An expression a typical Harold McGee would use when asking his students to stop daydreaming about being a thousand miles away. Often used during important lectures.
When you're sitting there sweating bullets on the AP exam, I'm going to remember this day, how you didn't hear a word I said. You were off tubing in aruba, a thousand miles away.
by Je parle français February 1, 2019
An inability to fully enjoy a vacation or a scenic destination due to the absence of one's partner. Commonly happens to individuals traveling alone in resort destinations aimed at couples, such as Aruba or Fiji.
"The hotel was out of rooms, so they put me in the honeymoon suite. It was awesome, but I couldn't really enjoy it since Jodie wasn't there and I had severe Aruba syndrome"
by ursusminius June 30, 2018
The inability to fully enjoy a vacation or scenic destination due to the absence of one's significant other. Commonly experienced by individuals who are in love.
"While on vacation alone, my hotel gave me a free upgrade to its best honeymoon suite with a full ocean view. Although it was beautiful, I couldn't truly enjoy it; instead, I only missed my boyfriend that much more. It was a classic case of Aruba Syndrome."
by Veritaste July 1, 2018
The shadiest corner of a party basement, usually scarcely carpeted and furnished with old, ratty couches. It is usually used for trying to pick up, mack on, or even rape really drunk girls at parties.
by Mini Nig October 21, 2009