Last week, I was in Aruba with my husband on our honeymoon. This week, it’s back to reality, unfortunately. Our trip was so incredible, I didn’t want to leave. The weather was beautiful, and the people were some of the nicest I’ve ever met. We got a little sun burnt on our first full day which was Monday, the sun there is really intense. We went to the beach, we ate lunch and of course had strawberry daiquiris 🙂 They know how to make fantastic drinks there!
Tuesday, we went on an off-road Land Rover tour. I didn’t wear anything cute for this because you get very dirty, but it was probably the most fun we had on our trip.
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Wednesday, the only thing we had planned was a couple’s massage. I’ve never had a professional massage before, I have been missing out. We watched the sunset on the beach, and then ate at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse for dinner, and got free dessert, the food was incredible. I wore my braided green tank and white cutoff shorts. I also wore my braided sandals. The top and sandals are from Target, the shorts I bought a long time ago and I can’t remember where they are from. You can find the sandals here. They have seven different colors, and are really comfy. The necklace I have on is also from Target. This tank was $16.99, I still can’t find it online, but have seen them in stores in this color and orange.
Thursday, we spent the day at the adult pool. Then, at night we went on a sunset sail. I wore my cold shoulder ruffle top from Target. I am always a big fan of tops you can wear a normal bra with :). The fit is comfy, and I love the way it lays across my arms. It was a lot of fun, except I am slightly afraid of the ocean. The sunset was beautiful, and everyone was dancing and having a great time. I got this top for $16.99. Can’t find this online either! 🙁
On Friday, we went to the adult pool again early, and then around 2pm we went to the Butterfly Farm in Aruba. They have 35 different species of butterflies. It was fun to learn about them, and to see all of the beautiful butterflies flying around you! We also did a little shopping, Jake had to find some cigars to bring back. I wore my floral romper from Target and white wedge sandals I bought from Kohl’s a few years back. I also received the leaf necklace I am wearing as a gift from Target :). The romper is $24.99 original price. Find it here. I love the fit of this, it is really comfy and you can adjust the straps, the print is also gorgeous.
Friday night we ate at a restaurant called Atardi. It is special because you get to eat dinner on the beach. They even let you take your shoes off before you walk into the sand if you want. I wore my black Mossimo dress that I bought for only $4.99 (see my Target Memorial Day Sale post for details). The dress is on sale right now for $17.48 online, get it here. I also wore my black lace up sandals I got from Kohl’s. I only paid $12.83 with the discounts I had. Find them here. They have other colors as well.
Saturday was our last full day, we went to the adult pool AGAIN 🙂 , ate lunch had a few more daiquiris. I almost forgot to wear this white tank. It ties in the back at the bottom, so it is perfect to wear over a swim suit. We got ready, and my husband hit the casino while I went shopping and hunted down a Pastechi. A Pastechi is a local pastry of Aruba, it is fried and filled with Gouda cheese. They are so delicious, I want to try to make them myself! The gift shops had some really cute clothing and jewelry, I ended up buying a pair of earrings. I wanted to get something I would get good use out of.
Sunday was sadly our last day, I really want to go back very soon. I wore my new earrings, I love the distressed style. I found them online, the brand is LOLO by New Dimensions, they are $10 online, I paid $18 at the gift shop (LOL). They are called Silver Fish Hook Earring, the shipping would be $6 so I guess that makes me feel a little better. You can get the earrings here.
Can’t wait to visit Aruba again!
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