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Mid-Winter Vacation in Aruba good for the Soul (and Productivity)!

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Home Inspector with Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia

Mid-Winter Vacation in Aruba good for the Soul (and Productivity)!

 

 

mid-winter vacation in ArubaMy wife and I just got back from spending a nice, full week in Aruba and I feel great!  

 

There's nothing quite like a mid-winter vacation in Aruba to get your body recharged.  It's good for the soul... and productivity!  

 

 

I typically work 7 days a week and I don't see a break for days and sometimes weeks at a time.  Having a little down time in the sun really re-energized me.  It makes winter feel a lot shorter and, now that I'm back from vacation, I'm ready to go full speed ahead again!  

 

Aruba was absolutely incredible!  I'm glad we picked this island to visit.  We stayed near Palm Beachgood for the soul and productivity and rented a car.  This allowed us the convenience of going to the popular Palm beach area and also more secluded beaches like Arashi Beach and Baby Beach.  

 

It was 85 degrees everyday, the ocean water was clear and warm, and there are huts and trees to give you shade while sitting out on the beach.  

 

We had a few adventurous days in between the relaxing ones.  We spent time on a speed boat, racedMid-Winter Vacation in Aruba our jet ski's around the waters of Eagle Beach, and took a Jeep one day to do some off-roading and visit the caves and natural pools.  

 

 

 

Aruba

I think I could have easily spent another few weeks in Aruba, but it was time to come home.  

 

We'll be back for sure!

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david the home inspectorDavid Artigliere, owner of ARTI Home Inspections LLC, is a home inspector in Pottstown, Reading, Norristown, Royersford and surrounding areas. 

He is available 7 days a week and can be reached at 610-220-1907.

Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi David Artigliere ,  It's nice to have a vacation to get re-energized.

Feb 29, 2016 12:32 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello David ... some great photos and you seem to get around kind of like I do! Please join some of my groups at AR by searching:

The King of Groups at ActiveRain

Feb 29, 2016 12:34 PM
David Artigliere

Hey Bob... I'll do that!  My wife and I travel quite a bit... it's the most fulfilling kind of experience we have together- little adventures.  I'll check out your groups!

Feb 29, 2016 12:40 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Thanks David!

Mar 02, 2016 05:37 AM
David Artigliere
Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia - Collegeville, PA
ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspect

Hi Larry,  yes I think I need these every few months!

Feb 29, 2016 12:38 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

David, I've never been to Aruba, but looking at your pictures is making it seem like a really good idea.  

Feb 29, 2016 12:43 PM
David Artigliere
Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia - Collegeville, PA
ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspect

Hi Patricia,  I've been to a lot of places, a lot of islands and Aruba ranks right near the top.  If you can get a good deal on airfare, check it out!

Feb 29, 2016 12:48 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi David - I have heard that Aruba is a good place.  I should make that a goal for next winter.

Feb 29, 2016 08:54 PM
David Artigliere
Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia - Collegeville, PA
ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspect

Hi Grant, not a bad goal!

Feb 29, 2016 09:28 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

David, sounds like a piece of heaven, and glad you had time to enjoy the island and get away from work!   

Mar 01, 2016 12:31 AM
David Artigliere
Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia - Collegeville, PA
ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspect

Hi Joan,  Yes it was a piece of heaven!  thanks for stopping by.

Mar 01, 2016 12:51 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

There is nothing like visiting warm islands when the weather here is cold and dark.  I've made 4 trips to Hawaii, three of them in the month of January or February.

Mar 01, 2016 10:23 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

David I am living through your pictures and post...it has been years since I had time off...at least two or three for sure...Endre

Mar 01, 2016 04:12 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing your experience and your photographs.

I could use a few days on a beach!

Mar 01, 2016 11:44 PM
David Artigliere
Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia - Collegeville, PA
ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspect

Myrl, Hawaii is an island we'd like to get back to!  We visited Maui and Kuai and it's been too long!

Mar 01, 2016 11:53 PM
David Artigliere
Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia - Collegeville, PA
ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspect

Hi Endre,

I spent a handful of years where I didn't take a vacation and got burned out.  Now, I force these little breaks and gives me soemthing to look forward to!

Mar 01, 2016 11:54 PM
David Artigliere
Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia - Collegeville, PA
ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspect

Hi Roy,

Thanks for stopping by!

Mar 01, 2016 11:54 PM
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

And you can see Venuzuela from there, only 17 miles away.

Mar 02, 2016 01:35 AM
David Artigliere
Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia - Collegeville, PA
ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspect

Yes, Venuzeula is so close that a lot of the workers in Aruba come from there and take the ferry over. 

Mar 02, 2016 04:42 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I've never stayed there but have visited a couple of times for day trips while on a cruise.

Mar 02, 2016 06:13 AM
David Artigliere
Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia - Collegeville, PA
ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspect

Sharon, Our first time there was visiting on a cruise... that's what is so great about cruising- you get a sample of places you might want to visit for longer.  St Lucia and Antigua are on that list!

Mar 02, 2016 06:51 AM