One Happy Podcast

Episode 77 of One Happy Podcast welcomes back Aruba Ray Ellin to the show.  Ray as you probably already know is the comedian responsible for bringing Aruba Ray’s Comedy to the Marriott Stellaris. Aruba Ray’s Comedy is basically a New York City comic club transplanted down to the island of Aruba.  In fact, it is actually listed as the number 1 show on Aruba.

 

Ray comes down maybe 3 times each year and currently is currently selling out shows at the Marriott.  Here are some of the comedians that will be joining Ray.

  • Robert Kelly
  • Tony Woods
  • Gina Brillon
  • Brian Scott McFadden
  • Joe Vega

 

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Legends Pub

Eduardo’s Beach Shack

Scott’s Brats

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On this episode of Aruba’s number one podcast, “One Happy Podcast”, I am being joined by fellow aruba-phile Regina Crusan.  Regina first discovered Aruba about 14 years ago.  For her 40th birthday she decided to visit the island she would eventually come to love.  However, unlike many of you listening Regina didn’t initially feel the pull of Aruba.  After that first visit it would be an entire decade before she would once again set foot on Aruba.  Now, 4 years ago Regina came to her senses and once again visited the island and ever since then she’s been hooked.

 

Regina has a unique visitor perspective on the island as she has stayed in two distinctly different areas of the island.  Initially Regina enjoyed the ever popular Palm Beach experience at the Occidental Grand Aruba all-inclusive.  However, she also enjoys the downtown Oranjestad area when she stays at the Renaissance Aruba resort.  During the interview we spend quite a bit of time talking about the downtown area and of course Renaissance island, which is a fantastic experience.

 

In addition to conversing about the properties where Regina has stayed we also talk about touring the island and restaurants.  During the course of this nearly hour long episode of the show, Regina and I discuss plenty of topics.  I had a lot of fun recording this one as it was more of a conversation between two friends catching up (even though we’ve never met before), then an interview.  From discussions we’ve had since this was recorded I’m pretty sure Regina had fun, and I hope you guys have a lot of fun listening to One Happy Podcast Episode 76.



On This Episode of One Happy Podcast you will:

  • Hear Regina’s thoughts on Aruba development
  • Get An overview of the Renaissance
  • Find out Regina’s reasons for wanting an all inclusive
  • Hear a hilarious story about a jeep tour
  • Discover what it takes to be a gold medal floater

 

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Direct download: EP76_-_Getting_Happy_in_Aruba_with_Regina_Crusan.mp3
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On this episode of One Happy Podcast, I am being joined by my partner in crime and favorite co-host Maggie.  Being that we are preparing for another trip to Aruba, we figured this would be a good time to do our pre-Aruba vacation special.  So this is the show where we talk about what we plan on doing this next trip to Aruba.

 

Being that our trip is being put together so last minute, plans are a bit sparse for now.  However, instead of this being looked as a hindrance, it's actually an opportunity.  A lot of times we can get too bogged down in planning and end up with something that looks like one of those cruise ship itineraries.  You know, be here at 4pm and then at 7pm we are going to do this.  Its cool to be organized and all but it can turn a vacation into something that ends up not being very relaxing.  So this is a great opportunity for us to just jot down a few “must dos” and let everything else just fall into place.

 

So on this episode of One Happy Podcast Maggie and I start out discussing our pre-flight night before plans.  After that we talk about those couple of absolutely must-do activities and attractions.  While the list of potential activities may be small the potential for excitement is pretty much through the roof.  Of course, we also talk about restaurants.  What would an episode of One Happy Podcast be without food related discussion?

 

As always I had a lot of fun hanging out with the Magg and you guys.  Hopefully you guys enjoy the banter as much as I did.  Also remember to stay tuned for what is sure to be an incredible adventure in all of our favorite playground… Aruba!


On This Episode of One Happy Podcast you will:

  • Find out why we think a pre-flight hotel beats an hour long early morning drive
  • Hear about our plans for the Carnival Grand Parade
  • Learn why we think Aruba Ray’s Comedy at the Marriott is a “must do”
  • Be the first to hear about Aruba Curt potentially jumping out of a perfectly good airplane
  • Find out about my plans to find out who has the best burgers and pizza on the island

 

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Direct download: EP75_-_Curt_and_Maggs_Feb_2017_Pre_Aruba_Special.mp3
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On this episode of One Happy Podcast, I am lucky enough to be joined by friend of the show and Aruba veteran Tracey Beaver.  Tracey first appeared on the show way back in episode 8.  During that episode, we learned all about her discovery of Aruba and how she’s grown from newbie to seasoned vacationer.  Now nearly two years later we check back in to see how her love for the island has evolved.  Fresh off a trip to Aruba Tracey has now stayed at a half dozen different properties.  Additionally, Tracey has accumulated a whole list of amazing restaurants to recommend.

 

Over the course of this info-packed hour-long episode of the show, we touch on so many topics you may want to listen twice.  It’s not often you have the opportunity to sit down with someone with such a diverse understanding of so many resorts.  I ask Tracey which resort is best suited for couples, families, budget travelers, etc.  She also takes the time to school me on the procedure for renting a timeshare.  Also, Tracey fills me in on some of her newly discovered restaurants, as well as a few excursions she has experienced in the past.

 

All in all, this was a fantastic conversation about a subject near and dear to all of us.  Tracey’s love for the island really shines through during this interview.  Also, the knowledge she’s gathered from her experiences on Aruba taught me so much.  Hopefully, you guys enjoy this interview as much as I did.

 

On This Episode of One Happy Podcast you will:

  • Hear opinions on no less than 6 different Aruba resort properties
  • Learn how Tracey went about renting a timeshare from an owner
  • Get an Aruba veteran’s opinion on many popular restaurants
  • Hear an unbiased opinion of Palm vs Eagle Beach

 

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Direct download: EP74_-_Talking_Aruba_Resorts_with_Tracey.mp3
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