Few snacks capture the heart and flavor of Aruba quite like the pastechi. Golden, crispy, and packed with savory fillings, pastechis are the island’s go-to comfort food — found everywhere from bustling local snack bars to family breakfast tables on Sunday mornings. ✨ What is a Pastechi? A pastechi is a deep-fried half-moon pastry, made … Continue reading “The Irresistible Allure of Aruba’s Pastechis”
Aruba Carnaval is Back, Celebrating 69 Years!
Aruba’s ‘Carnaval’ season has officially made its comeback and we are very excited, to say the least! With the recent (and long-anticipated) announcement of the return of Aruba’s Carnival, we felt it was the perfect time to share a little Aruba Carnival 101 knowledge, for those of you who have not yet experienced the most … Continue reading “Aruba Carnaval is Back, Celebrating 69 Years!”
Photo by Dushi Driftwood
Where to Shop Local Art and Jewelry in Aruba
Traveling to Aruba soon? How about getting some of your gift shopping done while on the island? Aruba is the perfect place to browse and shop for beautiful local art and jewelry. Gift someone (or yourself, wink) a unique present that radiates island vibes to enjoy all year round! Atelier Aruba at Paseo Herencia The … Continue reading “Where to Shop Local Art and Jewelry in Aruba”
Fresh Produce is Springing up in Aruba
Around the world, there are ongoing discussions about the importance of food self-sustainability, and for an island like Aruba that’s a big challenge. We have an arid climate, very little rainfall – and when it does come it is normally in short, quick bursts. With COVID-19 ongoing, it is evident that many store shelves lack … Continue reading “Fresh Produce is Springing up in Aruba”
Photo courtesy of Renaissance Aruba and Aruba Aloe Factory & Museum
We look forward to welcoming you back!
Life is lonely without you here in Aruba and we can’t wait to have you back on our happy & sunny island. In the meantime, we wanted to let you know what we’ve been up to. As most of you know, we’re in lockdown on all incoming international flights to help flatten the curve. In … Continue reading “We look forward to welcoming you back!”
Aruba’s First 3 Beachfront Hotels
Let’s travel back in time to the 1940s… to an Aruba with pure white sandy beaches and no hotel in sight. It’s hard to imagine, isn’t it? Today we want to show you our first 3 beachfront hotels. Coral Strand Hotel Aruba’s first beachfront hotel, isn’t on the beach but rather close to it (you’ll have to … Continue reading “Aruba’s First 3 Beachfront Hotels”
A Look Back at Aruba’s 66th Carnival
Carnival season may have come to an end but that does not mean we cannot still celebrate the momentous occasion that once was! If you unfortunately did not catch Aruba’s most colorful, grand affair of the year, no worries… Here is a little glimpse of all the fun that was had this year: And that’s … Continue reading “A Look Back at Aruba’s 66th Carnival”
All photography owned by: © Anita van den Heuvel | Old Aruba
A Look Back at the Old Aruba
We’re taking it way, way back. Back to when Aruba consisted of only dirt, cacti, donkeys, goats, bare beaches, and simple times! For those of you that only know Aruba as you see it today, take a look at the early days of our “One Happy Island”! Goats enjoying a beach day! Back when … Continue reading “A Look Back at the Old Aruba”
Spice up the Holiday Season in Aruba with Pumpkin Pancakes
It’s safe to say that if seasons had favorite fruits, pumpkins would be the pick of choice for fall. Although we don’t really have seasons here in Aruba, you know like the ones where the weather drastically changes, it seems the island does shift in and out of what I like to refer to as … Continue reading “Spice up the Holiday Season in Aruba with Pumpkin Pancakes”