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Caribbean Moment: On the Sand at Baby Beach, Aruba

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It’s a tucked-away crescent bay at the very southern tip of Aruba: Baby Beach, a sparkling turquoise beach that’s become one of the island’s most sought-after stretches of sand.  Baby Beach, close to the island’s up-and-coming cultural hotspot of San […]

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A New Adults-Only Resort Is Coming to Aruba 

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A new adults-only resort is coming to the island of Aruba next year.  Spanish brand Iberostar is opening its first-ever resort in the Dutch Caribbean, with plans to debut in the fall of 2024.  The Iberostar Grand Aruba will have […]

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A New Culinary Program at the Hyatt Regency Aruba

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The Hyatt Regency Aruba is getting a new dining program, following the appointment of Chef Yvan Didelot as its new director of culinary experience and food and beverage operations.  Didelot will serve as “both a chef and a leader” to […]

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Spirit Airlines Just Added New Daily Nonstop Flights to Aruba 

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Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines just launched new daily nonstop service to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba.  Spirit is now operating daily flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport.  That is an increase from what […]


A Rum Movement Is Growing in Aruba 

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Down a quiet street in an industrial quarter of downtown Oranjestad sits a century-old home with brown wooden shutters and a barrel out front.  It’s an area that has become an increasingly hip corner of Aruba, home to a growing […]


Caribbean Moment: Finding Perfection on Eagle Beach in Aruba

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It’s not just one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. It’s one of the best beaches in the world. This is the stunning, magnificent stretch of sand called Eagle Beach in Aruba, and when you get here you realize […]

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Spirit Is Adding Daily Nonstop Flights to Aruba 

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Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is undertaking a significant increase in service to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Earlier this month, Spirit doubled its weekly flights between Fort Lauderdale and Aruba, from two flights to four.  […]


How the “Aruba Effect” Is Creating Sustained Tourism Growth 

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“You leave Aruba as a different person. You’ll see. There’s a normal you, then an Aruba you.” That was the feeling from Luis Perez, a repeat visitor to Aruba, who took part in a recent study the Aruba Tourism Authority […]


Where to Have Afternoon Tea in Aruba 

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One of Aruba’s most beloved daytime traditions has made its return to the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino.  Afternoon Tea is coming back to The Lobby of the resort, beginning Sept. 24.  Tea will be offered every Sunday from […]

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JetBlue Is Adding More Flights to Aruba 

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The Dutch Caribbean’s most popular destination is getting a big boost from JetBlue this upcoming winter season, Caribbean Journal has learned.  New York City-based JetBlue is ramping up its flights to Aruba, already the fifth-largest market for the company in […]


Wingo Launches New Flights to Aruba 

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Colombian low-cost carrier Wingo has launched a new nonstop route between Cali, Colombia and Aruba.  The new flight, which kicked off last week, was first announced as a summer-season service. With already-strong demand, Wingo has aged to extend the flights […]


It's Getting Even Easier to Visit the Island of Aruba

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As Aruba continues to see strong arrival growth, the Dutch Caribbean island is getting a host of new flights from the United States. American Airlines just doubled its flights between Charlotte and Aruba in June, meaning the carrier is now […]