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This Caribbean Island Is Seeing a Tourism Surge Fueled by New Resorts, Extra Flights and the "Aruba Effect"

Flights

JetBlue Has New Nonstop Flights to St. Maarten, the Dual-Destination Caribbean Island With Food, Fun, and Picture-Perfect Beaches

Sunset cocktails along the boardwalk. An afternoon of shopping in Philipsburg. Dinners in Grand Case that stretch late into the night — St. Maarten is just a fun place to be — and the Caribbean island has a way of making even simple rituals feel like part of its identity. With JetBlue’s new nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale, travelers now […]

Travel

5 Breezy Beaches Where You Can Cool Down This Summer, From Puerto Rico to Aruba

They’re not the calmest beaches in the Caribbean. And that’s the whole point. Because when the summer heat sets in — when the sun is high and the air gets heavy — you don’t want still water and no breeze. You want movement. You want wind in your face and salt in the air. You […]

News

The Hyatt Aruba Just Added “Sunset Studios,” a New-Look Lobby and the Island’s First Kosher Steakhouse

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A new-look lobby. New “sunset studios.” The first-ever kosher steakhouse in Aruba. The Hyatt Aruba has completed what it’s calling a “transformative” renovation, and now the results are in. So what’s new? A redesigned, open-air lobby, a reimagined signature eatery (Ruinas Del Mar) and a new “Governor’s Suite,” which has 2,745 square feet of interior […]

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These Are the Best Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean Right Now

Overwater bungalows are relatively new to the Caribbean. But in the last decade, they have started to proliferate, both in islands like Jamaica and Antigua and their traditional stronghold in the Bocas del Toro archipelago on the Caribbean coast of Panama. (And there are more on the way, including the highly-anticipated new Four Seasons on […]

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The Hyatt Aruba Just Added “Sunset Studios,” a New-Look Lobby and the Island’s First Kosher Steakhouse

Salterra in Turks and Caicos (which also included a new flight). The St. Regis Aruba. Marriott’s new Paraiso de la Bonita. It’s been a big year for new hotels in the Caribbean already, from the sustainability-focused resort in South Caicos to the total revamp of the old Zoëtry in the Riviera Maya. The summer has […]

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The Best Royal Caribbean Cruises to Aruba This Summer, Including Caribbean and Florida Homeports

Some places just call to you. The scent of salt in the wind. The sound of steel drums over turquoise waves. And somewhere between the sun deck and the shore — there’s Aruba. It’s an island I’ve always loved, from the windsurfing at Fishermen’s Huts to the local food at Zeerover. This summer, Royal Caribbean […]

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Beach of the Day: Palm Beach, Aruba Is the Island’s Hotel Capital and a Picture-Perfect Stretch of Sand

There’s a reason that the first major hotel in Aruba (the Morris Lapidus-designed Aruba Caribbean Hotel) opened on Palm Beach. If you’ve been there, you know. If you designed a beach in a lab, this would be it. The sand is sugar-white and flour-soft. The brilliant turquoise water has a satin sheen and, more importantly, […]

Virtuoso Just Added a New Preview Property in the Caribbean

It’s the newest ultra-luxe resort in the Caribbean, and now Virtuoso has added it as its next Caribbean Preview Property. So where is it? It’s the St. Regis Aruba, the first-ever ultra-luxe hotel on the island, and the second luxury Marriott-portfolio resort in Aruba, joining the existing Ritz-Carlton, Aruba. So what is the Preview Program? […]

Frontier Is Starting Its New Aruba Flights Next Month

Frontier Airlines has quietly been embarking on a rapid expansion in the Caribbean, one that began with a huge push to places like Cancun and Puerto Rico but is now adding a host of new islands across the region. The newest? Nonstop flights from Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport to Aruba’s Queen Beatrix Airport. The […]

This Aruba Resort Is Getting an Eatery From a Michelin-Starred Chef

Aruba has quietly been developing a rather high-level culinary scene. In many ways, it began years ago with the island’s Carte Blanche, a restaurant that eventually spawned several other top eateries, including Olivia and Wilhelmina (the latter long one of our favorite places to dine in Aruba). Carte Blanche was the island’s first true chef’s […]

From a Secret Corner of Saint Martin to an Uncrowded Jewel in The Bahamas, 10 Off-the-Beaten-Path Caribbean Beaches to Discover Right Now

The Caribbean has no shortage of headline-making beaches — Seven Mile, Grace Bay, Eagle Beach — and they deserve the spotlight, too. But tucked away across the region are lesser-known gems, quiet strands with local charm, raw beauty, and the feeling that, when you arrive, you’ve made your own personal discovery. These are the kinds […]

Aruba, Boutique Style: Five Off-the-Beaten Path Small Hotels on the Dutch Caribbean Island Oozing With Personality

Aruba may be best known for its big-name beachfront resorts (which include some wonderful new addiitons like the St. Regis and the new Iberostar), but it’s also home to a strong collection of small hotels that deliver a more personal way to experience the island. From waterfront hideaways to garden-filled retreats, these hotels offer an […]

About Aruba

There’s a reason Aruba is known as “One Happy Island.” With its year-round sunshine, white-sand beaches, and warm, welcoming spirit, Aruba is one of the Caribbean’s most beloved destinations.

But Aruba is more than perfect weather — it’s a vibrant blend of Dutch heritage, Caribbean flair, and world-class experiences. From the colorful streets of Oranjestad to the windswept beauty of Arikok National Park, the island offers adventure, relaxation, and culture in equal measure.

Whether you’re here for a luxury escape, a romantic getaway, or a sun-soaked family vacation, Aruba delivers — with some of the region’s top beach resorts, innovative dining, and a lively local scene.

This is your hub for all things Aruba — from hotel reviews and travel news to insider tips and the best places to eat, explore, and unwind.