EP112: Easter on One Happy Island with Aruba Amy White

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

 

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