November 19, 2019 marked a very important day for Aruba’s future! The Parliament of Aruba has officially banned single use plastics and Oxybenzone, a chemical found in many sunscreens that contribute to the deterioration of coral reefs. This means that any disposable, single use plastics, such as: plastic cups, straws, utensils, containers, and stirrers are
Continue reading "%s"Boardwalk Officially Re-opened as Boutique Hotel
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba officially re-opened on November 15, 2019 with a festive opening ceremony, attended by Aruba’s Minister of Tourism Dangui Oduber, Ronella Tjin Asjoe-Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.), and Tisa LaSorte, CEO and President of the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association (AHATA). Along with Boardwalk’s hotel owners, the Aruba-born twin
Continue reading "%s"Hilton Aruba’s Blue Energy Committee Sponsors 2019 Meal Packaging Event
On Saturday October 19th, 2019, Fundacion Pa Nos Comunidad (FPNC), held its 2nd annual Meal Packaging Event, at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino. The room was lined with work-tables and teams of volunteers, empowered to become heroes in the communities, filled with a deep sense of satisfaction and social responsibility, while having a good time. The project titled
Continue reading "%s"UB40 ft Ali Campbell & Astro and Others in AITO Concert
After much anticipation the 2nd Island TakeOver Festival takes place tonight a The Harbor Arena downtown Aruba. The festival started on Wednesday with the Atech conference and continues tonight with the main concert night. The line-up will consist of legendary Reggae band UB 40 ft. Ali Campbell and Astro celebrating their 40th anniversary. From Red
Continue reading "%s"Grow a tree initiative PlantAruba invited the public to BAN LANTA Y PLANTA
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort hosts press conference of PlantAruba, a local initiative to enrich the quality of life for our residents and future generations, with trees. The goal is clear: Ban Lanta y planta. The initiative is the brainchild of Ewald Biemans, Chief Environmental Officer of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, who was inspired
Continue reading "%s"Top Travel Journalists Honor Bucuti & Tara Aruba Resort Founder
Ewald Biemans, owner/CEO of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, was delighted with a surprise award this week with a 2019 Phoenix Award from the prestigious Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). Founded in 1955, the esteemed group’s goal is to inspire travel through responsible journalism. Its members include more than 1,000 travel writers, photographers, editors,
Continue reading "%s"Grand Opening Wind Creek Seaport Casino
After months of preparation and renovation, we are ready to welcome you to a brand new casino where ‘Island meets modern Dutch’; Wind Creek Seaport Casino. The Grand Opening takes place on Saturday, October 26th starting at 10 AM with 12-hours of nonstop fun, music, food, drinks and $20.000 in cash prizes! Grand Opening You
Continue reading "%s"Aruba Makes Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2020
Lonely Planet has just revealed their annual “Best in Travel” lists comprised of 10 top countries, cities, regions, and best value destinations to visit in the next year ahead. The lists include best destinations, journeys and sustainable travel experiences for the year 2020. We are excited to announce that our little happy island of Aruba
Continue reading "%s"Boardwalk to Re-open in November as Boutique Hotel
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba will officially re-open on November 15, 2019. The hotel, now celebrating 30 years, is adding 32 new casitas, a multi-experience pool, fitness & spa facility, an inviting Lobby and on-trend food and beverage offerings at the added Lobby Café. The property’s existing 14 spacious casitas were recently refreshed and refurbished. The
Continue reading "%s"Condé Nast Traveler Names Bucuti & Tara a Top Caribbean Resort
The votes are in – Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort has been named by readers of Condé Nast Traveler among the Top 50 Resorts in the Caribbean. The romantic enclave made a major jump on the highly coveted 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards list, up 13 spots to No. 26. Additionally, Bucuti & Tara leads the
Continue reading "%s"The Eat Local Dinner Menu at Sunset Grille Highlights Aruban Favorites
In honor of Eat Local Aruba Restaurant Week, the Culinary Brigade of the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino created a delicious, three-course dinner menu for just $40 per person, with three starter, three entrée and three dessert choices. From October 1st to the 14th, patrons are invited to discover fine dining with local flair
Continue reading "%s"A Purchase of a Souvenir at T.H. Palm & Company, Rewarded with a Return Trip to Aruba
Jodi Putnam, from Boston Ma., and her beloved older sister just recently used her complimentary round-trip airfare to Aruba to enjoy a 1-week stay at Playa Linda Beach Resort, all courtesy of The Salamander Group! The famous retailer has been offering an annual free trip to Aruba through a raffle on its flyers and ads
Continue reading "%s"Bucuti & Tara Honor the United Nations Climate Week
Observing and honoring the United Nations Climate Week, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, long time stewards and green leaders for associates, guests and the local community, is engaging in a host of hands-on activities at the Caribbean’s first and only certified carbon-neutral hotel. Tuesday, September 24 EPI Student Tour: Sustainability Manager Nathaly Stanley gave a
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