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

You feel a certain way when you come to this Caribbean island. When you get to Aruba, you feel different. You feel better. You feel more like you. They call it the “Aruba Effect,” and it’s fueling a sustained tourism […]

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Would New U.S. Port Fees Impact Caribbean Travel? 

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As the Caribbean continues its post-pandemic tourism resurgence, the region’s top private-sector tourism body is raising the alarm over proposed U.S. port fees that could hit Caribbean economies — and Florida — hard. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) […]

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Aruba, Jamaica and The Bahamas Are Among the Most Affordable Summer Vacation Destinations in the Caribbean Right Now

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We’ve long said the Caribbean is as good or better during the summer: you have a bit more space, the water is warmer and the trade winds keep you cool at night.  Indeed, the Caribbean is becoming a full-fledged year-round […]

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This Aruba Resort Has a New Pop-Up “Sun Club” on the Beach With a Live DJ and Rosé

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There are beaches, and then there are beaches in Aruba. If you haven’t experienced it, you’re missing out on some of the most spectacular sugar-white sand and calm, brilliant turquoise water. It’s the kind of beach where you want to […]

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Aruba’s Airport Is Opening a New Check-in Terminal for US Departures 

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Fresh off a record-breaking year, Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport is set to unveil a new US check-in terminal, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The new terminal will be making its soft opening debut on April 8, with Delta, United, Southwest […]


The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean - 2025

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No region in the world has a more diverse or dynamic culinary continuum than the Caribbean. Just about every cuisine on earth is represented, often in wonderfully, intoxicatingly fused expressions. Across the breadth of the Caribbean Basin, you will find […]


Flying Southwest Airlines to the Caribbean? You Can Now Book It On Expedia

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Southwest Airlines keeps expanding in the Caribbean, and now booking flights on the “low-cost” carrier is easier.  Southwest and Expedia have a new partnership that means you can book Southwest flights on Expedia group brands like Travelocity, Orbitz, Hotwire and […]

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Frontier Airlines Is Launching a New Flight to the Island of Aruba 

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Palm Beach. Eagle Beach. The seafood at Zeerover. The street art in San Nicolas. The chef’s table at Ever. There are so many reasons why the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is one of the most popular places to visit […]


From Aruba to the Dominican Republic, Marriott Is Making a Big Culinary Push in the Caribbean 

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It was like a speakeasy. Chef Andres Davila ventured into a mall in downtown Oranjestad, knocked on the door. What was inside was rather stunning.  “You go in and it’s like a whole different world,” he says.  The tiny local […]


An Aruba Villa With a Pool for Just Under $700,000

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A three-bedroom villa in Aruba has hit the market for $696,000, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  It’s listed with MPG Real Estate Aruba’s Muna Habash. The villa in Aruba’s Noord nehgibrhood has three bedrooms and two bedrooms, along with a […]

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Riu Resorts Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in Cancun This Year 

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Punta Cana. Jamaica. Aruba. Paradise Island. Riu has 27 different all-inclusive resorts across the Caribbean, and another 22 in Mexico – including eight tin the Cancun area.  And after a number of big-time refurbishment projects around the region, Riu is […]


Hyatt Is Bringing an All-Inclusive Resort to Aruba, And Now It Has an Opening Date

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Baby Beach. It’s one of the most stunning stretches of beach in Aruba, far from the tourism hubs of Palm Beach and Eagle Beach, a lovely crescent of shallow turquoise beach just a short drive from San Nicolas, the island’s […]


Aruba’s Airport Just Broke an All-Time Record 

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Travelers keep flocking to Aruba, and the island’s airport is reporting an all-time record for passenger traffic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The island’s Princess Beatrix International Airport reported passenger traffic of 3.2 million, a 14.1 percent increase over 2023.  That […]


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.