Planning to celebrate a special occasion for a loved one while vacationing in Aruba? No need to worry! I’ve got a treasure trove of creative ideas and tips to make your celebration unforgettable. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or just a surprise treat, I’m here to help you make it truly amazing!
Decor & Treats
Flowers from Flortiek by Wilson. My boyfriend has gotten me flowers from here on almost every trip and they are GORGEOUS!!! They have everything from stunning rose bouquets to tropical arrangements! They deliver too!
Luvina Luxury Events does awesome balloon decorations in your room! You can pre-arrange it but you would have to meet them to let them into the room once checked in. Here is a video on Tik Tok so you can see, it's pretty cool!! They do a great job!
Picnic's by Aimy does an incredible spread for charcuterie boards and breakfast boards, dessert boards. They will even deliver to you at the hotel! Super easy and absolutely delicious. See a video here!
Gelateria Italiana located inside La Cabana has the BEST desserts!! Pre-order a delicious cake here or pick up some mouth watering, delicious Italian chocolate brownies or chocolate chip cookies. They are also well known for the coconut cake and carrot cake! See a video here!
*Superfoods & Ling & Sons grocery stores also have excellent choices for cakes/sweet treats. You do not need to order ahead, they have full cakes ready to go. If you want to be sure you get the cake you want, then I would call ahead.
Spa Day
There are a lot of cool options for massages in Aruba! One very popular one is to have outdoor massages ON Flamingo Island/Renaissance Island, which is a private island. You can typically only go on the island if you are a guest of the resort.
Otherwise you can try to buy a day pass for $130 each, but those are very hard to get and only released every Sat morning for the following week. It's based on hotel occupancy, so it's harder to get December-April.
A third option to get on this cool island is to book a massage at the Okeanos Spa, specifically the Spa Cove, which is on the island. The massage also includes a day pass, so you can hang on the island ALL day! You can email them here to inquire about a reservation: spa@arubarenaissance.com.
Another spa I enjoyed was the Spa Del Sol located in eagle beach at Manchebo Beach Resort, and it's an outdoor spa! So you can have a couples massage on the beach in a little hut! It's pretty cool.
See a video HERE
I also really enjoyed Blue Water Day Spa, also in Eagle beach, located inside Le Vent Beach Resort. They have mostly indoor massages but you can do an outdoor couples massage in a small hut by the pool. This was the BEST massage of my life, no joke.
See a video HERE
Aruba Floating Massage is another fun and unique option! Located in Governor's Bay, just south of the Renaissance in the downtown area of Oranjestad, about 15 mins south of Palm Beach. They have a dock on the water in the bay and that's where you have your massage! They specialize in couples massages and have fun packages so you can go at sunset and have a charcuterie board and champagne! So romantic!
Serene Floating Massage is another floating massage option, located in the southern half of the island in Savaneta! They have different massage options and packages here and you can also get charcuterie boards and bubbles!
Romantic Birthday dinner ideas
The Old Man and the Sea: This place is a whole vibe and so cool and romantic. Only 10 tables on the beach. Super romantic and intimate. Very special. About a 30 minute drive south from Palm Beach, easy taxi ride! During low season, you may even be able to get one of their special cabanas over the water if a hotel guest hasn't booked it. Call once on island to check availability. Make reservations in advance! VIDEO
Flying Fishbone: Located almost next door to the Old man and the sea, this restaurant offers stunning views and upscale dining. You can even try to reserve your feet in the water dining here-but they will make you come at 4 or 430pm to reserve that, and you will likely bake in the sun. I would make a reservation about 45 mins before sunset and when you arrive, ask for a feet in water table and maybe have a drink at the bar while you wait. Also keep in mind there are small little crabs in the water that may be around:). All the tables have great views! Book this one FAR in advance! VIDEO
Barefoot: Elegant dining on the beach (downtown), you can watch the planes land and it's a really pretty setting!
Passions on Beach: Elegant dining on the beach (Eagle Beach by Amsterdam Manor)
Atardi: Upscale dining on the beach (Palm Beach at Marriott)
Bohemian: While not beach dining, this place is great! They have live music a lot during the week, be sure to check their website! It's outdoor dining with trees all over the place, I love this restaurant, very sexy and romantic. Their steaks are amazing and I also love their mussels and fries. VIDEO
Ocean Z: Across the street from the Ocean, this place has a really nice vibe. Live music most nights, high end dining, either inside or outside seating. Gorgeous sunset views and excellent food! Top rated in the Caribbean!
For more Ocean dining ideas, please read my Blog Post: Dining with A View!
Private boat excursions for your group
Delphi: Private Catamaran cruise with open bar! UP to 15 ppl!
Segway Aruba: fully customizable snorkeling trip, up to 10 ppl!
Black Pearl: Private sailing charter, up to 12 ppl!
Photo Shoots
Crystal Clear Kayak Aruba: You can hire this company and do a photoshoot in their clear kayak, surrounded by flowers or just on your own-couple shoots too!! They also use drones, so it's extra special! And don't worry, they direct you the entire time:). Plus, there's mimosas! VIDEO
Sunset Photoshoot: Sunset photoshoot with a loved one!
Professional Photoshoot: 45 hi-resolution photos!
Flying Dress Aruba: Have a photoshoot with a stunning dress that flies in the wind!!
Luxury Flying Dress Aruba: Have a photoshoot with a stunning dress that flies in the wind!!
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