EP43:Gabriella Appreciates All Aruba has to Offer

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This episode of One Happy Podcast features is all about getting away from the beaches and getting to know the other part of the island. The majority of tourists who visit Aruba (myself included) chose the island for the beaches. However, my guest on this 43rd episode of One Happy Podcast came to the island for a completely different reason, its history.

Today’s guest Gabriella, already an extensive world traveler first visited the island in 2005 and immediately fell in love. But unlike most of us, it wasn’t the world famous white sand beaches or the highly acclaimed culinary scene that won her over Gabriella fell in love with the history of Aruba. It isn’t that Gabriella doesn’t appreciate the beauty of this happy little island she just chooses to look deeper.

Being an avid photographer Gabriella enjoys getting off the beaten path in search of unique photo opportunities as well as visiting downtown Oranjestad to take it all of its charm and history. During the course of this nearly hour long episode of One Happy Podcast, Gabriella clues us in on many of the sights that go unnoticed by the vast majority of Aruba vacationers.

 
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EP42: Jay Stull Knows How to Enjoy One Happy Island

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Joining me today for the 42nd episode of One Happy Podcast is an Aruba veteran of 18+ trips. Having first visited Aruba for his “Funny moon” in 2001 Jay Stull immediately fell in love with the island of Aruba. Whether it’s the beautiful beaches, ice cold Amstel Bright’s or gentle nature of the island, Jay appreciates Aruba in a way that every visitor should.

While he frequents and loves the Marriott Ocean Club where he and his wife own a timeshare, Jay also has an appreciation for the rest of Aruba. Throughout this conversation Jay clues me in on some Aruba bars and restaurants that are not to be missed. We talk about quite a few restaurants that are rare mentions on the podcast such as Cafe 080 and the Casibari Cafe as well as Aruba staples like Papiamento restaurant.

In total this interview lasts just over 40 minutes and is full of information that not only newbies but those who have been visiting the island for many years will appreciate. Whether you want to pick up a bit of the local language, learn a quick way to do a florin to dollar conversion or hear a rundown of some of the best casual dining spots on the island; this is the episode for you.

 
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EP41: Exploring Aruba with the Dion Family

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Joining me today on One Happy Podcast is a whole group of guests, the Dion family. That’s right today I have 4 guests willing to share their Aruba story. More accurately I guess I should say four-fifths of the Dion family as Rich, the dad could not make it. However in his absence Jacki (mom), Brianna (daughter), Jason and Michael (sons) do an exceptional job telling us all about their Aruba.

The Dion’s have been visiting Aruba for about 10 years and currently are timeshare owners at LaCabana which is described by Brianna as being the best resort on the island. Typically traveling with a group that can range anywhere for a handful to a bus-full of people (their largest group totaled more than 50) the Dion’s love being able to spend quality family time on the island they all care for so much. In this episode we discuss what it means to be able to take a family vacation. Also I learn more about the LaCabana resort and its grounds.

As amazing as it sounds, this episode isn’t only about what goes on at LaCabana. On episode 41 we also talk about things the Dion’s like to do away from the Eagle Beach area. Aruba has so much to offer and the Dion’s take full advantage of it. Depending on mood, sometimes they go exploring the backside of the island, snorkeling at DePalm Island or enjoying one of the many fantastic restaurants that Aruba has to offer. No matter what they are doing its clear the Dion’s love to have a great time. If you are someone who is looking to take a family vacation to the island of Aruba, this is the episode for you

 
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Single in Aruba for Valentine’s Day? Here are 7 options

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Let me see if I have this right. Its February 14th? You’re single? You’re in Aruba? While being single on Valentine’s day isn’t exactly ideal, all things being equal you could be worse off. Sure you may not have anyone to wine, dine and ummm stare longingly into their eyes but you are in Aruba and determined to make the best of it. Shouldn’t be too hard, Aruba has so much to offer, even to members of the lonely heart’s club on the most romantic day of the year.

Here is list of 7 things to do should you find yourself single in Aruba on Valentine’s Day.

 
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EP40: Aruba Ray Ellin presents Aruba Ray’s Comedy

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On the 40th episode of One Happy podcast, Aruba Ray Ellin stops past tell talk about the newest installment of “Aruba Ray’s Comedy”. He and his cohorts will have shows running from February 3rd through March 4th at the Aruba Marriott Stellaris Hotel and Casino. Each night will feature Ray Ellin as your host and two other New York city comic’s doing a 90 minute show.

In my opinion Aruba Ray’s Comedy is the best way to spend an evening on the island. In September I was able to catch two shows and both were fantastic. If you are a fan of comedy clubs there is nothing else like this in Aruba. If you are someone who has never been to a comedy club Aruba Ray’s Comedy is a great introduction into what you have been missing out on.

Ray himself is an extremely accomplished NYC comedian and all of the guests he brings down to the island are equally incredible. These guys and girls have been featured on late night shows such as the Tonight Show, David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel and Conan O’Brien. The have been in major motion pictures such as “Trainwreck” with Amy Schumer, “Invincible” with Mark Wahlberg and “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” with Ben Stiller. I have actually been a fan of one of the comics, Tony Woods for about decade when I saw him in “P. Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy”. So many of you will probably recognize many others Last Comic Standing, TRU Tv, HGTV and comedy specials of their own on HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central. Basically what I am saying is normally you would need to visit a big city comedy club to see this level of talent.

 
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