When a family is thinking about booking a trip for everyone to take part in, they may have some certain requirements. These requirements may include a child friendly environment that is packed with activities and services that are geared for kids. There are many things to consider when booking a country and a trip for children.
Some resorts and vacation packages offer special rates for kids. These rates may feature a half price or reduced fee for kids under twelve, or kids under twelve are sometimes free. There are also promotions where when one child pays for their spot, the second child is free. These deals can make the idea of booking with them, more attractive to a family.
Many resorts also have child camps and babysitting services. A childcare camp may run half day during the week or full day spots. Parents can pick either the all day sessions or the half day ones that run until noon. These camps allow parents to enjoy their holiday while knowing that the kids are also involved in fun activities and sports.
Camps will provide opportunities in the pools, the ocean and allow the kids to take part in many organized games and sports. Team leaders will engage in the sports with the kids to help make them more fun and interesting.
Child friendly foods can help families have an easier time with meal time. The restaurants will offer an area where kid type foods are offered. Items such as pizza, chicken nuggets and burgers can ensure that kids enjoy their food and eat along with the parents. Instead of parents having to encourage their kids to eat adult type foods, they can enjoy and relax with the flexible meal options.
When kids are allowed on a resort, it will mean that many families will have their kids along with them. That will allow families to meet and for children to have extra kids to play with. When children can meet up with other kids it can make the pool or ocean experiences more fun and social able.
Picking top spots for families could include places such as; Florida, Dominican and Aruba. These places may have resorts and packages that cater to kids and families. While Florida has Disney World and beach style resorts, other countries will offer many camp programs and child motivated activities and accessories to take advantage of. The right destination may take some time to pick out. Parents can look online and view certain resorts by their pictures and photo gallery.
For many people planning a vacation, weather is a huge consideration. Whatever the weather is where they are, the chances are they are seeking out a totally different forecast than what they have at home. If they are looking to go skiing, they are going to search for a locale that has snow. If they want a fall foliage tour, they will seek out somewhere with crisp, cool autumn weather. If they want to bask on the shores of a beautiful beach, they should choose Aruba. Known for its wonderful climate and beautiful beaches, Aruba has become a popular choice for vacationers young and old.
Nestled in the southern Caribbean Sea, in the chain of islands known as the Lesser Antilles, Arubaenjoys some of the most pleasant weather in the world. Aruba is known as much for its arid climate as it is for its beautiful beaches. With an average yearly temperature in the lower 80’s, it is never too hot and never too cool to lie on the beach while the gentle Trade Winds blow by. With an average yearly rainfall of less than 20 inches a year, there is very little risk of having your vacation plans rained out.
Unlike many of the other Caribbean islands, Aruba has very little chance of suffering the foul weather brought on by hurricanes. Aruba is located far below the hurricane belt, so when other Caribbean islands are worrying about hurricane season, Aruba is enjoying yet another warm, sunny day, perfect for enjoying the beach. Arubans are used to truly living in paradise, and vacationers are almost guaranteed a perfect forecast for their vacation, no matter what time of year it is. The average median temperature only changes by about 3 degrees between summer and winter, so it is always the perfect time of year for a visit.
Few places in this world can compete with the weather that is enjoyed by Aruba. It is said that the local news papers don’t even bother publishing a weather forecast because it always calls for a warm and sunny day. If you are looking for somewhere to spend your vacation that you won’t have to worry about what Mother Nature might have in store, then Aruba may just be the perfect place. No matter what you are hoping to do, the temperature is just right and the sun is bound to be shining.
Let the games begin and so they have in the small island known as Aruba. This summer was the 2009 Kingdom Games in Aruba. They call this place one happy island and every summer that happiness is mixed with a little competitiveness when these competitions take place. What are the Kingdom Games? Well they are an island form of the Olympics and while the ancient Greeks probably have nothing to worry about, these games are fun and the competition is real.
The Kingdom Games first started in Aruba in 1965 and continue to this day although there was a slight break in the action, actually from 1975 to 1994 due to complicated reasons the games were put on hold. But beginning back in 1995 the games returned. Athletes from Aruba, Holland and the Netherlands all compete in contests that are very much like the Olympic games themselves. Competitors give it their all in track and field, soccer, softball, swimming and synchronized swimming along with tae-kwon-do. The games are not always hosted by Aruba which is what made this year special as they took place on the island itself with the closing ceremonies in Guillermo Trinidad Sport Stadium.
The opening ceremonies gave tourists who might not have even known they happened to be vacationing at the exact same time as the games a rare sight. Those ceremonies included a parade of hundreds of athletes from all of the nations of the Dutch Kingdom marching across the island. It was sight to be seen and you can bet that many tourists had plenty of stories to tell once the returned to their normal lives around the world. They saw an actual princess in a horse drawn carriage, that lady being Princess Margaret representing the people of Holland.
Aruba is not only a beautiful place to spend a getaway, it is also a fun destination that has surprises for its citizens and visitors alike. The Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival will be next on the calendar featuring world famous musician David Sanborn, a seven time Grammy winner. Close behind will be the Aruba Music Festival featuring Earth, Wind and Fire. The festival is one of the longest running music festivals in the world and is held on the island each year. Along with the beautiful sunsets, blue water and white sandy beaches, there is always something to do on the island of Aruba so plan your vacation now. See you there!
With thousands of couples around the globe getting married each year and all searching for the perfect place to wed, it is no surprise that so many find their way to Aruba. Just the setting itself is paradise for any event and especially weddings. The pure white sandy beaches, the crystal clear blue water, the year round temperature of 82 degrees all combine for a wedding to remember.
One such couple who just experienced that very thing is Carla and Tad Bohlen who call Tulsa, Oklahoma their home but chose beautiful Aruba as the place to exchange their wedding vows. The two were wed at a location known for its ceremonies, 14 acres of pure white beaches it was described as a dream wedding. The Bohlen’s are just one of many couples who come to this place known as one happy island to begin their new lives together and there are many places to choose from.
Want to sky dive and get married? You can do it in Aruba. Want to say your vows and then ride off into a spectacular sunset on horseback or even a 4 wheeler? (Granted the latter choice is not nearly as romantic) You can do it in Aruba. Want to get married next to one of the most beautiful natural swimming pools in the world with a waterfall in full force to complete the picture? You got it, in Aruba you surely can. The island has seen a boom in its overall tourist industry and like any smart business people they have taken tourism and ran with it. Weddings are just a small niche of the overall tourist industry but it has become a large one and word of mouth is a big reason why. Couples come to Aruba then post their amazing pictures and story on Facebook or other sites and before long the whole world knows that weddings in Aruba are a picture perfect start to a life together.
So whether you plan your wedding on the spectacular island of Aruba or even just the honeymoon, you will not find a better place. The sunsets are incredible, the weather out of this world and the sun and sand can’t be beat. So make your plans now to jet away or sail away to this small island full of smiling people ready to welcome you with open arms. Aruba it is!
If you have never seen a windsurfing competition you are missing out, even if you have no desire to take up the sport at all like most of us. Competitions take place all over the world and remind a lot of people of watching hot air balloons launching into the sky. Windsurfing competitions give fans and non fans alike a chance to lie back on the beach and watch sails of many colors dot the coastline. Aruba is a very cool place to watch some of the best in the world as they hold their version of the event every year called the Hi Winds Windsurfing Competition.
This summer was the 23rd anniversary of this annual event which also happens to be the largest amateur competition for windsurfers in the entire Caribbean. It all went down at the Fisherman’s Huts and Boca Grandi on Aruba and had some of the best competitors from windsurfing and kite boarding from around the world. The fact that Aruba is known for trade winds that never die down but also calm seas is a winning combination for this sport. There were events in freestyle, long distance and course racing for both pros and amateurs alike.
This event began back in 1987 as a truly professional race but the island realized that fun is more important than winning so in 1997 they made a change that really boosted the race’s appeal. They turned the event into a fun version which began to attract amateurs along with the professionals. After all fun is what Aruba is all about. Freestyle was added recently and everyone competes now for the King of the Huts competition. Kite boarding is the newest addition and has proved to be a huge success. By the way this new sport which is similar to kite surfing involves a person on a surf board being pulled by a kite.
Aruba is known for fun in the sun and this event fits in perfectly. If there was not reason enough to come to this happy island then here is one more. So make some plans, grab your board (or if you are like most, just come to watch) and head on out to Aruba. The colorful sails add to the colorful sunsets and can make for a fantastic vacation for a few days to a week or more. For some, a lifetime of Aruba is still not enough.