Aruba 2026

Sights & Scenes

A colorful sign featuring the word 'ARUBA' with a star, along with the phrase 'One happy island' and a wooden label reading 'BIG MAMA'.
A busy airport baggage claim area with a long line of travelers waiting for their luggage.
A white Kia sedan parked on a street with its driver's side door open, revealing a person inside.
Our KIA rental
A white sedan parked on a sandy area near a beach, with people in the background and a hillside with beach amenities visible.
the new Secrets resort at Baby Beach
A group of people relaxing on a sandy beach, sitting in blue beach chairs near turquoise waters. Some individuals are swimming in the ocean while others lounge on the sand. A building is visible in the background.
Baby Beach
A blurred view of a desert landscape with sparse vegetation, featuring a hotel in the background and a partially constructed building to the right.
A chilled green bottle of Balashi beer on a wooden table, with a blurred background of a restaurant setting.
Sign for Baby Beach in Seru Colorado, indicating a beach area with a blue sky and traffic in the background.
A view of a road leading to Rum Reef Bar & Grill, featuring palm trees swaying in the breeze and several vehicles driving along the path.
A dirt road leading to Baby Beach, with a directional sign on a small structure in the foreground. The landscape is arid with sparse vegetation and a clear sky.
A scenic view of a sandy beach with waves lapping at the shore, framed by lush green vegetation and a dirt path leading towards the water under a clear blue sky.
A vibrant blue anchor monument with a red star, situated on a rocky shoreline with the ocean in the background. The plaque at the base reads 'TO ALL SEAMAN IN MEMORY OF CHARLES BROOS 1941 - 2004'.
A crowded entrance to Zeerovers restaurant with a pirate flag and a blue logo, surrounded by palm trees and parked cars on a sunny day.
A sunny beach scene featuring rows of blue umbrellas and lounge chairs on white sand, with the ocean and a clear blue sky in the background.
Two men pulling a cart on a wooden pier at a beach, with boats in the water and a sign for 'Hadicurari' visible.
Entrance to a water park featuring a colorful blue ticket booth, a sign with the park's name, and a visitor walking in, surrounded by cacti and a rocky landscape under a clear sky.
A scenic view of a parking area with several cars in the foreground and a large mountainous landscape in the background, featuring arid terrain and scattered vegetation under a partly cloudy sky.
A person walking through a fenced entrance with a sign and colorful decorations in the background, indicating a festive atmosphere.
A colorful sign for 'Aruba Waterpark' on a fence near a parking area, with blue skies and buildings in the background.
A view through a wire fence showing a colorful sign for 'Aruba Solletes' against a backdrop of a construction site with pink and blue elements.
Colorful bus advertising Aruba Waterpark, parked in a sandy area with mountains in the background.
Entrance to a water park featuring colorful signage and a fenced area, with vehicles parked nearby and rocky terrain in the foreground.
A colorful statue of a man wearing a cowboy hat and bandana, riding a donkey, in a desert-like setting with cacti and a welcome barrel in the background.
Entrance to a water park featuring a vibrant blue banner that reads 'Big Waterslides', a red roofed building, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
A view of a street with a blue car parked on the left, pink flowering bushes in the background, and street signs indicating traffic directions. A large advertisement for Nescafe and a colorful mural saying 'I love San Nicolás' are visible in the distance.
Building with a mural depicting two figures, one sitting and one standing, in front of a blue background with fish; clear blue sky above.
Brightly colored storefront of 'Alankar II Fashion Clothing' located on a sunny street, featuring large windows and signage, with traffic signs and a parked car nearby.
A colorful mosaic mural depicting a woman with a butterfly motif, surrounded by vibrant flowers and intricate patterns.
A textured white wall featuring a large metal artwork of an owl and the text 'WE ARE ARUBA'.
Exterior view of a library featuring a mural of a boy thinking while reading a book and holding a pencil. The entrance is decorated with the sign 'Biblioteca Nacional Aruba' and additional artwork showcasing Nanzi stories.
Sign displaying 'I love Aruba' with a red heart, set against a white background.
Exterior view of a commercial building featuring the sign 'PQP' for Quality Products. The facade is partly painted green, with a blank signboard visible above.

People & Food

A fish-shaped platter filled with rice, a portion of meat in green sauce, fried plantains, and a side of coleslaw and salad.
Curry Chix from Big Mama
A woman walking through a parking area filled with cars and palm trees, with several people in the background and a bright sky.
Judith fresh shrimp from Zeerover’s
A plate of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage links, and bacon, with a fork and knife beside it, sitting on a wooden table. Another plate features a folded omelette.
A group photo of three adults standing together, smiling. The woman on the left wears a colorful floral dress, the man in the middle is in a white t-shirt with a colorful heart design and 'San Nicolas' printed on it, and the woman on the right is wearing a black t-shirt with a logo on it. They are posing in a bright room with light curtains in the background.
A watermelon sitting on a countertop next to two drinks: a pink smoothie in a clear cup with a straw and a white cup with a closed lid and green stripe.
Melon Badillo
Two people working in a small kitchen; one is wearing a black shirt and the other is in a red and white patterned apron. A basket of bananas hangs overhead.
shop owners
Two women smiling and posing together at a rental car office, with a promotional sign for a special rate visible in the background.
Dija from Jay’s who rents our vehicle
Exterior view of a colorful building featuring a mural advertisement for 'Mama Brown's Soup to Go!' with a smiling chef, located in the Sandra Brown Building.
Mama Brown’s Soups to go
A storefront with blue barred doors, featuring a mural of a chef and a sign with a phone number for a soup business.
A smiling person visible through a service window, holding a phone and sitting at a counter with a notepad, surrounded by colorful walls.
A woman in a black outfit walks past a countertop with a calculator and a phone, while a wall displays a quote from the Bible. Several food warmers line the countertop in a cozy dining area.
A colorful mural of a woman on the storefront of 'Mama Brown's Soup to Go!' with people lined up at the window, set against a vibrant green wall decorated with leaves and vegetables.
A bowl of white rice next to a cup of soup with visible vegetables, accompanied by a small roll in plastic wrap.
Oxtail Soup from Mama Brown’s
A blue metal barred storefront featuring a sign that reads 'EDGY SOUVENIRS', with a mannequin dressed in clothing visible inside.
Interior view of a retail space featuring wooden flooring, a blue counter, clothing racks with colorful garments, a yellow table with a floral arrangement, and various plants.
A blue commercial building with green accents, featuring air conditioning units, located on a street with parked cars and neighboring storefronts.
A vibrant mural depicting a young girl with glasses and braided hair, surrounded by colorful bird illustrations, featuring shades of blue and pink.
Four adults posing together in a well-lit room with curtains; two men and two women are smiling, showcasing a warm and friendly atmosphere.
extended Aruba family. Shawn who we’ve known for 20 yrs. + and Amayra 15 yrs+

Our Villa at the Marriott Aruba Surf Club

A digital screen displaying a welcome message for a guest at Marriott's Aruba Surf Club, featuring options for television, weather, and checkout. On the right, a vibrant mural in progress, depicting blue water and greenery.
Signage for Marriott Vacation Club at Aruba, displaying 'Arrival, Sales & Information' with floral landscaping.
A view of tall palm trees in a landscaped area, with a building in the background and a person sitting on a bench.
Aerial view of a resort featuring multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and blue umbrellas, with the ocean in the background.
A modern kitchen and dining area featuring a wooden table with high-backed chairs, a kitchen counter with bar stools, and contemporary appliances.
Interior view of a hotel room showing a kitchen area with a stainless steel refrigerator, multiple closed doors, a wall-mounted thermostat, and a decorative painting of a beach scene.
A view from a balcony overlooking a resort pool area with palm trees, slide, and landscaped gardens, surrounded by tall hotel buildings and a sunny sky.
Interior view of a modern living space featuring a dining area with wooden chairs and a table, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a cozy sitting area with blue chairs and natural light from large windows.
Interior view of a kitchen and dining area featuring a wooden dining table with chairs, a kitchen island, and dark wood cabinetry, with appliances visible in the background.
Interior view of a bathroom hallway with a toilet, shower, mirror, and decorative artwork on the wall.
Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop featuring a double sink.
A spacious dining table with wooden chairs, featuring a bowl in the center, set in a modern living room with light-colored furniture and decorative art on the walls.
A well-lit hotel room featuring a large bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and a decorative piece on the wall. A doorway leads to a bathroom area in the background.
Aerial view of a resort pool area with multiple swimming pools, surrounded by palm trees and blue umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean in the background.
A view from a high-rise building showcasing a landscaped area with palm trees, surrounded by residential structures and a distant horizon under a blue sky.
Night view of a resort featuring illuminated buildings, a swimming pool with blue lighting, and landscaped gardens with palm trees.
A nighttime view of a luxury resort with illuminated pools and landscaping, highlighting the vibrant colors of the pool lights and the tall building in the background.
Illuminated sign for 'Maui Vacation Club' at night, surrounded by greenery and a 'Do Not Enter' sign.
Aerial view of a resort with pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs, set against a sunset over the ocean.
Night view of a hotel entrance with palm trees and illuminated buildings, featuring vehicles on the driveway.
Night view of a hotel entrance with palm trees and parked cars, illuminated by soft lights.
Night view of a multi-story building with palm trees and flags in front. The building features balconies and a well-lit entrance area.

Fred Thomas, III

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