40+ Things to Do in ARUBA [ Itinerary Travel Guide ]

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  • Опубликовано: 21 мар 2020
  • As part of our Itinerary Travel Guide series, in Dec 2019 we spent one week in Aruba and managed to complete 40+ things to do, eat, and see.
    We visited Aruba to recharge before the start of the 2020 new year together with family. Per your past comments, we did our best to take it easy and relax and also balanced it out by squeezing in as many sights, food, drinks and activities in the time that we had.
    Here is the itinerary of places we visited in Aruba:
    📋Preston & Krista's Itinerary for One Week in ARUBA
    1. Eduardo’s Beach Shack
    2. Divi Bar & Lounge
    3. Ritual Coffee Culture
    4. Craft
    5. Hilton Bird Garden
    6. Budget Car Rental
    7. Arikok National Park
    8. Conchi Natural Pool
    9. Vader Piet Wind Farm
    10. Boca Grandi
    11. Coconut Stand
    12. Flying Fishbone
    13. California Lighthouse
    14. Faro Blanco Restaurant
    15. NE Coast Offroad Adventure
    16. Alto Vista Chapel
    17. Road to Baby Bridge
    18. Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins
    19. New Small Natural Pool
    20. Wendy’s
    21. Divi Tree
    22. Lazy River Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club
    23. Ritz Carlton
    24. Eduardo’s Beach Shack (Round #2)
    25. Paddleboard @ Vela Sports Aruba
    26. Casa Nonna Aruba
    27. Palm Beach Shopping District
    28. Paseo Herencia
    29. Oranjestad
    30. Fort Zoutman
    31. Dr. Eloy Arend’s House
    32. Renaissance Marketplace
    33. Paardenbaai / Horse Bay
    34. Plaza Daniel Leo
    35. Royal Plaza Mall
    36. Renaissance Mall
    37. Linda’s Dutch Pancakes
    38. Island Grind Coffee
    39. BLT Steak
    40. Delphi Watersports
    41. Eduardo's Beach Shack (Round #4)
    42. Salt & Pepper Tapas Bar
    43. Bugaloe Beach Bar & Grill
    44. Solanio Buffet
    We also would love to hear about some of your favorite things to see, eat, or do in Aruba too, so please feel free to comment below or share with us on Instagram ( @preston_and_krista ). :)
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    Produced, Directed, & Filmed by Krista K. & Preston P.
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Комментарии • 115

  • @PrestonKrista
    @PrestonKrista  4 года назад +16

    We hope you enjoy this video where we visited the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba--in early Dec 2019--to relax, recharge and get some much needed vitamin D. (We visited the island in the beginning of Dec right before the peak tourist season kicked in). What are some of your favorite things to see, eat or do in Aruba?

    • @eltrespatines1
      @eltrespatines1 2 года назад

      Hello preston&krista, I really enjoyed watching your Aruba vacation video. I want to plan a vacation of my own for me and my wife, and i was wondering if you could give me an idea of how much money I should bring with me aside from hotel and air fair, to be able to do all the things you both did for the week? I want to be sure I bring enough money to have as much fun as you did! ai look forward to hearing from you. Thank you and God bless!

    • @niculaerublea4181
      @niculaerublea4181 2 года назад

      Tot pt1c

  • @Wifimoneyfx.
    @Wifimoneyfx. 3 года назад +37

    I live in aruba and i feel like a tourist just watching this video

  • @epivot1562
    @epivot1562 3 года назад +11

    When we went to the natural pool the wind was minimal and the waves were down so it was fantastic

  • @InspireMatrixx
    @InspireMatrixx 2 года назад +10

    As a local watching this Video you guys Nailed it! You did the real Aruba experience while going out and not only staying at your resort, Aruba has a lot to offer, You guys should’ve went to baby beach on the South East side of the Island but thanks for visiting us!

  • @WalkingStreets
    @WalkingStreets 4 года назад +21

    Your editing skills are perfect. I really enjoyed this video. Can’t wait to travel to Aruba after this stupid virus flies through.

    • @PrestonKrista
      @PrestonKrista  4 года назад +3

      Thank you so much and we feel your pain as well! Stay safe and strong in the mean time!

  • @sammyhamawi8353
    @sammyhamawi8353 2 года назад +1

    They are organizing the soul beach music fest this year

  • @my32pints
    @my32pints 4 года назад +6

    Nothing like a good old western diet of wendys

  • @annacaiazzo6587
    @annacaiazzo6587 2 года назад +1

    Really appreciate your list of suggestions! Thanks :)

  • @ehleesbabay
    @ehleesbabay 2 года назад

    Going to use this for my next trip to Aruba! Thanks guys!

  • @stephanielambert3018
    @stephanielambert3018 Год назад +1

    I am so here for Preston's joy for all the difficult travel. I am from the last of Kansas where constant wind is a thing. I hope you will all give natural conditions a chance.

  • @user-ce1xj2yn7p
    @user-ce1xj2yn7p 3 года назад +2

    I really enjoyed your video, I have been and stayed exactly where your location was. It's truly Paradise on Earth!! LOVED the rainbow too!!!!
    I was also fortunate to capture a rainbow while vacationing there :)
    I learned from this, very educational video!! Thanks for sharing!! One HAPPY ISLAND!!
    Stay safe!!

  • @edwindeguzman2321
    @edwindeguzman2321 3 года назад +5

    thank you guys , were going on monday 25 for our 20th anniversary.you really give us a lot of ideas and information..

    • @PrestonKrista
      @PrestonKrista  3 года назад +1

      Have fun and thank you for watching!

  • @StarrDaniel
    @StarrDaniel 4 года назад +3

    Amazing!

  • @liham.608
    @liham.608 3 года назад +1

    LOVED IT!!!

  • @sundialsoft
    @sundialsoft 4 года назад +1

    Great video. You guys like your food.

  • @MomDocTravels
    @MomDocTravels 3 года назад +1

    Excellent review!!!! Enjoyed this video

  • @TheBoyflame690
    @TheBoyflame690 Год назад +1

    Wow love this, going to aruba with ny bf, for 7 days in sep

  • @irasiv3413
    @irasiv3413 3 года назад +4

    I visited Aruba two years ago, it's an amazing island! Love your video! Feel hungry now. -:) :)

  • @meganrenaeart
    @meganrenaeart Год назад +1

    Stopping by to say that this has been the MOST helpful video I've found so far! You guys seem normal and fun, and seeing how rough the roads are definitely makes me rethink ATV's.

  • @ruthcaulk6465
    @ruthcaulk6465 3 года назад +1

    THIS WAS A VERY VERY NICE VIDEO. After this i would love to go now.

  • @junior3385
    @junior3385 3 года назад +1

    great video, very informative !!!!🙏🏿

  • @dawnbellamy7793
    @dawnbellamy7793 Год назад +1

    Great video!!!

  • @heavenbound9157
    @heavenbound9157 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for visiting, Preston and Krista! I hope you had a wonderful time. Come back anytime!

  • @uzistar7
    @uzistar7 3 года назад +2

    in 2001 i stayed in windham hotel aruba 11 days i had a great vacation and a beautiful times the clubs and restaurants were wonderful even the casinos great people great atmosphere all around if you have the chance do go there dont miss the best times of your life ❤ ARUBA

  • @donclark8484
    @donclark8484 3 года назад +2

    I enjoyed your video

  • @bmoore5868
    @bmoore5868 3 года назад +1

    great job!

  • @Top5ForYouyt
    @Top5ForYouyt 2 года назад

    A visit to Arikok Nation Park is must in Aruba

  • @rouel4157
    @rouel4157 4 года назад +5

    i live here in The sunny Aruba!,We are soon opening our borders on July 10 We miss our tourists. Your Video is so awesome 😎, Eduardo’s is truly the best when comes to smoothies and Fresh fruits, I will say that maybe you should have try the Local food in Aruba, See you guys soon

    • @amymarshall9638
      @amymarshall9638 4 года назад +1

      What are your favorites? Arriving this weekend and we’re planning our days.

    • @MEF774
      @MEF774 4 года назад +1

      Amy Marshall you should go to zeerover or red fish

    • @johnathanboyer499
      @johnathanboyer499 3 года назад +1

      I’m thinking about visiting Aruba in October... I have tons of questions, do you have a way that I can get in contact with you

    • @amymarshall9638
      @amymarshall9638 3 года назад +1

      @@MEF774 We actually did our first night there and we loved it! Great recommendation!

    • @domingosprudencio3498
      @domingosprudencio3498 3 года назад +1

      What are your local food recomendations? Im going to aruba soon and I want to taste the local food, not only tourist food

  • @OGMiyagi
    @OGMiyagi 4 года назад +2

    Paseo has a fantastic gelato place next to Che bar. If you ever return you have to try it. Better than the drumstick I promise;))

  • @donclark8484
    @donclark8484 3 года назад +3

    You can’t go wrong with Wendy’s Great food

  • @chrislee8145
    @chrislee8145 3 года назад +2

    Hey guys. Excellant video about Aruba! I have been to the island a number of times and thanks for showing me some restaurants to try in the future. Any thoughs on going back to the island? Chris (Vermont)

    • @PrestonKrista
      @PrestonKrista  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching. Last we checked, I think it is starting to open up again so if you can manage to find a way there, a nice beach and crystal blue water would be perfect this time of year ! :)

  • @arubadrift1669
    @arubadrift1669 3 года назад +2

    You guys need to go to the palm island

  • @missygarner1850
    @missygarner1850 3 месяца назад

    So much fun! But did y'all avoid snorkeling, or did I just miss that part? Been to Aruba 2x now and snorkeled almost every day. Its so beautiful!

  • @BlingBlingTheBSOFTHEISS
    @BlingBlingTheBSOFTHEISS 3 года назад +4

    Wow you sure packed in a lot of things.
    Question, could you see yourself living there?
    Do you think riding a scooter around would be safe?
    I loved seeing all of the restaurants that you went to it looked so fantastic and delicious ( those pancakes wow) It seems like you really enjoyed all of your meals.
    The reason I ask is we are actually moving there for my husband‘s job.
    We used to live in Nassau, Bahamas and I suffered pretty badly with Island fever so I’m a little bit nervous.
    The thing about Aruba is it’s proximity to South America and the fact that I’m a nature photographer. I know we would enjoy weekends away so I could photograph some pretty amazing birds that I normally wouldn’t have access to in Southern Florida where we currently live.
    Thanks for your amazing video tour, at least now I’ve seen now the tourist areas which look like fun.
    You guys are the cutest couple!!

    • @PrestonKrista
      @PrestonKrista  3 года назад +1

      Thank you!! Aruba was certainly a gorgeous island for sure. Not sure if we would live there but would be happy to visit again. If you're also safe enough, a scooter is a great way to explore!

    • @uzistar7
      @uzistar7 3 года назад +1

      yes venezuela is only 20 minutes by small plane .

    • @heavenbound9157
      @heavenbound9157 3 года назад

      I've lived on multiple islands in the Caribbean and I can honestly say that Aruba has been my favorite. Very friendly people, great gastronomy, easy to communicate with locals, beautiful flora and fauna, very safe island, the best and most accessible beaches, you can get by without speaking the local language because most people speak an average of 4 languages. I lived there for 5 years and I've gone back every year since leaving. I think you have nothing to worry about ;)

  • @chrisleuropa4946
    @chrisleuropa4946 Год назад +1

    Great video! Going there in a few weeks! What editing program are you using? Thanks!

  • @charlesmoore6312
    @charlesmoore6312 3 года назад +3

    We love your Aruba videos. They are fun to watch!
    If we stick with a regular SUV car (Kia Sportage) how far will we have to walk to the Natural Pool and Natural Bridge? And is it easy to find a place to park it to walk. We are not adverse to a hike. Just trying to justify with a family of 4 the extra cost of a UTV rental for the day. The Jeep rentals specifically state you can't take them to the Natural Pool.

    • @PrestonKrista
      @PrestonKrista  3 года назад +2

      We highly recommend you rent out a true 4x4 or a UTV. We had a standard SUV and got lucky getting out of some situations as it can get a bit precious with the ground and loose ground. If you want the full experience without the stress of ruining your SUV or having to cut your trip short because of it's limitations, I would recommend paying a bit more for a proper vehicle

  • @kissymabel
    @kissymabel 3 года назад +4

    $155 for rent for a day???? Where did u guys grab that rent? With the kind of price u make ppl be away to go to Aruba, I checked for a week a decent car for $245, ppl who wants to go the way cheapest way is rent an airbnb and some of the airbnbs rent their cars for $35 per day!!

  • @JohannaHP01
    @JohannaHP01 2 года назад +1

    This is a amazing video, my friend and I are traveling to Aruba next month and this is a very helpful video, thank you guys

  • @madmike6768
    @madmike6768 4 года назад +1

    Great video guys and I have a better idea of Aruba

  • @sulltanswife4eva
    @sulltanswife4eva 3 года назад +3

    Is it a different time over?

  • @sammyhamawi8353
    @sammyhamawi8353 2 года назад +1

    Eduardos opened a restaurant in the strip mall where marhaba aruba is located

  • @raynataylor6062
    @raynataylor6062 2 года назад +1

    What was the name of the first restaurant you went to with the steak and onions?

  • @austeematthews2377
    @austeematthews2377 3 года назад

    what beach is edwardos and delphi water sports on?

  • @michaelscollon7086
    @michaelscollon7086 3 года назад +4

    Wendy's???

  • @sammyhamawi5940
    @sammyhamawi5940 3 года назад +1

    This is iurs on the concavaf youtube channel

  • @LockedandLoadedwithJAM
    @LockedandLoadedwithJAM 3 года назад +1

    I wish you included prices

  • @ysb362
    @ysb362 2 года назад

    What hotel is cleanest??

  • @thabesttheris
    @thabesttheris 3 года назад +1

    Do u think it'll be very different during covid times?

  • @christophersalomon3713
    @christophersalomon3713 3 года назад +1

    Where did you guys stay? Sorry im not able to fully tell. Which resorts/hotel

    • @PrestonKrista
      @PrestonKrista  3 года назад +1

      Check out our video description to see the name of the resorts/hotels we stayed at during this trip! Thanks for checking out our video :)

    • @jackiegilpin
      @jackiegilpin 3 года назад

      @@PrestonKrista I only see the Ritz, what was the first hotel? The Hilton?

  • @mathewvijsma1277
    @mathewvijsma1277 Год назад +2

    As a local watching, you guys killed it. the only thing that i would say that sucks is that allot of people promote stacking rocks, that does not only eliminate places for crabs and our lizards to hide, but also is a bad look for our coasts. So please do not stack rocks.

  • @Luv_raysh14
    @Luv_raysh14 3 года назад +1

    I live here

    • @PrestonKrista
      @PrestonKrista  3 года назад

      Amazing and jealous to hear that!!

    • @zeczeljka96
      @zeczeljka96 3 года назад

      how is it now during covid? Im visiting next month!

    • @Luv_raysh14
      @Luv_raysh14 3 года назад

      It’s amazing but only thing u need to know is ur not aloud to be on the streets after 10pm

  • @seanpkelly1
    @seanpkelly1 4 года назад +5

    LOVE YOUR STUFF, HOWEVER LOSE THE GUM WHEN TALKING. NOT TRYING TO BE SNOTTY, ITS JUST JUST DISTRACTING. THX AND HOPE TO RUN ACROSS YOU TWO ON ONE OF MY TRAVELS.

    • @seanpkelly1
      @seanpkelly1 4 года назад +1

      OH, SORRY CAPS LOCK KEY STUCK ON... LOL

    • @PrestonKrista
      @PrestonKrista  4 года назад +1

      No problem and thank you for watching!!

  • @patrickjordan355
    @patrickjordan355 2 года назад +1

    Are you two still together? Asking for a friend

  • @James-nv1wf
    @James-nv1wf 9 месяцев назад

    1 week and you're as white as day 1. I hope to get more sun when I'm there in a week.

  • @ysb362
    @ysb362 3 года назад +1

    All inclusive?

  • @46monkeyes
    @46monkeyes 3 года назад +1

    No San Nicolas?

  • @brandongordon9689
    @brandongordon9689 3 года назад +2

    you guys should of visited baby beach

  • @user-ch9si5zg3o
    @user-ch9si5zg3o 3 года назад +1

    你老婆真美,兄台,你是华裔?老婆是混血?

  • @SelvarajS-nh1gl
    @SelvarajS-nh1gl 4 года назад +1

    You are showing only your face most of the time in videos.

  • @piotr4248
    @piotr4248 4 года назад +1

    Great video, but I bet, the people in Aruba did not know you came from NYC. Otherwise, you would have to undergo fourteen-day quarantine. Aruba has already 50 cases of coronavirus as of 3/29 and it just started a week ago. That video could be worrisome for certain people, but I agree this was a great escape.

    • @PrestonKrista
      @PrestonKrista  4 года назад +3

      Hey P.S. Really appreciate your comment especially about the circumstances for self-quarantining when visiting Aruba or other countries for that matter (which really should be avoided if at all possible). This trip to Aruba was done in early December 2019--see video description--and we've only just managed to release a video now (we are a bit slow with creating videos but do our best nonetheless). We've been self-isolating at home for the past several weeks ourselves since we live in the epicenter of coronavirus in the US, so we are fully aware of the tragedy and and severity of this crisis. We are not advocating for those to travel now and our intent for creating this video is to provide one perspective of possible ideas for a trip that one can take (in the far future) or reminisce about a trip one has taken in the past. Thanks again for sharing your comment and our hearts go out to those in Aruba and also around the world. Stay safe out there!

    • @SomeLoserOnline
      @SomeLoserOnline 4 года назад

      And it only took 1 person to make the whole island go under quarantine

  • @user-ch9si5zg3o
    @user-ch9si5zg3o 3 года назад

    我想娶你老婆!

  • @thomasvelazquez9789
    @thomasvelazquez9789 3 года назад +1

    Rent an actual jeep

  • @theflyingdutchman_01
    @theflyingdutchman_01 2 года назад

    without all the “girly” energy, especially from the guy, your videos could be watchable even…