Aruban here, though I've lived a couple years abroad now for work. Best tip, which is also the most logical: food/meals are cheaper further inland, away from the touristy areas. The island is safe no matter where you go, and it's next to impossible to get lost because it's so small, so never fear about driving inland to visit the smaller towns and settlements.

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! From what I experienced I'd agree with all of that.

@Gleyi07

9 ай бұрын

Thank you♥️

@genekrause

8 ай бұрын

I agree with almost all observations. We have been to Aruba 6 times, and it's a favorite.

Wow! Very nice video. Love it! ❤ In the process of planning a trip for my 60th b-day end of 2024. Wasn't sure where to go, but after watching your video. I can stop my search and head to Aruba 🇦🇼 a place I've always wanted to visit. Thank you for sharing 😊 🙏🏻.

@LifeDunnDifferently

4 ай бұрын

That's so good to hear. Thank you for sharing and I hope you guys have a fantastic trip.

@DC-ym8km

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you, Aruba looks like a beautiful Island, very inviting and most importantly very low crime rate, so both locals and tourists can feel safe.

@LifeDunnDifferently

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Michelle. You’ve summed it up well!

Probably the best overall Aruba video! Really cool that you touched on all aspects including some local pricing ect. My wife & I are going for the 1st time in late April. Can't wait!!

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate, that’s really nice to hear. Hope you and your wife have a great trip!

Beautiful Aruba where i was Born !!!!

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Great place to call home!

Damn….think I just found paradise! 😂👍

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

haha yeah pretty much

Going to Aruba next weekend ❤....can't wait....thank you for sharing.

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Pleasure! I hope you enjoy your trip!

Wow, It's amazing, the sea water is so clear.

@LifeDunnDifferently

Күн бұрын

It’s perfect!

We rented a jeep for 2 days last Oct. It was great. We drove all over at our own pace. Going again next month for our 5th time. It is truly our home away from home. Great video!

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - agree going at own pace is always the best... and getting to places before the buses arrive!!

You did a excellent job , thank you.

@LifeDunnDifferently

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wow you're getting it dunn for sure man. As a fellow vlogger focused on clean, cinematic shots and tight edits, I am really impressed with your work! New sub and friendly competition LOL. Great stuff and keep it coming!

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words mate. Appreciate the support

Oh Ricki, you've done it again sooooo well!! I just LOVE your presentation, video footage and all of the information you narrate during your videos. My husband and I are lifelong fans of the two of you and always look forward to watching your next adventure on film. We now have put Aruba on our travel bucket list. Stay safe and savour every moment of your travels. Cheers, Jane

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jane Thank you so much - I’m glad you enjoyed it. We really did love our time in Aruba and could have happily lived those days on repeat. Trying to keep improving and appreciate your kind words and support 🙏

It is beautiful

very nice and complete video. We are exciting about our upcoming trip!!. Thank you for sharing

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Have a good time 😁

Wonderful video! So glad you and Nat enjoyed. :) :) Thanks so much!

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 We really did love it and glad you enjoyed the video.

Great video! We are headed back to Aruba tomorrow (4th time!) And the house we rent overlooks Baby Beach! We LOVE the south end of the island!!

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jane! Hope you have a great time (you obviously will 😁). Sounds like you’ve got an awesome place… baby beach is sensational!

Wow Great video Love it Aruba has been my home away from home for over 15 years You have truly captured in 3 weeks the most incredible footage in a 10 min video Maybe if you go back try and capture California lighthouse, Alta Vista church , Art in San Nicholas, Ayo Rock formation , Goldmine ruins That would be cool to see how you capture those amazing places that are part of Arubas history . Bravo great job 👏👏👏🌏🏝

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Love those suggestions Debra. Thank you. I hope we make back again one day!

What a gorgeous and informative video tour of Aruba! Thank you for creating and sharing it. We can't wait for our first visit next month!

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jane - I hope you have a great trip.

Hi Ricky. Well the video. I just went to the Island. But for us Latinos it is good to see your works with Spanish subtitles. Greetings Luis from Cali. Colombia.

@LifeDunnDifferently

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Luis - glad the YT subs worked for you 🙏

Aruba 2024 we come

@LifeDunnDifferently

3 ай бұрын

happy travels!

It's such an excellent and informative video, thank you!

@LifeDunnDifferently

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback - happy it was useful.

Excellent video and very helpful. Thanks for sharing 😀

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful :)

Excellent video showcasing Aruba. My wife and I always stay at the Renaissance and love renting a car and driving all over the island and experiencing the true local culture.

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

THANK YOU THANK YOU...THANK YOU!!!!

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

😁 pleasure!

Great Video! Good Job!

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Yes! Aruba! Paradise on earth!! Been there several times and look forward to going again and again. Each time we go, we stay a little longer. Next time we go, I aim to stay a whole month. Glad you enjoyed that beautiful island.

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Me,my niece and my wonderful sister was there 5 days and it was amazing Riu the best thanks to my sister Myra,Sheila

Went on the Jolly Pirates snorkeling tour. It was a great time! Highly recommend it! Didn’t make it to Baby Beach, oh well will have to go back next year!

Great video and informative as well don’t forget the tap water is very safe for drinking fill your your yeti’s and enjoy your days on the beach or whatever you have planned!Aruba … one happy island 🏝️ 🌴🌴🌴🍻

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Tanks mate 🙏 I heard Aruba has the second largest desalination plant in the world!! Water was tasty 😁

Very well done video and commentary my friend. My wife and I are going 1st time in July. Your video was very helpful. Thank you for posting.

@LifeDunnDifferently

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Wishing you an excellent trip!

Very nice video❤❤❤

Great video!

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you liked it 🙏

We are planning 2 weeks in September. Your video was very informative and we took everything on board. Thankyou, nice work.

@LifeDunnDifferently

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Dave - I hope you have a great trip

❤❤❤

Just been there lovely

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

👍👍

LOVEEEEEE THIS Island! I WOULD LOVE TO LIVE THERE!,

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

It's a good lifestyle!!

@unclesalty7778

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeDunnDifferently Your so lucky! I'm a maintenance mechanic freezing here in NYC! Aruba take me away!!

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

@@unclesalty7778 ahhh we're feeling the cold too. traded in the Caribbean for a very chilly Canada #crazy 🤣

@unclesalty7778

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeDunnDifferently OMG! I would’ve regret that! Stay well neighbor with

I liked from India❤❤

@LifeDunnDifferently

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. Glad you enjoyed it :)

Nice video, Aruba is beautiful! What happened to the Costa Rica video? Blessings!

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Costa Rica is coming, I just really wanted to shoot and edit in real time while in the Caribbean and try a different style of video. 🙏

Would you recommend renting a private car and self drive the island for a cruise passenger? Great video and information!!

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

A car is easy to organise - the company we used dropped the vehicle off and picked up from us right on time. Quick process. Roads are easy to drive. Parking was never a problem. If you are wanting to see a few places then that’s what I’d do.

Been twice and loved it, but it’s been 17 years… I sure hope it’s the same as I remember?

@LifeDunnDifferently

3 ай бұрын

If you go back and get the answer please let me know!

Hello 🥰

Great Video!! Did you need any permissions or clearances for the drone flights?

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah it was a bit of a hassle - written permissions had to be organised in advance and then calls before and after each flight.

@jclyde81

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeDunnDifferently i know what you mean, i recently received my written permission; my trip is soon...so i will see how the calls before and after the flights are

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

They’re a good bunch of people at air traffic control and it’s easy enough… just an unfamiliar system and more effort than most places

Next time ~> too Palm Beach area🏝️ Newer updated hotels & many shops 💲

We’re about to go. Did you have any trouble getting your drone through customs? We want to bring ours, but recently had trouble bringing it into Mexico. I read online you’re supposed to ask permission to fly a day beforehand. Did you actually have to do that?

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

No trouble at all with customs but there’s a lot of effort to go through if you want to fly it legally… you need written permission and also to call air traffic control before and after each flight. They were very friendly and obliging but yeah, a fair bit of hassle. Have a good trip!

What do you suggest for first time visitors too the country to do or things to see

@LifeDunnDifferently

Ай бұрын

Enjoy the beaches!

Are there any boats to Los roques?

@LifeDunnDifferently

4 ай бұрын

I don't believe so

Do you need a car for your entire stay or just rent for a day or two? What car rental company do you recommend?

@LifeDunnDifferently

10 ай бұрын

We didn’t… We rented through Tropic Car Rental.

Is it windy ?

@LifeDunnDifferently

4 ай бұрын

Yes, Aruba gets windy and I normally dislike windy days but found the breeze here to be pleasant.

In this video, Papiamento (one of the 4 languages spoken in Aruba) is erroneously, disrespectfully and offensively described "kind of a mix between Dutch, Spanish and English." Papiamento is the NATIVE and OFFICIAL LANGUAGE of the peoples of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao; NOT a mixture!!! It is also one of the LANGUAGES of instruction in our schools. I am Aruban, and Papiamento is my NATIVE language. Of course, throughout its 500+ year history, Papiamento, much like every language in history (including English), has borrowed and continues to borrow words from several languages. English, for example, has borrowed words from COUNTLESS languages throughout its history, much more than Papiamento ever has, and therefore would be a BETTER candidate for being referred to as "kind of a mix" between a multiplicity of languages. Consider these common words in English: Alcohol, Cookie, Salary, Avocado, Bible, Essay and Ketchup. ALL of these words (and hundreds of thousands more) have been borrowed into English from many different languages. Please, English speakers, please STOP describing other people's languages as "a mix" or mixtures of other languages while you fail to equitably describe your own in the same way. That is Linguistic Imperialism! Thank you! - an Aruban Linguist

@LifeDunnDifferently

Жыл бұрын

I apologise for offending you. Certainly not intended - my description was actually based on how many of the locals on Aruba described the language to me 🤔

@rikmaes

Жыл бұрын

Out the one-thousand positive things you could say about this video you choose to mention something you personally consider incorrect? This comment of the creator is the interpretation of an outsider. As someone who lives and works on the island(s) and speaks all the languages I have to say that your comments are disrespectfully and offensive to the creator of this video. He was a guest of Aruba and you just insulted a well respected guest. We locals have higher standards then that. I expected more from someone who describes himself as a "Aruban AfroLatino Dutchman". Be positive and be happy. My mom always told me that if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing

@chrisrm18

Жыл бұрын

​​@@LifeDunnDifferently He could've just worded this differently and not be so unnecessarily aggressive. It is true that Papiamento is a full language and not just a mix of others. However, many locals will indeed say that either out of lack of knowledge or just to keep things short. Few people(especially those working in tourism), will want to go into thesis long answers every time the subject comes up. Same thing happens with the political status in relation to the Netherlands and the kingdom; people either simply don't understand the workings or give short and sometimes incorrect answers to keep it as simple and quick as possible.