Breaking an all attendance record, it seems Soul Beach Music Festival has done it again! The 19th edition of the annual SBMF brought music lovers from around the world to our happy island of Aruba, to experience a 6-day event filled with sun, beach and soul. Six days where visitors partied on Aruba’s beaches during … Continue reading “Soul Beach Music Festival Lights up Aruba Once Again”
Eating corned beef and cabbage, drinking Guinness with a Jameson back and singing ‘Danny Boy’ while wearing green are just a few ways to celebrate the one day a year that everybody’s Irish. We even celebrate here on the island. That’s right, on March 17th Aruba Blue turns green! We know you know how to celebrate Saint Paddy’s Day … Continue reading “Top O’ the Island to Ya’!”
The colorful whirlwind known as Carnival has passed us by in a blink of an eye, yes… Aruba’s favorite time of year has sadly come to an end! Carnival came and conquered. Leaving all of Aruba in dire need of a week-long siesta (well, for some us at least). If you unfortunately did not catch … Continue reading “A Glimpse of Aruba’s Carnival 65!”
Sergio Silva was born during Carnival season 43 years ago. That fact might explain why he’s got music pulsing in his veins and pounding in his heart. Sergio has lived his entire life in front of a backdrop of music. Sergio laughs when he recalls how frustrated his parents used to be his inability to … Continue reading “Local Spotlight (Carnival Edition): Sergio Silvia”
In the book ‘Carnival in Aruba: History and Meaning in Aruba’s Bacchanal’, Victoria M. Razak describes Carnival as a way to ‘suspend the rules of everyday life with a mask and a costume’. She goes on to describe the phenomenon of Carnival as ‘a time out of time’ when people can indulge in behavior that is ordinarily … Continue reading “Authentic Aruba: Carnival”
Look no further, it is here. What you ask? THE place to be in Aruba – Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant! No, I mean it… whether you are vacationing on the island or one of Aruba’s happy locals, you will find Lucy’s has everything you’re looking for! Fun, laid back vibes, relaxation, party, live … Continue reading “Welcome to Lucy’s, Aruba’s New Hangout for Some Serious Fun & Grub!”
Marvel at all of the Bright, Twinkling Christmas Lights Roundabouts (if you’ve been to Aruba then you know there are a lot), houses, downtown streets and buildings, street lamps, palm trees, resorts… and let’s not forget the famous ‘Cas di Luz’ (house of lights) – Yes, you will find Christmas lights and decorations surrounding you … Continue reading “Discover the Holiday Magic in Aruba!”
By now we all know Aruba is one of the hottest destinations for music festivals in the Caribbean. Believe it or not, it just got even hotter. Aruba Island TakeOver 2018 stayed true to its name… it literally took over Aruba. For four full days the island was consumed by music, entertainment, beach parties, pool … Continue reading “An Unforgettable Debut: Aruba Island TakeOver 2018”
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!”
