How to Spend One Day in Aruba - Vacation Vlog | What to Do, See, & Eat on “One Happy Island”!

[@limericklad2000]

My wife and I spent 5 nights here over Christmas last year and absolutely loved it. We stayed up by Eagle Beach the first night which was really nice but we then transferred down to an Air BnB all the way down the southern end of the island and were so glad we did. Baby Beach is absolutely stunning and San Nicolas was so much fun and gave us a way more authentic taste of the island.

[@lailadecuba9201]

I'm from the island and you are doing an amazing job of highlighting what Aruba 🇦🇼 has to offer. Really brave of you guys going to the Hooiberg at that time with the sun and heat 😅 and yes the sunrise and sunsets there are the best 🌅⛰️. Hope your stay was pleasant and enjoyed all what Aruba has to offer 🙂

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thank you so much!! That means so much coming from a local! And yes… Hooiberg kicked our butts in that heat! Lol… Thankfully we had plenty of water AND it’s a short hike! Would love to experience sunrise or sunset there though! We loved our time on the island! Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@timlisa2003]

Me and my wife are coming to Aruba for the first time in May. Can’t wait!

[@annalisahamlett1334]

I have watched this a few times, and dying laughing with you, when the donkeys were "mugging" Matt. Him leaving immediately, reminds me of ME, during a Drive thru Safari. We were in Texas, outside of Fort Sam Houston, one that you got to feed the animals. There were Ostriches or Emus, but they were running full speed towards our vehicle, and I screamed, and rolled up the window. Then I told my husband I was going to be brave, rolled the window down, and the bird's big beak, attached to his long neck, came pecking into the car. But it was so erratic, I swear he was going to peck my eyes out. I threw the food out the window, continued to say nope nope nope, as my hubby drove me to safety. What a drama queen 😂🤣

[@huntervoket7166]

I've never ever been to Aruba but it looks so nice. I love all the different colors of the buildings and houses. Very Very neat.

[@edwardnava2353]

you must go to Aruba its beautiful there white sandy beach blue water 👍

[@edwardnava2353]

and the local beer there is good chill beer and balashi beer

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It really is nice and different from any island we've visited! Totally recommend! Thanks so much for watching Hunter! 🥰🎉

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

ahhh they are soo good right?! I forgot to mention the chill beer in the video! 🤣🙈

[@MeansToTravel]

Hahaha Matt being surrounded by donkeys was so funny to watch! I’m so glad you made friends with them at the end!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

😂😂 It was a stressful situation! Lol... But yes, we ended up on good terms by the end! 😂😂 We probably should've read ALL of the guidelines/rules before entering the gated area. Like the one that said that if you try to feed the donkeys inside the fence that THEY WILL SWARM YOU! Lol... Can confirm in fact, they will swarm you! Lol... Thanks for watching!😊

[@shereemarlow3563]

The donkey sanctuary is definitaly my favorite part of the video!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Bahahahaha 🤣💀 me too!! I laugh just thinking about how Matt was so done with those “attacking” donkeys 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks so much for watching & for your comment! 🥰💗-Nat

[@TK-to3qh]

Aruba looks awesome. You two make it look so fun even climbing up all of those steps!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It really was! Even all of the steps! Lol... Thanks for watching!😊

[@r.l.dotter5066]

You two are the cutest and are always smiling. I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thank you!!🥰

[@juliawhiteman]

What a fun trip!! I love that you both make the best out of every situation ☺️

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It really was!! Haha… We do our best! Thanks so much for watching!🥰

[@JesseD9884]

“I don’t remember, it was all a blur….. I was getting mugged by donkeys “ 😂😂💀💀 So dramatic. Cracked me up 😂

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Bahaha 🤣💀 He said he learns from the best! (I think he’s implying me) 🙄🤣 I legit couldn’t stop crying laughing… he was soo beyond dramatic! 🤣 Thanks so much for watching & for your comment. 💗 - Nat

[@JesseD9884]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat absolutely honey. I thoroughly enjoy y’all’s channel ❤️

[@francoiscaron3342]

I will be visiting Aruba in 65 days in December and thanks for your videos! Im going to Aruba all by myself and I think its gonna be great! You gave me a lot of ideas of things to do there! Thanks

[@destinsansbury4992]

Love when Nat uses her Miranda Sings voice

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

YESSSS!!! BEST COMMENT EVER! 🤣💀🙈😜 #mademynight thank you for getting my humor! 🎉👌🏼

[@CourtneysCockpit]

I love buying fresh aloe and using it on my face. Feels soooo good!! Never ate it before....

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

YES!! It's amazing! That was a first for us! 🤣🤣 don't think it will be a regular thing for us! Thanks for watching girl!!

[@miriamsandbrand1340]

We spent our honeymoon in Aruba 45 years ago! We only went back once on a cruise and didn’t get to see much. I remember the constant wind 45 years ago. It made the heat bearable. Definitely need to go back. Loved your video!!

[@maryreed6930]

Thank you…I’d never make it up 587 steps! Loved the view!

[@diegoalvarez5633]

Nice video, i am not even from Aruba. I have lived in Aruba for 14 years. Thank you for showing how beautiful and cool is our island. Good luck on your future adventures and may God bless you guys.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thank you so much! That means a lot! And thanks for watching!😊

[@AlusW.]

You ate aloe...you thought it was, but it's not. 😄😄 Nat you were a real trooper to climb the 587 steps up the haystack. Loved the donkeys! Another fun video..thanks for sharing. Love you two! Looking forward to the next 3 on Aruba.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

hahha 🤣🤣🤣 That we did! haha THANK YOU! I appreciate that! It was soo hot that day, it was the last thing I wanted to do but in the end.. it was worth it! lol You are the sweetest! Thank you so much for your support & for watching & for taking time to comment. It really means the world to us! 🥰

[@Dude-ls6hx]

underrated channel

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We appreciate you being so kind Dude! 👌🏼🎉🥰 Made our day!

[@azlobster79]

If Arizona was an Island LOL 🌵 Loved the beautiful colors and architecture of the buildings too….and all the good food. Can’t wait to see more of Aruba.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🤣🤣 hahaha pretty accurate! Lol it really was such an interesting experience a desert island. It was like a being in a European country but on an island. Nothing like we’ve experienced before! Thanks so much Jason! We sure are blessed to know y’all! 💗

[@hititlucky]

Love this trip! Omg @ the donkeys! Y’all are the cutest!!!

[@laurafoote214]

I'm with you Nat i fear heights badly and no way i would go up those stairs, i would wait at the bottom. I never knew that Aruba had the dutch influence, i learn a little bit from your videos, beautiful island!

[@georgecurry6108]

Great video never went to the Dutch Pancake place we went to Lindas Pancakes The other restaurant yes very good. The donkey farm is great never brave enough to go in. We also went to the aloe place ended up buying Aloe for the sunburn. Super Foods is great everything you need. Can relate to the wind and sand. This video brought back many memories from our visits to Aruba. Looking forward to the next three video. We never climbed to the top what was tougher that or Dimond Head .

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks so much for watching George! We appreciate you! Well, we didn't realize until I was editing the vlog that it says to feed them behind the bars 🤣🙈🤷🏼‍♀️ oops. YES! We bought that stuff too! It was awesome! I just used it when I burnt myself with a curling iron and it healed it so fast & never got a scar! The stuff works wonders lol 🤣 Awww love that it brought back so many memories! 🥰 Thank you so much for telling us all about the island & for your suggestions! Ummm.. both of us agree... Diamond was tougher!

[@lifeasitis2020]

You both are the best vloggers out there!!!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww… Thank you!!🥰🥰 That means more than you know! Thanks for watching!

[@annalisahamlett1334]

Those stairs without the railing did look a bit terrifying. But I did comment out loud, ok miss Angel's Landing, right before you said, at least it had a chain. I then said , you're completely correct. 😁

[@JustChristy21]

Poor Matt! I am dying laughing at you Nat just standing there laughing at him. I would have peed my pants laughing so hard lol

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Bahahaha 🤣💀 it was a close call! I’m not gonna lie! I’ve never seen him that dramatic or freaked out! 🤣🤣🤣 I couldn’t stop crying! Haha thanks for watching & for your comment! It made my day! 💗 - Nat

[@mandyjohnson8984]

I just found yall forb1st time so love your video I'm going to aruba January 2024 per cruise can't wait

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww… We’re so glad you found us!! We hope you enjoy Aruba as much as we did!😊 Thanks for watching!

[@beachbum736]

My dream vacation. I hope to get there before I die.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It’s a beautiful island for sure! We hope you get to visit someday as well! Thanks for watching!😊

[@loeyminske3459]

Aruba is beautiful! Hate sand and having it pelted at you is even worse! Matt, I've been trying to think of who you remind me of and I finally figured it out! Mac Davis! Maybe it's just me but......... : ) Thanks for taking me to Aruba, can't wait to see the rest of your trip

[@collegeboiuw]

Old Amsterdam cheese is the bomb 💣

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

You ain’t Lying!! It’s sooo good! 😍👌🏼💣

[@AmericansAtLarge]

What I would do to be in Aruba right now! 😂 We have snow and wind and icy roads here. ❄️ The food looks delicious there. Yes syrup for sure! C’mon Nat! I’m like Elf, I like syrup on my eggs and bacon. 🙂 Pretty architecture for sure! Wow! That hike is just like the one we did in Phoenix. Super 🥵 hot. Thanks for all the suggestions.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Right?! SAME! haha We can't wait to go back!! WHAT!? Really? Snow already? Being a Florida girl... that is wild to me! 🤣👌🏼 hahaha Syrup on everything!! Gosh that movie is great! lol Oh man.. when it's that hot out.. I'm like why aren't we at the beach the whole time?! haha but it was worth it in the end! lol Thanks so much for watching friends! We really do appreciate you! ❤️🥰

[@marceblue2888]

Enjoyed every minute of it. Great adventures!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww thank you soo much Marce!! We appreciate you watching!! 🥰

[@sunnynorris6888]

Loved the video you both are too funny keep them coming

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww… Thank you so much!!🥰🥰

[@stacyeldridge6042]

Love love love this video!!!! Aruba is now on the short list 😁 of course the short list is still miles long 🤣🤣🤣

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

awww thank you so much! 🥰🥰 We appreciate you so much!!! bahaha we get that! there is A LOT on that short list! 🤣 😜

[@bryanjohnson7417]

I lived in KW 25 years , Great job on the Island.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thank you!!🥰

[@TeresaReynolds-fd6kb]

I’m very allergic to aloe so I couldn’t do that tour, but everything else looks amazing!!

[@shanebfl]

My 16 year old son talked me into climbing Hooiberg with him. Pretty sure he was trying to kill me...almost positive. 🤣🤣 Love Aruba! We've been twice now and can't wait to start planning our third trip back.

[@Randilynn66]

We were there on a cruise stop. We went to that market. It’s amazing.

[@SandraMartinez-hv1by]

Thx for the info. We will be there end of Dec. U guys are too cute!!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww… Thanks for watching! We hope y’all have a great trip!😊

[@thebrentrobinsonshow2882]

Love yall videos, I'm going to Aruba next year in the fall.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thank you so much! We’re glad you’re enjoying the videos! 😊 And we hope you have an amazing time in Aruba! Thanks for watching!

[@tinkerbellstwin]

Omg I was so depressed after just returning from Hawaii ..you guys cheered me right up. Omg the donkeys😂. Keep the adventures coming guys loving it!!❤️

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hope you had a marvelous time in Hawaii!!! 🎉🏝️ woah we are jealous! Lol 😂 Hope the weather was good for you! 🙏🏼😜 hahaha right?! Those donkeys were hysterical! I was crying laughing with them all over Matt! 🤣💀 thanks for watching!! 🥰

[@bbkangs]

This is one of the MOST FUN vlogs I’ve ever watched! I subscribed! Going to Aruba on a cruise in a few weeks

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww… Thank you so much!🥰 Thanks so much for subscribing! We hope you have so much fun in Aruba!

[@cendricwerleman3443]

Hi im from aruba nice to see you guy's enjoy it next time go to arikok park

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hiii 👋 Thanks so much for watching!!

[@grettagreen]

lOVE this !!! you two are so entertaining and funny 🎉❤

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awww thank you! We appreciate you so much for watching & for your comment! 💗🥰

[@alainstonge6219]

Enjoying your videos!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thanks so much for watching!😊

[@KitatheExplorer]

LOL I'm with Nat on the hike up the mountain and heights lol. I just came back from Aruba and decided to pass on the hike after I heard how many stairs it was to go up. But I hear you can see Venezuela from there when its super clear.

[@kaboebikabeb7331]

niceeeeeee awsome, When you guys going to Curacao? it's bigger, more natural, and more beautiful than Aruba.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We hope to make it there soon! We've heard great things! Thanks for watching!😊

[@TheOaksHeart2024]

I just found your channel and honestly yall are so much fun to watch! I love how you can laugh at each other and just have fun together. Love the videos.

[@annalisahamlett1334]

I bet that the Grocery Store smelled so with the baking bread and stroopwafles. And I wonder if you can find that Aruba beer anywhere else? I want to try it some day.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Oh my gosh!! It sure did!!! 😜👌🏼 No!! they currently don’t distribute to the US! 🙄😭 Hopefully sooner than later they will!

[@elizabethdecuba]

I love your out takes 🤣

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hahaha... Thanks!!

[@yezi719]

Im from aruba hope you guys loved it

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

That’s awesome! We definitely enjoyed our time in Aruba! Thanks so much for watching! 🥰

[@dushimaricel5859]

Welcome to aruba.. ❤️

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thank you tons!! 🥰

[@rvcruising]

Fun video! Schenkstroop = pouring syrup, and the syrup is made from sugar beets. I love it! 😋

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww thank you so much guys! 🥰 We appreciate you watching! 🥰 OHHH thats so interesting! We LOVED the stuff! 👌🏼 We started pouring it over everything. lol We had never had anything like it before. I guess we didn't even know we liked sugar beets! 🤣haha thanks for that cool info.

[@rvcruising]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat you can order it on Amazon! (KZbin won’t allow me to post the link) Ah, and it’s super delicious on a pancake with bacon! 😉🙌🏻

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

@@rvcruising well I know what we are getting in our stockings this year! 🤣 Thanks for that!

[@richardjoseph3273]

It's cool i love it

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww thanks so much Richard! We appreciate you watching! 🥰

[@danagray5989]

Hi.beautiful places

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

👋🏻 Thanks for watching!

[@danagray5989]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat welcome

[@gretchengraff2817]

Where did you get chairs going in 2 months and have really enjoyed your day video of Aruba wondering can you buy beach chairs somewhere cheap

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

The apartment that we rented (Turiban Plaza) came with 2 chairs and a small beach cooler! We hope you have so much fun in Aruba!

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

Idk what I thought Aruba looked like but it wasn’t this. 😂 Wow!! So many stairs. My knees hurt on the way down just watching y’all. 😅 but that view!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

RIGHT?! SAME!! It definitely wasn't what I was expecting but in the end.. it was so cool being so different from any other island I'd ever been to. It was like being in a European country but in the Caribbean. If that makes any sense whatsoever 🤣 My knees, legs hurt from just thinking about it! haha Girl we were so sore the next day! haha

[@TwoCaptainsOneShip]

Loved the video!! Did you rent the beach chairs or buy them there? And you made up my mind on the donkeys…I’ll pass on that trip!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks so much for watching, Chip! The apartment that we rented for our stay actually included beach chairs which was awesome! Hahaha… The Donkey Sanctuary was quite the experience for sure! Lol

[@grettagreen1]

Matt did you really leave Natalie behind with those Donkeys?? 🤔😂😂😂

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

BAHAHAHA 🤣💀 Yep! He did!! I was in my element with those donkeys! 🤣 It still makes me laugh just thinking about it! haha

[@jeruki]

I'm going soon and I cannot wait to visit the donkeys! Can you leave your car somewhere in Orangestad and just walk around?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

That's awesome! We hope you have an amazing time! Yes, there is parking all around Oranjestad! Some paid and some free.

[@jeruki]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat thank you! Your food video was very useful too!

[@kerrydennard4921]

She's a Florida girl they're sassy baby LOL that's awesome

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🤣🤣🤣 you better believe it! 😜👌🏼

[@alexinaquinones5553]

Going to Aruba for our honeymoon in 3 weeks! I cant wait! we are undecided if we need a car rental to explore the island. what do you recommend?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww... Congrats!!🎉🍾 🥂 So exciting! We definitely recommend renting a car if you want to explore beyond your resort area... Which we also recommend! Not that there's anything wrong with the more touristy areas (Palm Beach and Eagle Beach), but we just LOVED how chill and relaxing the beaches on the north end of the island were (Arashi Beach, Boca Catalina Beach, & Malmok Beach). And you may not need a car for your entire visit, but I don't think you would regret having one for at least a few days. I hope that helps! Thanks so much for watching! 😊 -Matt

[@myshellee]

My husband is there in Aruba right now. His family owns a condo there!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

That's awesome! Hope he has a fun time! Thanks for watching!😊

[@CourtneysCockpit]

The donkies was the universe paying matt back for all those steps 😂😂😂

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👌🏼💀

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

I’m laughing so hard at Matt throwing the fruit and veggies like the donkeys might go fetch it 😂😂😂

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🤣💀🤣 I'm so glad you are dying at it too! I was legit crying.. I couldn't believe he was doing it! Also sidenote: I TOTALLY think we would have so much fun hanging out! lol oh and we are loving yall's alphabet dating videos! Please keep em coming!

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat someday we need to make that happen! I’m a good 10+ years older than y’all but I still act like a child so I have no doubt we’d have a fun time at just about anything. Lol 😆 love y’all!

[@kathypetersen1]

I remember on one of your videos you mention cheap airbnb's in Aruba. Where is that video or do uv have links to the properties

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hi Kathy! Yes, we stayed here👉 vrbo.stay22.com/adventuresofmattnat/yqP4eacywe Although, I'm sure prices have gone up since our visit 2+ years ago (as everything has). Hope that helps!

[@Busybeeee]

You TED talk really made me laugh😅Thank you for this wonderful video. From the Waffle House, colourful architecture, slimy Aloe, crazy donkeys , amazing grocery store and finally the gorgeous ( but windy) beach…FANTASTIC VIDEO! I am going to Aruba for 3 weeks in February and I’m so excited! You both have wonderful personalities and beautiful smiles 🥰

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

I was there last week

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

That’s awesome!! We love Aruba! Did you enjoy your time there?

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat I enjoyed it very much. I can't wait to go back.

[@mikewatson5281]

Matt you need lemon and powder sugar on that Dutch pancake

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We'll have to try it out next time! Thanks for watching Mike! We appreciate you! 🎉

[@Robert-re5vk]

I been to Aruba

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

That is awesome! Did you like it? Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@Robert-re5vk]

I did like it want to go again

[@erikarchaga9946]

Thank you so much for the info…..what month did you go?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Absolutely!! Hope it helps! We actually were there this exact week last year!

[@ShelleyAR4487]

I'll be going to Aruba in June with a couple friends. Just curious about visiting the animal farms and then coming back into the US. Did they give you any issues? My friends are a bit concerned about doing that because the form coming back into the US ask if you have been in contact with any animals. Just curious?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We didn’t have any issues coming back. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@stephendiamond9893]

I heard the storm hit a while back have the beaches been cleaned up?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We haven't been back since filming this in June/July of 2022, so we're probably not the best people to ask, but even when we were there right after the storm that rolled through during our trip, the beaches were great. Thanks for watching!

[@Robert-re5vk]

The people were nice

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

aww so happy to hear that! 🥰 They were nice to us as well! We always appreciate your comments!

[@stevejones6247]

you're not the only one who's afraid of heights Nat

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Glad I'm not alone! 🤣

[@cmond1013]

“He just nudged me in my butt” took me outtttt😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🤣🤣

[@kathypetersen1]

How,long did it take you to climb Hooieberg

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It took us about an hour round trip, but that's including us hanging out at the top for 15-20 mins. Hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@msjunebug123]

Mat, where do you get your swimsuits?

[@mariavirgen7130]

L live in aruba!!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching!😊

[@stevejones6247]

why does the Beach Boys song Kokomo come to mind

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

haha we definitely listened to that while we were there!🤣

[@19video82]

how about a trip to Grand Cayman Island? I have one for sale,

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Heck yea!! We would love to! We’ve only been to Grand Cayman once and really enjoyed it!

[@James-nv1wf]

I didn't think Aruba had many storms?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Right?? It typically doesn’t! Lol… We just happened to be there during the biggest storm they’d had in 20+ years! Lol🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stevejones6247]

Matt I think you made some new friends

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kurtgriffin4163]

Canadian bacon? AKA ham lol definitely not what I call 🥓 😂

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Bahahaha you ain’t wrong. 🤣 That’s why Matt made sure to say it. Lol He was like I want people to know what they are getting into. 🤣

[@tomseekins1627]

At the end it looks as if Matt needed more sunscreen... also 30 years ago wife and I changed in a diner to go swimming and they thought we were trying to skip out on bill... 😆

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

You are sooo correct! We only brought 30 spf and it just wasn’t enough! 🙈 We were reapplying every chance we got. 🤣 bahahaha really?? That’s soo funny & sounds like something that would happen to us! Thanks so much for watching & for making us smile with your story! 🥰

[@TangoIndiaMikeJuliet]

Nat is a very beautiful woman.

[@gyulamoldvan]

What cell phone service providers do they have their

[@ladybug16421]

Or vertigo- I could never do it

[@scottmartin6955]

Donkey's they are coming for you dum dum dum

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🤣💀🤣 hahaha

[@larrynicastro4769]

Aruba to much wind and all the tine...