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EP39: What Curt Spends While in Aruba


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An Aruba expense report is the topic of discussion on episode 39 of One Happy Podcast.  The idea for this episode came from a few questions I recently saw on the Aruba Facebook groups.  Would be visitors to the island were asking for advice on how much they would be looking at spending while on the island.  Estimates were all over the place, with none being very specific.  I don’t blame the people answering the questions for this vagueness as it’s a natural limitation to Facebook groups.  It’s just really hard to give a complete answer on a one paragraph Facebook post.  Thankfully I have a podcast, which allows me to give a much more detailed answers.

 

On this episode of the show I use my September 2015 Aruba trip as an example of what a trip to Aruba can cost.  What I do with that data is list actual prices we paid for car rentals and dinners on the island.  Hopefully by providing that information to you guys it will help you figure out your own budgeting.  This post is geared more towards Aruba newbies but can also prove helpful for anyone wondering how their expenses stack up.

 

Sometimes it comes off like it’s taboo to discuss specific numbers, but in my opinion specifics are the only way to be helpful.  When someone asks for recommendations for an affordable place to eat if only a name is tossed out it means nothing.  Affordable to you may be completely different than it does for the person asking the question.  By providing not only the actual amount spent at a particular restaurant but what it was spent on it allows for a more complete picture for the person making the inquiry.

 

On This Episode of One Happy Podcast you will:

 

  • Hear the total amount I spent on food, drinks and transportation during that 9 day trip
  • Learn the exact cost of my rental from Royal Aruba
  • Find out what I bring from home to cut down on my booze bill
  • Learn more about the Aruba food truck scene
  • Get exact dollar amounts spent in some of the more popular restaurants in Aruba
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    Restaurants Mentioned this episode:

     

    • Bugaloe
    • Chalo Burger
    • Chihuahua’s Fiesta and Grill
    • Eagle Beach Food Truck
    • Eataly Aruba
    • El Mexicano Aruba
    • Fermins Bar-BQ
    • Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant
    • Moomba Beach Bar and Grill
    • Quinta Del Carmen
    • Scott’s Brats
    • Tango Argentine Grill
    • Urataka Center
    • Zeerover
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      Links and Resources Mentioned:

       

      • Aruba Royal Car Rental
      • One Happy Podcast
      • One Happy Podcast Facebook Page
      • ...more
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