TAMARIJN & DIVI Beach Update 2023 

Oh wow- those are my boys playing baseball! Thanks for capturing this memory! We loved Divi Aruba!!!!❤

My first trip to Aruba was over 20 years ago and I stayed at the Tamarijn Hotel, I loved having my room next to the water but the beach was to many rocks and the water was rough and not much of a beach. My second trip there I stayed on Palm Beach and loved the beach and water but missed being close to water. My third trip was on a cruise ship and my fourth trip was on cruise ship back in October. I couldn't believe how much Aruba has grown, it was beautiful than ever. In October I went to Eagle Beach and walked to Palm Beach and back to Eagle Beach. I would have to say Eagle and Palm Beach are my favorite. Thanks for all your videos, I really enjoy watching all of them! Glad to see Marleen is back in Aruba with you and hope everything goes good for her!

Nice to see you out and about. The girls loved Divi beach when we were there in January . Thanks again for meeting us for dinner . Already planning for our next visit .

Thanks for the update. No less than 24 truck loads of sand were brought in for the area in front of building 2400 and 2500 during our stay in January but it was quickly washed away😞I can see from your video that more sand has been brought in on that end of the hotel up to the pool area. It is great to see this restoration attempt. I really hope nature gives the Tamarijn a break and restores the beaches naturally.

Hi, Hydro enjoyed another one of your most relaxing videos. I remember sitting at the bar at the divi divi back many years ago looking at the sea having a drink with my wife and hearing the sounds of construction off to the left and the bartender said they’re building a new hotel Man you make me long for the place I love the most, which is Aruba, the beaches, the people learning the different language and learning the history of the people … wonderful place wonderful island, lovely people

Thanks for the video Hyro. I am staying at Divi in May, haven't been in a few years so very excited. I know the beach is always different hope it stays beautiful for our visit. Glad to see Marleen smiling, still praying for her. I hope I run into you while in Aruba!

This is a great vid, Hyro, thank you. Just came in from scraping ice off my driveway, trust me I wish I was at the Tamarijn RIGHT NOW! Hope you and Marleen doing well and healthy.🙂🙂🙂👍

Never been to Aruba but we are staying at Tamarjin in 2 weeks. I cant wait and this video was right on time!!!!

I love all of your videos ! We just left our stay at the Manchebo two weeks ago, it was a perfect vacation ! We walked up Eagle beach, and down Divi beach, we preferred the beaches from Manchebo north, but they were all nice. We snorkeled a bit at Tres Trapi and Arasha, which were both very nice, but much more crowded than I expected. We drove down to Baby Beach, which is a lot further than I thought it to be. I have to say, IMHO it isn't near as impressive as I expected it to be, I can imagine it was quite a place 30-40 years ago though. I heard the structure on the hill will be a 600 room resort, which will be the end of Baby Beach as people know it. It was our first trip to Aruba, and I didn't want to leave without a visit to the famous Baby Beach, but I wouldn't revisit it. I found the wildness of the eastern side of the island to be a thing of beauty and fear. You feel like you're stepping back in time, you feel inconsequential. Your senses scream to stay away from the rocky shoreline, as entering the waves is a likely death sentence. Aruba is a beautiful island, with wonderful people, it has much to offer those considering a Caribbean vacation.

Was just there for the past two weeks. Was hoping you would show my beach buddy owls. I miss them! Great job in the video. Would have loved to run into you!

We’ve been to Aruba 10 times and always stay at the Tamarijn Hotel. We love having a room on the beach! Isn’t it amazing how the beach comes and then it goes!! We were there last March and there was no beach. Now it looks beautiful again! So glad it’s back but we don’t ever know for how long! We’ll be visiting the Tamarijn again sometime this year! Thank you so much for creating this video. I believe you know how many of us love this beach. ❤

We thank Hyro for the beautiful video. Amazing Aruba. Yes, nature always changes. We wish God the best for the whole world. May God protect you.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌴

The pier looks like it went on fire🔥. Hopefully Marlene is in good health. We had a great time on the island in January. Will be back! It’s a beautiful place to relax on the beach! The pirate ship was cool too!

Yaay! Marlene is back and she is in good spirits🙏🙏 i never stayed at this resort as it seems crowded although nothing compared to the high rises. I am currently renting an apartment in Bubali. My daily afternoon walks go by Madame Jannette’s to the Aloe factory down towards Ling and Son’s then I end at Druif beach where I relax. From Druif beach I walk the same walk you are both doing, towards Divi beach, passing theses resorts then I end up in Eagle beach , Superfoods and back to Bubali. Eagle beach, especially Palm beach are just not for me. Druif and Divi are my favourites . I would much prefer these smaller featured resorts over the Riu and Barcelo PS I just snapped photos with those posts yesterday and I was also wondering what they were for. I imagine it may have been a deck at some point? PSS.. why am I sitting in my rental watching you walk on this beach when I can be there in 20 min? 😂

I stayed there in 1991 (when it was the cheapest place around lol ). It was not all inclusive. That pier was rounded at end with a roof and was a great spot for sunsets, and meeting new friends while having a few drinks during the day. Back then you could carry your lounge chair out there. The beach has changed a lot, it was all sand in front of our room.

Fantastic video!! Wife and I will be at the divi in May. Out 5th time!! Can't wait. We was there in September 2022. Beach was in ruff shape. Glad to see it back to normal!! Alot of work. But from the video well worth it.

Thank you for doing this walk update, the beach has really made a beautiful comeback. I was very worried with what I saw in the last video.

We visited Divi Beach in early Feb. It was lovely! Great video. Can't wait to return to Aruba🇦🇼💕

Looks very nice thanks for the videos it helps with finding the right place

Looks like the beach is back almost... Is it still god today 10-11-23. We are trying to plan a trip back in Sept or Oct 2024. I was there in May 2022 and I was heart broken of how bad it was and all the rocks in the water you step on. All the years before that were great!

The poles @8:50 must be from the time when the oil industri was in the area.

The area looks great, very nice improvement along the Tamarijn section. @6:00 For vacation purposes I don’t mind at all staying on waterfront property but not to personally live on. Unfortunately mother nature has a mind of her own and the uncertain weather changes at times can wreak havoc to your property. Puerto Rico is experiencing those conditions along some of it’s coastlines at the moment and properties are in danger of collapsing. Nonetheless, another great video and I can’t wait to return in June!!

Nice, beautiful!!! Echt mooi Hyro, ook het beginstuk bij Tamarijn (dat deel ken ik minder goed), lekker dicht langs het water, ik hoop dat dit deel vd stranden goed in stand gehouden wordt. Weet je Hyro, ik kijk graag naar je video's, en hoop nog veel nieuws te zien 😎. We gaan deze zomer 3 weken naar Curaçao (ook mooi), de volgende keer gaat definitely weer Aruba zijn (anders krijg ik ontwenningsverschijnselen ....). Danki bro.

We'll be walking that's beach shortly

Thanks Hyro, great change from last October. Can't wait to go back!

👏 another awesome video, Aruba has so many nice beaches 🥰

Nice video! Again 😊😊

Marlene is back! Good deal. Love your videos, Hyro. Thanks.

Hello Hyro and Marleen! So happy to see Marlene doing well! Thank you so much for posting this video! We love Divi beach. It’s our favorite.

Great video! We are from Canada coming at the end of March to Aruba. Appreciate your videos! 😊🌞🌴

Our favorite beach glad to see it has recovered

opnieuw bedankt. en succes verder

hoi Hyro het is inderdaad nu koud hier bij ons. daarom genieten we ook van jullie vlog

Coming soon!😅🤙

I am happy to see my name listed in the video! Stewart Quark is my RU-vid name. My actual name is Michael Felock. For simplicity Stewart is fine

Hello guys.yes last month we stayed at tamarijn..yes a lot of improvement. Divi beach looks like wider..oh how i miss aruba,the beach the place and the people..see you soon again🥰🥰🥰

I would very much like to visit Aruba again and stay at Tamarijn again but I need to save up for that to be honest. God permits it will happen and it would be sooo cool to maybe meet you guys then. I hope from my heart that Marleen is doing well healthwise ❤

Love the video we are coming back this year would have like to seen the entire beach , we usually stay further away from the dining area as it is quieter , anyone know how the beach is on the side by the public park ? Thanks for the video , we can’t wait to visit this beautiful place again!

Hello Hyro and friends, we are planning a trip to Aruba in October. Wondering if there still construction by the Riu. Last time we checked reviews, some people were complaining about loud noises dust, etc. thank you all.

Hello Hyro and Marlene ! Another wonderful video of heaven ( Aruba! ). Marleen, how have you been?

Thanks for the updated video! We are going for our honeymoon this September we cannnot wait! First time in Aruba 🇦🇼!😎

The pier was from the Eagle Oil Refinery.

Thank you for the info, any feedback on Reflections?

The next time I'm in Aruba I hope get to meet you n have a Dushi Belashi

Which is better for honeymoon? Divi or Tamarjin. Which is most updated and fancy?

What happens Easter Weekend? You mentioned it briefly. We are headed to the Tam that week.

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Hi Hyro, can you update again now in June??, is it still the same ? We went back last June and it was so sad gone full of big rocks

We are here this week, wondering what are your top 3 personal favorite dinner spots as a local?

Of course we missed you. Right in front of our room. Looks like before we arrived. Hyro please contact me if you read this. Before Tuesday 28/2/2023. Thanks Brian & Patti V

Hey Hyro! I fly in next week, am a photographer. Was wondering if there are any Palm Trees on aruba you can sit on or bend more horizontally that you can climb, use for pictures. Probably not but wanted to ask!

Do you have to reserve the Palapa's at the resort?

a other very nice walking video. how is marleen,s health a hope every time a little better and are the kids use to live on aruba?

Great video, just checked in at vista mar suites. 3/14/23 What do you think about the fish house?

What month was this filmed? March?

Hi Guys!! 😘😘

Isn't that the pier of the former oil refinery?

what's the price range to stay for a week

Isn’t Divi Beach also Druif Beach ???

Where is divi phoenix

the tam beach still has no beach, who wants to walk over the rocks??

Whatz up bro. It's great to see the beaches getting back to normal. Hope all is well. Four more months and counting. We'll be back in Aruba. Can't wait to see you guys. I'll get with you about some dinner plans soon. We'll be there between June 25th through July 5.

Can I bring my drone to the Divi?