Not many people are aware that Aruba’s rarest of treasures, old tales about the ways of life, insights on the history of the Aruban people, and so much more about the genuine heritage of Aruba can be discovered at one unique venue: Etnia Nativa. This is all thanks to a man with a wealth of Aruba-knowledge: … Continue reading “Introducing Etnia Nativa and the ‘Untold Stories of Aruba’ Series”
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Family Vacation in Aruba: 16 Kid-friendly Activities!
Meet & Greet Aruba’s Animals 1. The Butterfly Farm Experience a special tour full of fun facts about diverse butterfly and moth species that live at Aruba’s very own butterfly farm! *Tip from the Team: The early AM tours are notorious for being the best ones to experience! If you and your family are big … Continue reading “Family Vacation in Aruba: 16 Kid-friendly Activities!”
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Mangroves and Wildlife: Environmental Awareness from Aruba Pt. II
Did you know that Aruba’s diverse terrains include the intricate mangrove ecosystem? The most popular mangrove sites in Aruba would definitely be considered: SPAANS LAGOEN & MANGEL HALTO. Over the past years there have been some concerned comments shared by both locals and visitors of our One Happy Island about the not-so-happy care when it comes … Continue reading “Mangroves and Wildlife: Environmental Awareness from Aruba Pt. II”
Big Airs and Good Times Await at the 2018 Aruba Hi-Winds!
Every year during summertime the One Happy Island gathers for a FISHERMAN HUTS FIESTA with the ANNUAL WINDSURFING & KITE-SURFING EVENT: the Aruba Hi-Winds festival! Personally, I LOVE the vibes of Aruba Hi-Winds. As a local, I’ve been to quite a few of these beach-side happenings over the years, and one of the things that definitely stands … Continue reading “Big Airs and Good Times Await at the 2018 Aruba Hi-Winds!”
Plant-based Party in Aruba: Food Options for Veggie Lovers
Plant-based nutrition is all the rage, and Aruba is catching on to the veggie-friendly ways! VisitAruba is having a digital plant-based party (a.k.a a veggie-friendly blog), and our guest list will have some food options for those who want to eat vegan and/or vegetarian while on the One Happy Island. This veggie-fiesta guest list includes: 🍕 Itza … Continue reading “Plant-based Party in Aruba: Food Options for Veggie Lovers”
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Keep Our Island Happy: Environmental Awareness from ARUBA – PT. I
Here in Aruba we love all of our globetrotting, friendly visitors. So much so, that a lot of times locals and tourists, who were once strangers, even turn into newfound friends after their trip to the One Happy Island! However, there’s something that is often overlooked when regarding our tropical little isla: ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, and … Continue reading “Keep Our Island Happy: Environmental Awareness from ARUBA – PT. I”
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Aruba Pride: the Aruban Flag and its Symbolic Meaning
A true symbol of pride and culture for the Aruban community is our ‘BANDERA’ – a.k.a Aruba’s ‘flag.’ The National Anthem and Flag of Aruba are a set of twins, as they were both adopted at the same time, back in 1976 under the leading guidance and push by the famous, Gilberto Francois ‘Betico’ Croes. … Continue reading “Aruba Pride: the Aruban Flag and its Symbolic Meaning”
Bar-hopping in Aruba with Karaoke Party Bus: VisitAruba Meets the Fun Turistas!
The VisitAruba team went for a wild night out with Aruba’s very own Karaoke Party Bus, and THE EVENING WAS FULL OF MEMORABLE MOMENTS of singing, dancing, laughing, and plenty of drinks! If you aren’t afraid of a rowdy rendezvous on a bus fully-equipped with fun-loving strangers who indefinitely, and happily, turn into singing partners… Or, an … Continue reading “Bar-hopping in Aruba with Karaoke Party Bus: VisitAruba Meets the Fun Turistas!”
San Nicolas: Discover Aruba Street Art & Sunrise City
The city deemed ‘Aruba’s Next Cultural Capital’ by Caribbean Journal goes by many names, but the official title is SAN NICOLAS. Some other names used to identify the second largest city of the One Happy Island include, but are not limited to: Sunrise City – The sun rises on the east side of the island … Continue reading “San Nicolas: Discover Aruba Street Art & Sunrise City”