Fresh off an amazing Aruba vacation, Phil Ridolfi, an avid Aruba lover, and listener of One Happy Podcast is the latest guest on the show. Just 6 days back from Aruba we talk about Phil' s journey from a cruise ship visitor to ending up as a timeshare owner on the island.

On their first visit to the island (via cruise ship), Phil and his wife Kaye were already longtime Marriott customers, which prompted them to stop by the Aruba Marriott Surf Club, to see what they thought of the property. Along the way, they fell in love with the island.

This is the first time Phil has been able to spend November on the island, and we discuss some of the differences he noticed, such as the weather being different than usual. Slightly cooler, not much sun, and more humid but still perfect. Well, of course, you should expect nothing less from Aruba! Phil and I both agree there is nothing better than spending time in your favorite place to decompress and that's exactly what they did.

We also discuss the Marriott's Aruba Surf Club in which Phil's family stays at in the island. The rooms are nice and spacious. It works perfectly for them with a full kitchen, laundry, and generous space. The property is cool as well with great pools, a lazy river, and of course a beautiful Aruban beach.

As always, the interview is not complete without asking Phil's favorite restaurants and excursions, among which he talks about his number one restaurant in the island where the guests can dine with their feet in the water. Any idea what this is? Listen to find out.

ON THIS EPISODE OF ONE HAPPY PODCAST, YOU WILL:

- Find out if Phil has ever seen the ever elusive green flash you're supposed to see in an Aruban sunset just as the sun jumps into the ocean. - Hear why there needs to be a food tour in Aruba, similar to Kukoo Kunuku but with food. - Hear stories of how Phil meets interesting people during excursions. - Hear a funny story of their visit to Phillip's Animal Garden

 

Azia Restaurant and Lounge Flying Fish Bone Hostaria Da Vittorio Jolly Pirates Sailing Cruises & Snorkeling Kukoo Kunuku Bus Marriott's Aruba Surf Club Maroc Tapas Bar Philip's Animal Garden Quinta del Carmen Screaming Eagle Restaurant-Lounge Sunset Sail Tierra del Sol Wilhelmina Restaurant Yemanja Woodfire Grill Zeerovers