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The Aruba Butterfly Farm and Fun Facts for Kids

Elephants are the largest land animal and Cheetah’s are by far the fastest (with Ostriches coming in at second place!); but one of the most interesting animals in the world is the Butterfly. Scientists estimate that there are between 15,000 and … Read more

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Aruba, wild donkeys and cuteness overload

Did you know that donkey’s have been around since even before the dynasty of the Egyptian civilization we learned about in secondary school? It’s true, the modern donkey dates back over 6,000 years! While they are found in the murals … Read more

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17 Easy Ways to Start Living a Zero Waste Life

Going green and making efforts towards a more sustainable zero-waste lifestyle is no longer a fad or a trend, it is now the new reality today. With growing concerns about global warming in recent years, it’s time to pitch in … Read more

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7 Things Kids Can Do to Help Wild Animals

Be a part of enduring change by encouraging our kids to take part in protecting wildlife every day – right in your own backyard.  Disneynature’s 2016 release “Growing Up Wild” teaches us that life is an adventure – especially for a … Read more

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Take trips that give back

Traveling to new places is nothing short of amazing. The sights, the cultures, the new foods, all of it introduces not only to new parts of the world, but to new parts of ourselves. Each time we travel we discover … Read more

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What to Pack for a Tropical Vacation

Whether you find yourself jetting off to the Dominican Republic, Aruba, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos or some other tropical destination, there are a few items that should be on every tropical destination packing list. Easy sundresses, bikinis and Kaftans … Read more

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5 Kid Friendly Water Activities in the Caribbean

Many times I hear that kids are too young for international travel, but it simply isn’t true. There are so many family friendly destinations and you would be surprised at just how many kid friendly activities there are – especially … Read more