Sea Urchin Stings, Sandbags Save, Speaker Drowns: Aruba Chronicles

Packing for Aruba turned into a battle of wits and wave anchors. The hero? A sandbag anchor that 'kept us from drifting while we soaked up the sun.' The villain? A sea urchin leaving a painful souvenir after a barefoot miscalculation. Waterproof phone pouches made memories splash-proof, while a soggy Bluetooth speaker proved that 'water-resistant' is just fancy for future paperweight. 'Next time, Iโ€™ll be sure to pack a shirt to wear in the water,' because nothing says vacation like buying a $90 sunburn disguise at resort prices.

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Source: Businessinsider | Published: 7/29/2025 | Author: Amanda Shammas