Tag Archives: Aruba

Another week in Aruba!

Posted on November 5, 2022 by jjspina

We have been so fortunate to have three weeks in Aruba! This year has been wonderful compared to last year with COVID restrictions and people getting sick all over the island. Phew! We escaped here to return home healthy, thank … Continue reading →

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Vacation in Aruba!

Posted on October 31, 2022 by jjspina

I never tire of our yearly vacation in Aruba. We only take one vacation a year since COVID. We didn’t go to Aruba in 2020. In fact we cancelled everything as everyone else had to because of this virus. It … Continue reading →

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Halloween in Aruba – One Happy Island!

Posted on October 30, 2022 by jjspina

This year as usual we are in our favorite spot for vacation – Aruba. It just happens to be Halloween when we are here. I haven’t noticed as many Halloween decorations as usual. I have posted several of the decorations … Continue reading →

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More Memories of Aruba Vacation!

Posted on November 26, 2018 by jjspina

Three weeks in sunny beautiful Aruba flew by and now I an back to reality – snow and cold of New England. Sigh! View from our balcony on 11th floor this year showing the tip of the island in the … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break from Writing and Blogging!

Posted on October 23, 2018 by jjspina

After completing five books this year and also working on two more at the same time, that are yet to be published, has been a tiring project. It’s time to take a deep breath and get some much-needed time off. … 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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More Views of Aruba!

Posted on November 5, 2017 by jjspina

In case you are just tuning in – we are in Aruba for three weeks. I can’t get enough of this beautiful place. We have been coming for nineteen years together but I first visited Aruba in 1986. It has … Continue reading →

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