You may be wondering how can one get in the holiday spirit in the warm and sunny Caribbean? Well, when it comes to Aruba, there are plenty of holly jolly island vibes in the air! We are here to share some of the best ways to enjoy our ‘One Jolly Island‘ to make sure you … Continue reading “Festive Things to do During the Holiday Season in Aruba”
Don’t let the warm weather and palm trees fool you, the holiday season in Aruba is just as magical as anywhere else in the world and with plenty of jolly vibes, too! The island is filled with twinkling, colorful lights at every turn, festive music, plenty of places to shop, celebrations, and last but not … Continue reading “‘Tis the Season to Indulge in Local Holiday Delights in Aruba”
Want to give your superhero what he deserves this Father’s Day? Sometimes it can be difficult to determine what makes dad happiest, deciding how to best honor the special dad in your life on this day is not always the easiest. If you are lucky enough to be in Aruba for Father’s Day (or any … Continue reading “Things to do with your Dad in Aruba for Father’s Day”
The holiday cheer in Aruba does not stop once Christmas celebrations come to an end, rather it is time for part two! Yes, New Year celebrations are up next! In Aruba, this means getting together with loved ones, setting off pagara and fireworks, indulging in good food, and toasting to the good life! If you … Continue reading “Counting Down to the New Year Celebration in Aruba”
Every year around December, the entire island of Aruba gets lit for Christmas… call it Lit-mas season if you will. This year is no exception and as usual, the traffic roundabouts are the highlight of the decorations across the island. We now have even more roundabouts to decorate and more to come in the future! … Continue reading “Driving Around The Christmas Lights in Aruba”
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’!”
Remembering Gilberto François (Betico) Croes January 25, 1938 – November 26, 1986 “Si mi cai na caminda, gara e bandera y sigui cu e lucha.” “If I fall down along the way, grab the flag and continue the battle.” ~ Betico Croes Aruba was called ‘The Island of Giants’ by Amerigo Vespucci because the original inhabitants … Continue reading “Remembering Betico Croes – The Father of the Aruban Nation”
This year marks Aruba’s 65th Carnival Celebration (Yay!). To help you celebrate this annual cultural affair, I’ve compiled some helpful resources and insights on Carnival in Aruba to guide you all the way till last lap. Below you will find a list of recommended Carnival events to attend. I’ll also be sharing some Aruba carnival insights, … Continue reading “Your Guide to Aruba’s Carnival Celebration in 2019!”
