Aruba News by Visitaruba

Sicilian chef brings new Italian dishes to Baci Ristorante's menu

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:37:58 AST

After briefly closing for a bit of redecorating, Baci Ristorante is now open with new dishes added to a menu ripe with the best of Italian flavors.

Post Aruba: Special Issues make wonderful souvenir gifts

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:50:07 AST

For those seeking a truly unique and singular souvenir of Aruba, a trip to the Post Aruba headquarters in Oranjestad will provide the perfect memento for the stamp collector in the family, or perhaps provide an exciting way to get a youngster started on this fascinating hobby.

Only one more day to submit your favorite Aruban Carnival song

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:24:07 AST

There is only one more day to submit your favorite Aruban Carnival song to our Facebook page.

It's Final: Aruba Calypso and Roadmarch Contest is this Saturday!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:01:24 AST

After long and turbulent discussions and negotiations between SAC and bandleaders, with the intermediation of the government, Aruba’s biggest Carnival event, the Calypso and Roadmarch Contest will go on as planned this Saturday at the Joe Laveist Stadium.

The Sunset Grille Restaurant, Sunday Champagne Brunch is Back

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:06:48 AST

Following an extensive refresh, the Sunset Grille Restaurant, Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa now serves Sunday Champagne Brunch every weekend from 11am to 2pm.

Rancho exhibit takes over landmark building behind bus terminal

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:01:26 AST

A number of island galleries and museums in and around Oranjestad presented a concerted front of culture and history during the Betico Day celebration on Wednesday, January 25.

German tourists know how to get around Aruba while keeping it green

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:33:01 AST

Having visitors daily from all corners of the globe helps keep Arubans in touch with the latest and greatest, and a viable demonstration was done by German tourists off the AIDA Luna, which was in port January 19.

WestJet unveils service to Aruba

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:28:08 AST

WestJet unveiled details of its summer schedule for 2012, which features two new sun destinations and the expansion of service from seasonal to year-round on four popular winter routes.

De Palm Island implements new water rescue training

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:16:50 AST

De Palm Island was busy this past weekend training its nine water staff members in water-rescue procedures. A whole day event, Amy Spagnola, the Safety Officer for De Palm Tours, headed the training by implementing drills on assisting active and inactive victims in the water.

Green Globe Certification Recognizes Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts With Highest Achievement Award

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:54:25 AST

Adding to their list of more than two dozen environmental awards and certifications, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts has been awarded the Highest Achievement Award as the top performing sustainable travel & tourism business in the Caribbean by Green Globe Certification. This recognition is the result of Bucuti earning the highest percentage of sustainability indicators under the Green Globe Standard for Travel & Tourism which includes criteria based on sustainable management, social economics, cultural heritage and environmental practices.