EP89: Part 1 of my Aruba Getaway with Maggie G
06/29/17 • 48 min
In just a couple of days, Maggie — who you may be familiar with in a lot of previous episodes — and I are heading out to Aruba for our second trip this year and we are ready to go beach hopping and have some fun in the sun!
This will be the first part of what I'd like to call our Summer 2017 Getaway trilogy. We'll be doing an episode before the trip which is this one, another episode during our trip, and then the finale, after the trip, as a post-vacation wrap-up.
The last time we went to Aruba was on March earlier this year, and now we are going back to the One Happy Island this summer just in time for the Fourth of July, in celebration of America's 241st Independence Day. This is our first time joining in the festivities while on the island and we're excited to see the fireworks display from Palm Beach. We'll make sure to have a toast for all of you listeners too.
We also talk about the things that we're looking forward to the most in this trip which include soaking up the sun in Aruba's beautiful beaches as usual, dressing up in red and white to celebrate Canada Day with friends on the 1st of July, gearing ourselves up for a night of laughter in Aruba Ray's Comedy show (EP87 went more in detail with this), having our curiosity piqued with Guy "Master of the Mind" Bavli's mind-bending performance, and of course, getting out tummies filled with delicious food. We list out a bunch of restaurants that we're planning to check out — from pubs to traditional restaurants to the most recommended places by our listeners to the best pizzerias in the island to Italian ristorantes. So many places, so few nights!
Maggie and I can't wait to see what the island has in store for us this time! We have no doubt that it will be a blast.
On this episode of One Happy Podcast, you will:
Know our favorite beaches to spend time in and admire the aesthetics of.
Get a list of restaurants that we want to check out, which YOU might want to check out too.
Find out more about the Canada Day celebration at Alfie's and how I plan on being Canadian for a day.
Hear about our experience in car rental, recommended companies, and some useful tips.
Hear about a new speed boat excursion coming to the island of Aruba
Restaurants mentioned:
Services, establishments, music acts, performers, and personalities mentioned:
The Black Sheeps
In just a couple of days, Maggie — who you may be familiar with in a lot of previous episodes — and I are heading out to Aruba for our second trip this year and we are ready to go beach hopping and have some fun in the sun!
This will be the first part of what I'd like to call our Summer 2017 Getaway trilogy. We'll be doing an episode before the trip which is this one, another episode during our trip, and then the finale, after the trip, as a post-vacation wrap-up.
The last time we went to Aruba was on March earlier this year, and now we are going back to the One Happy Island this summer just in time for the Fourth of July, in celebration of America's 241st Independence Day. This is our first time joining in the festivities while on the island and we're excited to see the fireworks display from Palm Beach. We'll make sure to have a toast for all of you listeners too.
We also talk about the things that we're looking forward to the most in this trip which include soaking up the sun in Aruba's beautiful beaches as usual, dressing up in red and white to celebrate Canada Day with friends on the 1st of July, gearing ourselves up for a night of laughter in Aruba Ray's Comedy show (EP87 went more in detail with this), having our curiosity piqued with Guy "Master of the Mind" Bavli's mind-bending performance, and of course, getting out tummies filled with delicious food. We list out a bunch of restaurants that we're planning to check out — from pubs to traditional restaurants to the most recommended places by our listeners to the best pizzerias in the island to Italian ristorantes. So many places, so few nights!
Maggie and I can't wait to see what the island has in store for us this time! We have no doubt that it will be a blast.
On this episode of One Happy Podcast, you will:
Know our favorite beaches to spend time in and admire the aesthetics of.
Get a list of restaurants that we want to check out, which YOU might want to check out too.
Find out more about the Canada Day celebration at Alfie's and how I plan on being Canadian for a day.
Hear about our experience in car rental, recommended companies, and some useful tips.
Hear about a new speed boat excursion coming to the island of Aruba
Restaurants mentioned:
Services, establishments, music acts, performers, and personalities mentioned:
The Black Sheeps
Previous Episode
EP88: Aruba Ray Ellin transports an NYC comedy club to paradise
Give it up for one of the most hilarious and genuine guys I know, Aruba Ray Ellin, as we welcome him back for another episode of One Happy Podcast! Ray and I catch up with some things we've missed out on and talk about his upcoming shows of Aruba Ray's Comedy at the Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino.
Here's the thing - Ray has nothing but excitement and praise for the line-up so anyone who's planning to attend are in for a real good time. Along with Aruba veteran comedians, Ray will be joined by some new faces who will be making their first trip to the island. One thing's for sure, they are all on a mission to make Aruba ring with laughter.
Ray discusses all the perks one can get when attending the shows. Good food and drinks? Yeah. Great atmosphere? Sure. A grand time filled with endless laughs? Guaranteed. For each ticket, there will also be free slot cash or match play in the Stellaris Casino.
From June 24th to July 29th, a whole new set of shows will be happening at the Marriott. Here are the outstanding comedians who will be joining Ray Ellin in Aruba Ray's Comedy.
- Tony Woods
- Costaki Economopoulos
- Gregg Rogell
- Pete Lee
- Mike Britt
- Veronica Mosey
- Adrienne Iiapalucci
- Nimesh Patel
- Dan Naturman
- Brian McFadden
- Chris Distefano
- Chuck Nice
- Tony V.
- Gary Vider
- Joe Vega
- Lynne Koplitz
Go check out their website to find out more about this top New York City comedy club transported to paradise. www.arubacomedy.com
On another note, as I will be in Aruba on the 4th of July, Ray pitches in some tips I could use to make the most out of the experience and this goes for all of you who are also heading to Aruba on the same period.
Apart from that, Ray shares his experiences of going on trips to the other side of the island which looks far from the touristy side. Travelers who are looking for a more adventurous time would definitely enjoy the raw, natural beauty of the less-visited parts of Aruba. For the foodies out there, which I know most of us are, Ray lists a couple of food trucks or restaurants you can add to your list of places to eat in the island.
On this episode of One Happy Podcast, you will:
Get to know more about the comedians that are included in the line-up for Aruba Ray's Comedy; where they have made an appearance and some of their credentials
Hear Ray talk about Jimmy Fallon and how I share the same taste as Fallon when it comes to cheesesteaks
Know why Aruba Ray's Comedy got a rating of #1 on TripAdvisor
Listen to Ray explain the initiation process they've got for the new guys in Aruba Ray's Comedy (not to be taken seriously)
Hear about what's it like in Aruba on the 4th of July and some tips that Ray can share for first-timers
Find out what it's like on the other side of the island and what are the natural wonders you can see in there
Know some of the best food trucks and restaurants in Aruba that Ray recommends
Hear about Ray's wonderful experience with customer service in a car rental place in Aruba
Restaurants, establishments, properties, and services mentioned:
Next Episode
EP90: part 2 of my Summer 2017 Aruba Getaway with Maggie G
So this episode of One Happy Podcast was recorded down on the island. What I wanted to do was capture the excitement of checking in with you guys on location. So here we have yours truly and Maggie G. discussing some of the highlights of our Summer 2017 Aruba Getaway. While Aruba is widely regarded as a place that has perfect weather this past week, was an improvement even upon that.and thanks in part to that weather, this trip has been absolute perfection.
Our first night was spent in the company of friends at Alfie's in celebration of Canada's 150th birthday. It was a night jam-packed with fun and spent in a sea of red and white, which are the colors of Canada. Canada Day at Alfie’s was filled with good vibes, good food, and good drinks that never seemed to end.
As talked about in the previous episode, we celebrated the 4th of July at Palm Beach with the awesome folks from the Playa family in a huge beach party. The view of the fireworks display was nothing short of breathtaking. It really doesn't get any better than an up close, unobstructed view of the fireworks. I did a Facebook live of this event — if any of you were up to witness it — which basically was my way of bringing you guys into the Independence Day celebration that Aruba put on for us Americans.
We also attended one of the Aruba Ray's Comedy shows, which did not disappoint, of course. Maggie and I were in complete stitches the whole time. Those guys are absolutely hilarious and we recommend everyone to check them out! Aruba Ray has been on the show numerous times so even if you have not yet attended one of his shows, if you have been listening for a while you are probably familiar with him. However, if you are relatively new and you would like to know more about "Aruba" Ray’s Comedy you can get to know him by listening to One Happy Podcast episodes 88, 77, 71.5, 71, 40, 21, and 7.
Wrapping up our highlights is a recount of the wonderful time we had with friends from the Aruba.com forums. We met up at Legend's Pub for a quick little meet and greet and also we had a superb night out with our good friend Anne at Yemanja, a new favorite restaurant of ours.
Make sure to stay tuned for the wrap-up of our Summer Aruba trip in the next episode! We'll list out a comprehensive list of all the restaurants we visited as well as our thoughts about them, a summary of our mini adventures, a recollection of the amazing memories we made, and much more.
ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL:
Listen to a story about what goes on in the casino after Aruba Ray’s Comedy.
Learn why Canada Day at Alfie’s in Aruba was not to be missed
Hear about how I became slightly starstruck upon meeting the actress Emily Tarver from Orange is the New Black.
Know my reaction to an unusual drink I had at Legend’s Pub
Find out about our jello shot filled nights thanks to a woman who's famous for making hundreds of them. (To know more about Sherry "Jello" Pence, check out episode 60 of One Happy Podcast.)
Hear my account of why Playa Linda may be the closest knit timeshare property on the island.
ESTABLISHMENTS, RESTAURANTS, PERSONALITIES, AND SHOWS MENTIONED:
Matthew's Beachside Restaurant
Passion on the Beach Restaurant
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