker jeg disse lande". Hun fortæller mig flere gode historier om sit besøg i Uganda, især om dengang hun rørte ved en vild gepard. Jennifer har været på krydstogtskibe i 9 år nu – og har indtil nu besøgt 98 lande, og det var interessant at høre hendes historier. ARUBA, EN GLAD Ø Efter at have trillet rundt med et lille tog med bløde jul o Saint Lucia, har vi nu tilbragt natten på skibet og sejlet sydpå til en anden ø i Caribien. Om morgenen ankom vi til De Hollandske Antiller i den sydvestligste del af Det Caribiske Hav. Mere præcis til den første af ABC-øerne – og det er en ø, som du nok mest kender Beach Boys sangen Kokomo. Aruba der er kendt som ”One Happy Island”, og de to andre ABC-øer er Bonaire og Curaçao. Bonaire ikke et stop på denne cruise – så vi rejste kun fra A til C. Jeg møder Mario Arends, der er krydstogtchef hos Aruba Tourism Authority. Han var venlig nok til at tilbringe lidt tid med mig til en snak om sin hjem-ø. "Aruba er en del af de nederlandske caribiske øer, som oprindeligt omfattede de 6 øer (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius og Sint Maarten) kendt som de hollandske Antiller. I 1986 adskilte Aruba sig fra Antillerne og blev en selvstændig nation indenfor Det Nederlandske Kongerig. Og i 2010 gjorde Curaçao og Sint Maarten det samme." Mario fortæller mig også om Arubas demokratiske regering, og hvordan de forbliver autonom i Det Nederlandske Kongerige. Og om hvordan pandemien har ramt turistindustrien på Aruba, som tegner sig for omkring 80% af øens BNP. Aruba er en forholdsvis lille ø, men der er meget andet at lave end at besøge de smukke strande. Du kan tage på vandreture i naturen, besøge naturparken og lave nogle kulturelle aktiviteter. Her er nogle forslag fra TripAdvisor. DEN SWINGENDE CURAÇAO Dagen efter ankom vi til den anden af de tre øer, Curaçao. Den er også en del af det Nederlandske Kongerige, og bruger stadig den hollandske gylden som valuta (der blev brugt i Holland før euroen). Jeg fandt vej til den ældste, stadig fungerende pontonbro i verden, der er bygget i 1888. Det spænder over 167 m (548 fod) fra Punda til Otrabanda på tværs af havnen i Willemstad på øen Curaçao. Denne permanente bro er hængslet, flyder på vandet og åbner flere gange om dagen, når bådene skal igennem. Det er omgivet af smukt farvede huse på hver side, der minder mig lidt om Nyhavn. Den hedder officielt Queen Emma Bridge, men de lokale kalder den den bare ”Swinging Old Lady”. Vi gik over den gamle dame til den anden side for at besøge en lyserød bygning med navnetBlue Experience, som jeg havde fået solgte den berømte Curaçao-spiritus. Desværre var det lukket på grund af pandemien, så i stedet gik jeg rundt i området og fandt en gruppe fyre på molen, der grinede og fortalte vittigheder på et sprog, jeg ikke forstod. De talte papiamento, og en af ​​fyrene lærte mig endda at sige tak – macha dankie. MØD EN REJSENDE WALISER I NÆSTE EPISODE Jeg har lidt mere fra krydstogtet i næste afsnit, når jeg har en interessant samtale med en anden ivrig globetrotter. Han har været i 96 lande og er også en del af Celebrity Cruise-teamet. Jeg ser ham konstant og næsten altid på en scene med en mikrofon. Sådan præsenterer jeg ham i næste afsnit: Han er en offentlig taler, stand-up komiker, quizmester, tryllekunstner, tankelæser, DJ, genial danser og uden tvivl en af ​​de mest underholdende ting, der er kommet ud af Wales siden Tom Jones. Han hedder Eddie Jenkins, men på krydstogtskibet kender vi ham alle som "Cruise Director Eddie". Du vil virkelig ikke gå glip af den samtale. Kommer om et par dage i dit podcast-feed. Jeg hedder Palle Bo, og jeg skal videre. Vi ses.     ET RØRENDE BREV FRA EN LYTTER Jeg elsker altid at få reviews, kommentarer og e-mails fra lyttere og følgere. Og i denne uge vil jeg gerne dele netop dette meget rørende brev fra Kenneth. Halløjsa Palle Bo Dejlig podcast du laver, og fik lige denne her fra Spotify der viser at jeg har lyttet en del til din rejse podcast. And then he attaches a picture from Spotify that says: "Min favorit podcast er Radiovagabond" and that he's streamed a whopping 5.482 minutes. Is you're having trouble doing the math, that's  more than 91 hours. But this is not what blew my mind. It's what comes next in his email. Here goes: Du har været med på en stor del af min rejse, som desværre ikke er slut. Og min rejse er at jeg i slutningen af maj blev ramt af noget stress-relateret angst. I en slem grad. Og for at prøve at komme igennem det på bedst mulig måde, lyttede jeg meget til podcast, og fandt din TelefonJokes podcast, og igennem den, fandt din rejse podcast. Den brugte jeg på mine daglige lange gåture, for at få styr på tanker og hovedet generelt, og det har hjulpet mig meget igennem denne proces jeg stadig er igennem. For at lytte til din spændende podcast, har jeg kunne fokusere på noget andet, og som tidligere skrevet, så din rejse været med på min rejse, og vil også fortsat være det i 2022. Jeg håber snart, at jeg er 100 % ovenpå igen, da det indtil nu har været en lang og sej kamp/proces, og hvor du er en af dem der har hjulpet mig hertil, hvor jeg er nået idag. Og tusind tak for det. Rigtig glædelig jul og godt nytår. Keep up the good work Dbh Kenneth Jeg ved slet ikke, hvordan jeg skal udtrykke det indtryk din e-mail gjorde på mig, Kenneth. Da jeg startede denne podcast i 2016, var mit mål at give tips, tricks og ideer til din næste rejse. Det var at lade dig følge med på min rejse og måske inspirere dig med mit noget anderledes livsvalg. Jeg håbede naturligvis også på at jeg kunne underholde dig lidt undervejs. Men hvis nogen havde fortalt mig, at denne podcast ville spille selv bare en lille del i at komme igennem ​​stressrelateret angst, ville jeg have sagt, "den er god med dig" Og din e-mail kom på et tidspunkt, hvor jeg tænkte, "Jeg bruger 3-4 hele dage på bare at redigere et afsnit på 30 minutter. Er det de mange timers arbejde værd?" Men efter at have læst din mail fik jeg motivationen tilbage, og det takker jeg dig for. Også tak fordi du deler så ærligt, Kenneth. God bedring. Hold mig opdateret.

BONJOU FROM THE CARIBBEAN This week I'm going to take you to three different islands in the Caribbean. We will visit an independent UN nation Saint Lucia, then head over to two autonomous islands that are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. CRUISING THROUGH THE PANDEMIC In August 2021, I explored Saint Lucia through a 12-day cruise with Celebrity Cruiselines. I was still traveling through the pandemic and knew that this would impact the cruise. There are stark differences between how we traveled back then and now.  For example, we all had to be fully vaccinated and present a negative COVID test. Instead of having a buffet lunch option during lunch, we had someone serving us lunch. However, we didn't have to wear a mask on the ship. There were also some excursion restrictions for some destinations that we visited, and I noticed that the itinerary had changed quite a bit. The original plan was that we would travel to six UN nations, and since I am one of those travelers that travel intending to visit every country in the world, this was one of the main attractions for me. I knew that this trip would see me mark my "visit 100 countries" goal.  However, that didn't happen, and I was a bit disappointed. Nevertheless, I made peace that things will not always go according to plan during a global pandemic. If you listen to the podcast, you will notice that I have touched on this in previous episodes. And sometimes, plans change during travel, and we have to accept, find solutions and move on. When you're on a cruise like this, the cruise line offers a few different tours or excursions on the port days. And because my trip happened in August 2021, we had to book a trip with the cruise line for some of the stops. That was the only way they would let us off the ship.  This is obviously to curb the spread of the virus and make sure that we only traveled with other fully vaccinated and tested people. And that was the case with Saint Lucia. DAY TRIPPING IN SAINT LUCIA I made my way through the checkpoints on the pier in Saint Lucia, and I managed to book a tram trip around the port city, the capital of Castries. The little yellow trolly train is run by a local company here in Saint Lucia, called Hibiscus Train. But then nature intervened. A rain cloud quickly came in and covered the melting hot sun almost instantly and we were almost left soaking wet on the pier (when we were sweating from the heat only moments before). Island life, hey. I grabbed a poncho and took shelter in a nearby building and waited for the downpour to subside. This kind of flash rain is a regular occurrence on these islands, as a quick cooling intermission to break up the heat. We travelled on a tram, well train, well, we weren't on tracks, so it was just a type of car dressed as a locomotive. It had a little roof thank goodness, so we had shelter from the rain. After a tour around the city with a few stops, like the cathedral The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, we ended up at the exotic Vigie Beach, just on the other side of their tiny airport. Saint Lucia was so beautiful and the people are so friendly. Here are some interesting things that I learned. 7 FUN FACTS ABOUT SAINT LUCIA It is a small capital built on reclaimed land. Castries is the capital and largest city of Saint Lucia, the island country in the Caribbean. It's a small city in a small country, and the urban area has a population of only around 20,000 inhabitants. It is built on reclaimed land and has undergone several restorations after fire destruction. It is one of the smallest countries in the world. Saint Lucia is tiny, with 616 km 2 (238 sq miles). It is number 178 on the list of 193 (UN Nations) countries. It is smaller than Micronesia and Singapore and only slightly bigger than Andorra. (lidt større end Bornholm). The population of the country is only 184,000. It is the first country to be named after a woman. It's the first country to be named after a woman – Saint Lucy of Syracuse. It's one of just two countries in the world to be named after a woman. The other one is Ireland. Saint Lucia gained its independence in 1979 It gained its independence from Britain in 1979 after ownership of the island was swapped seven times between France & Britain in the 1800s. After 1979 it became a member of the Commonwealth. You can still feel a bit of Britain here. For example, they love playing cricket, driving on the left-hand side of the road, and English is still the official language even though 85% of the population also speak Saint Lucian Creole. It's hard to take a picture without their famous UNESCO landmark. Saint Lucia is home to the Pitons mountain range, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As the island is small, it's hard to take a picture anywhere in Saint Lucia without the two mountain peaks visible. There are 21 different types of rum in just one region. Like many destinations in the Caribbean, rum is big business in Saint Lucia. And the Roseau region just south of the capital is home to 21 different types of rum. Over 70% of the island is covered in rainforest Saint Lucia has it all, from stunning beaches to mountain peaks, and then most of the country is covered in rainforests.  MEETING A FELLOW TRAVELLER ABOARD THE CELEBRITY CRUISE Most cruise lines in the world often have a team of people planning these excursions. On the Celebrity Cruise, I met Austria-born Jennifer Weiner, the Destinations Manager for the cruise. During our time at sea, Jennifer presented and shared relevant information with us on the big theatre on the ship. When she told us that she's been to almost 100 countries, partly because of her job, this sparked my mind, given my journey, and I thought I would ask her more about her story. She mentioned that she caught the travel bug at a very young age: “When I was little, I was envious of kids who were sent far off to boarding school. I saw it as an adventure, so I begged my mother to send me off, but she wanted me close. I think this was an early indication of my desire to explore. But then at age 17, I studied in Rome for a few months, which kickstarted my wanderlust.” She even went to study business after that, but her heart was always in travel. “After attending business school in Austria, I studied at a travel institute and became a travel agent. I started travelling a bit but soon realised the benefits of the job didn't allow me to travel as much as I wanted. A friend told me about cruise ships and then I started cruising as a travel agent. During one cruise, I thought to myself that the teams working on the ships looked like they had a lot of fun, so I applied, and the rest is history.” So, through hard work and serendipitous moments, she found herself working as a Senior Destinations Manager in Celebrity Cruiselines. It's fascinating to hear her story. She also mentioned that taking a cruise is one of the best ways to get to know a destination. You also get to meet with many people and learn about different places in a relaxed setting. Going on a Caribbean cruise like this and visiting many exotic destinations is exciting for us guests. Imagine having that as your job, as Jennifer has. “It's a lot of work, especially now that I am a manager. I don't get to get out as much as I used to but I try to give my team as much opportunity to get out as possible. About 40% of my time is dedicated to travel to my favourite continents, like Africa.” OUT OF AFRICA It's funny that Jennifer mentions Africa. This episode was recorded five months ago, and I'm editing it in my Airbnb apartment in Nairobi, Kenya this week. And in just 2 days I'm going to make it to my 100th country when I travel to Uganda on Friday morning. I was telling Jennifer about my future (now current) plans to visit Kenya and Uganda for my 100th country visited milestone, and she recounts some funny stories of her time in Kenya and Uganda. “Kenya is one of my most favourite places to visit. There's just something about it that holds a special place in my heart. Maybe because it was my first African country, but I just fell in love with it immediately. I love sleeping in a tent hearing the wildlife so close. In Uganda, I had a few close calls with gorillas in Uganda but overall, I love it.” She tells me more great stories about her visit to Uganda, particularly about the time she stroked a wild cheetah. Jennifer been cruising for 9 years now – and has visited 98 countries so far, and it was interesting to hear her stories. ARUBA, OH I WANT TO TAKE YA After exploring Saint Lucia by tram trolly, we got back on the ship and spent the night cruising to another island in the Caribbean. In the morning, we arrived at the Netherlands Antilles in the south westernmost part of the Caribbean Sea. More specifically, to the first of the ABC Islands – and this is the island you probably most know from the beginning of this song. Yes, Aruba, also known as ‘One Happy Island'. The other two ABC islands are Bonaire and Curaçao. Unfortunately, Bonaire wasn't a stop on this cruise itinerary – so only from A to C. Mario Arends, Cruise Manager at Aruba Tourism Authority, was kind enough to take us around his home island. “Aruba is part of the Dutch Caribbean Islands, which originally included the 6 islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten) knows as the Dutch Antilles. In 1986, Aruba separated from the Antilles and became an autonomous nation within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In 2010, Curaçao and Sint Maarten did the same.” Mario tells me about the democratic government of Aruba and how it remains autonomous within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. And how the pandemic has hit the tourism industry in Aruba which accounts for about 80% of the island's GDP.  Aruba is a relatively small island, and there is so much more to do except visit the beautiful beach. You can do nature hikes, visit the nature park and do some cultural activities. Here are some TripAdvisor picks. SWINGING CURAÇAO The next day, we arrived at the 2nd of the three islands, Curaçao. It still uses the Dutch Guilder (the currency used in the Netherlands before the conversion to the Euro). I found my way to the oldest still operating pontoon bridge in the world, built in 1888. It spans 167 m (548 feet) from Punda to Otrabanda across the harbor of Willemstad on the island of Curaçao. Notable because this permanent bridge is hinged and opens regularly to enable the passage of oceangoing vessels. It swings open several times a day when boats need to go through. It is surrounded by beautifully coloured houses on each side that reminds me of a town in Copenhagen. It's called Queen Emma Bridge, but the locals call it the Swinging Old Lady. We walked across the old lady to the other side to a pink building called the Blue Experience which I was told sold the famous liquor. Unfortunately, it was closed due to the pandemic so instead, I walked around the area and found a group of guys on the pier laughing and telling jokes in a language I didn't understand. They were speaking Papiamento and one of the guys even taught me how to say thank you - macha dankie. MEET A TRAVELLING WELSHMAN IN NEXT EPISODE I do have a little bit more from the cruise in the next episode when I have an interesting conversation with another avid world traveller who's been to 96 countries. He's also a part of the Celebrity Cruise team and he's almost always on stage holding a microphone. Here's how I introduce him in the next episode: He's a public speaker, stand-up comedian, quiz master, magician, mind reader, DJ, genius dancer and arguably one of the most entertaining things to come out of Wales since Tom Jones. His name is Eddie Jenkins but on the cruise ship we all know him as "Cruise Director Eddie". You really don't wanna miss that conversation. Coming in a few days in your podcast feed. My name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving. See you.     A TOUCHING LETTER FROM A LISTENER I always love getting reviews, comments and emails from listeners and followers. And this week, I would like to share this particular one. I got a very touching letter from Kenneth.  Hi Palle Bo. It's a great podcast you're producing, and I just got this from Spotify. He then attached a picture from Spotify that said: “My favorite podcast of the year is The Radio Vagabond” and that he's streamed a whopping 5.482 minutes. That's more than 91 hours! But this is not what blew my mind. It's what comes next in his email.  You have been a big part of my personal journey. Unfortunately, it's a journey I'm still on. In May I was hit by stress-related anxiety. The serious kind. To get through this hard time I started listening to your podcast. I've had it in my ears on my long daily walks and it has helped me control my thoughts and in this process, I'm still in – because listening to your exciting podcast, I've been able to focus on something else. In other words, your journey has been a big part of my inner journey and will continue to be that in 2022. It's been a tough battle for me and I hope I'm back to 100% soon. I want you to know that you are one of the people that has helped me to where I am today with your podcast. And for that, I thank you so much. Merry Christmas and happy new year. Keep up the good work. Kenneth    I can't even begin to express your email's impact on me, Kenneth. When I started this podcast in 2016, my goal was to give you tips, tricks, and ideas for your next trip. It was to let you follow my journey and maybe inspire you with my somewhat different life choice. Also, I was hoping to entertain you along the way. But if someone had told me that this podcast would be playing even just a tiny part in the recovery of stress-related anxiety, I would have said, "yeah, right." And your email came at a point where I was thinking, "I'm spending 3-4 full days just editing one 30-minute episode. What's the point? Is it worth the many hours of work I put into this"? But after reading your email, I got the motivation back, and for that, I thank you. Also, thank you for sharing, Kenneth. Get better soon. Keep me posted.   This episode is supported in part by Hotels25.com and produced by RadioGuru.co.uk.

Stef and Amy catches on Amy's recent trip to Aruba! All you need to know about the island, activities and what to expect! Thanks for listening! Instagram/TikTok: @thatgoodchsime Artwork: @leahmromero Music: Azteca X - Calle Osaka

We just got back from Aruba so all of the details of our trip are fresh in our minds. We are here to answer the 5 biggest questions that you might have before visiting Aruba!Today on On Arrival:How do I get there?Where do I stay?What do I do?Where should I eat?Helpful tips! Find out more about Aruba by visiting at visitaruba.comIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. If you know someone who you think would enjoy this episode, please share it with them! Follow @onarrivaltravel on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Do you have a burning travel question? Visit www.onarrival.com to submit your question for KT & Jordan to answer on the next show!

Today's guest is Kim Riddle, representing the Aruba Tourism Board.  Tune in and learn about Kim's favorite places to find authentic local cuisine and (of course) watering holes) off the beaten path that should be on your "must see & do" list!  Learn how this destination checks off all the boxes as the perfect destination within easy reach from all major US gateways and a geographical bonus is it's out of the hurricane belt making it a stressless option for fall getaways!

In this episode, we’re exploring Aruba Family Vacations with Kim Riddle of Aruba’s Tourism Authority. Learn more about why it’s One Happy Island.

Welcome back to our Grief Survival Guide Miniseries, Episode 9: Relief and The Leaf. We discuss how to creating inner peace, the importance of letting go, and why Aruba can F off. Don't forget to email your answers to the question: "Where do we go when we die?" @ JessimaePelusoComedy@gmail.comTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: MudWTR™️ Use our promo code "JESSIMAEMUD" for 15% off your entire order at: www.MUDWTR.com/Jessimae**Use promo code JESSIMAE to get $50 off of your impression kit and $100 off of your aligners with BYTE™️ go to: https://glnk.io/jessimae **

Aus aktuellem Anlass geht es diesmal im Reisepodcast in die Wärme der Karibik nach Aruba. (Der aktuelle Anlass ist übrigens akutes Schneetreiben im April in Deutschland). Also Sonnenbrille auf und Kopfhörer rein - es gibt Urlaub für die Ohren. Auf Aruba herrscht Sonnengarantie. Wir berichten von einer der drei ABC-Inseln. Treue Welttournee Hörer kennen schon das „C“ aus der Curaçao Folge. Diesmal gibt es in der „A“-Folge die schönsten Aussichten der Karibik. Kilometerlange herrliche weiße Sandstrände, coole kleine Städte mit toller Streetart und tolle Natur. An den äußersten Enden der Insel befinden sich raue, windgepeitschte Ausblicke und fast menschenleere Strände - perfekt zum Sonnenbaden. Das kristallklares Wasser ist voller Meeresbewohner und verschiedene Schiffswracks bieten beste Vorraussetzungen zum Schnorcheln und zum Tauchen. Die Passatwinde auf der Insel schaffen zudem fast perfekte Bedingungen für Windsurfen und Kitesurfen. One Happy Island - eben. Inspiration für die Insel findet ihr auch bei den deutschen Seiten zu Aruba:https://www.aruba.com/dehttps://www.instagram.com/arubatourismus/https://www.facebook.com/ArubaFVAdehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcdGK-RWDDdhJHWpGctiNAhttps://www.pinterest.de/arubatourism/Dieser Aruba Podcast entstand mit freundlicher Unterstützung vom Aruba Fremdenverkehrsamt. Unsere eigenen Eindrücke und unsere Meinung sind davon unbeeinflusst. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aruba is a beautiful island in the Caribbean with homes and condos that just might be in your price range. Find out more about Aruba's real estate market, what kind of property you can afford, and why Aruba is said to be One Happy Island. Find out more info at RetirementRovers.com

First in the Travel Blog series, Julian and Karley reminisce on a recent trip to gorgeous Aruba. This tropical stunner in the Caribbean was the destination of a group trip with the Spevacks closest friends, and one they won't soon forget. From planning the trip with a group of 8 people to reservations for the best bar crawl, we offer tips, tricks, and recommendations for those looking for a getaway. After tuning in to this episode, you'll see why Aruba has come to be known as "One Happy Island". Support our host network, DimlyWit Productions, at DimlyWit.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 60 starts the next DECADE off with a tropical BANG coming at you Live from Aruba before the drinks start flowing. Aljamain opens up the Credit Corner and discusses Financial Wellbeing Tips & Tricks before a brief preview of next week's HUGE UFC 246 preview where some special things are in the works! Comment on the latest @FUNKMASTERMMA Instagram Post to engage with Aljo! (00:00:00) - TWS OPENING MONOLOGUE (00:00:30) - One Happy Island! (00:01:09) - Finance Corner (00:06:00) - Credit vs Cash  (00:07:58) - Adding Authorized Users to Credit Card Accounts (00:09:00) - Credit Score Evaluation & Credit Sharing (00:09:45) - Rebecca Schools Aljamain (00:11:25) - “Don't Go Spendin' Crazy” (00:12:24) - Upcoming UFC Events - Updated for 2020 (00:13:19) - Shoutout Katlyn Chookagian (00:13:44) - Huge Episode Next Week! (00:14:00) - Betting From A Fighter's Perspective (MyBookie Preview Coming Soon) (00:15:50) - Variables and Nuances for UFC 246 (00:16:30) - Stay Tuned for the Aruba VLOG! (00:17:00) - Time for Carlito's and Fries! (00:17:30) - Nutrition, Dieting, Food Knowledge! (EATCLEANBRO)   LIKE - RATE - REVIEW - SUBSCRIBE - SHARE WITH FRIENDS! (or...SPINNING BACK FIST...WIPSHHHH)    Powered by Everlast! Thanks for tuning in!   WWW.ALJAMAINSTERLING.COM WWW.EVERLAST.COM WWW.DRINKHYDROCANNA.COM WWW.MANSCAPED.COM

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

Working Class Audio #197 with Pete Weiss!!!Pete Weiss is a producer/engineer/mixer/musician. Weiss has worked with Charlie Chesterman, Chris Brokaw, Kustomized, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, Doug Yule, Moe Tucker, The Upper Crust, Aimee Mann, Lee Ranaldo, Bell X1, Drive By Wire, One Happy Island, Kingsley Flood, Willard Grant Conspiracy, Two Dollar Pistols, Bow Thayer & Levon Helm, Don Lennon, Hayley Thompson-King and many others. In 1989 he co-founded Zippah Studio in Boston. In 2004 he sold his share of Zippah. He then built and opened Verdant Studio, in rural Vermont.  Weiss also fronts the instrumental band The Weisstronauts and is a member of the experimental pop collective known as Sool. He released a solo album in 1996 and three albums while fronting the subversive Pete Weiss & the Rock Band from 1995-2000. He has scored four independent films, "Methods" (1998), "Metal" (2001), "Bad Gravity" (with Sool 2006), and "The Arcadian Ideal" (2007). About this Interview:Pete joins me to talk aboutHis early career and decision making, His transition to building a rural studio, The lessons learned in that rural environment and  His decision to sell and try a different recording adventure.  Show Notes and Links Pete's site : Pete's SIte: www.weissy.com Verdant Studio: www.verdantstudio.com Verdant Studio for sale info / photos: https://goo.gl/AQ5Zy6 Pete's band: www.weisstronauts.com Pete's personal page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pete.weiss.7 Instagram: peteweiss2000 Pete's work on Spotify.: https://goo.gl/QSEjJR

Aruba is "One Happy Island", and we had explored it all on 4 wheelers, Harleys, Heli's and speedboats. We found a raucous party scene there but also ancient cave drawings and a magnificent coastline. Still, after a week of non-stop activity, nothing prepared us for the sudden upheaval of being thrown into a desperate situation. 

Welcome to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, June 15th to Thursday, June 21st also known as timeshare week 24. With Father’s Day coming up, the island has several events in store to honor all Dads out there.   But before that, my shoutout for this week goes to Mark Ivan who has been working hard to provide tourists with quality food and service for a long time. He has managed a number of places for a while like Moomba and Local Store, and recently he opened up his own place called ODB. It’s near the Aqua Windies and specializes in Tacos. We will discuss O.D.B. more on the news section.   Now let’s get it started on the events category to find out where can you go on the island especially on Father’s Day.   SPECIAL OCCASIONS Father’s Day in Aruba When: 17 June (all day)   Remember the moments you have shared, and create more special memories this Father’s Day. Aruba is known for being the One Happy Island, but did you know that the Aruban community is very family-oriented? The locals love to celebrate life, and family festivities are no exception. As Aruba is a multilingual country, Father's Day is not only celebrated by the English-speaking, but also the Dutch-, Spanish-, and Papiamento-speaking families.   Check out the international greetings below: English - Happy Father's Day Papiamento - Felis Dia di Tata Dutch - Fijne Vaderdag Spanish - Feliz Dia del Padre   FOOD   Matthew's Father's Day Champagne Brunch What: All You Can Eat Brunch Buffet for $ 36.95 When: 17 June / 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Matthew's Beachside Restaurant (J.E. Irausquin Blvd 51, Oranjestad) Website: https://www.matthews-aruba.com/   Celebrate your dad on this special day and treat him to an all-you-care-to-eat champagne brunch buffet at Matthews! Indulge on mimosas, delicious food and enjoy live music!   Note there is a senior discount available and kids 5-11 years are half price. *Reservations in advance are required! Dine with Dad at Aqua Grill What: 3 Course Menu for $ 48.00 When: 17 June / 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Where: Aqua Grill (J.E.Irausquin Blvd 374, Noord, Aruba) Website: www.aqua-grill.com/   Treat your dad to a seafood lover's dream - at a great price! Dine at Aqua Grill for the most amazing seafood selection on the island making for an experience to remember. Father's Day Special At Taste Of Belgium What: Brunch and Dinner Special When: 17 June / 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Where: Taste of Belgium (Palm Beach Plaza, Suite 101-102, L.G. Smith Boulevard 95, Noord) Website: www.tasteofbelgium.aw/   Father's Day is coming up and what would be a better way to show your appreciation than a nice brunch or dinner at Taste of Belgium restaurant? A delicious meal and Belgian beer to wash it down is the way to your dad's heart! Father's Day Breakfast At Fresco What: Breakfast Buffet for $ 20.00 When: 17 June / 7:00 am - 11:00 am Where: Renaissance Ocean Suites (L.G. Smith Blvd, Oranjestad, Aruba) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrescoAruba/   If your DAD Rocks...Treat him breakfast on Father's Day!   Fresco at Renaissance Ocean Suites will be serving a Father's Day Breakfast Buffet with unlimited mimosas for only $20 including service charge and local taxes.   After Breakfast let DAD join Solé Bar for the soccer game of Germany vs. Mexico. Solé Bar will have Beer Buckets Specials! Papa Let's Brunch at Aquarius What: All You Can Eat Brunch Buffet for $ 34.95 When: 17 June / 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aquarius-152947371410706/   A Sunday dedicated to DAD. Aquarius is having a Father's Day Brunch! An all-you-can eat buffet accompanied by flowing bubbles and mimosas. A Royal treat for a KING! Dine with Driftwood for Father's Day 2018 in Aruba! What: 3 Course Special Menu for $ 29.95 When: 17 June / 11:00 am - 10:30 pm Where: Driftwood Restaurant (Klipstraat 12, Oranjestad, Aruba) Website: https://www.driftwoodaruba.com/   This venue offers some of the best Aruban-style seafood dishes on the island! Open for lunch and dinner on this special DAD-HONORING DAY. P.S. this year marks Driftwood Authentic Aruban Seafood Restaurant's 30th Anniversary! Buccaneer Aruba is Celebrating Father's Day 2018 with a Special Menu! What: 3 Course Dinner Special for AWG 55.00 When: 15-17 June / 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Buccaneer Restaurant (Gasparito 11C, Gasparito, Noord, Aruba) Website: https://www.buccaneeraruba.com   Buccaneer Aruba is Celebrating Father's Day 2018 with a Special Menu! Treat your dad to a delicious and amazing dinner experience he deserves...he will not be disappointed!   Families L O V E to dine at this venue, not just for the yummy food, but for the aquariums full of bubbly marine life too!   Buccaneer Restaurant is offering a SPECIAL MENU ALL WEEKEND LONG, and they will be open earlier on Sunday, ESPECIALLY FOR FATHER'S DAY 2018! Treat DAD to a Father's Day Experience at El Gaucho Aruba! What: 3 Course Lunch & Dinner Special When: 17 June / 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Where: El Gaucho Argentine Grill (Wilhelminastraat 80, Oranjestad, Aruba) Website: https://www.elgaucho-aruba.com/   El Gaucho restaurant is opening their doors on Sunday ESPECIALLY FOR FATHER'S DAY 2018! Enjoy a delicious 3 Course Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Special with your choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert! ALL DADS WILL BE TREATED WITH A FREE DRINK while celebrating at El Gaucho Argentine Grill for Dia del Padre (that's 'Father's Day' in Spanish *wink wink*)   LGS Daddy's Day Brunch What: à la carte Brunch with unlimited Bloody Marys and Mimosas for just $44.95 When: 17 June / 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Website: https://www.lgsmiths.com/   Not your ordinary Daddy's Day Brunch!   Celebrate Daddy's Day in style with an all you can eat à la carte Brunch with unlimited Bloody Marys and Mimosas for just $44,95 excl. service charge and taxes.   Brunch will be served one plate at a time starting from 11AM till 2:30PM.   For more information and reservations, call our Navigators at 5236115 or LGS at 5236195. Reservation is highly recommended.   We set the ambiance, you just have to bring the right attitude! Special Dutch Asparagus Menu When: 15 June / 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm Where: Amuse Sunset Restaurant Aruba (Bucutiweg 50, N.A. Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/204145123699341/   Appetizers: White asparagus soup and ham - $8.50 White asparagus, smoked salmon and quail egg - $16.50 White asparagus, 5 oz lobster, lemon buerre blanc - $24   Main courses: A la "Flamande" white asparagus, egg, parsley crumble, butter with nutmeg - $25.50 White asparagus, ham, crumbled egg, mustard sauce - $27 White asparagus with tenderloin with sweet potato and parmesan cheese cookie / USA Angus Tenderloin - $45 / Argentine Tenderloin $36 3 Asparagus side dish $12 / 5 Asparagus side dish $20   Asparagus season lasts about two months in Holland. The first asparagus peek from the ground early in spring, around February or early March. They are traditionally harvested from the second Thursday in April until 24 June. Dinner Under The Stars at Renaissance Island When: 20 June / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/249398372482687/   Take a boat trip to Renaissance Island and let your taste buds travel to paradise...   Enjoy our new menu consisting of succulent Herb Crusted New Zealand Lamb Chops or locally caught Snapper, while your toes get pampered in our white secluded sand.   Our private dinner setting includes a welcome cocktail at Lucy's Dock (across the Renaissance Mall), boat trip to Renaissance Private Island, dinner on the beach and live entertainment for only $65 per person. Children from 5 to 12 yrs pay $32.50.   For more information or reservations, please contact one of our Navigators at 5236115   LIFESTYLE   Seaport Plaza at the Renaissance When: 15 June / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/245626916209484/   Local artisans selling their handmade art & jewelry. Simply Woman book sale at Bruna Aruba When: 16 June / 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Where:Bruna Aruba (L.G. Smith boulevard 136, Oranjestad, Aruba) Hosted by: Aruba Connections https://www.facebook.com/arubaconnections/ ENTERTAINMENT What goes on at MooMba Beach?Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba) Friday, 15 June from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm:Karla LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach! Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/882413485216587/ Caribbean and international music. Typical MooMba music for sunset party time! Sunday, 17 June from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm:Untouchables LIVE onstage at MooMba Beach Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/607105589676623/ 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. Wednesday, 20 June from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm:Travel Session LIVE at MooMba Beach! Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/244018103036121/ Travel Session is a cover band playing different genres. Guy Bavli, Master of the Mind When: 19 June / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (recurring event every Tuesdays until 28 August) Where: Alhambra & Divi Resorts Aruba Banquet & 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. Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant When: 21 June / 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 – 2:00 am   Ricardo’s Restaurant & Bar (J.E. Irausquin Blvd 53, Aruba) Website: http://ricardosaruba.restaurant/ – Karaoke Dance Party! every Thursdays, starting at 9:00 pm   The Rose Bar & Lounge Restaurant (Boegoeroei 11-Z, Noord) Page: https://www.facebook.com/therosearuba/ – Karaoke Happy Hour every Thursdays, starting at 6:00 pm It’s time to venture into the cruise ships schedule portion. Again, cruise ships are few and far in between at this time due to low season.     The news section for this week is also pretty sparse except for an interesting video circulating Facebook (and a friendly reminder to everyone in light of this) as well as additional details regarding the new restaurant opening I talked about earlier, O.D.B, including a look at their preliminary menu which sounds absolutely fantastic to me. They’re open from 8am to 7pm and located near Aqua Windies. Do check it out! I also got clued in that Local Store will be launching a brunch menu now. Keep your eyes peeled for that information too. 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.

Here we are for the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which tackles the events from Tuesday, May 29th to Thursday, June 7th which actually runs from timeshare week 21 and 22. If you notice, this is a departure from our normal routine. You can hear the full explanation for this particular change upon listening to the episode.   Without further ado let’s get it started in the events category. As you all know, before this past Memorial Day weekend was all about Soul Beach Festival and with that came so many activities and parties which I’m sure took its toll on the Islanders’ and tourists’ energy. That said, this week is kind of a sleepy week with not much going around.   SPECIAL EVENT   Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival (final day) When: 29 May 2018  (all day) Where: Aruba Ports Authority Website: http://www.soulbeach.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulbeachmusic/ SOUL BEACH DAY PARTY - (LP) Extended Play 10am - 3pm (Free Entry) Moomba Beach (Palm Beach) Featuring: DJ Diablo   LIFESTYLE KLM Aruba Marathon When: 3 June (all day) Where: Aruba Marriott Resort Source: https://www.visitaruba.com/things-to-do/aruba-events/klm-aruba-marathon/ Website: https://arubainternationalmarathon.com/en/runners/register   This is the 1st edition of the KLM Aruba Marathon!   The Race is AIMS/ IAAF certified and this road race is organized on the highest International level. The beautiful course will show you the best of Aruba, will take you along the from Palm Beach up to the famous California Lighthouse and Eagle Beach. We expect Runners and Walkers from all around the World and our main objection is to make this race for everybody unforgettable!   Every participant will finish approximately at the same time at the Beach. All family’s and friends are welcome along the course and at the Finish ( Beach "Celebration" Party). This unique family Running event is for young and old, schools and companies.   We welcome participants from all over the world. Hope to see you for your  “Aruba Runcation” and experience “One Happy Island”.   Event Details: The Start & Finish is at the Marriott Resort and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The Marathon starts at 3:30 am, the Half marathon at 5:30 am, the 10K (walk or run) starts at 7:00 am and the 5K (walk or run) at 7:30 am.   For registration information visit their website, contact IBiSA , or call +297 582 4987 for additional information or participation!   To register in person: IBiSA - Frankrijkstraat 1, Oranjestad , Aruba IBiSA - Dr Schaepmanstraat 52, San Nicolas, Aruba FOOD The Full Moon Romantic Experience When: 29 May / 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Where: Passions on the Beach (J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 252, Eagle Beach, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1572363702854696/   Passions on the Beach restaurant invites you for a special 3-course dinner at every full moon.   Complimentary Welcome Drink: Martini-Pina-Colada Creation   Appetizer: “Mariage de Séléné” - Bisque with scallop and lobster   Entrée: “Terre et Mer” - Beef tenderloin and garlic shrimp, sweet potato puree, asparagus, stuffed mini sweet pepper   Dessert: “Passion" Cheesecake   $49.00 per person.15% Service Charge, 1.5% tax & 2% Health Levy will be added to your bill. Reservation required. Please contact our Concierge at +297 527 1118; concierge@amsterdammanor.aw   Dinner Under The Stars at Renaissance Island When: 30 May / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2091850194188906/   Take a boat trip to Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino's Private Island and let your taste buds travel to paradise...   Enjoy our new menu consisting of succulent Herb Crusted New Zealand Lamb Chops or locally caught Snapper, while your toes get pampered in our white secluded sand.   Our private dinner setting includes a welcome cocktail at Lucy's Dock (across the Renaissance Mall), boat trip to Renaissance Private Island, dinner on the beach and live entertainment for only $65 per person. Children from 5 to 12 yrs pay $32.50.   For more information or reservation, please contact one of our navigators at 5236115   Special Dutch Asparagus Menu When: 1 June / 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm Where: Amuse Sunset Restaurant Aruba (Bucutiweg 50, N.A. Oranjestad, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/204145123699341/   Appetizers: White asparagus soup and ham - $8.50 White asparagus, smoked salmon and quail egg - $16.50 White asparagus, 5 oz lobster, lemon beurre blanc - $24   Main courses: A la "Flamande" white asparagus, egg, parsley crumble, butter with nutmeg - $25.50 White asparagus, ham, crumbled egg, mustard sauce - $27 White asparagus with tenderloin with sweet potato and parmesan cheese cookie / USA Angus Tenderloin - $45 / Argentine Tenderloin $36 3 Asparagus side dish - $12 / 5 Asparagus side dish - $20   Asparagus season lasts about two months in Holland. The first asparagus peek from the ground early in spring, around February or early March. They are traditionally harvested from the second Thursday in April until 24 June.   ENTERTAINMENT   What goes on at MooMba Beach?Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba) Monday, 28 May / 4 June from 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm:C-Zar on stage at MooMba Beach Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/184981868733145/ Join us for an evening with C-Zar live on stage. C-Zar has a wonderful, unusual, voice which will keep you spellbound. Come and toast with us to another beautiful night in Aruba. Wednesday, 30 May / 6 June from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm:Karla LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach! Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1406161896149061/ Caribbean and international music. Typical MooMba music for sunset party time! Guy Bavli, Master of the Mind When: 29 May and 5 June  / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (recurring event every Tuesdays until 28 August) Where: Alhambra & Divi Resorts Aruba Banquet & 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.   Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant When: 31 May and 7 June / 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 beautifully 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 – 2:00 am   Ricardo’s Restaurant & Bar (J.E. Irausquin Blvd 53, Aruba) Website: http://ricardosaruba.restaurant/ – Karaoke Dance Party! every Thursdays, starting at 9:00 pm   The Rose Bar & Lounge Restaurant (Boegoeroei 11-Z, Noord) Page: https://www.facebook.com/therosearuba/ – Karaoke Happy Hour every Thursdays, starting at 6:00 pm Onto to the cruise ships schedule portion. Things are pretty light this time of the year which is a good thing but there are some big ships that will be docking.     Lastly, we have the news section which is typically sparse but this time we actually have a quite a few things to go over including: the unfortunate closing of Legends Pub in Palm Beach (a restaurant that I was very fond of and whose owners, Scott and Leslie, I interviewed in One Happy Podcast) and some rumors going around that involve the Holiday Inn being sold to the Riu. Also, something that I’m excited about came from Amal and Peter of Alfie’s. They’re trying out this new thing on the restaurant called their Late Night Menu. Make sure to check them out! 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.

Let’s welcome back Amy White, a previous guest of One Happy Podcast back on episode 36. She’s here to tell us all about her latest vacation on the island, which just missed the Easter season.   Easter on Aruba is a very special time. Amy tells us how she witnessed the Arubans’ culture of setting up structures along the beaches to celebrate with their extended families. She describes it as being similar to a campground or the Carnival set-up. It is a unique cultural event that is incredibly interesting to learn more about and those who were on the island during that time are lucky to have been there.   Now going back to her first guesting, she told us about her discovery of the island and how she fell in love with it. Fast forward 2 years later and she is still madly in love with Aruba which will be very apparent on this episode. She also knows a lot about Aruba; having been visiting since 2002. Amy considers it as her home away from home. She also brings her 14-year-old son along to her frequent Aruba vacations.   Amy also describes the place they stayed at in great detail, which was the Caribbean Palm Village Resort. She likes that it’s peaceful and a little far away from everything without sacrificing the quality of the amenities and convenience. It has a very homey feel which is a far cry from the hustle and bustle of the highrise areas. She noticed that the guests are also much friendlier and you can really feel the spirit of the Aruban hospitality. It also has a lovely restaurant that offers great deals, free shuttles to and from the beach, some of the most visible security she’s ever seen on an Aruban resort, an orientation session, and an amazing welcome party in which the general manager comes out to introduce himself to the guests. All in all, Amy highly recommends this family-oriented, quaint, and affordable resort.   The highlights from her trip are Mama’s Food Truck and South Beach. But the best highlights of all are just the simple joy of spending time with her son and the peace of mind and relaxation that only Aruba can offer her.   ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL:   Learn about Aruba’s bus service, and how much does it cost to ride from one end of the island to the next Know how she got a discount on a rental unit just by listening to a half hour presentation Hear about Amy’s great experience of availing a rental unit via Ebay   RESTAURANTS AND ESTABLISHMENTS MENTIONED:   Caribbean Palm Village Resort Mama’s Food Truck South Beach   If there’s anything at all that you would like to suggest for the show, or want to be a guest on a future episode, or simply want to relay feedback, please do send me an email at curt@onehappypodcast.com. You can also drop a voice message on our hotline number (302) 635-0815.

Fresh from One Happy Island are all the highlights, activities, and events happening in Aruba from Monday, February 5th to Sunday, February 11th (or what may some of you refer to as timeshare week #5).   This week is also the final week of the 64th Aruba Carnival, and here are the events that you can look forward to:   Lighting Parade San Nicolas When: 8 Feb. (Thursday), 8:00 pm - 2:00 am Where: San Nicolas   Kiwanis Carnival Masquerade Party When: 9 Feb. (Friday), 7:30 pm Where: Renaissance Convention Center, Oranjestad   Grand Carnival Parade San Nicolas When: 10 Feb. (Saturday), 12:00 pm Where: San Nicolas   Aruba's 64th Grand Parade Oranjestad When: 11 Feb. (Sunday), 12:00 pm Where: Oranjestad   Burning of King Momo When: 11 Feb. (Sunday), 7:30 pm Where: Harbour Arena, Oranjestad   If you have special carnival stories and memories, please do tell me about it on curt@onehappypodcast.com or via One Happy Podcast's hotline (302) 635-0815.   Here is another event that I feel like everyone should take note of:   Soca vs Dancehall - AUA Carnival Edition When: 9 Feb. (Friday), 9:00 pm - 3:00 am Where: Sand Aruba (J.E. Irasuquin Boulevard 370 12000, Palm Beach, Aruba) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/525732981139397/   After a sold-out first edition on Aruba, we are ready to bring you part 2 during the carnival season.   Soca vs Dancehall started in The Netherlands in 2009 and is the largest Soca event and 2nd largest Dancehall event in The Netherlands at the moment. Artists such as Machel Montano, RDX, Skinny Fabulous, Farmer Nappy, Jeon, Fadda Fox, Asa Bantan, Red Eye Crew and many more have all performed on Soca vs Dancehall. The event is known for good vibes, unity and all out fun. It's time to bring the vibe to Aruba. Also, don't forget that Aruba Ray's Comedy, everyone's favorite nighttime activity, is starting back up this week so do check out the following information below:   Aruba Ray's Comedy http://www.arubacomedy.com/   Time: Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30 pm Where: Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino   February 6 - 8 Line-up: Chuck Nice, Christine Hurley, Lenny Marcus, Ray Ellin   February 9-11 Line-up: Chuck Nice, Christine Hurley, Tony V., Ray Ellin   We are proud that TRIPADVISOR has rated Aruba Ray's as Number One!   And USA TODAY has named it as one of its "10 Best"!   Named the 'BEST SHOW IN ARUBA' four years in a row...  this is a standup comedy show featuring America's finest comedians, all of whom perform regularly at the top venues in the United States. These are NYC-based and LA-based comedians.   The comedians have appeared on the Tonight Show, Letterman Show, Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central, HBO, movies, tv shows, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, etc etc As always, aside from the events and activities in the island, there are tons of excursions that you can enjoy. For one, I recommend Full Throttle Tours Aruba, an awesome speedboat/snorkeling excursion that takes you to the best places of the coast of Aruba to explore the undersea life. Find out why it's different from other snorkeling excursions on the podcast. You can also check out episodes 101 and 102 of One Happy Podcast to hear the exciting journey from the family behind Full Throttle Tours themselves. Visit their website on https://www.fullthrottletoursaruba.com/.   Of course, this episode will not be complete without the cruise ship schedules: Once again, thank you so much for all the support everyone has been giving One Happy Podcast.  Now please go leave a rating and review on iTunes, I would greatly appreciate it. iTunes review link:http://onehappypodcast.com/itunes

Joining us on this episode of One Happy Podcast are Debbie and Hank Ecker — longtime Aruba lovers who have been visiting the island for almost 8 years — to share their Aruba story. I had the pleasure of meeting Hank down on the island so we got connected and here we are. Debbie and Hank are from Pittsburgh, my hometown, so that makes our connection special. But what's even more special is how we talk about the couple's love for Aruba, their favorite place (mine too!) Debbie and Hank first visited Aruba when it was recommended to them by a travel agent. They wanted to try a new island after visiting so many other islands in the Caribbean and various places. When they got to try the wonders of One Happy Island, they've never stopped returning year after year. Debbie and Hank are experts when it comes to trying out different hotels in Aruba. They've tried all sorts of places to stay, including both the high-rise and low-rise areas. So they're also here to give a different perspective compared to tourists who have only stayed in one or two places. We discuss their favorite restaurants in the island, specifics of Playa Linda, and favorite activities or excursions to do on the island. It's going to be a fun ride with Debbie and Hank, so hop on in! ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Learn what Debbie and Hank think about the differences between high-rise and low-rise hotels - Find out the difference between a palapa and a "chickee" - Discover a "hidden gem" of a restaurant in Aruba and why Debbie and Hank loves it so much - Hear how Debbie and Hank almost never pay for flights to Aruba using their credit card system - Discover a unique brand of swimsuits for women that hasn't made its way to the States yet - Find out what a Tahiti raft is HOTELS, ESTABLISHMENTS, RESTAURANTS, AND BRANDS MENTIONED: Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino Holiday Inn Resort Aruba - Beach Resort & Casino Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Playa Linda Costa Linda Azzurro Ristorante Italiano Tango Argentine Grill Sole Mare Ristorante Italiano Quinta del Carmen Altamar Elements Restaurant Water's Edge Restaurant Alfie's Eduardo's Beach Shack Scott's Brats Ondademar Swimwear

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

So here we are to finish out the last part of our play-by-play October 2017 Aruba Trip Report. At the end of episode 3, we were hanging out at Arashi beach enjoying the sunset but now we're in our living room back in Delaware, where it's a far cry from the nice and sunny weather in One Happy Island.   The last time we left off, it was Thursday around dusk. We went for dinner at Twist of Flavors, which was fantastic. We thought we would get food from the Eat Local Restaurant Month menu, but we just got what's in the regular menu because honestly, everything sounded great. Twist of Flavors was really nice. It's a small place but it has good service and tasteful décor.   Later on we headed home to unwind and play a game called Chill Out. It's basically a card game with a bunch of peppers on top. The goal is to get rid of your set of cards before anyone else. Maggie personally loves to play games with family, and we really enjoyed this one especially since we turn every game into a drinking game.   Friday morning, we woke up early to go to Mangel Halto. It was our first time there. Unfortunately Maggie and I didn't get to snorkel because we forgot to bring our snorkeling gear, but we did enjoy the scenery a lot.   Afterwards we found ourselves in one of our favorite spots in the island which we personally call Eagle Beach Adjacent. It's a little clearing between Oceania and Screaming Eagle that no one really goes to. There, we witnessed a lovely little wedding.   Following the wedding is our little detour to the Arubian Taste Rum Shop. You can sample more than a hundred different flavors of rum there. Every time we go, they seem to have a brand new flavor for us to try.   We had Alfie's for dinner that night. During our last trip to Aruba back in July, we didn't get to have poutine on Canada Day because they ran out, so we made sure we would get some this time and boy, it did not disappoint! It was as delicious as we remembered it to be.   As we got closer to the end of our trip, we made it a point to get up earlier so come Saturday morning, we were already at Palm Beach before 8 a.m. and didn't leave until around 5:30 in the evening. The rest of the day was spent with me meeting up with a new friend named Louie, and dinner at Quinta del Carmen's with our favorite waiter, Wilmer. He always takes care of us well whenever we go there. We ended the day on a pleasant note by playing Chill Out again. For us, playing cards with the family is a good way to unwind and look back on the events of the day.   Sunday was our last full day in the island so we got up early again and chose Eagle Beach Adjacent as our destination. We had about 3 and a half hours of perfect Aruba weather until it started pouring, so we got out to get pizza at a new place in Alhambra's called Hungry Piranha. It was alright; you can't really get amazing pizza in the island anyway to be honest. We went back to the beach for about 15 minutes until the rain started again so we just gave up, drove around, explored the island for the remaining hours. Dinner was spent on Chicken and Lobster which was pretty decent; funnily enough we didn't get chicken or lobster even though it's the namesake of the restaurant. The best thing about the place is the service, no doubt.   Come Monday morning, we had to deal with the sadness of parting with Aruba yet again. We headed over to Eduardo's for some snacks and Eagle Beach Adjacent for the last time to relax then straight home to finish packing before going to the airport. We had a little bit of a delay upon returning the rental car but everything turned out alright in the end. The flight back to the States was uneventful, just how we like it, and we arrived safely home around 7 in the evening.   That marks the end of our 4-part October trip series. All in all, it was a great trip and we can't wait to do it again. We hope you enjoyed the ride along with us. Whenever you feel like getting a dose of Aruba sunshine, just tune in to One Happy Podcast's numerous episodes, close your eyes, and imagine you're in Aruba.   ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL: - Hear a few more restaurant reviews including a couple of new (for us) places - Hear about Maggie's experience with fresh aloe - Hear about an awesome wedding experience we stumbled onto - Find out what we did during our first ever Aruba rainout   RESTAURANTS AND ESTABLISHMENTS MENTIONED: Twist of Flavors Quinta del Carmen Chicken and Lobster Oceania Screaming Eagle The Arubian Taste Liqueur and Rum Shop Hungry Piranha Urataka's Eduardo's Bananas Apartments L.G. Smith

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 & Lounge BLT Steak Buccaneer Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill Cafe Piccolo Cafe Restaurant Bingo Cafe the Plaza Chicken & Lobster Cuba's Cookin' Daniel's Steak and Chop De Suikertuin Dragonfly Sushi & Asian Restaurant - Lounge Driftwood E Sushi Shap       Faro Blanco Restaurant Fishes & More Fresco Restaurant Garden Fresh Cafe Gelatissimo Gelatissimo Bistro Gilligan's Seafood Shack Hadicurari Restaurant Iguana Cantina Iguana Joe's Caribbean Bar & Grill Ike's Bistro L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House La Vista Las Ramblas Restaurant Le Garage Bistro Local Store Aruba Mango's Restaurant Matthew's Beachside Restaurant Mexicado Moomba Beach Bar & 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 & Bar Que Pasa? Restaurant - Art Gallery & 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  

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 & Grill Legends Pub Bar Fermin's Bar BQ Yemanja’s Woodfire Grill

In just a couple of days, Maggie — who you may be familiar with in a lot of previous episodes — and I are heading out to Aruba for our second trip this year and we are ready to go beach hopping and have some fun in the sun!   This will be the first part of what I'd like to call our Summer 2017 Getaway trilogy. We'll be doing an episode before the trip which is this one, another episode during our trip, and then the finale, after the trip, as a post-vacation wrap-up.   The last time we went to Aruba was on March earlier this year, and now we are going back to the One Happy Island this summer just in time for the Fourth of July, in celebration of America's 241st Independence Day. This is our first time joining in the festivities while on the island and we're excited to see the fireworks display from Palm Beach. We'll make sure to have a toast for all of you listeners too.   We also talk about the things that we're looking forward to the most in this trip which include soaking up the sun in Aruba's beautiful beaches as usual, dressing up in red and white to celebrate Canada Day with friends on the 1st of July, gearing ourselves up for a night of laughter in Aruba Ray's Comedy show (EP87 went more in detail with this), having our curiosity piqued with Guy "Master of the Mind" Bavli's mind-bending performance, and of course, getting out tummies filled with delicious food. We list out a bunch of restaurants that we're planning to check out — from pubs to traditional restaurants to the most recommended places by our listeners to the best pizzerias in the island to Italian ristorantes. So many places, so few nights!   Maggie and I can't wait to see what the island has in store for us this time! We have no doubt that it will be a blast.   On this episode of One Happy Podcast, you will: - Know our favorite beaches to spend time in and admire the aesthetics of. - Get a list of restaurants that we want to check out, which YOU might want to check out too. - Find out more about the Canada Day celebration at Alfie's and how I plan on being Canadian for a day. - Hear about our experience in car rental, recommended companies, and some useful tips. - Hear about a new speed boat excursion coming to the island of Aruba   Restaurants mentioned: Alfie's Legends Pub Quinta del Carmen Barefoot Restaurant Flying Fishbone Restaurant Local Store Urataka Pizza Bob's Restaurant & Pub Casa Tua Pizzeria Amore Mio Pizzeria Yemanja Woodfire Grill Gostoso Gasparito Restaurant Twist of Flavors Restaurant Azzurro Ristorante Italiano Sole Mare Ristorante   Services, establishments, music acts, performers, and personalities mentioned: Royal Amigo The Black Sheeps Aruba Ray's Comedy Guy Bavli The Alhambra Casino Stan Lee

On Episode 83 of One Happy Podcast, the officially unofficial podcast of the island of Aruba, I am being joined by Melissa Rose.  Having just returned from her second trip to the island, Melissa is already a full-fledged Aruba-holic.  Now Melissa was just in Aruba a couple of weeks ago and was nice enough to stop by One Happy Podcast to share her Aruba story.   In this interview, Melissa tells me all about her family vacation spent with her husband and two teenaged boys.  Being a first-time vacation home renter, I was curious to hear about her experience with “Vacation Rental by Owners” (VRBO).  I was also curious to see how the rental life compared to her previous stay at an Eagle beach resort.  Melissa walks me through her family vacation including her trips to the various beaches of the island, as well as an excursion that she absolutely loves.   The reason why this episode is a favorite is because not only does Melissa do a great job of providing useful information but she does it in a way that places you there.  By the end, I almost felt like I tagged along with them on their family trip.  Even though Melissa is relatively new to the island, this interview proves that everyone has something to teach.  I learned quite a bit from my talk with Melissa and I hope you will as well.  At the very least I guarantee you will be entertained and warmed by the love she shows for One Happy Island, on episode 83 of the Officially Unofficial Podcast of the Island of Aruba. On this episode of One Happy Podcast, you will: Hear what it’s like to rent a townhouse in Gold Coast Listen to Melissa describe a buffet that you must visit if traveling with picky eaters… something for everyone. Find out about an awesome local guided snorkel excursion Learn ow someone who rents a vacation home deals with the Aruba beach palapa situation From Melissa why you should be a guest on One Happy Podcast Properties and Services mentioned this episode: Gold Coast La Cabana Restaurants and Excursions mentioned this episode: Garden Fresh Aruba Iguana Cantina La Vista   Smokey Joe’s Aruba   Aruba Outdoor Adventure Pedal Kayak and Power Snorkeling Links and Resources Mentioned in this episode of the show: Onehappypodcast.com One Happy Podcast Facebook Page One Happy Podcast Instagram One Happy Podcast Twitter   VRBO

On episode 79 of One Happy Podcast, I am lucky enough to be joined by Canadians Peter and Amal Kasouf, the proprietors of Alfie’s in Aruba.  Peter and Amal discovered Aruba thanks to his father who had been a visitor for many years.  After visiting Aruba for a few years, the couple decided that maybe it was time for a change.  So, after booking an appointment to see a bar that was for sale, there live’s would be forever changed.   If you, like many visitors, don’t visit the downtown area very often, you may not be familiar with Alfie’s.  Alfie’s is a new-ish bar in the downtown area that in my opinion is going to be a destination.  Alfie’s isn’t the easiest place to find, but once you do turns out to be a real treasure.  Known for their juicy burgers and delicious poutine, to me the personalities of the owners is the real star of the show.  This is the realization of a dream by two crazy canucks who relocated and brought a bit of Canada to One Happy Island.     Not only is this episode of One Happy Podcast full of personality, there is also plenty of wisdom.  It’s not often you get to sit down and talk to someone who actually made the move from conventional four season life to 365 days of Summer. If you've ever thought about purchasing a business and relocating to Aruba, you will want to listen to this latest episode of One Happy Podcast.   On This Episode of One Happy Podcast you will: Hear the story of Peter and Amal purchasing a bar in Aruba Learn the origin of the name Alfie’s Find out why paying bills in Aruba is an all day process Get advice about what it takes to make your Aruba relocation dream come true Hear what two hard-working restaurateurs do on their one day off Restaurants and places mentioned this episode: Alfie’s in Aruba Gold Coast Aruba Links and Resources Mentioned in this episode of the show: Onehappypodcast.com One Happy Podcast Facebook Page One Happy Podcast Instagram One Happy Podcast Twitter

Joining me on episode 72 of One Happy Podcast is a guest who has been visiting Aruba for 8 years, Kellie Shackleton.  She first discovered Aruba thanks to a timeshare presentation in Florida.  This led to Kellie discovering her ideal timeshare property, La Cabana.  She can usually be found traveling with a group of friends to the island a couple of times each year. Thankfully I was able to catch up with Kellie in between visits to Aruba.  She was just on the island about a month ago and will be returning very shortly.   This episode of One Happy Podcast is all about how a group of girls spends their time on One Happy Island.  Kellie is nice enough to show us La Cabana through her eyes and also educate us on how Blue-Green timeshares work.  Over the course of this interview, we also talk about various experiences, restaurants, and activities Kellie and her friends have enjoyed on Aruba.   On This Episode of One Happy Podcast you will: Hear how a timeshare presentation led to Kellie discovering her paradise Learn why the ease of traveling to Aruba is one of it’s biggest draws Hear what it's like traveling from Minnesota to Aruba Find out why the rooms at La Cabana are so conducive to a great night’s sleep Learn how Blue Green points based timeshares work Hear an unknown (to me) perk to using Expedia.com Discover the Phase 10 Card game Restaurants and Properties mentioned this episod La Cabana Eagle Beach Pelican Adventures Aruba Jolly Pirates Aruba Sopranos Piano Bar Madame Jeanette Barefoot restaurant   Mr jazz (defunct jazz club) Links and Resources Mentioned on this episode of the show: Onehappypodcast.com One Happy Podcast Facebook Page One Happy Podcast Instagram One Happy Podcast Twitter  

Flophouse Session #150 brings us a new title format. Hopefully it makes it a bit easier to scroll through sessions on your portable music-playing device. Okay Thursday splintered off into two factions a while back – one kept the original name, and one became One Happy Island. This is the latter, and author or perhaps […]