If you’ve ever wondered what life is really like on One Happy Island, buckle up, because Aruba has its own personality, humor, and island quirks that you won’t find in any brochure. Whether you're a long-term resident, a new homeowner, or someone secretly daydreaming about moving here (we see you!), these are the things that make Aruba feel like… well, home.
1. “I’m on my way!” Can mean… eventually
Island time is REAL. If someone says they’re “on their way,” they might actually still be at home making a sandwich. But hey, slow living is part of the charm.
2. The wind is your personal stylist
Forget perfect hair days. Aruba’s wind decides your hairstyle. Every. Single. Day.
Consider it our island’s version of a mood board.
3. You’ll start giving directions with landmarks
“Turn left by the roundabout with the flags… no, not that one — the other roundabout with the flags.”
Google Maps could never understand us.
4. You develop a sixth sense for rain
Locals just know when it’s about to rain.
Cloud looking slightly moody? Yup, three drops incoming.
5. The beach becomes your living room
Birthday party? Baby shower? Just finished work on a Tuesday?
Beach.
Always beach.
6. You’ll never take sunsets for granted
They hit different here. Every evening becomes a mini event:
“OMG, look at the sky!”
And yes, you will say it every single day.
7. You start craving pastechi at strange hours
Breakfast? Yes.
Lunch? Yes.
2 PM brain fog? Also yes.
There is never a wrong time for pastechi.
8. You magically become a tour guide when friends visit
Be prepared to answer questions like:
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“Are flamingos everywhere?” (No).
9. You start planning your life around Carnival and Beach Tennis time
These are not events.
They are seasons. They are priorities. They are lifestyles.
10. You realize Aruba isn’t just a place, it’s a feeling
And that feeling is warm, fun, easygoing, deliciously sunny, and full of blue-sky days. It’s the reason people visit once and somehow end up buying a home here.
Thinking of making Aruba home?
Whether you're dreaming of a beachy condo, a family-friendly neighborhood, or a “goodbye snow forever” villa, Aruba has a place where you’ll fit right in.
