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Iberostar Pushes Back Aruba Opening Date

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Iberostar has pushed back the debut of its highly-anticipated new resort in Aruba, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned.  So when is the new property welcoming its first guests?  While the property had announced a Nov. 1 opening date, that has […]

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Aruba’s Airport Just Broke a Record 

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Surging tourism numbers have helped lead Aruba’s airport to record-breaking passenger traffic numbers in the first half of 2024, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The airport handled 803,287 revenue-generating passengers in the first six months of the year, an all-time high […]

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This is Aruba's Top Honeymoon Resort, According to Travel Agents

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With June weddings in the rearview and October matrimonies on the horizon, it’s time for agents to start looking for some October and November honeymoons. When it comes to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, the resort choice is easy, […]

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How Aruba Keeps Making Travelers “Happy” 

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Those beaches. The kitesurfing. The art galleries. The chef’s tables. The boutique hotels. The happy.  There’s a reason, after all, why Aruba is more popular than ever. Of course, if you come here, you know it’s not just one reason.  […]


A New Secrets All-Inclusive Is Coming to Aruba Next Year 

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The long-awaited debut of Secrets’ first Dutch Caribbean resort is planned for next year, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The new Secrets Bay Beach Aruba, which has been in development for years, is expected to open in 2025, according to parent […]


Aruba Tourism Is Sizzling Right Now

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From the cultural renaissance in San Nicolas to the emergent energy of downtown Oranjestad, Aruba has never been hotter.  The Dutch Caribbean island has been one of the most popular destinations in the hemisphere since the pandemic, and that continues […]

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Marriott Is Opening Its New St Regis Resort In Aruba 

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It was more than a decade ago that Marriott opened its first-ever Ritz-Carlton resort in the Dutch Caribbean: the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, which at the time was the island’s first true five-star resort.  Fast forward to 2024, and Marriott is set […]


How to Stay in a Nature Lodge in Aruba 

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It’s one of the most unique accommodations in all of Aruba: a place where you can take out your pair of binoculars and peer out into the island’s rugged wilderness.  It’s the closest thing Aruba has to a full-fledged nature […]


Aruba Airport Traffic Keeps Climbing 

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Aruba tourism has been surging, and that’s led to continued strong performance for the island’s Queen Beatrix International Airport, which is becoming an increasingly popular hub for the wider region and beyond.  The airport just released its annual report, and […]

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Aruba’s Exciting New Resort Is Opening in November 

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It’s the most anticipated new resort to make its debut in Aruba in years.  And it will be a five-star, adults-only resort on one of the island’s best beaches.  Now it has a name and is taking bookings. The new […]


From Anguilla to Aruba, the Best Caribbean Beaches to Visit This Summer

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Forget the Hamptons, forget Santorini. And Florida? There’s a reason snowbirds go home in the summer. If you’re looking for a summertime beach getaway, the Caribbean is it. The water is deliciously warm, the trade winds keep you cool and […]


Journeying to Charlie’s, the Oldest Bar in Aruba

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The oldest bar in Aruba still draws a big crowd almost any time it’s open, even if these days tourists tend to outnumber oil workers elbowing their way into Charlie’s Bar for a cold beer or rum drink. Arriving on […]