Aruba | 2018
Dates - April 1 - 8th, 2018
Vacation Rules - Everything is optional. Join us for what appeals to you.
Hotel - Divi Village | L.G. SMITH BLVD #93, Aruba
Grocery Store - SuperFood. - Link
Moped Rentals - Link
Itinerary
SUNDAY, APRIL 1
3:00pm - United Flight 1042 arrives in Aruba from EWR.
Check-In and Relax at Pool
6:00pm - MooMba Beach Party - A "locals" party on the beach. Sunday only. DJ and dancing. Link
MONDAY, APRIL 2
Darrien & Meg Arrive on their flight.
6:30pm Dinner - Pure Ocean - Divi Phoenix. Caribbean Cuisine. Dining on beach. Link
*Reservations Required*
After Dinner - The Soprano's Piano Bar / Eagle Beach
TUESDAY, APRIL 3
11:00am - Donut Boat Rental. This is a private floating "donut" boat. We will pack a cooler and our own lunches. You can snorkel, stop and anchor and swim off the donut, and visit the turtle bay area. 2 Hours in Length. Departs from Ritz Carlton. Need to make reservation. LINK
6:30pm - Dinner - Smokey Joes - LINK
*First Come, First Serve - No Reservations*
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
10:00am - Moped Rental & Tour of Island
5:00pm - Happy Hour & Dinner - Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill - Link *Casual*
THURSDAY, APRIL 5
8:00am - Golf The Links at Divi Aruba - 9 Hole Course - Club Rental $35 - Green Fee - $75.00 - LINK
11:00am - Pool Party at our Resort Pool. *Games & Prizes will be organized by Dennis* | Theme - "Flamingo Party" | Meg & Darrien will be making pool side colada's.
6:00pm - Dinner Faro Blanco Restaurant (The Lighthouse) Link
Get there early to get sunset photos. Italian Food.
*Reservation Required*
9:00pm - 12:30am - Kukoo Kunuku Pub Crawl
You must buy tickets in advance on their website. $46.00 They will take us to 4 different bars on board the fun painted bus. Drop off and pick up is at our hotel. Link
FRIDAY, APRIL 6
9:00am - ATV Tour - MUST BOOK ASAP. Link
Get ready for a thrilling ride — solo or double — aboard an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) along Aruba’s north coast. You’ll kick up plenty of dirt on this half-day tour along rugged back roads to seaside bluffs and beaches, including the Natural Pool — accessible only by 4x4. Your informative guide stops at notable landmarks including Alto Vista Chapel, Baby Natural Bridge and a stone wish garden before you have free time to refresh with a leisurely swim. Pickup and drop-off from most Aruba hotels included.
6:30pm Dinner - Driftwood Restaurant- LINK
Saturday, APril 7
10:00am - Mangel Halto Beach - There is minimal beach, but a pier that you can swim off of. You must walk through the groves to find this beach. It is off the beaten path. it is
12:00pm - Zeerovers for Lunch. This is a true local spot. Every local you ask where you can get the freshest fish and local place they suggest Zeerovers. You go and buy your fish by the pound that has been freshly caught on their fishing boat. They then fry it and serve with pickled onions, tartar sauce and plantains. LINK
6:00pm Dinner - El Gaucho Argentinean Grill - Link
*Reservations Required*
Sunday, April 8
Flights Home.
Cheap Eats / Beach Bars
Carlitos Beach Bar - Eagle Beach
Hard Rock Aruba - Live Music Nightly
Gusto Night Club - LINK
Casibari Cafe - Local Spot. Live Music.
Darrien & Meg Bucket List Places to Visit in Aruba
Dinner at The Kitchen Table - 8 courses & Wine Pairing $175pp. Private dinner experience. Link
Dinner at Windows on Aruba Restaurant - Link
Flamingo Beach. - The Renaissance has a private island you can visit that has Flamingo's on it. If you aren't staying at the Renaissance you need to buy a day pass to visit for the day. They only sell a limited number of passes each day so the beach isn't over crowded. You must call at 7:00am and get information on how many they have for the day. You then take a private water taxi to the island. Children aren't allowed on the beach past 10:00am. LINK
