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Tourism Leader is Ready To Make U.S. Customs and Border Protection Welcoming Again
International tourism arrivals are poised to suffer by scaring potential money-spendingvisitors away, due to stricter enforcement of U.S. immigration policies. Paul Hudson, the head of Flyers Rights, said that some within the U.S. Border and...

Aruba Airport launches soft opening of new U.S. check-in terminal
0 Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) marked a significant milestone today with the soft opening of its new check-in terminal for U.S.-bound flights, signaling the beginning of a gradual transition to the upgraded facility. The first flight to use...

The 10 Best Restaurants in Aruba for 2025
We always say a great restaurant comes down to three things: “food, service and ambience.” When it comes to the best restaurants in Aruba, you can find all three very easily. Because Aruba’s culinary scene is as diverse and surprising as the...

This Brand New Hotel in Aruba Has Everything You Need for a Turn-Your-Brain-off Vacation
The way I see it, there are two types of vacations: those where you're committed to seeing everything a destination has to offer, and those where you're committed to being as big of a blob as physiologically possible. I tend to stray towards the...

Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa named among top 10 Caribbean Hotels on TripAdvisor
0 Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa proudly announces its recognition as a 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Award recipient in the Top Hotels in the Caribbean category, securing the prestigious #9 position. This honor places Manchebo...

Mallorca beach ranked in world’s top ten
The Playa de Muro has done it again, it has made the top ten of one of the most respected travel lists as one of the top beach beaches in the world to visit this year. Whether you’re looking to laze on soft sands or dive into new adventures, this...

This Laid-Back Dutch Caribbean Island Just Posted a Big Tourism Surge
Bonaire saw a 14.3 percent increase in stayover arrivals in April, buoyed by a strong showing from Dutch and American travelers and a boost from the island’s Dia di Rincon celebration. Tourism Corporation Bonaire reported 18,858 stayover visitors...

AHATA: Airbnb stays doubled in the first half of 2025
0 The Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (AHATA) has analyzed tourism accommodation trends for the first half of 2025. Based on data from the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.), a comparison between January–June 2018 and the same period in 2025...

Memorial Weekend Aruba is approaching – and MooMba Beach is the place to be
0 The countdown is on! Memorial Weekend Aruba is fast approaching, and MooMba Beach is set to host the very first edition of this unforgettable five-day celebration. From May 21st to May 25ft, the beach will transform into a vibrant party...

6 group travel ideas for your next girls’ or guys’ trip
Round up the crew, grab your passports (or road trip playlist), and get ready to make some memories! Girls’ and guys’ trips are the ultimate way to hit pause on real life and turn up the volume on fun, freedom, and friendship. Whether you’re...

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort joins the effort to protect Aruba’s national bird
0 Recent public surveys have delivered a clear message: residents want greater focus on environmental protection and expect visitors to actively contribute to these efforts. Responding to this call, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort—an internationally...

5 Breezy Beaches Where You Can Cool Down This Summer, From Puerto Rico to Aruba
They’re not the calmest beaches in the Caribbean. And that’s the whole point. Because when the summer heat sets in — when the sun is high and the air gets heavy — you don’t want still water and no breeze. You want movement. You want wind in your...

Ohio State's Kaia Henderson and BF Sonny Styles share dreamy snaps from "island" vacation
Ohio State Buckeyes guard Kaia Henderson is on a high following an island vacation with her boyfriend, Sonny Styles, this offseason. Henderson and Styles seemingly took a beach vacation in the island of Aruba, a part of the Kingdom of the...

Beaches that have been taken over by cute animals: From a US island with herds of wild horses to pigs, flamingos, penguins and UK sheep
By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 09:01 EDT, 2 April 2025 | Updated: 09:01 EDT, 2 April 2025 Dreaming of a day out at the beach? You're not alone. It seems humans aren't the only creatures that enjoy a spot of sun, sand and sea. Across the globe,...
Exploring Aruba with the Gazette in hand
Peter and Jan O’Brien, along with Rich and Sandra Asbell, enjoyed a memorable getaway to Aruba, bringing a little piece of home with them—the Cape Gazette. Their travels took them to the iconic California Lighthouse, a picturesque landmark...

Traveling With Checked Luggage? Delta Air Lines Introduces Minimum Check-In Time For Domestic Flights
Delta Air Lines is advising passengers with checked bags to arrive even earlier than usual at the airport by introducing a significant change to its baggage check-in policy for domestic flights, effective April 8, 2025. The airline is setting...

Aruba’s flag waves in Uyuni: Adventure group’s journey to Bolivia
0 A group of friends, united by their shared passion for global exploration, returned from an unforgettable adventure. Eveline, Mario, Amarellys, and Melanie, true to their tradition of seeking unique destinations, recently left their mark on the...

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Casa del Mar Beach Resort! Mr. Robert and Mrs. Phyllis Ricchiuti
ad-banner-plbr-playa-linda ad-banner-setar-tourist-sim-watersport2024 265805 Pinchos- PGB promo Banner (25 x 5 cm)-5 copy ad-banner-costalinda-2024 ad-banner-casadelmar-2024 The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had the great pleasure of...

McDonald’s celebrates 40 years in Aruba
0 Arcos Dorados, the largest independent McDonald’s franchisee operating quick-service restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Aruba. To mark the occasion, the company has renovated all three of its...

Bonaire Is Getting a Boost from American Airlines as Its Travel Boom Continues
The diving. The food scene. The flamingos. Bonaire is hot right now, and it’s not just on the mercury. The little Dutch Caribbean island is in the throws of a major travel renaissance, buoyed by JetBlue’s new flights, a new Hilton brand and that...