Juliet Carvalhal loves the ocean. Whether she’s diving, snorkeling or simply sitting on the shore and watching the sunshine glint off the surface of the water, there’s something about the sea that’s always spoken her. Luckily, as an Aruban native, she never really has to be all that far from her happy place. However, … Continue reading “Local Spotlight: Juliet Carvalhal – Impact Blue Foundation”
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Aruba’s ScubbleBubbles Foundation to the Rescue!
What do you get when you add a dedicated teacher, with a passion for diving, to a class of students with a passion for doing all they can to save the world? Well, if you’re the remarkable Nichole Danser you get your own team of eco-warriors called the ScubbleBubbles! For over 10,000 years, the curious … Continue reading “Aruba’s ScubbleBubbles Foundation to the Rescue!”
A Historic Eco-friendly Victory for Bucuti & Tara Aruba Beach Resort
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is a fabulous, adults-only property located on Aruba’s Eagle Beach – arguably one of the most gorgeous stretches of beach in the world. Known for having ample space on the immaculate, white sand beach and a stunning view of the Caribbean Sea, as well as offering fabulous amenities and red … Continue reading “A Historic Eco-friendly Victory for Bucuti & Tara Aruba Beach Resort”
Authentic Aruba: The Day of the Flag and Anthem
March 18th is a day of jubilation on Aruba as the entire island gets decked out in Aruba Blue and celebrates Independence Day. We’ve recently told you the story of the Father of the Aruban Nation: Betico Croes, a national treasure. He valiantly jumped through political hoops to give the island of Aruba to her people, … Continue reading “Authentic Aruba: The Day of the Flag and Anthem”
Nine Lives Aruba Foundation Adoption Day
There’s a group on the island that’s mostly ignored. They spend most of their time sleeping in the shade, eat whatever they can find and stalk through the night like wraiths. They’re sneaky, silent and far too many of them are homeless. The wild cats of Aruba don’t cause very much trouble, unlike their crazy, … Continue reading “Nine Lives Aruba Foundation Adoption Day”
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Voluntourism: Helping Aruba’s Four-Legged Friends
Aruba is in the process of getting a portion of the population under control. This group is rowdy, unruly and occasionally loud. They fight, beg in the streets, have no problem with inappropriate displays of public affection and sometimes make the tourists feel quite uncomfortable. No, we’re not talking about the island’s teenagers! We’re talking … Continue reading “Voluntourism: Helping Aruba’s Four-Legged Friends”