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Disney Cruise Line Is Coming to the Dominican Republic

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Disney Cruise Line is set to make its debut in the Dominican Republic, with confirmed arrivals scheduled for Puerto Plata between November and December, according to Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) executive director Jean Luis Rodríguez. The news marks a notable milestone for the country’s fast-growing cruise sector — and another sign of Puerto Plata’s rising […]

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Flight Watcher: New York to Aruba Nonstop for $353 Roundtrip

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United Airlines is offering nonstop flights from New York to Aruba from about $353 roundtrip for travel during March 1–7, with a flight time of roughly four hours and forty-three minutes. For early March, that’s a standout price on a direct itinerary — no connections, no hidden overnight layovers — just a clean window for a quick winter escape. […]

Flights

New Nonstop Flights Between Argentina and Aruba

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It’s no secret that Aruba has been courting the South American travel market for years – and quite successfully, too. Now, there’s another gateway to the Dutch Caribbean island from the continent. Aerolíneas Argentinas launched direct service between Argentina and Aruba on January 1, with the inaugural flight from Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport departing with […]

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Flights to Aruba Have Resumed 

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After this weekend’s airspace restrictions ground things to a halt, Aruba’s airport is back in action, with flights resuming on Sunday. Monday had a total of 57 flights planned in and out, along with an additional six flights to help accommodate cancellations from the weekend.  Due to its geographical proximity to Venezuela (and its sheer […]


New Nonstop Flights Between Argentina and Aruba

Colombia-based airline and top regional carrier Avianca is back in action in the region, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Avianca has resumed operations to and from Aruba, Curacao and San Juan, Puerto Rico, following the reopening of airspace in the wake of the United States’ military action in Venezuela.  The airline said it had begun rebooking […]

Listing of the Week: A Luxury Penthouse in Aruba With a Private Rooftop Pool

A newly listed penthouse in Aruba is setting a new benchmark for ultra-luxury condominium living on the island, with a nearly $6 million asking price and proportions that place it firmly in trophy-asset territory. The Coral Shell Penthouse, located along LG Smith Boulevard in Oranjestad, has just come to market at $5.95 million. The residence […]

Caribbean Airspace Reopens and Flights "Can Resume"

Caribbean airspace is fully open again for flights, Caribbean Journal has learned. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that the temporary restrictions expired at 12AM on Sunday morning. “Flights can resume. Airlines are informed, and will update their schedules quickly. Please continue to work with your airline if your flight was affected by the restrictions,” […]

U.S. Travelers Leaving Aruba Can Now Clear Customs Faster

Aruba’s airport has officially activated a new biometric departure system at its U.S. Pre-Clearance facility, marking a significant upgrade to the experience for American travelers flying home from the island. The new Enhanced Passenger Processing system is now live at Queen Beatrix International Airport, following the completion of hardware installation earlier this week. U.S. Customs […]

This Aruba Resort Has Wide Open Sand, Thoughtful Sustainability, and Adults-Only Vacations

You don’t just feel the quiet. You absorb it. It almost feels impossibly serene, unimaginably relaxing.  Sure, Eagle Beach can feel wide and open even on its busiest days, but the resort has carved out a pocket of genuine calm — a stretch of soft sand and low-rise buildings where adults can settle into their […]

Aruba Is Asking Travelers to Make a Simple Promise — And It Could Shape the Island’s Future

Travel has always carried an unspoken contract. Visitors arrive to enjoy a destination, but they also share in the responsibility of preserving it — its landscapes, its culture, and the communities that sustain it. As tourism grows across the Caribbean, the question of what travelers owe the places they visit has taken on new urgency. […]

The Aruba Marriott Has Newly-Renovated Rooms, New Adults-Only Suites, and a Reimagined Spa After a Multimillion-Dollar Overhaul

The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has finished a comprehensive, multimillion-dollar renovation that redefines its look and feel along the island’s legendary Palm Beach. The project, carried out in phases from spring through early December, refreshed all 414 guest rooms and suites and marks the beginning of what the resort is calling a new era in […]

Aruba Has a Secret Overwater Bungalow Resort With See-Through Plunge Pools, Thatched Roofs, and Outdoor Showers

Aruba is known for long beaches, bright trade winds and a coastline shaped for full days in the sun. But in Savaneta, far from the high-rise corridor, there is a part of the island most visitors never experience — and a resort many don’t realize exists. Aruba Ocean Villas, the island’s only overwater bungalow retreat, […]

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