VACATION SPOT OF THE WEEK...

England... "Oright" :)

  From the Roman remains of Hadrian's Wall to London's incomparable theater scene, England is full of astounding variety. In the cities, streets buzz day and night, filled with tempting shops and restaurants, and some of the finest museums in the world. After dark, cutting edge clubs, top class performing arts and formidable live music provide a string of nights to remember. Next day, you're deep in the English country side or enjoying a classic seaside resort. There really is something for everyone, whether you're eight or eighty, going solo or traveling with your friends, your kids or your grandma. 

(information from Lonely Planet)

Essential Experiences

  1. Experience the world class theatre in Yorkshire's Deep South

  2. See unusual sculptures in Grizedale Forest

  3. Follow the celebrity chefs to Dorset

EAT...

   Soor plooms: acid-bright and acid-tasting, these Scottish boiled sweets are not for the fainthearted

   Bedfordshire Clanger: dumplings filled with savory filling at one end, and sweet filling at the other.. it's like main course and dessert in one package.

DRINK...

  Of course, tea :)

  

VACATION HOT SPOT OF THE WEEK...

Aruba

      Aruba... even the name of it sounds fun and tropical. I decided to go a little mainstream this week and go somewhere that people vacation in all the time, maybe even people in this class. Aruba is part of the Netherlands and the official language is Dutch. It has the most of sunny days than any other Caribbean island, and temperatures are about 82 degrees year-round. Aruba is great for honeymoons (voted one of the World's Top Honeymoon Destination by Brides Magazine), family vacations, weddings and more. Beautiful scenery everywhere you go and beautiful blue waters make Aruba a definite hot spot for vacations :)

Essential Experiences...
 1) Visit Aruba's butterfly farm and observe the beautiful and colorful butterflies from all over the world.
 2) Explore the fascinating caves on the coast, including Huliba Cave which is also known as the Tunnel of Love because of the heart shaped opening at it's entrance.
 3) Visit the abandoned gold mills where adventurers once traveled through

While you're there...
 Eat: Local dish gouda-glazed keshi yena, a filled cheese shell, resembling lasagna.
 Drink: Go to Eduardo's Beach Shack and get a fruity (healthy) smoothie or a veggie juice. Some drinks include protein shakes, ice cold coconut water, and acai bowls.