It is with great pride that we bring to you a new series focusing on some of Aruba’s finest citizens. Join us as we put a ‘Spotlight on a Local’. This year the 68th edition of the Miss World pageant will take place in Sanya, China. As of the publication of this article, 117 contestants … Continue reading “Local Spotlight – Miss Aruba: Nurianne Helder”
Untold Stories of Aruba – Aruba’s First Tourists
When we last left our little island she was a pristine wild tangle of kwihi trees and exotic birds. Deep trenches where water ran down the mountains were lined with lush vegetation and rain water pools were filled with freshwater turtles. For these early tales of Aruba, we need to mix a liberal amount of … Continue reading “Untold Stories of Aruba – Aruba’s First Tourists”
Haunted Aruba
Halloween is upon us, once again. In Aruba, we might lack brightly colored, falling foliage, Jack-o-lanterns on our front doorsteps and a crisp autumnal chill in the air but when it comes to ghost stories – we’ve got those in spades. Come with us as we explore your favorite island’s spooky side with three distinctly … Continue reading “Haunted Aruba”
The Yellowjackets
Aruba’s 2018 Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival delivers the goods, and then some!
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!”
Introducing Etnia Nativa and the ‘Untold Stories of Aruba’ Series
Not many people are aware that Aruba’s rarest of treasures, old tales about the ways of life, insights on the history of the Aruban people, and so much more about the genuine heritage of Aruba can be discovered at one unique venue: Etnia Nativa. This is all thanks to a man with a wealth of Aruba-knowledge: … Continue reading “Introducing Etnia Nativa and the ‘Untold Stories of Aruba’ Series”
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Aruba Pride: the Aruban Flag and its Symbolic Meaning
A true symbol of pride and culture for the Aruban community is our ‘BANDERA’ – a.k.a Aruba’s ‘flag.’ The National Anthem and Flag of Aruba are a set of twins, as they were both adopted at the same time, back in 1976 under the leading guidance and push by the famous, Gilberto Francois ‘Betico’ Croes. … Continue reading “Aruba Pride: the Aruban Flag and its Symbolic Meaning”
VisitAruba Reviews the 2018 Aruba Food Truck Festival
Aruba’s Eat Local presented their 2nd edition of Food Truck Festival this past weekend and as seriously dedicated food lovers ourselves, there was no way we were going to miss it! This year’s festival showcased 15 of Aruba’s tastiest food trucks and stands offering a variety of cuisines. Cuisines ranged from local Aruban to Mexican, Dutch … Continue reading “VisitAruba Reviews the 2018 Aruba Food Truck Festival”
San Nicolas: Discover Aruba Street Art & Sunrise City
The city deemed ‘Aruba’s Next Cultural Capital’ by Caribbean Journal goes by many names, but the official title is SAN NICOLAS. Some other names used to identify the second largest city of the One Happy Island include, but are not limited to: Sunrise City – The sun rises on the east side of the island … Continue reading “San Nicolas: Discover Aruba Street Art & Sunrise City”
A Glimpse of Aruba’s Carnival 64!
Were you sadly not in Aruba to take part in the island’s most COLORFUL, GRAND AFFAIR of the year? Or perhaps you were lucky enough to partake in the festivities yet are already going through Carnival withdrawal? That’s okay! Just remember, there’s always next year! In the meantime to help bring you those infectious, happy … Continue reading “A Glimpse of Aruba’s Carnival 64!”