Category Archives: relaxing

What Will You and Your Children be Reading this Summer?

Posted on May 16, 2019 by jjspina

It feels like summer will never get here. This spring in New England USA has been rainy and cold. But we New Englanders are a hardy stock and know that if we just show a little patience summer will be … Continue reading →

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Memories of Aruba!

Posted on November 18, 2017 by jjspina

We have had such a wonderful time in Aruba this year. We were fortunate enough to get three weeks there. Our last night was a special time for all. Here are the friends we met many years ago and continue … Continue reading →

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Vacation in Aruba Almost Over!!

Posted on November 15, 2017 by jjspina

View from our third week on the 14th floor of the Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort It has been a wonderful vacation in Aruba – three weeks, and it’s not over yet! We are enjoying the last few days lazing … Continue reading →

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Third Week in Beautiful Aruba!

Posted on November 12, 2017 by jjspina

We are in our third week in lovely Aruba – One Happy Island! The first week I mentioned we were on the 8th floor, second week on the 9th floor and the third and final week (sighs) on the 14th … Continue reading →

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Week Two in Beautiful Aruba!

Posted on November 5, 2017 by jjspina

Week two in Aruba – we are now on the 9th floor. The view just keeps getting better. We are no longer on the sunset side. We face the pools and pool bar and restaurant. It’s still lovely! Here are … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Aruba – One Happy Island!

Posted on October 31, 2017 by jjspina

There is nowhere else in this world that I have visited where I have felt more relaxed and refreshed than on the beautiful island 🌴 of Aruba. The weather is hot 85-95 all year round but with tropical breezes that cool … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Beautiful Aruba – Fun in the Sun and Surf!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by jjspina

GREETINGS FROM SUNNY ARUBA – ONE HAPPY ISLAND!   In front of our timeshare and all over the island cacti are everywhere. Ara, aka The Shell Lady, vacations here for 12 weeks and keeps busy finding shells and creating these … Continue reading →

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