Although I had been heavily researching Panama for a winter getaway, I just couldn’t pull it together in time. Work has been stressful and I wanted something more relaxing without a lot of planning. I know if vacation planning is stressing me out, then it is just not going to be fun once I get there. I wanted quiet time away from New York City and lots of beach.
Then I remember that last year I had done some research on Aruba, so I pulled up my old notes and started checking prices. Within 2 days, I had booked my flight and hotel. Fast and furious vacation planning is what I am all about! Daily high of 84 degrees, the Caribbean sea, casinos, and cocktails sound like paradise to me. Now in less than 2 weeks, I am going on my 7th solo vacation and will spending so much needed “me time” in the sun!

Building on my old notes and taking my questions to social media, I started compiling a list of places to eat in Aruba. Some restaurants keep coming up in my searches of gluten-free eating in Aruba including Yemanje Woodfire, Linda’s Dutch Pancakes, and Madame Janette’s.
Do you have any gluten-free suggestions for Aruba?