Morning

Enjoy a Morning in the Sun.  Wake up early, pick up a premium coffee drink from Ritual Coffee Culture located adjacent to The Shops on the lobby level of The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, and enjoy the breeze and waves crashing from the plush comforts of a luxury cabana on the beach.

Midday

Off the Beaten Path. Ask the concierge to arrange a safari tour. The guides will lead you to a number of gorgeous natural sites, including a charming lighthouse, the scenic countryside and excellent snorkeling locations.

Afternoon

Visit a Beautiful Old Chapel.  Among the most picturesque scenes on Aruba, the bright yellow Alto Vista Chapel sits on a hill close to the northern coastline. Explore the bright blue sanctuary, walk through a meditation labyrinth and stop for photos. 

Evening

Dinner Under the Stars. Dinner on the beach prepared by one of the chefs at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba is an elegant affair. Revel in world-class cuisine as you dine under the stars with the Caribbean Sea as your backdrop. The chef will customize a delicious menu to suit different tastes.

Morning

Wake Up to Some of the Island's Best Pastries. Popular among locals, Bright Bakery makes a variety of pastries, many with Dutch origins. Sample fried dough with ground beef kroket, the famous empanada-like pastechis and Aruban sweets like cashew nut cake.

Midday

Dine on the Shores of the National Park. After a morning of exploring, cool off with a cold drink and simple fare like grilled grouper sandwiches at the open-air Boca Prins restaurant. You can watch and hear the waves crashing while you eat. 

Afternoon

Treasure Hunt. In the 1400s, explorers sailed through the Caribbean in search of gold, eventually discovering the bounty that sat on Aruba’s northern coast. Today, visitors to Arikok National Park can walk through the crumbling remains of the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins.

Evening

Little Italy. At Casa Nonna New York, guests can enjoy an evening of Italian fare and handcrafted homemade pasta made with the finest seasonal ingredients. 

Morning

Dive to a Shipwreck. Once a trade vessel that transported goods between Germany and Aruba, the SS Antilla, now sits off the coast of Aruba. Plan a diving excursion to the shipwreck, the largest in the Caribbean, and spot the coral formations, lobsters and anemones that cover the site.

Explore Spectacular Scenery. About one-fifth of the island is designated national park lands; Arikok National Park, on the craggy easy coast of Aruba is the most majestic. Along with stunning coastal views, you’ll find a variety of natural wonders to explore, in addition to the iconic Alto Vista Chapel and the California  Lighthouse.

Midday

Beach Picnic Basket. Whether at the beach or while exploring the island, enjoy a beach picnic lunch infused with your picnic favorites including a cheese and charcuterie board, healthy wraps, fruit and champagne in a Ritz-Carlton picnic basket. 

Afternoon

Relax With a Native Remedy. Aloe is grown year-round on the island. Take advantage of its healing properties by booking a ‘Misterio di Aloe’ body treatment at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Aruba. The restorative treatment will renew your skin for another day of exploring in the sun. 

Evening

Taste Traditional Cuisine. Aruban cuisine is a mix of Spanish, Dutch and Caribbean influences, which you can experience firsthand at the Old Cunucu House. Try traditional conch stews with garlic, lobster tail with traditional cream sauces, and keshi yena, a local gouda and chicken dish baked with onions, olives and cashews.

Morning 

Fun Under the Sun. Explore beautiful Palm Beach with your loved one as you enjoy the morning sun and go snorkeling, paddle boarding, pedal boating or kayaking.

Midday

Dine on Fresh Seafood. Oceanfront restaurant Zeerovers is nothing fussy. The menu each day consists of the catches of the day — wahoo, kingfish, giant shrimp and a host of other possibilities — served simply with fried plantains and pan bati, a classic Aruban pancake-like dish.

Evening 

Your First $50 on Us. Let The Casino at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba dazzle your night away. Featuring 17 traditional casino table games, including craps, baccarat and poker, stroll by to test your luck.

Morning

Book the Ultimate Couple's Retreat. Book a couple’s Deseo pa Dos session at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Aruba for a 110-minute romantic escape. The skilled and intuitive therapists will give you both a body scrub with honey and a soothing aromatherapy massage, followed by a blissful bath for two.  

Midday

Lunch With a View. Book a private cabana at the beach and enjoy an ocean-side dining from Madero Latin Grill at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba. Dine on fish tacos made with local mahi-mahi or juicy sliders with bacon while sipping a refreshing island cocktail.

Evening

Have a Romantic Dinner on the Beach. For a one-of-a-kind experience, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba plans private dinners on the sand to your liking: as the sky sets afire with color, our chefs will customize a delicious 3- course menu to your desires. 

Morning

Breakfast, Dutch-Style.  The namesake flapjacks at Linda’s Dutch Pancakes are famous on the island. Addictively delicious, the generously sized eggy pancakes are pan-fried thin with crispy edges and topped with your choice of bananas, strawberries or chocolate.

Midday

Explore the Deep Blue Sea. Situated in a calm crescent-shaped corner where the bay opens up into the Caribbean Sea, Baby Beach is the perfect location for snorkeling. Spot bright yellow French grunts, polka-dotted filefish and spiny lobster, along with coral.

Afternoon

Wander Aruba’s Most Colorful Neighborhood. In addition to local markets and cafés, San Nicolas is the cultural capital of Aruba, known for its street art. Stroll in the colorful main street and stop by Kulture Café for lunch and learn more about Aruba’s History.

Evening

Revel in the Most Stunning Sunset. To best experience, Aruba’s postcard-ready sunsets, have the concierge book a sunset catamaran experience. Cruise with your partner in the still waters and soak under the bleeding colors of the sky.