ARUBA: THINGS TO KNOW WHEN VISITING

[@fritsdepalm]

The native people of Aruba are Arubans! Venezuelans are here are on the island (mostly illegally) due to the refugee crisis. It’s a pity how the island has been changing ever since Venezuela’s exile. Aruba is actually a very multicultural island and according to statistics the population is estimated to be only 3.2% Venezuelan. However, the Venezuelans that have been living on the island prior to the crisis are known to be very cordial and hard working people. As an Aruban I am very disappointed to hear that they treated you badly. I hope this does not change your opinion of the island itself and it’s native people that are always hospitable and appreciative towards the tourists visiting our tiny island.

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Thank you very much for the info and no way we loved Aruba and plan to visit again whenever we get the chance. The experience was great and I would also love to live in Aruba!!

[@jackrippa1341]

Yes, too many comparison with venezuelan in this video.

[@outbackpaul]

I want to thank you so much for this video. It's the first real video I've seen of Aruba that gives you the honest truth about things. I'm going there next month and your video has helped in my planning. Thank you!

[@metoo5634]

Blessings. Thank you going to Aruba in a few weeks. This has by far been the most informative video to date.

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Thank you and enjoy your trip!!

[@MilitantTalker]

I've been watching vids and wanted to get YOUR take, if u know what I mean. Thanks for your candid review, this is what I was REALLY looking for.

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Millie Tant No problem and thank you for watching (:

[@LotusFlower4Ever]

Thank you for the information. Very helpful!

[@AyeYoJazz]

I love that you guys went into great detail! Definitely helpful knowing about price ranges, native atmosphere/ interactions, the expectations of spending on food and drinks, driving around, etc. I'm considering going to aruba amongst other islands for my birthday and trying to narrow it down. Great job 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✊🏽

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Thank you for watching!! Please visit Aruba you’ll love it there and the islands really small so it won’t take long before you learn the entire island lol have fun and be safe!!

[@kibpat3872]

Beautiful couple!! Loved the video. Thanks!! We’re going for Christmas 2019

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Thank you so much we appreciate it and enjoy yourself!!

[@luisenriquewever1694]

As a native Arubean, I really hope you come back. Come to spend quality time on the east side as well, like Baby Beach, Rodgers Beach and Mangel Halto. God Bless you as a couple and may you really come back!

[@luisenriquewever1694]

Btw come for some Kayaking session at Clear Kayak Aruba and even hiking with Shack Aruba to explore the woods of the Arikok National Park!

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Thank you so much I plan to visit again one day.. Baby beach was also once of the places we did check out maybe we forgot to mention but we did enjoy(we got lost getting there lol).. The water was so clear and pretty, next time we visit we’ll do more nature stuff like hiking and such. Thanks so much!!

[@robertbell387]

This was super helpful. I am going to Aruba with my company next month and this gave me some great insight. Thanks!

[@danielmartin3925]

Thanks for sharing going to Aruba in October21 very helpful

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

No problem!!

[@danielmartin3925]

@@iamshauntianichole2485 again thanks for the information I'm scribed on yr channel trip was excellent

[@Lizzypooh12]

What Airbnb did book? I’m going to Aruba next month and I’m looking for a nice place to stay.

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

We used Aruba Happy Rentals.. Sorry I’m late hopefully you haven’t left yet!

[@mrs.mcadoo1256]

Thank you for this video. My husband and I enjoyed watching and learning!!! We will be going in August.

[@fredthomasiii4576]

Shauntia good video. I have been going to Aruba for the past 15 years. Hopefully you will return and connect with locals to enhance your experience.

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Thank you and yes we do plan to go again and now that we’ve learned from the first visit we’ll for sure have it together for the next visit.

[@king_smitty860]

I go to Aruba every year and stay away from the tourist areas. I had no problems getting served at bars or restaurants 🤷🏿‍♂️ they gladly took my money lol

[@courtnmoopsmama]

I really enjoyed and appreciate the contents of this video because I am traveling to Aruba for my upcoming birthday. But I have to say this: the chemistry between you all is breathtaking! You all are absolute divine counterparts if you don’t know that already. I wish you all the love, peace, happiness, and success in your relationship as well as all of your endeavors. 💖

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

Great video. Really is. And so glad you let me know difference between Palm beach and Eagle beach. I had not idea. Thanks for giving me the style of each area. 😁💙

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

No problem and thank you for watching, glad I was able to help.

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

@@iamshauntianichole2485 I want to visit Aruba. I visited Curacao and loved it.

[@StrongnBeautiful]

I'm going to Aruba this Fall. Research showed that Eagle Beach is the prettiest beach. I'll be staying on that end, and I'm so glad! 😄

[@SaintMac78]

Thanks for this video. I just came back from there 6/19/22. What I noticed on there roads there were no traffic lights. One of our drivers going to there downtown area explained that they use to have traffic lights but those lights were a European base system which lead to a lot of accidents so they were removed. Our driver said there is only one left in the downtown area. Overall my family and I had a great experience . Definitely going back again. Oh and fyi for those planning on driving, they have a lot of round abouts on there main roads it could get confusing so be careful.

[@KimberLee]

We love Aruba 🖤 and everyone was nice everywhere we went

[@gloriafernandez6161]

REALLY ENJOYED. THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME. MUCH HELPFUL.

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

No problem thank you for watching!!

[@DJAnointed]

Great information, what time of year did y’all travel (Spring, Summer, or Fall)?

[@j.dw.8694]

You guys need some Arubian friends because there is alot of info missing. Like there are more than 2 beaches. And the bars/restaurants that would not take your money, never heard of it. I'm Arubian, but live in the Netherlands, and go back home as much as I can.

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Thank you for your opinion but we did not go on vacation to tell every detail about Aruba especially it being our first time on the island. As stated in the intro we were only sharing our personal experiences and that’s what we shared. We are not experts nor do we claim to be and we don’t need Arubian friends to tell what we experienced in Aruba, all in all we enjoyed ourselves.

[@sjehnaazarjun3344]

Totally agree. U guys need more Aruban friends. We love our american tourists/family. Next time you are here let me know. Ill help u get the authentic Aruban experience.

[@elana604]

I appreciate honest videos like this. I'm looking to leave London with my son and go to warmer climate and this was an idea

[@christinewortman425]

All beaches are public on Aruba.. you just can’t use the chairs and huts at the hotels

[@SotaSlim612]

Thank you for the info💯

[@stacyroselmond6752]

I'm going in July. Just started the video hope I learn alot.

[@davidwouters7433]

Awesome!!, love to have you guys back on the island!!, basically there LATIN colombian/venezuelans/mexican/cuban/dominicans lot more the change of dollar to florin is 1.75

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

David Wouters We shall return soon!!

[@thehud11]

Thank you great video

[@nogmo100]

Thanks for the breakdown!!

[@mjlives5428]

Very informative thank you and you two seem like a solid couple also!!

[@cynthiasmith8157]

Very informative. Other the the beaches, can you share any most sees? Are recommend places to visit/tour?

[@genevievegordon2432]

Yeah, we ate dinner at the Marriott the other night! Food was good, but pricey. Loved baby beach!

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Glad you’re enjoying!!

[@alex124241]

Is air bnb okay to use as far as people renting their property?

[@befabulous86]

I’m going next week with my husband, your video is very helpful!!!!

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Have fun!!

[@jadeandrews8544]

The reason you might not know the difference between arubans and venezuens are because native arubans (the first people that were on the island) actually came from Venezuela. Arubans are actually very nice and we like to make the tourist feel welcomed. We always make sure everyone is safe and we take care of anyone that comes on the island just like they our family. We are also very multicultural! And beaches are not exclusive to the people are staying at the resort. You can go at any beach you want, the only beach that is private is renaissance island like u guys mentioned in the video.

[@krystalb6700]

Is the Renaissance hotel recommended? We are going soon (in fall 2020) for the first time.

[@jadeandrews8544]

@@krystalb6700 i recommend staying at hotels that are on the strip when ur coming for the first time. Renaissance hotel is downtown in oranjestad, personally i recommend staying at hotels in noord, palm beach. Like Riu Palace, Marriott, Divi Phoenix, Hyatt, holiday inn etc etc!

[@krystalb6700]

@@jadeandrews8544 Thanks for your advice!!

[@easyduzzit1358]

Hey guys, Great Great video!!!! My wife and I are heading down next month, not sure if you guys went snorkeling if so do you recommend any sites?

[@cguz321]

Do you recommend the AirBnB and would you like to share about your stay / information of the place you stay in...

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Carlos Guzman Yes I would recommend this AirBnB because I personally don’t like hotels I feel as though they have no character and you pay about the same to rent a AirBnB as you would a hotel. I can get the info from my boyfriend and let you know about the info on the place we stayed in.

[@cguz321]

@@iamshauntianichole2485 That would be awesome. Thank You...

[@cece826]

Are the resorts walking distance to the downtown strip where like the lounges are etc

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Ok so here’s the deets: If you want to be walking distance to all the fun, clubs, restaurants, malls, and lounges you would want to get a Airbnb near palm beach or eagle beach that’s where all the attractions and fun are for tourists!!

[@cece826]

@@iamshauntianichole2485 thank you!

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

cece718 No problem (:

[@jennymercedes1116]

Thank you for all the update about Aruba

[@AntoniePereira]

I'm sad to know that some Venezuelans didn't make you guys feel welcome....Some our people don't like Americans because of the Venezuelan's government culture against the USA gov.

[@jazyg23]

AntoniePereira I’m not Venezuelan but I’m a South American and I deeply apologize.

[@sandymoreno5671]

Thank you 😊

[@jeffreychimuco1108]

Really enjoyed the video, just wanted to ask if there are any clubs in Aruba?

[@jeffreychimuco1108]

Night*

[@evitaarrundell9656]

Where did you stay what is the name of Air BNB?

[@tamicaroberts4698]

Grenada and Aruba is close and has something in common Maurice bishop our late pm born In Aruba but is and will always be our hero

[@Scotiacottage]

Thankyou so much for sharing. Hello from Northern Ireland 😀🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪❤

[@aimeebracadeo3088]

Very real - thank you!

[@beverlytillman2874]

This was very helpful. We land on Saturday and I am super excited. I had no idea the island was made up of Arubans and Venezuelans. Interesting. Thank you

[@laceyblack5986]

What rental car service did you use ?

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Lacey Black We Used Budget and as soon as you walk out of the airport you’ll see all the rental spots directly across the street (:

[@Sonia-uz7wn]

Can you recommend an AirBnB unit?

[@p.s.5135]

03.50 thats grazy .. im dutch ive been to curacao anf bonaire i never heard this ..i though i knew these islands a bit because of the history whit the netherlands

[@amadeodavis5961]

What AirBnB did you stay in 👀

[@estherpeters7588]

Thank you for your honesty🤗

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Esther Peters No problem!!

[@leonweinstein9892]

hey guys your awesome what restaurants do you guys recommend. we are going there in july for a wedding but we like to explore. we are an older couple but still what to have fun what tours do you recommend for us.

[@Leufane]

Thanx Guys goin for my Birthday this month Libra gang

[@j-way1809]

Thanks for all the info. Headin there in month. Do you know if they have uber there?

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

J- way180 No problem and no there’s no Uber or Lyft there so renting a car will be your best bet.

[@michaelmclean3081]

How much was the car rental. I hear ya,ll said it was 150.00 for the insurance

[@Mega1394]

Thank you well needed

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Welcome (:

[@sarahslife2016]

florin is on all the dutch carribean islands

[@leohenry7574]

I like your report on ARUBA it would convince me to visit...Iam of multiple nationalities, live in Toronto and St.Maarten/ST.Martin,I have been to ARUBA, hope to take my wife to ARUBA she is Guadeloupian,your report was fair and well balanced...by the way I WAS BORN IN ARUBA.

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Thank you so much for watching my video I really appreciate it!!

[@ryanbennett6899]

I love y’all and love this review. Nice couple!

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Thank you so much we appreciate it!!

[@hannarae4311]

Going to Aruba next month for Winter break for the first time so I'm trying to find out as much as I can about the island

[@joshkoyfman3316]

Hanna Rae me too when

[@joshkoyfman3316]

I go every year

[@jocelynmartinez6915]

Great info!

[@susubaroud9298]

In vuracao de resort beaches are oeivate

[@StrongnBeautiful]

I REALLY enjoyed watching y'all. You two have such positive, good peoples energy. Thank you for the info. It was useful and relevant. 👍👌 P.S. You know y'all a look-a-like couple right?!😄😘

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Awwww thank you so much and do we look a like really? Lol that’s new but thanks for watching my video.

[@sharonpope3368]

I been and it’s beautiful

[@mishag84]

Yaaaaaaassss to the baecation!!! Great video!!

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Misha G thank you! 😊

[@sunflowerslily]

Can you say anything about bus system?

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

I can’t we rented a car and honestly I don’t even remember seeing any buses.

[@WillRoah]

Thank u guys for all the info I’m going in April super exited !

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

No problem enjoy!!

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

Yes, great info

[@GLOBALhealthwellnessconsulting]

Heading down there!

[@brianr797]

Going next month great video

[@michaelmclean3081]

If you don't mind me asking not to get in your business how much did it cost we're YA'LL stay at and what it came with.

[@michaelmclean3081]

How much was the car rental I hear YA'LL said it was 150.00 for the insurance

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Michael Mclean We booked our stay with Aruba Happy Rental and as far as the car once you leave out the airport you’ll see all the car rental places and prices vary depending on which car you choose.

[@michaelmclean3081]

Thanks

[@edwardnava2353]

Aruba is fun to go vacation

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

It is I’ll be going back again!

[@voci55]

You guys are so cute! And very good information!

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Thank you so much 😊 we appreciate it!!

[@Black4280]

Good video. Very informative. We go in 2wks rented apt bubali luxury apartments noord area. Any tips?

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

My only tip is to take some cash out before you head to Aruba but other than that it’s a very small island that you’ll get familiar with in no time so just have fun and lemme know how your trip goes!

[@karieweetjewel1829]

Aruba was a Dutch colony's. In Aruba we speak Dutch, English, Spanish and native language "papiamento". Aruba is an island that lives of tourism! And we all know this so the natives are much much more friendly to all tourists because that's where the income comes from. In Aruba it's all Dutch traffic and the the infrastructure isn't all that well but we do your best. There is Sanicolas I hope you guy's whent there. It was called "chocolate city" back then because the oil refinery is there and lots of engineers out of the other islands like Barbados/ Sint Martin etcetera. So more of the dark people live that side of the Island. The natives are more at the other side of the Island. But overall the Arubians "arubianos" are nice people. And the Latinos as you say Venezuelans they came to Aruba because of the very bad economy in Venezuela sooooo no they aren't that friendly but not all of them are like that. Yes Aruba is very save as you said they will try to take care of you as much as possible because "YOU" tourists are there income! Aruba has a interesting history I wish that tourists would look it up before they visit. Yes it can be expensive! Tip don't always eat out! You can always ask the front desk for local restaurants. You have a mini bar fill it up and make your drink and go to the beach at night!! Lots of people do this. Yes RENT a car if you can drive! Please drive safely!! There are more then just 2 beaches remember it's an island. There are beaches where you can swim and the water is calm but then on the other side of the Island is the rough sea side it's crazy, but beautiful! Remember to relax and enjoy!

[@susubaroud9298]

Anthony Hamilton in vuracao

[@sammyhamawi5940]

The lotto di dia rollsover when it reaches 150000 awg

[@ccarter511]

Great Info

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

C carter Thank you!!

[@debadams5602]

Thank you!!

[@ccarter511]

What abt the heat ?

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

C carter As far as the heat to me it was dry what but with winds blowing so stay hydrated!! Lol

[@sharonpope3368]

The Aruba’s people really didn’t want the Vas

[@lazyislander4605]

1 US dollar = 1.79 florins

[@willemvanhuut6311]

Lazy Islander No 1 us dollar = 1.75 florin

[@lazyislander4605]

Willem van Huut if you are buying it’s 1.79 if you are selling it’s 1.75

[@arubahustlerarubahustler86]

thnx

[@susubaroud9298]

Marhaba Aruba on Google maps

[@susubaroud9298]

Noisey Lebanon on yiutube

[@sammyhamawi5940]

I am lebabese, lije steve kerr and tge in beirut bitn keanu reeves

[@jessicaarce8037]

Venezuelans are rude everywhere they go, just a few I had meet that are nice. They act like that here in the states as well!

[@susubaroud9298]

On youtube

[@susubaroud9298]

Curaçao on the major league baseball KZbin channel

[@jazyg23]

I’m sorry you felt discriminated because you are Americans. If I ever see that in the island I will stand up for us human beings.

[@sammyhamawi5940]

Cyracao on rge major league basebal youtube channel

[@sammyhamawi5940]

Anthoby hamilton in curacao on youtube

[@sammyhamawi5940]

This is iurs on tge voncacaf youtube channel

[@williamchavez2663]

Go to EL SALVADOR 🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻✌

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

William Chavez One day I will!!

[@sammyhamawi5940]

Timbaland on atuba on youtube

[@susubaroud9298]

Master p onbetneteirks KZbin channel

[@sarahslife2016]

Aruba lives on the tourism thats why its expencive

[@paparuba50]

Dear Shaunita, Thanks for your review on Aruba. But I would recommend to inform yourself better before giving a review. You’re giving a lot of facts that are not correct. For example: There are more than 60 nationalities living peacefully together. Of which the biggest group of not-Arubans are Colombians, not Venezuelans. But you cannot see or hear the difference. They all look alike. Most of your experiences are based on your BnB, they do not represent Aruba in general. I’ve been living on the island for more than 50 years. I work with tourists and I never heard of places where tourists are not welcome. We live of tourism. Our only income. So how would we not like to earn yanki $’s? If you really experienced this, I tend to believe it’s because of your bad behavior. Maybe you were drunk? Or high? (BTW, I am not a born Arubian)

[@iamshauntianichole2485]

Thank you for your non solicited advice. If you didn’t catch in the beginning we clearly stated that these were things WE experienced(our own opinions)on OUR stay in Aruba, with that being said everyone’s opinions may be different based off each person stay. Also my name is spelled ShaunTIA. Thank you and have a blessed day! (:

[@myrlenetromp5546]

🇦🇼⚘✌💕

[@lindaudischasfromsouptonut293]

You pronounced both people groups wrong, you don’t understand currency exchange rates, resorts don’t own beaches-all beaches are public, I couldn’t watch any more after hearing these mistakes and misconceptions.

[@tommynocash2419]

When you insult Venezuelans maybe you should pronounce it correctly and learn about America's interference with they're countries soviegnty