Daphne Lejuez | VisitAruba News

Experience an evening dinner underneath the stars at, the uniquely inspired, Papillon Restaurant in Aruba

With French Caribbean flair added to Belgian cuisine, the theme restaurant offers a wonderful, very relaxed ambiance, which many guests like a lot. With its attentive staff taking care of every wish and a lovely menu, Papillon surely belongs among the top of Aruba’s many restaurants.

“Education and sports must be well-balanced” says Sarah-Quita, Aruba’s world champion windsurfer

Sarah-Quita, Aruba's world champion windsurfer, recently paid a courtesy visit to the office of Minister of Sports and Health, Richard Visser where the two met and discussed various matters related to her successful career in the world of windsurfing.

Aruba Westin’s Food & Beverage Department scoured Bubali Bird Sanctuary Area

The Food & Beverage department of Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba scoured the bird sanctuary across the street as part of their commitment to the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association's Sponsor a Mile cleanup efforts. The Sponsor-a-Mile is a program where island resorts volunteer to help keep the island clean.

The first South American Youth Games held in Lima, Peru resulted in 8 medals for the Aruba delegation

Secretary General of COA, Nicole Hoevertsz indicated that she was very pleased with the final results. Our young athletes demonstrated that through hard work they can reach very high levels of performance.

Okeanos Spa therapists in Aruba receive special training from Guiliana de la Piedra of Pevonia Botanica

Okeanos Spa once again received a visit from the Pevonia Botanica, representative, Mrs. Guiliana de la Piedra, for a refreshment training to the therapists.

Young islander from Aruba meets his idol and inspiration, visiting Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival artist, Marquese Scott

It could not have been more thrilling if it had been scripted, a case of life imitating art, and a teenage fantasy come true. Though it was his declared life's ambition to dance with his idol, this young man living on a tiny island in the Caribbean could hardly believe it would actually happen.

Larissa Leeuwe returns from the Miss World Pageant with accolades

Placing in the top twenty overall, she is the first contestant from Aruba to be named in the top ten for their "Beauty with a Purpose" project, in the decade that this category has been an important element of the pageant.

The Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives earn distinctions of excellence from leading travel organizations

In what is becoming yet another banner year for the properties, the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives have received distinctions of excellence from several top travel organizations including TripAdvisor®, MLT Vacations SM, Apple Vacations®, Travelife and Zoover.

Mack van Eerenbeemt grabs bronze at South American Youth Games in Peru

Recently Aruba got the good news that another medal was won at the Youth Games in Peru, this time it was bronze.

It was hot, hot, hot! for the 7th Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival

This year, the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival in Aruba, proved a great success, not only for its new venue, but also an appealing diversity of music, bringing back some of the distinctly Latin feel of its predecessor, which proved immensely popular

Get ready for take-off with Taste of Belgium Aruba Tombola Fiesta

On the last Saturday of October Taste of Belgium will be an extra fun location for adults and kids as alike, as there will be a jumping castle in front of the restaurant. For the adults the tension will rise with every visit made to the restaurant. Who will win the prize of a 5 day return trip from Aruba to Antwerp with a hotel stay at the Hilton? Who’s the lucky winner of a dinner for two with all the trimmings at Taste of Belgium?

Important advisory to all US-bound air travelers

Advice to all passengers traveling to the US in the coming days: Please check-in 3 to 4 hours prior your flight!