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How This Antigua Luxury Resort Is Teaching Guests the Art of Caribbean Sailing

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There’s a quiet thrill that comes from learning to sail on Caribbean waters. The sun is warm, the wind steady, and the horizon is wide open. Now, guests of Jumby Bay Island have the rare opportunity to do more than just experience it — they can become part of a legacy. Through a new partnership with the National […]

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Aruba’s New Resort-Within-a-Resort Has a Rooftop Terrace, Adults-Only Swim-Up Rooms, and an Opening Date

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First, there was the new Iberostar. Then the new St. Regis. Next, the long-awaited Secrets Baby Beach. Now, Aruba is getting another new resort — within a resort. It’s called The Westerly, it’s a major expansion of the Hilton Aruba resort, and now it has an opening date: Jan. 5, 2026. The new-build property, which has […]

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Aruba Airport Just Launched a New Self Bag Drop Service for U.S. Travelers

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A major upgrade has just landed at Queen Beatrix International Airport. Aruba Airport Authority has officially launched its new Self Bag Drop service, a step that’s set to streamline the travel experience for passengers flying to the United States. The move comes after the airport launched its new US check-in terminal earlier this year. The […]

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From Barbados to The Bahamas, These Are Some of Our Favorite Tiny Hotels in the Caribbean

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It might be the innkeeper remembering your name before you’ve even checked in. Or the way breakfast is set out just for you, with coffee that tastes like it was roasted that morning. It’s stepping out of your room and realizing there are no crowds, no lines, no background noise — just the sound of […]


Aruba Airport Just Launched a New Self Bag Drop Service for U.S. Travelers

This fall, Aruba will once again become the Caribbean’s stage for culinary creativity. The Aruba Tourism Authority has announced the return of Autentico, the island’s signature food festival, set for Oct. 11–19. The weeklong celebration will spotlight the island’s more than 100 nationalities, blending community spirit with international star power. From neighborhood restaurants to global […]

Arashi Beach in Aruba Has Calm Water, Bright White Sand, and a Beach Bar You’ll Love

The sound reaches you first — music spilling out of a palapa-roofed beach bar, the low hum of conversation, the clink of Amstel Bright bottles on wooden counters. Just before the California Lighthouse, where the road bends into dunes and sea, Arashi Beach comes into view. It’s a stretch of white sand that feels both […]

Aruba Is Getting New Nonstop JetBlue Flights From Fort Lauderdale

Palm trees swaying as you step off the plane. A quick morning flight that turns into an afternoon on the beach. Aruba just became even easier to reach. JetBlue is launching new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Aruba beginning Dec. 4, 2025. The new route will operate three times weekly, year-round, and it marks JetBlue’s return to Aruba from Fort Lauderdale — […]

American Airlines Is Adding Extra Aruba Flights From Philadelphia for the Holidays

American Airlines is expanding service to Aruba this winter, giving travelers from Philadelphia more options for a Caribbean escape during the busiest travel period of the year. From Dec. 18 through Jan. 5, the carrier will operate two daily nonstop flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport. The boost in service […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Moonlight in Aruba

This week’s Caribbean Photo of the Week takes us to the sands of the Tamarijn resort in Aruba, where the Caribbean Sea glows under a brilliant full moon. In this mesmerizing nighttime photo by Caribbean Journal reader Daniel Fitch, moonlight breaks through drifting clouds, casting a soft silver halo across the sky. The water shimmers […]

American Airlines, United Adding More Aruba Flights This Winter 

Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport continues to expand its reach, with 25 airlines now offering 45 nonstop routes to more than 30 destinations as of mid-2025. The growth reinforces the airport’s role as a key regional hub and highlights Aruba’s continued momentum in air service development. That trend is expected to continue into the upcoming winter season, […]

Aruba’s Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Is a Barefoot Paradise With Colorful Casitas, Local Art, and a Happy Hour Cart 

Tucked away in a lush coconut grove just minutes from Palm Beach lies one of Aruba’s best-kept secrets: Boardwalk Boutique Hotel. With its colorful casitas, adults-only vibe, and home-away-from-home hospitality, this locally owned hideaway has been quietly redefining what it means to escape in style. We took the time for an interview with Kimberly Rooijakkers, […]

Aruba Is Having a Big Hotel Moment, With New Resorts Across the Island 

From the debut of the island’s first ultra-luxury resort to a wave of new all-inclusive and boutique concepts, this is the biggest addition of new resorts Aruba has seen in years — a moment that’s expanding what’s possible for where and how you stay on the island. The core experience hasn’t changed. The island’s iconic […]