The 12th edition of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival served up an eclectic mix of Cuban jazz, Colombian vallenato, straight up 70s pop, blues, funk, rock, smooth jazz, and stunning virtuoso jazz fusion – there was something for everyone! The festival covered two jam-packed nights of music, on Friday September 21st and Saturday the 22nd … Continue reading “Aruba’s 2018 Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival delivers the goods, and then some!”
You know you’re in for something special when French-trained Executive Chef Matt Boland is at the helm of any food-related event, and the “Wonderful World of Wagner” dinner and wine-pairing at the Sunset Grille restaurant located at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino was no exception. Napa valley-based Wagner wines – represented locally by … Continue reading “Seasoned culinary artist Matt Boland serves up a gastronomic feast at the Sunset Grille”
Did you know that sea turtles can travel up to 13,000 miles? Sea turtles are one of the oldest creatures on the planet. Unfortunately, sea turtles are now an endangered species. These beautiful animals come to Aruba every year to nest, followed by little hatchlings sprinting to the shoreline to begin their lifelong journey. In … Continue reading “How You Can Help Aruba’s Sea Turtles”
Are you going to visit Aruba soon? Did you make plans already? In this 3 part series we’re going over things to do during your stay, in order from A to Z. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Renaissance Island Are you looking for the famous pink flamingos? You can find them on … Continue reading “Part 3: Things to Do in Aruba (R to Z)”
Are you going to visit Aruba soon? Did you make plans already? In this 3 part series we’re going over things to do during your stay, in order from A to Z. In this part we’ll go over things to do from I to Q. Click below to go to part 1 or 3. Part … Continue reading “Part 2: Things to Do in Aruba (I to Q)”
Are you going to visit Aruba soon? Did you make plans already? In this 3 part series we’re going to suggest some things to do during your stay, in a convenient A to Z list! Click below to go to part 2 or 3. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Arikok National Park … Continue reading “Part 1: Things to Do in Aruba (A to H)”
While cruising through Aruba, you may notice stacks of stones littering the countryside. Rock stacking has become a popular activity among tourists and some tour operators. Some call it an art or a hobby, which are basically human-made piles of stones, also known as cairns. Unfortunately it has become a worldwide activity Rock stacking has … Continue reading “Why Rock Stacking Needs To Stop”
Who doesn’t enjoy saving money? Why spend more than you should? We put together some tips on how you can save money in Aruba. Not everyone knows these tips so use them to your advantage and save some extra cash during your stay! Tip 1: Cash or card? Let’s start with withdrawing money from ATMs … Continue reading “7 Ways to Save Money During Your Vacation in Aruba”
Inspired by World Health Day, our VisitAruba Team put together a short list of healthy dishes found at some of Aruba’s top restaurants. If you are looking for a tasty AND healthy bite, visit one of the restaurants below! Aqua Grill Seared Chilean Sea Bass Not only does this dish look incredibly tasty but you’ll find … Continue reading “Must-try Healthy Dishes in Aruba”
