Nice! Aruba was an amazing time and very safe and easy for COVID processes. I have another video coming out with more info so hopefully that helps with your planning as well. Hope you have a great time! ☺️
Love this! especially the info in the beginning. These are things people need to know prior to traveling, but most bloggers/vloggers forget to mention! Loved watching your vlog! TY
Thank you for this video, great editing, the Mickey Mouse voices were a little annoying, but I got past that, LOL.... I love Aruba, I was last there January 2020 right before the Pandemic lockdowns and I'm going back at the end of March... that will be my 5th time... okay I'm going to go check out part 2... all the best
Thank you for the feedback! Yes my husband told me about the voices. It happens when you speed up the footage. Will keep that in mind for next time. We loved Aruba too and can’t wait for another trip there! Still so much we didn’t get to see or do! & Wow! Enjoy trip five! That’s awesome 😎
LOL i tought the voices were annoying too .. i even tought my phone was tripping at first until i saw that my playspeed was on normal 😅… still Nice video.. i went to Aruba once , my brother lives there and iam about to go life there with him Soon, cant wait
If you aren’t staying at the Renaissance hotel then it cost $125 for the day pass to flamingo island (accessed only by boat). If you book a spa cove treatment it includes access to the island so you don’t have to pay for the day pass. Our spa treatment was $380 for the 2 of us. $295 for a Swedish massage (50min) plus $25pp boat transfer and $40 for lunch which also included a drink!
Thank you so much!!! It was amazing! Definitely recommend especially if you aren’t staying at Renaissance hotel because it’s only about $60 dollars (starting prices) more than the day pass to get a spa cove treatment!
So we used the wifi from the car rental office to see the location of our hotel, and the wifi from the hotel to see on maps wherever our destination was. Honestly purchasing some type of data plan would have been more convenient, but the island isn't huge and has 3 main roads so we found our way around easily. Thankyou for watching! LMK how it goes when you visit!
Thank you!☺️ you can book the okeanos spa through the Renaissance hotel website. If you aren’t staying at the Renaissance hotel then it cost $125 for the day pass to flamingo island (accessed only by boat). If you book a spa cove treatment it includes access to the island so you don’t have to pay for the day pass. Our spa treatment was $380 for the 2 of us. $295 for a Swedish massage plus $25pp boat transfer and $40 for lunch which also included a drink!
You said 72 hours for test to travel to Aruba. CDC is saying 3 calendar days which would certainly be easier. Did anyone testing for return trip mention that? Others have said its 3 days rather than 72 hours which obviously makes a big difference convenience wise depending on flight times. Thanks.
We took ours at noon on Tuesday for a 10am departure flight on Friday. I would check www.visitaruba.com for most up to date info. Here is what they currently state directly on their website: “Tests must be taken at 72 hours prior to departure (or closer to departure) and the results need to be uploaded no later than 12 hours prior to departure to Aruba. Any tests and results executed before 72 hours prior to departure to Aruba will not be valid”
If you aren’t staying at the Renaissance hotel then it cost $125 for the day pass to flamingo island (accessed only by boat). If you book a spa cove treatment it includes access to the island so you don’t have to pay for the day pass. Our spa treatment was $380 for the 2 of us. $295 for a Swedish massage (50 min) plus $25pp boat transfer and $40 for lunch which also included a drink!
Hi there I’m going to Aruba in May for 9 days. Would you recommend renting a car or taking public transportation ? Also, if I do decide to rent a vehicle must I pay car insurance or just pay per day/week? Thank you. And awesome video.
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy your trip!! We rented a car and definitely recommend it as the main hotel strip is about 15-20 minutes from the airport (Taxis are average $20-25 one way) and about 35 minutes from attractions like flying fishbone, zeerovers, etc ($40 taxi one way). We rented through budget rental and it was about $29 per day. If you book with a credit card you don’t have to pay the insurance (if you have your own coverage) but if you use a debit card it is mandatory to pay the car insurance. The rate of the car insurance was $20 additional per day but I’m not sure if they offer weekly rates.
Aruba is out of the hurricane path so it typically has ideal weather year round. Our weather in February was in the 80s and breezy. A local told me it might rain a couple days only in an entire year.
Our tour was a guided tour through Kini Kini tours. It was just our group of 6 and our tour guide Alex was really cool. He let us ride around a bit ourselves in the open desert. Highly recommend! Not sure if they offer unguided tours though. They were very accommodating and responsive through email if you want to check with them.
It wasn’t required when we traveled in February but I would check www.visitaruba.com for most up to date information. Everything you need for entry is on that website
Yes it has to state that on the results or you will get held up at the airport. We had to wait there until we got in contact with someone from department of health that could email a full lab report. If not then they will make you test again at the airport ($75) and quarantine until the results come back.
There were so many people that had the same issue at the airport too. Hundreds of people being held up because most results (from the US) don’t state it.
It can’t be written in. If your testing site cant include it in the actual results, ask for email verification to attach to the results. A formal letter from the medical lab or personnel etc that states it was nasal. Our department of labor was able to send that to us as well.
Planning a trip there soon thank you for making this vlog!
Nice! Aruba was an amazing time and very safe and easy for COVID processes. I have another video coming out with more info so hopefully that helps with your planning as well. Hope you have a great time! ☺️
Planning a trip in May! Thank you for posting this can't wait for part 2.
Thank you so much for watching! Part II is up on my channel as well👍🏽 hope you enjoy 😊
Been going to Aruba for over 20 years, was there in October for the month, had no problems anywhere. It's my home away.
Love this! especially the info in the beginning. These are things people need to know prior to traveling, but most bloggers/vloggers forget to mention! Loved watching your vlog! TY
Thank you so much! I try to be as informative as possible ☺️☺️
Looks like you guys had an amazing time!
It was a blast! 🇦🇼
Thank you for this video, great editing, the Mickey Mouse voices were a little annoying, but I got past that, LOL.... I love Aruba, I was last there January 2020 right before the Pandemic lockdowns and I'm going back at the end of March... that will be my 5th time... okay I'm going to go check out part 2... all the best
Thank you for the feedback! Yes my husband told me about the voices. It happens when you speed up the footage. Will keep that in mind for next time. We loved Aruba too and can’t wait for another trip there! Still so much we didn’t get to see or do! & Wow! Enjoy trip five! That’s awesome 😎
LOL i tought the voices were annoying too .. i even tought my phone was tripping at first until i saw that my playspeed was on normal 😅… still Nice video.. i went to Aruba once , my brother lives there and iam about to go life there with him Soon, cant wait
This video is perfect. Thanks for sharing all of the tips! Glad you guys had fun, I can’t wait to go 🙌🏼
Thank so much! Glad you enjoyed it🤗 when do you go?
@@getkarriedaway_ April for my birthday! Do you mind telling me the spa cove details, where did you book it/how much?
Thank you for this beautiful video. I can’t wait for my trip in July. 🥰
Hope you have so much fun! It’s a beautiful island and has a lot to offer😃
Im going in July too...for my bday!
@@shonb989 Awesome!!! Cancer or Leo? Leo here. 😊
@@hopethecreativeone ♋♋🦀 Im the 16th...
I am going to Aruba next week!! Thank you for the informative video on entry requirements.
Hope you enjoyed your trip!!
Ok so That first shot ! Jonathan makes me want a drone !!! 😂
Lol 😂 yessss get one! I love the drone. I need to learn to fly it myself though
@@getkarriedaway_ What drone do you guys have?
@@dianaolivares3092 DJI mavic mini
@@dianaolivares3092 we have a DJI mini
you are so generous sharing all the info and answering question! Lovely, lovely trip.....I wanna go!
Thank you so much!
How early did they let u go to Flamingo Island before your massage appointment?
How did you book the spa cove? Did you have to be a guest of the renaissance?
You can book directly on their website but if you’re not a guest you have pay a non-guest fee. It was $25
You were saying something about the renaissance island arrangemant. What kind of arrangement was it? and the price ofcourse :) hihi
If you aren’t staying at the Renaissance hotel then it cost $125 for the day pass to flamingo island (accessed only by boat). If you book a spa cove treatment it includes access to the island so you don’t have to pay for the day pass. Our spa treatment was $380 for the 2 of us. $295 for a Swedish massage (50min) plus $25pp boat transfer and $40 for lunch which also included a drink!
@@getkarriedaway_ This is the best Aruba hack I’ve come across, thank you so much! Just saved me lots of $ lol
Where can I book a spa cove treatment ?
@@daisytejeda3178 under okeanos spa on the Renaissance website
Thank you for posting..love the video
Love the vlog
Thank you so much for watching!
thank you . great video
Thank you! ☺️
Great vlog! I hope you enjoyed your trip to Aruba. I wish I was able to do a massage..how was the massage? Cant wait to watch part 2
Thank you so much!!! It was amazing! Definitely recommend especially if you aren’t staying at Renaissance hotel because it’s only about $60 dollars (starting prices) more than the day pass to get a spa cove treatment!
@@getkarriedaway_ Can you please provide more information on how you booked the spa cove.
Did the rental car come with GPS? If not what did you guys use?
So we used the wifi from the car rental office to see the location of our hotel, and the wifi from the hotel to see on maps wherever our destination was. Honestly purchasing some type of data plan would have been more convenient, but the island isn't huge and has 3 main roads so we found our way around easily. Thankyou for watching! LMK how it goes when you visit!
Lovely content!! How did you book the spa? planning my bday trip and would love to do this on my bday. Also, I saw you guys took a boat there.
Thank you!☺️ you can book the okeanos spa through the Renaissance hotel website. If you aren’t staying at the Renaissance hotel then it cost $125 for the day pass to flamingo island (accessed only by boat). If you book a spa cove treatment it includes access to the island so you don’t have to pay for the day pass. Our spa treatment was $380 for the 2 of us. $295 for a Swedish massage plus $25pp boat transfer and $40 for lunch which also included a drink!
@@getkarriedaway_ TY So much beautiful.. You got a new subbie 🙂
@@piinkkitt thanks love! I Appreciate it☺️
@@getkarriedaway_ thank you! Just booked my trip for August & this is such helpful info
How long we’re you guys able to reserve or stay at the spa ?
You can only be in the spa cove for the service time but you can use the spa amenities & stay in flamingo beach all day
You said 72 hours for test to travel to Aruba. CDC is saying 3 calendar days which would certainly be easier. Did anyone testing for return trip mention that? Others have said its 3 days rather than 72 hours which obviously makes a big difference convenience wise depending on flight times. Thanks.
We took ours at noon on Tuesday for a 10am departure flight on Friday. I would check www.visitaruba.com for most up to date info. Here is what they currently state directly on their website:
“Tests must be taken at 72 hours prior to departure (or closer to departure) and the results need to be uploaded no later than 12 hours prior to departure to Aruba. Any tests and results executed before 72 hours prior to departure to Aruba will not be valid”
How do I go bout paying for a massage ? And how much is it pls ?
It depends on what spa service you book. You can find their options under okeanos spa tab on the Renaissance website
Thank u so much
where to purchase the ticket for FLAMINGO Beach? tnx
On the Renaissance hotel website
What was it you booked to go to flamingo island ? I going to Aruba in June and wanted to go there so bad
If you aren’t staying at the Renaissance hotel then it cost $125 for the day pass to flamingo island (accessed only by boat). If you book a spa cove treatment it includes access to the island so you don’t have to pay for the day pass. Our spa treatment was $380 for the 2 of us. $295 for a Swedish massage (50 min) plus $25pp boat transfer and $40 for lunch which also included a drink!
Hi there I’m going to Aruba in May for 9 days. Would you recommend renting a car or taking public transportation ? Also, if I do decide to rent a vehicle must I pay car insurance or just pay per day/week? Thank you. And awesome video.
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy your trip!! We rented a car and definitely recommend it as the main hotel strip is about 15-20 minutes from the airport (Taxis are average $20-25 one way) and about 35 minutes from attractions like flying fishbone, zeerovers, etc ($40 taxi one way). We rented through budget rental and it was about $29 per day. If you book with a credit card you don’t have to pay the insurance (if you have your own coverage) but if you use a debit card it is mandatory to pay the car insurance. The rate of the car insurance was $20 additional per day but I’m not sure if they offer weekly rates.
What is the place called that you went down the stairs and jump in the pool while ATV riding?
That was the Natural cave pool stop. It was pretty close to the Gold Mill Ruins
Was this resort all inclusive
No it wasn’t
How did you get one of those hut?
That’s the spa cove. That’s where you get the spa treatments done of you book it in the spa cove
I enjoyed this Vlog 😅
Thank you! ☺️☺️
What months do you recommend not going because of storms?
we don't have storms hahah
@@kyara9723 Oh, well a lot of rain * I saw a blog where someone said it rained the entire first day, they were in Aruba.
@@CocoB_ttEr ow haha yes it really just depends... like it would rain for a few mins and the rest of the day it would be sunny..
Aruba is out of the hurricane path so it typically has ideal weather year round. Our weather in February was in the 80s and breezy. A local told me it might rain a couple days only in an entire year.
Where is aruba?
Love this vlog. I’m planning a trip soon, did you guys need permission to fly the drone?
no, if you look it up on your drone app you can see exactly all the places where you can fly
With the atv’s do you have to stay with a tour guide cuz I want to just go wild with it and idk if they limit you with that stuff
Our tour was a guided tour through Kini Kini tours. It was just our group of 6 and our tour guide Alex was really cool. He let us ride around a bit ourselves in the open desert. Highly recommend! Not sure if they offer unguided tours though. They were very accommodating and responsive through email if you want to check with them.
info@kinikinitours.com
Hi do we need a vaccine ? To enter I was reading it but I’m not sure
It wasn’t required when we traveled in February but I would check www.visitaruba.com for most up to date information. Everything you need for entry is on that website
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Loveeee this!!!! 🙌🏽☀️🏝
Hey question what hotel did you stay in ?
The Hyatt regency Aruba. Part II has a little tour of the property ☺️
Is the insurance $30 per day? Or the entire trip?
One time fee of $30. Covers your entire trip👍🏽
Was "nasal" hand written or auto generated on your results? My results don't mention how the test was acquired.
Yes it has to state that on the results or you will get held up at the airport. We had to wait there until we got in contact with someone from department of health that could email a full lab report. If not then they will make you test again at the airport ($75) and quarantine until the results come back.
There were so many people that had the same issue at the airport too. Hundreds of people being held up because most results (from the US) don’t state it.
It can’t be written in. If your testing site cant include it in the actual results, ask for email verification to attach to the results. A formal letter from the medical lab or personnel etc that states it was nasal. Our department of labor was able to send that to us as well.
Thank you so much!!
Is this hotel all inclusive?
No it is not an all inclusive resort
What hotel?
Hey! We stayed at the Hyatt regency Aruba. More about the resort is in my part II vlog
Damn, what a shame. It just doesn't feel like a true vacation when everyone's wearing a mask and with all the rules.