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One Sustainable Island
The happy island of Aruba is a paradise for clean eating and clean oceans.
You never know what you will encounter when you travel. Food options can be limited. Local practices can differ wildly from what you are used to. Not every culture is kind to foreigners who enter not speaking the language or understanding the culture. None of which is the case in Aruba. I love the variety that only travel can provide but I want to feel good about the choices I am making.
My travels on this little paradise have taken me from coast to coast. Starting with the first promotional magazine I was handed as I boarded our flight, I was presented with healthy, sustainable options in food and materials. I was very impressed.
I recently eliminated dairy from my diet. When eating out, I need to look for vegan options to avoid any milk, eggs, cheese and the like. It is not always easy to navigate. Sandwiched between the ads there was an entire section of the magazine dedicated to vegan dining options complete with an incredible website to guide you through your options. This island is getting it right.
I have eaten in every kind of restaurant and spoken to countless people, starting with my first cab driver. He directed us to a local joint for locally caught fish. The place was packed with native…
