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Hilton Is Opening an Embassy Suites Resort in Aruba

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A new Embassy Suites by Hilton resort is set to open in Aruba this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort will be set on the island’s renowned Eagle Beach.  The 330-room resort will include five food and beverage concepts, […]

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Aruba Has New Testing Rules for Travelers

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In a major change to its testing rules, Aruba has implemented a two-day requirement for visitors from the US and Canada.  The new rules mean all visitors need to complete a PCR or RT-PCR test — antigen tests are not accepted. […]

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Frontier Launches New Miami-Aruba Flights

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There’s a new way to get to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba.  Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has kicked off its nonstop service from Miami International Airport to Aruba.  “Our phase of continual and stable recovery is transitioning to a […]

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There’s a New “Gelato Bus” in Aruba

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Aruba’s most popular gelato spot has expanded with a rather unique new location: a double-decker bus.  It’s called the Gelatissimo Bus, and it’s the second outpost for Gelatissmo, which has long operated an ultra-popular bistro and gelateria in the heart […]


Southwest Airlines Is Relaunching More Aruba Flights

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Southwest Airlines is relaunching one of its most popular flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has learned.  In June 2022, the carrier will resume nonstop flights between Orlando and Aruba.  The route, which officially resumes June […]


8 Ways to Save on an Aruba Vacation Right Now

By the Caribbean Journal staff Right now, it’s the beach capital of the Caribbean, and the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is easier to reach than ever, thanks to a host of new deals at resort properties across the island. […]

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VIDEO: Snorkeling at Malmok Beach, Aruba

The island of Aruba is filled with some serious snorkeling spots, but for the best all-around snorkeling experience, most snorkelers head to Malmok Beach. This rocky limestone stretch has shallow turquoise waters filled with abundant marine life and great for […]


Ocean Z: A Very Cool Boutique Hotel in Aruba

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Guy Britton explores Aruba’s hip new retreat You know it immediately — even before you enter. This little hotel is different, unique and just about the definition of a luxury boutique hotel. It takes a special type of guest to […]


Aruba’s New Gelato Spot

It’s the coolest new spot in Aruba — literally. The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has announced the debut of Gelato & Co Cremeria Italiana, a gelateria that is the fifth location to open at a Marriott resort in the […]

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VIDEO: Sunset at the Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba

It’s one of the most incredible sunsets you’ll ever see – the technicolor vista at the corner of Eagle Beach that the Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort calls home. Here’s what it’s like.  


VIDEO: The Best Beaches in Aruba

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On an island blessed with as many great beaches as Aruba, it isn’t easy picking the best. That’s because this Dutch Caribbean tourism stronghold is one of the ultimate beach destinations in the Caribbean, with an emphasis on impossibly white […]


VIDEO: Sunset in Aruba

Sunset in Aruba

It’s just you, the soft sands of Eagle Beach and the brilliant glow of the setting sun. In other words, the perfect sunset in Aruba. Here’s what it’s like.