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PRIVATE ISLAND FLAMINGOS



Let me start by saying that Aruba is one Beautiful and Happy Island. I stayed at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, the Marina Bay location. This was only a 10 minute drive from the airport or probably even closer. Getting to the Hotel, I was pleased with the services of the staff and luckily enough I had just arrived in time for Happy Hour. 

This ADULTS ONLY location had a Casino and a few restaurants you could choose from. My two favourites were Aquarius and L.G Smith’s Steak & Chop House (before becoming a Pescatarian). I was in love with the pool and how it overlooked the Bay area. 

Keep in mind there are two Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino locations. The Renaissance Marina Hotel is the adults only location and the Renaissance Ocean Suite location is family friendly. 


Because I stayed at the Renaissance, the private beach was accessible to me by boat. The speed boats came every 15 minutes on the clock to pick and drop guest off. If you're not staying at either one of the two locations, the resort charges a starting fee of $99 per person and you can choose from packages that are available and may include the spa. If travelling as a couple, I would spend the night at the hotel instead of getting a day pass for  7am - 7pm. 



Getting to the Downtown area where most of the restaurants were located was very accessible by cab ride. I did not find it far at all and completely worth the 15- 20 minute drive. 
The private island has 2 beaches. The Iguana beach and the Flamingo beach. I hardly spent any time on the Iguana beach as it was catered for families and I was single. The Iguana beach however had the iguana’s walking around freely and a eating station which was interesting watched the Iguana eat lettuce. 



The Flamingo beach on the other hand was gorgeous. The water was crystal clear and the flamingos were beautiful. I remember stepping on the sand and thinking to myself that I had made the right choice. I was so happy to interact with the flamingos, I jumped right in and tried to take photos with them. They all started to walk away and I couldn't figure out why. In my head I was like why aren't they wanting to be beside me. Then I found the secret. I needed bird feeding (25 cents per handful) so they would want to interact with me. In other words, I had to entice them like everyone else in the world.



The Flamingos were so friendly and easy to interact with. They did it effortlessly with everyone that came into contact with them. It all made for a beautiful experience and pictures.



After visiting the first time I realize that I did not have to worry about waking up early in the morning to save a beach chair, there was enough for every one minus the shade. They also had a restaurant on the Private Island if you ever got hungry, which was located on the Iguana beach side. Not to mention the waiters walking around incase you wanted a drink on the beach. I like how you could charge it to your room from the island, very convenient.


As much as the Flamingo Beach is small, take a walk, I promise you the scenery beautiful. Overall  I would visit Aruba again. I really enjoyed exploring the island, the views and the party scene downtown. 



Date visited: May 2016

Love,

Kissy

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