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One Happy Podcast

106 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratings

One Happy Podcast is the number podcast about the island of Aruba. Each episode features I as the host interviewing a guest sharing their opinion on what Aruba has to offer. Whether you are planning a family vacation, destination wedding, couples retreat, taking a cruise vacation or just want a little dose of Aruba on-demand, One Happy Podcast is the place for you.

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EP128: Aruba Curt and Andrea talk Covid 19 and Aruba

May 28, 2020 14:44 - 38 minutes - 18.2 MB

Friend of the show Andrea James and I talk about the Coronavirus impact on our personal lives and what we hope happens for the island of Aruba.  This was recorded in April.

EP127 - Regina and Aruba Curt talkin pandemic and our love for Aruba

May 28, 2020 14:42 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MB

Recorded in April, Aruba Curt and Regina talk about how the Covid 19 pandemic has affected their personal lives.  We also commend Aruba on how they have handled their unique situation as a contrast to how the United States has handled theirs. 

EP126: Cindy and Rob's Virtual Aruba Vacation

April 23, 2020 14:18 - 47 minutes - 22.3 MB

Today I am being joined on the podcast by the Otoski’s, Cindy and Rob.  Rob and Cindy are both long time visitors to the island and friends of the show.  While on the island they split time between the Renaissance and the Marriott, giving them a multifaceted view of the Aruba vacation experience.  Together they are part of the group that founded and runs the Renaissance Oceans Suites Aruba Timeshares Facebook or ROSAT for short.   Rob and Cindy were actually supposed to be on the island ...

EP125:Marlene Purcell is helping to make sure No Child Goes Hungry in Aruba

April 10, 2020 05:02 - 30 minutes - 14.4 MB

On episode 125 of One Happy Podcast I talk with Marlene Nichols Purcell who lives on the island of Aruba.  Marlene has been a guest on the show on many other occasions (EP32 and EP115) and today she is here to give me a glimpse into what life on the island is like during the Covid 19 pandemic.     Among the topics Marlene and I talk about on this episode of the show are: What an island devoid of tourists is like What measures the island of Aruba is taking to flatten the curve A new ...

Episode 124: Catching Up With Aruba Ray Ellin

January 24, 2020 17:55 - 23 minutes - 8.97 MB

Joining us today is Ray Ellin from Aruba Ray's Comedy, and he's here to give us a run-through of the terrific lineup of Aruba Comedy happening down in the island for the rest of this month and the beginning of February. On this most recent trip to the island I ran into Ray at the Holiday Inn which is the new venue for Aruba Ray's Comedy and it is fantastic.  Not only is the space larger than past Aruba Ray Comedy venues, but the centralized location of the Holiday Inn cannot be beat.  Also...

One Happy Podcast - Episode 123 The Return of One Happy Podcast with Aruba Curt and Maggie

December 03, 2019 17:30 - 32 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this episode of One Happy Podcast, I am being joined by Maggie.  I know it has been a long time since we have spoken but after this episode, you will understand why.   Over the last several months my life has been completely turned upside down, but now that things are starting to normalize, its time to get back to recording.   In this first episode, you not only learn the story of why the podcast has been dormant but also we talk about the fact that we are returning to Aruba at the en...

EP122-B: 2019 Aruba March Trip Report - Part 2

April 09, 2019 00:15 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MB

Today I bringing you the second part of my March 2019 Aruba trip report.  This was actually recorded a while ago, but due to technical difficulties was not released until just now.   On this episode, we talk about some of the restaurants we visited during the second part of our trip, including a couple of new ones.  We also talk about adopting our kittens from the Aruba animal shelter and the process of securing a flight home for those kittens.  Also, we talk about the Airbnb we used for t...

EP122-A: 2019 Aruba March Trip Report - Part 1

April 02, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 24.8 MB

Hey all! Maggie and I are down in Aruba as of this moment for our first vacation trip in the island for 2019 and we’re here to give you a blow by blow report of our experience so far.   Upon departing, we left Delaware on Friday night to fly out of BWI. We stayed at the Sheridan this time around which was great and ate some really good crab cakes which are Maryland’s specialty. After that, it was an early start the next morning for a 4 ½ flight to Aruba.   1ST DAY   We chose Amig...

This Week in Aruba - FEBRUARY 15-21, 2019

February 17, 2019 20:11 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Grand Children's Parade When: February 17 (Sun) / 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Route: Aruba Entertainment Center - EX DOW, Oranjestad   The biggest children’s parade includes all of the island’s different Carnival groups to form Aruba’s Grand Children’s Carnival parade. Hundreds of children enjoy the opportunity to show off their dancing skills and colorful costumes. Held in downtown Oranjestad.   OTHER CARNIVAL EVENTS:   La Ora Loca Jump Up When: February 15 (Fri) / 8:00 pm - 1:00 ...

EP121: Aruba Ray's Comedy Returns to Aruba 2019

January 23, 2019 15:19 - 25 minutes - 21.2 MB

Today I have a very special returning guest who hasn’t been around for a while. Master comedian “Aruba” Ray Ellin joins us once again to talk about the return of Aruba Ray Comedy to One Happy Island this coming 4th of February to the 3rd of April.   Aruba Comedy is a New York-style comedy show held at the Marriott-Stellaris featuring a top notch line-up with his fellow master comedians. Trip Advisor rated it as #1 on Tripadvisor in the “Nightlife” Category, the “Fun Activities and Games”...

This Week in Aruba January 19-24th 2019: Present by One Happy Podcast

January 20, 2019 23:15 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

This week in Aruba is evolving yet again and I hope you enjoy these changes we are making.  On this episode we talk about the following: What food items people pack when coming to the island Grocery store cost comparisons between Aruba and the United States KYSS Bags When is it appropriate to pack for Aruba   Additionally there is a new segment called “The Good, the bad and the ugly”.  And of course we talk about a couple of events happening and the cruise ship port schedule for ti...

EP. 120: Jeremy Patterson Shares His Aruba Story

January 17, 2019 02:29 - 53 minutes - 39.9 MB

Today we invite to the show, Jeremy Patterson, an incredible guest who I met via Instagram. He reached out after having discovered the show and we have been talking back and forth ever since.  Jeremy runs a website called whenisyournexttrip.com.  "When is your next trip" is dedicated to Jeremy's travels and you really should go there to check out some of his photography. So, Jeremy stumbled upon the podcast while he was looking for Aruba content and was blew away by the fact that it has mo...

This Week in Aruba: January 11-17, 2019 (Week 2)

January 14, 2019 17:05 - 37 minutes - 22.6 MB

Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode of This Week in Aruba in 2019. We're gonna switch things up a lot this time and flush the format. So last year, TWIA was more events-based, but this year, we'll be focusing more on commentaries for what's happening around Aruba or some topics from the view of the people who love to visit Aruba via the Facebook and forum posts.   We have a couple of topics that we want to go through:   Who has the best cheeseburger on the island? Some popula...

EPISODE 119: Vallon Davis Returns to OHP

January 07, 2019 23:59 - 1 hour - 36.1 MB

It's a new year, which means it's time for the first podcast of 2019. On this episode, we welcome back Vallon Davis who was a past guest in One Happy Podcast. Vallon is someone who is very passionate about Aruba and it's always a pleasure to have him on the show.   Now, this won't be the usual format of OHP because Vallon and I have done all that before. This podcast episode will simply revolve around our conversation as he recounts his experiences from his latest trip to Aruba last Sept...

This Week in Aruba: December 14-20, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

December 17, 2018 16:43 - 34 minutes - 22.8 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, December 14th to Thursday, December 20th also known as timeshare week 50. On this episode, we will bring you the latest events and happenings in Aruba.   The shout-out for this week goes to Sherry “Jello” Pence who booked some weeks down in Aruba for the Christmas season which is pretty amazing. I’m jealous but in a good way. If you’re listening to this, very happy for you, Sherry! Now we’re ...

Episode 118: Expressing Love for Aruba with Catherine Cook

December 10, 2018 05:24 - 52 minutes - 29.1 MB

  Hey there and long time no see! One Happy Podcast is back with a special guest, Catherine Cook, who is a certified Aruba lover.   Catherine originally traveled to a bunch of different islands until she discovered Aruba back in 2004 and it made quite the impression on her. However, she finally fell in love with the island in 2006 during her second visit. After that, she found herself coming back again and again at least twice a year. Needless to say, Aruba became her favorite island. ...

This Week in Aruba: November 30 - December 6, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

December 02, 2018 02:15 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, November 30th to Thursday, December 6th also known as timeshare week 48. On this episode, we will bring you the latest events and happenings in Aruba.   The shout-out for this week goes to Gae Bailey, who is from up north in the New England area and is one of the biggest Aruba fans that I know. She and her husband Charlie were guests in One Happy Podcast Episode 82.   Now we’re gonna jump i...

This Week in Aruba: November 16-22, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

November 17, 2018 18:06 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, November 6th to Thursday, November 22nd also known as timeshare week 46. On this episode, we will bring you the latest events and happenings in Aruba.   The shout-out for this week goes to Louie Larkin who just adopted a cute little puppy. Kudos to your for giving precious Ruby a forever home.   Without further ado, let’s head on over to the events section.   SPECIAL EVENT   Thanksg...

This Week in Aruba: November 9-15, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

November 10, 2018 01:39 - 38 minutes - 18 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, November 9th to Thursday, November 15th also known as timeshare week 45. On this episode, we will bring you the latest events and happenings in Aruba.   The shout-out for this week goes to everybody listening to this podcast because all of your are so special to us. Thank you for the continuous support and do know that we cannot do this without you.   Let’s head on over to the events sectio...

This Week in Aruba: November 2-8, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

November 03, 2018 15:29 - 39 minutes - 18.7 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, November 2nd to Thursday, November 8th also known as timeshare week 44. On this episode, we will bring you the latest events and happenings in Aruba.   The shoutout for this week goes to Xander Bogaerts who is part of the Boston Red Sox, the champions of World Series 2018. Probably the most famous baseball player in the island of Aruba. We don’t know him personally, but I know people who have m...

This Week in Aruba: October 19-25, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

October 21, 2018 13:38 - 34 minutes - 16.2 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, October 19th to Thursday, October 25th also known as timeshare week 42. On this episode, we will bring you the latest events and happenings in Aruba.   The shoutout for this week goes to Amal who’s one of the owners of Alfie’s. Her birthday is on the 20th so Happy Birthday Amal! Best wishes.   Let’s head on over to the events section.   SPECIAL EVENTS   Eat Local Aruba Restaurant Mo...

This Week in Aruba: October 12-18, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

October 13, 2018 17:48 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, October 12th to Thursday, October 18th also known as timeshare week 41. Together with my trusty partner Maggie, we are bringing you the latest events and happenings in Aruba.   The shoutout for this week goes to RJ Aruba of Aruba Outdoor Adventures, one of the best, if not THE best snorkel excursions in the island. You can visit the website here: https://www.arubaoutdooradventures.com/ so he ca...

This Week in Aruba: October 5-11, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

October 05, 2018 15:30 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, October 5th to Thursday, October 11th also known as timeshare week 40. Once again, I am with Maggie to bring you the latest events and happenings in Aruba.   The highlight or shoutout for this week goes to Meltaway Cafe which is an awesome new restaurant that opened up on the Palm Beach Area in Paseo Herencia Mall. It’s definitely a cheesy joint, in a way that it features all kinds of delightfu...

This Week in Aruba: September 21-27, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

September 21, 2018 19:50 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, September 21st to Sunday, September 27th also known as timeshare week 38. Maggie and I are back to regular programming as our latest trip to Aruba has concluded. The shout-out for this week goes to someone who is a friend of ours, Yan(?) Scherrenburg. We met up while we were down in the island and he showed me a side that I never knew existed. He does an amazing spot-on rendition of Fats Domino -...

EP117: Tiffany Howard of HGTV Caribbean Life

September 04, 2018 12:57 - 1 hour - 32.1 MB

Today on One Happy Podcast we are being joined by a special guest, Tiffany Howard, who appeared on an episode of HGTV Caribbean Life titled "Exploring New Terrain on Aruba" which originally aired Sunday, September 2nd at 9pm. If you weren’t able to watch it, you can check out your local listings for a replay. Tiffany and her family were featured on their search for a house in Aruba.   Listen to Tiffany’s story of how she and her husband discovered the island and how they came to the deci...

This Week in Aruba: August 31-September 9, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

September 02, 2018 13:54 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, August 31st to Sunday, September 9th also known as timeshare week 35. Now this isn’t the regular time period for an episode because we’ll be in Aruba this following week so here we are recording in advance. Today we have Maggie to join us for the podcast again.   The shout-out for this week goes to Nancy Gallagher who I interviewed in One Happy Podcast on episode 31. She’s actually down in the ...

This Week in Aruba: August 24-30, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

August 25, 2018 23:02 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, August 24th to Thursday, August 30th also known as timeshare week 34. Today we have my partner in crime, Maggie, to join us for the podcast again.   The shout-out for this week goes to someone I’ve actually never met before: Sean Whelan, a retired NYPD officer who helped in saving the life of a little girl who suffered an accident while traveling in an off-road vehicle during a family vacation ...

This Week in Aruba: August 17-23, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

August 19, 2018 01:09 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, August 17th to Thursday, August 23rd also known as timeshare week 33. Once again, I am accompanied by none other than my trusty co-host Maggie.   The shout-out for this week goes to the folks at Quickie Licky Laundromat around the Palm Beach area because that is an awesome name for anything and it makes me laugh every time I pass by it. I’ve never been there but I heard they do great work there...

This Week in Aruba: August 10-16, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

August 11, 2018 12:21 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, August 10th to Thursday, August 16th  also known as timeshare week 32. I am joined by the amazing Maggie again today and we may do this as a weekly thing on a trial basis.   The shoutout for this week goes to Regina Crusan. She’s been a guest on the show a couple of times (episodes 76 and 93) and is a frequent guest at the Renaissance. She Is actually down there in Aruba as we speak. If you’re ...

This Week in Aruba: August 3 - 9, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

August 03, 2018 14:09 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, August 3rd to Thursday, August 9th  also known as timeshare week 31.   Today, I will be joined by the lovely Maggie as my co-host so my shoutout for this week goes to none other than Maggie herself. She was my first ever guest in One Happy Podcast. Three years later, she’s still here by my side supporting me all the way.   Now let’s move into the events category.   FOOD   Chef Lucie...

This Week in Aruba: July 27 - August 2, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

July 31, 2018 00:31 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, July 27th to Thursday, August 2nd also known as timeshare week 30.   My shoutout for this week goes to the crew of My Aruba Dream Villa. If you want to rent a home in the island, the people at MyArubaDreamVilla.com will take good care of you. They have homes that basically suits all the preferences you may have — from practical to luxurious and from small to large. You can listen to the One Hap...

EP116: Discovering Aruba’s Blue Marble with Alessandra Colandrea

July 24, 2018 12:51 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MB

It’s my pleasure to present the latest episode of One Happy Podcast featuring Alessandra Colandrea, who despite being a relative newcomer in the Aruba vacationing scene has already jumped right in with both feet by buying her own condominium unit in the island. Today we’re here to listen to her Aruba story and it’s bound to be exciting.   She first visited the island on July 2015, after being convinced by her sister who is a longtime Aruba vacationer and parents who recently bought a hou...

This Week in Aruba: July 20-26, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

July 21, 2018 18:06 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, July 20th to Thursday, July 26th also known as timeshare week 29.   My shoutout for this week goes to Marlene Scherrenburg, a resident of the island, who was my guest for the most recent episode of One Happy Podcast centered around the culinary scene in Aruba. Thanks Marlene for being my awesome taste-tester in the island!   Without further ado, let’s move into the events category.   FO...

EP 115: Talking Restaurants with Marlene Scherrenburg

July 17, 2018 13:12 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MB

After a brief hiatus, I am back in the studio recording another episode of One Happy Podcast! Today’s episode is all about my favorite topic in the world: food. Our guest is Marlene, who's joined us on the show for episode 32. Now she's back to tell us all about the new restaurants in Aruba or some old favorites with slightly tweaked or new concepts. Marlene is a resident of the island and she volunteered to be my taste tester. On this episode, you will hear her take on several restaurants...

This Week in Aruba: July 13-19, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

July 13, 2018 15:20 - 22 minutes - 10.9 MB

    Welcome to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, July 13th to Thursday, July 19th also known as timeshare week 28.   My shoutout for this week goes to Aruba Ray whose famed comedy show has returned to Aruba. I’m a big fan of this show and in my opinion is the best nighttime entertainment in the island. For more details, head on over to http://www.arubacomedy.com.   Now let’s jump into the events category!   FOOD Chinese Night wit...

This Week in Aruba: June 22 - 28, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

June 25, 2018 16:44 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

Welcome to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, June 22nd to Thursday, June 28th also known as timeshare week 25. My shout out for this week goes to some people who are currently down there on the island: Sherry “Jello” Pence who was a guest in episode 60 of One Happy Podcast and Marcia and Roy Frost from episodes 23 and 92.   Now let’s jump into the events category.   FOOD June Special with Coffee and home-made Apple Roll for just $4 W...

This Week in Aruba: June 15 - 21, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

June 16, 2018 16:49 - 24 minutes - 12.1 MB

Welcome to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, June 15th to Thursday, June 21st also known as timeshare week 24. With Father’s Day coming up, the island has several events in store to honor all Dads out there.   But before that, my shoutout for this week goes to Mark Ivan who has been working hard to provide tourists with quality food and service for a long time. He has managed a number of places for a while like Moomba and Local Store, and rece...

This Week in Aruba: June 8 - 14, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

June 08, 2018 16:18 - 23 minutes - 11.4 MB

Here is the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, June 8th to Thursday, June 14th also known as timeshare week 23. This officially marks the start of this podcast’s shift to the new format of releasing every Friday instead of Monday.   This week’s shoutout goes to Derek Story, a relatively new acquaintance who I met over the internet and a member of the Friends of One Happy Podcast Facebook group. If you’re a diehard fan of Aruba, do join us over ther...

This Week in Aruba: May 29 to June 7, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

May 30, 2018 01:06 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

Here we are for the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which tackles the events from Tuesday, May 29th to Thursday, June 7th which actually runs from timeshare week 21 and 22. If you notice, this is a departure from our normal routine. You can hear the full explanation for this particular change upon listening to the episode.   Without further ado let’s get it started in the events category. As you all know, before this past Memorial Day weekend was all about Soul Beach Festival and w...

This Week in Aruba: May 21 to 27, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

May 23, 2018 12:24 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MB

Hi there and welcome to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Monday, May 21st to Sunday, May 27th or also known as timeshare week 20.   This week’s shoutout Louis Johnson, episode 6, episode 13th, interviewd me on 100th episode which was a huge milestone for me and OHP, kept me motivated to continue one happy podcast   You might as well call this episode the Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival episode because it is no doubt the highlight this week. We’ll...

This Week in Aruba: May 14 to 20, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

May 15, 2018 15:07 - 20 minutes - 10.1 MB

Welcome to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Monday, May 14th to Sunday, May 20th or also known as timeshare week 19. The shoutout for this week goes to all the Moms. Without you guys, nothing will be possible. I want to thank my Mom for everything she’s done for me and also all of the Moms who may be listening to this podcast. One Mom in particular that I want to thank is Ann Fontaine. Maggie dubs her the “Aruba Mom”. She’s from New England but has a h...

EP114 - Eline Huijbers of Barney’s Aruba

May 11, 2018 14:00 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MB

Today we have with us the owner of Barney’s Aruba, Eline Huijbers, to share her experiences with the restaurant, her Aruba story, and for us to get to know Barney’s.   Eline is originally from the Netherlands. When she visited Aruba at 20 years old for an internship, she fell in love with the island and decided at once to live there. So right after college, she took on many jobs like waitressing, bartending, and restaurant management until she finally established Barney’s Aruba together ...

This Week in Aruba: May 7 to 13, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

May 08, 2018 00:58 - 25 minutes - 12.4 MB

Hi there! This is the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Monday, May 7th to Sunday, May 13th or also known as timeshare week 18.   My shoutout for this week goes to a good friend and supporter, Tracey Beaver. Every time I see her she just makes me smile and her words of encouragement have been instrumental to me. She is one of the earliest guests on One Happy Podcast on Episode 8 as well as Episode 74.   So this week’s highlight is Mother’s Day which i...

EP113: Elizabeth McKay of All Around Aruba

May 04, 2018 13:58 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MB

I’m happy to have fellow Aruba lover Elizabeth McKay — the founder of AllAroundAruba.com — with me here for this episode of One Happy Podcast.   What I absolutely love about this episode is that Elizabeth and I share the same passion. We both fell in love with Aruba and can’t help but to share that love to everyone. So I started One Happy Podcast and she started All Around Aruba. One thing is for sure, she and I share the same desire to help everyone have the best possible experience in ...

This Week in Aruba: April 30 to May 6, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

May 01, 2018 15:19 - 23 minutes - 11.3 MB

Time to kick off the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Monday, April 30th to Sunday, May 6th or also known as timeshare week 17.   First of all, this is coming out a day late because of I was out of town for a very important family event, which is the wedding of Catie, Maggie’s daughter. Normally I would give my shoutout to a specific person or specific people, but for this week, I’d just like to thank everyone who made it to the ceremony and also to the ...

This Week in Aruba: April 23 to April 29, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

April 24, 2018 01:46 - 28 minutes - 13.6 MB

Welcome back to another episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Monday, April 23rd to Sunday, April 29th or also known as timeshare week 16.   My shout out for this week goes to Peter and Amal from Alfie’s in Aruba.  Originally from Canada but now full-time residents of Aruba, Peter and Amal who I interviewed on episode 79 of One Happy Podcast purchased a bar and have never looked back.   Alfie's in Aruba almost immediately became one of the favorite restaurants on th...

This Week in Aruba: April 16 to April 22, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

April 17, 2018 16:18 - 27 minutes - 13.2 MB

Here is the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Monday, April 16th to Sunday, April 22nd!   My shoutout for this week goes to Scott and Leslie Steeno, the founders of the famed Scott’s Brats and owners of Legends Pubs which is a great sports bar in Palm. They are Wisconsinites who fell in love with Aruba and relocated there. You can listen to their One Happy Podcast episode on: http://onehappypodcast.com/ep61/. Fun fact: to date, this episode owns the recor...

EP112: Easter on One Happy Island with Aruba Amy White

April 13, 2018 15:07 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MB

Let’s welcome back Amy White, a previous guest of One Happy Podcast back on episode 36. She’s here to tell us all about her latest vacation on the island, which just missed the Easter season.   Easter on Aruba is a very special time. Amy tells us how she witnessed the Arubans’ culture of setting up structures along the beaches to celebrate with their extended families. She describes it as being similar to a campground or the Carnival set-up. It is a unique cultural event that is incredib...

This Week in Aruba: April 9 to April 15, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

April 10, 2018 13:16 - 25 minutes - 12.6 MB

Hey hey! Here we are again for the latest episode of This Week in Aruba which will cover the events in the island from Monday, April 9th to Sunday, April 15th.   First, this week’s shoutout goes to Vallon Davis, an Aruba lover and a Facebook friend. He has a deep love and appreciation for Aruba because he grew up in the Caribbean. He recognizes how special the island is and you can listen to my One Happy Podcast interviews with him on: http://onehappypodcast.com/ep4-vallondavis/ http...

THIS WEEK IN ARUBA: April 3 thru April 8 , 2018 – Presented by One Happy Podcast

April 03, 2018 14:04 - 24 minutes - 12 MB

This Week in Aruba: April 3 to April 8, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast   Hey everyone! We’re back for the latest episode of This Week in Aruba which will cover the events in the island from Tuesday, April 3rd to Sunday, April 8th.   Technically it should have started at Monday, April 2nd, but due to Easter weekend I had to catch up on family happenings which caused the delay in production. As much as I’d love to keep things always on schedule, family comes first, so I apologiz...

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