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Caption: A R U B A A guide to One Happy Island
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Caption: Aruba Tourism Authority invited me for a week full of delight in 2017. I've not only been to the tropical beaches of Caribbean island Aruba, but I also watched unique nature, walked through the colorful streets of Oranjestad and San Nicolas, met the kindest people and consumed the best food! My conclusion: Aruba is more than paradise beaches! There's so much more to explore!
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Caption: North Coast
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Caption: Let me share... Now, let me share the things I did, the places I visited, where I soaked up the sun, where I ate, drank and laughed, where I made thousands of pictures and where I lay my tired but satisfied head on a cushion at night...
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Caption: DAY 1
Morning: Kayaking and snorkeling among parrotfish and rainbowfish with Aruba Outdoor Adventures near the Spanish Lagoon and Mangel Halto Beach.
Afternoon: Lunch at Zeerovers (catch of the day) and visits to Rodgers Beach with cute small boats and pelicans and Baby Beach with turquoise shallow sea.
Evening: Dinner at restaurant Moomba Beach.
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Caption: Baby Beach
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Caption: DAY 2
Morning: Safari Jeep Tour around the North coast with ABC Tours: natural pool and - bridge, Alto Vista Chapel, the Bushiribana ruins and the California Lighthouse.
Afternoon: Lunch at Sea Salt. Visit to private Flamingo Beach at Renaissance Island.
Evening: Dinner at Papiamento Restaurant.
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Caption: Flamingo Beach
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Caption: DAY 3
Morning: Hike in National Park Arikok with park ranger. Visit to Dos Playa, Boca Prins and Guadirikiri - and Fontain Cave.
Afternoon: Lunch at Boca Prins Bar and Restaurant. Relaxing at swimming pool Paradera Park (our appartment suites).
Evening. Dinner at Barefoot restaurant on Surfside Beach.
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Caption: Beautiful ‘wildlife’ in garden Paradera Park hotel
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Caption: DAY 4
Morning: Walk through the streets of Oranjestad.
Afternoon: Lunch at Pelican Pier and some leisure time at Boca Catalina.
Evening: Sunset shooting at Eagle Beach and Manchebo Beach. Dinner at Elements Restaurant.
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Caption: The famous divi divi tree at
Eagle Beach
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Caption: DAY 5
Morning: Walk through the colorful streets of San Nicolas with stunning murals. Visit to the weather beaten shacks of Grapefield Beach.
Afternoon: Lunch at Big Mama Grill at Baby Beach.
Evening: Cocktails at Bugaloe and dinner at Screaming Eagle.
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Caption: San Nicolas
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Caption: Local as a model
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Caption: All parties (with Insta handle) that contributed to an unforgettable week:
ATA/ Aruba.nl @arubatourism @aruba.nl
Opreisboek @opreisboek
KLM @klm
Paradera Park @paraderapark
Aruba Outdoor Adventures @arubaoutdooradventures
ABC Tours @abctoursaruba
The mentioned restaurants.
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Caption: Thanks for an unforgettable week!
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Caption: Instagram.com/simone_wit
My fav gear during this trip:
Vanguard camera bag
Ipanema charm sandals
Auto bronzant lotion Ambre Solaire
